{"id":1259,"date":"2025-08-20T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:38:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:38:32","slug":"10-ways-to-make-money-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/","title":{"rendered":"10 ways to make money online"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Selling_Products\" >Selling Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Affiliate_Marketing\" >Affiliate Marketing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Online_Tutoring\" >Online Tutoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Online_surveys\" >Online surveys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Virtual_assistant\" >Virtual assistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Blogging\" >Blogging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Renting_assets\" >Renting assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Market_research\" >Market research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Freelancing\" >Freelancing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/10-ways-to-make-money-online\/#Would_you_like_to_earn_money_online_from_home_freelance_writing\" >Would you like to earn money online from home freelance writing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re retired, have family commitments or simply like working flexibly, making money online in Australia is <!--more-->an attractive option.<\/p>\n<p>While some people are looking for a way to supplement their regular income, others search the web for a full-time solution to finance their life.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll explore 10 viable ways to earn money online. Read on to see which is the best fit for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selling_Products\"><\/span>Selling Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Online selling is a popular approach to making money. Established ecommerce sites like Etsy let sellers set up virtual shops where people can purchase the products they list for a fee. However, you can also set up your own website to sell without such costs. Some online sellers use drop shipping. When someone buys a product, you forward the order details to a third-party supplier, who ships directly to the customer. Digital products and print-on-demand services have low start-up costs as you don\u2019t have to buy or make physical products to sell, and a print service can handle fulfilment and postage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affiliate_Marketing\"><\/span>Affiliate Marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a website, blog or successful social media account, you can make money in affiliate marketing. Using tracking links, you can promote products and direct traffic to a merchant\u2019s website earning a commission for every sale that occurs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Tutoring\"><\/span>Online Tutoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Individuals with qualifications or specialist skills sometimes share their knowledge to make money online. Virtual tutoring lets you support students for a rate of pay that reflects your experience without needing to leave your home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_surveys\"><\/span>Online surveys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you may have to complete many to earn a substantial amount, completing online surveys is another option. Companies pay money for members of the public from different demographics and backgrounds to provide them with valuable consumer insights.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_assistant\"><\/span>Virtual assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short and long-term assignments are available for virtual assistants. Busy professionals employ assistants to complete a range of tasks from handling admin tasks to organising schedules and accounts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blogging\"><\/span>Blogging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Writing a niche blog can generate revenues when you build a substantial following. If you have a specialist subject you can write with authority on, you can attract an audience with a vested interest. You can then sell the advertising space on the site that hosts your blog to companies that sell products and services associated with your subject and collect a commission on sales.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renting_assets\"><\/span>Renting assets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s possible to generate income through renting your personal assets. This might include renting your property for a vacation home or vehicles, equipment and specialised gear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_research\"><\/span>Market research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like filling in surveys, market research studies also pay people to answer their questionnaires or review products to inform their plans. You\u2019ll find a range of specialist sites online that offer paid opportunities to participate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freelancing\"><\/span>Freelancing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, freelance work is among the most favoured ways of making money online. There are a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/websites-to-find-work-as-a-freelance-writer-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ways to find freelancing jobs<\/a> you can take on with popular options including job sites that specialise in short term roles and single assignments. You will also find websites that let you post your profile and skillset and advertise the type of work you are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Specialised platforms for freelance work include international options like PeoplePerHour, Fiverr and Upwork, while national options exist too like DesignCrowd and 99designs.<\/p>\n<p>Some professions lend themselves to making money online more than others. These include web designers, translators, editors, content creators, graphic designers, SEO consultants and copywriters, as assignments can be accepted and undertaken digitally and complete and uploaded easily.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_you_like_to_earn_money_online_from_home_freelance_writing\"><\/span>Would you like to earn money online from home freelance writing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here at Words of Worth Australia, we work with freelance writers across the country and pay by the word. Unlike many online roles, you won\u2019t need qualifications or a CV loaded with experience to receive work. You will however need to have excellent English skills, the equipment and connectivity to work online and be able to meet deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>With us, you\u2019ll have an opportunity to access a wide range of briefs including blogs and news articles and advice from our editing team to build your writing skills. If you are currently looking for ways to make money online, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/apply-to-be-a-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applying to write with us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re retired, have family commitments or simply like working flexibly, making money online in Australia is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-freelancing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1259"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1336,"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1259\/revisions\/1336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}