If you are ready to start building your online income, you must decide how you want to earn. There are many ways you can make money online, it’s all about choosing the best route for yourself, your expertise, and your time.

Some ventures will take more time than others. A few may even require some startup money from you. However, these seven options will all make you an online income if you work hard toward any of them!

7 Ways to Begin Building your Online Income Today

1. Freelance Writing

Freelance writing is where I got my start, and for me, it’s the easiest way to get your foot in the door online. This involves creating content for bloggers and website owners. Many do not have the time needed to write high-quality content, yet we all know that every website needs it to thrive.

You can offer simple content like blog posts and articles. Also, many bloggers like to purchase recipes, printables, and crafts to publish on their blog.

With freelance writing, you are paid when the content is written, so there is usually no byline or credit for you. The rights for the content are transferred to the buyer when you receive your payment.

2. Blogging

Starting a blog is a great way to build your online income. You can use your blog to make money in many ways: advertise products, place ads on your home page or in the sidebar, or promote affiliate links.

While blogging is the online income route I most prefer, it does take some time to grow. It also takes work, promoting your posts and engaging with your followers on your blog and social media. I recommend you blog while also using other routes for making money, so you aren’t waiting months to start building your online income.

3. Virtual Assistant

Many people enjoy being a VA for bloggers and website owners as a way to make money online. As a VA, you will do a variety of tasks for your client. You may choose to be paid hourly or a flat rate for a project.

Services that VAs provide include checking/replying to emails, taking phone calls, creating content, managing social media accounts, and research for blog posts or ebooks.

4. Work from Home Jobs

If you aren’t ready to go a more entrepreneurial route, there are many jobs you can work online to build your income. Real Ways to Earn has a huge job directory, and they update the site with new job leads almost daily. These jobs offer less freedom than other options, since you will be an employee and likely need to work a set number of hours (and set schedule) each week.

Transcription, customer service, and online tutoring are just a few examples of work from home jobs available for those that need a more steady, reliable income.

5. Selling Handmade Crafts

Creative types can open an Etsy store to sell their handmade items. This route does require some business know-how and research. Take a look at other shops on Etsy to determine what sells best and at what prices.

6. Amazon FBA

It’s possible to grow your online income as an Amazon seller. You don’t need to create or patent your own product in order to do this. You simply need to purchase items at a lower price and send them to Amazon to sell. When someone makes a purchase, the shipping is “fulfilled by Amazon” (FBA).

The Selling Family is one example of a married couple who make a full-time living (6 figures!) selling on Amazon. They have several helpful courses on getting started and increasing your profits. Get their FREE REPORT to find out more!

7. Digital Product Creator

If you are knowledgeable in a topic, you can sell your own ebooks or courses to build your online income. This is also a great way to position yourself as an expert in your niche. Once people buy from your once, many will become loyal followers and purchase your future products as well!