Are you looking for ways to make money on the net? Whether you're looking for additional income or simply want to start a small home based business, you'll be glad to know that there are many ways one can earn legitimate cash from the internet.

Although there are plenty of ways to earn some green online, it can be overwhelming to weed through all the information. This article will focus mainly on 5 of the more common options. I've also added a bonus method that is fun and easy which you will find at the end of this article.

1. Selling - The majority of people automatically think of eBay when contemplating selling goods online. This is an excellent avenue to get started with as it is easy fairly easy to set up and very inexpensive.

Of course, eBay is not your only option. There are other auction sites that you can sell your products on, you can even use online classifieds such as Craigslist (popular in the US) and Kijiji which is targeted to Canadians.

An easy way to get started is by cleaning the clutter around the house. Perhaps you have a few hidden gems in the garage or attic that could fetch a few dollars online. Perhaps your children have outgrown their gaming equipment. Electronics are big sellers on eBay and classifieds. Remember your junk is another's treasure.

After a few rounds of scouring your attic, you'll quickly learn the ins and outs of selling goods online. From here you can keep rummaging through your own stuff or offer your services to haul junk for free from friends and family or the community at large. You could even run a local ad, targeting the community at large and offer your hauling services at no charge. More products equals more money.

If you feel like your ready to take on a bigger, more paying challenge, you can opt to get your business licence and sell new, wholesale products for a profit. Wholesale products can be stocked by you or you can choose to work with a dropshipper. Keep in mind that this arena has a steeper learning curve, but it is worth it if you put forth the effort and see it through. You can find plenty of free information online on getting started as a reseller.

2. Offering Services - Everyone excels at something and that something can earn you some extra cash. Writing never goes out of style and the opportunities are endless online. You can write articles for busy webmasters and various online publications. You can also get paid to re-write content. If you have the knack to write, then put it to work for you.

Services are not limited to writing. Design and graphics are always in demand as are jobs for developers who can create scripts and code a website form scratch. Have a love for photography, again, stock sites will pay you for your pics. Again, advertising these service online will help you find plenty of jobs. There are a wide variety of skills and talents which other people seek to compensate for online.

You can bid on jobs at Elance.com and connect with those seeking your specialties. If graphics and design are your area of expertise, than a visit to 99Designs.com can hook you up with potential clients. If coding, php and html is something you love, than try RentACoder.com

3. Writing for Web 2.0 Properties - The Internet is still mainly dependent on content and even those with only moderate writing skills can earn some extra money. Of course, the better quality your writing is, the more money you will make. This is perfect for those who cannot offer services on a professional basis, plus it offers a much more flexible time schedule.

Web 2.0 properties are websites where users register and submit their articles which earns money. There are plenty out there, some, better than others. Take for instance this site you are on now, Hubpages, (my favorite!) they pay 60% of all revenue generated from your content. This is perfect for someone just looking to buy a few extra goodies a month, and if you really put in the effort, it can pay for some or all of your monthly bills. Yes, very possible.

Associated Content is another popular online writing site which pays you upfront, anywhere form $3 - $20 per article, but only if you live in the United States. If you reside in another country, you still get royalties. I've listed some of more popular writing on the right, be sure to check them out. Demand Studios is another option which pays on average, $15 per article.

There is also Helium, Constant Contant and PayPerPost.

4. Writing for Yourself - This avenue is a great way to expand your skills once you are familiar with the demands of online information. You can create your own website or blog and brand yourself as an expert in your field. If you have a specialty, you will get targeted visitors to your site interested in your knowledge.

You can also go one step further and create your own informational books to sell as digital goods or even hard copies and sell them form your website. If you choose to write your own books, you can publish printed versions and sell them through Amazon and a digital version on Kindle ( digital reading device). Another way to benefit directly from your writing is by displaying advertising

5. Promoting Affiliate Products - If you can't write or just hate to, there is the option of promoting affiliate products. You get paid commission for every visitor you send to the merchant's site that buys a product. The easiest place to get started is probably Clickbank. It's free to sign up and you can choose from thousands of digital products which will pay up to 75% commission. Commission Junction is also popular.

You can also promote eBay, which will pay you commission on all sales generated. You can add these products to your site or use paid (Google) and non paid advertizing (Craigslist) to drive traffic to your affiliate offers. This business model is very lucrative and can make you lots of money if done right.

Bonus Method - Yes, you read that right. You can save up to 36% on most of your online shopping from popular stores such Wal-Mart, Target and much more! Plus you can earn money by referring people such as family and friends to sign up.

For every product they purchase online, you get a commission. You can advertise on your site and get those visitors to sign up as well. It's a great way to both save and earn money at the same time, without the hassle of all the other business models. Plus, it is legitimate, in fact, it's taking online shopping to a whole new level.

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