Hey there Sea Changers. Today's post has been inspired by some research I have been doing lately in regards to changes to our daily work lives as a result of current world events. It seems that everything I have been reading is about people who are either working from home instead of in the office, or looking for work home opportunities to shield them from influences outside their control in the future.

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Online Work From Home Opportunities

It also appears from my research that in regards to those looking to earn money online that there are 3 main options that they are looking into. So, on that note, let's check out 3 online work from home opportunities that may work for you this year.

1. Affiliate Marketing/blogging

Our first option, Affiliate Marketing, will not make you money immediately but it is a fantastic way to create an ongoing sustainable business that will sustain an income for years to come. Affiliate programs are setup directly by companies or marketplace platforms (Amazon, Ebay etc.) that allow you to join and then refer traffic to them via customised affiliate links.

The beauty here is that you can create an affiliate marketing business on just about any subject that you like – as in – you can build a business based on your passion. So say for example your passion is fishing. You spend your time writing about all of the subjects that solve the fishing problems of your readers such as:

  • What hooks are best for different fish
  • Compare types of fishing rods
  • What fish are best to chase at each time of year

And so on… As you are writing your posts you then refer your readers to a link where they can purchase your recommended hooks, rods etc. directly from the vendors. The vendors then pay you a commission for the sale. This way you can promote and sell items without you having to hold inventory or organise shipping meaning you can also promote the latest and greatest products as well.

How does it work?

Even though as mentioned above, Affiliate Marketing will not make you any money immediately, in general it is not a difficult process to set up. In short, it is a simple four step process:

  1. Choose your Niche – This is the beauty of it all – What would YOU like to set up your business around?
  2. Build a Website – Your website is where you will write your posts and solve problems for your readers.
  3. Attract visitors – This is what takes the time – but in short you do this by solving problems and writing about the things your target audience need to know about.
  4. Monetize your site – Here we are talking about adding affiliate program links – but there are numerous other ways this can be done as well.
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How do you join affiliate programs?

In most cases, you will need to apply to become an affiliate for that program. Individual companies will usually want to know what your site is about and how you plan to promote their products. Some are quite picky and will reject you if you do not take the time to explain who you are and what you plan to do.

Others, such as Amazon, will let you join without any real issues however will reject your application at a later time if you have not driven at least three sales to them in the first three months (you can reapply without any problems though).

Finding affiliate programs is generally not a difficult task either. To locate them, you would normally just type “Affiliate: “niche” into your preferred search engine. An example below is to do with our fishing example above:

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As you search through your results, look for programs that:

  • Relate to your niche/problems that you are solving.
  • Have quality products – your brand can be severely damaged if you promote poor quality or unsafe products.
  • Have solid payment and customer service arrangements.
  • Pay decent commissions.
  • Have good testimonials covering commission payouts and quality of product.
  • Whether they have high ticket items you can promote on the side.

2. Freelance Writing

If you are looking to make money a little faster (or something to keep some income rolling in whilst you set up your affiliate marketing business), then maybe you could try your hand at freelance writing. If you have the skills or experience, then you can apply for freelance writing positions in areas such as:

  • Blogging
  • Instructional design
  • Technical writing
  • Academic writing
  • Advertising copy
  • Company documents (business plans etc.)
  • Editing
  • Speech writing
  • Book writing
  • Illustrating
  • Language translation

In fact, if it is something that can be written, there is usually someone looking for someone else to write it for them.

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How does It work?

As with everything, there are a number of websites available that can get you access to some paid work as a freelance writer (or graphic designer etc. if that is where your skill lies). In general, say I was looking for someone to write some blog posts for this site (reach out if you think it could be you), I would post on one of the sites below and outline:

  • What I want done
  • What my niche is
  • How I want it done – i.e. writing style etc.
  • Who my target audience is
  • What problem the article needs to solve
  • SEO/keyword requirements
  • Timeframes for completion

Plus anything else that is pertinent to the task at hand. From there you, as the freelance writer will respond to my post outlining skills and experience as to how you can meet my needs. This process can be vastly different dependent upon the type of post needed and the platform on which the job is being posted. For example, some will set a price per hour or per completion whilst others will allow bidding for the job.

Regardless, if this is something that you are interested in, do your research and put together a portfolio of work and outline any experience you may have. This is a competitive industry and it can take a while to get your name out there and to prove yourself but once you do, good freelance writers can make up to 6 figure incomes annually.

How do you find freelance work?

As mentioned above, there are a few websites out there that can assist you in finding some freelance work. Like most jobs, online or not, preference is often given to those with experience so it can take a while to get your foot in the door – usually via acceptance of low paying jobs (that are below the pay grade of experienced writers) until you get some runs on the board. However, some sites to look out for include:

Upwork – Upwork is probably the biggest and most widely used freelance writing platform there is. It is highly competitive with 1000s of writers on there looking for work. Potential writers need to apply before they are allowed to tender for jobs and Upworks are fairly brutal on who they let in so if you are applying, make sure your application is comprehensive outlining your experience and examples of work.

Fiverr – Fiverr works in a similar vein to Upworks however freelancers offer ‘gigs' starting at $5 per pop (hence the name) – i.e. such as 5 food blog post, post editing or 3 social media posts etc. As you get more gigs you can also up your starting price allowing you to make better money. Alternatively, if you do a good gig for someone they are allowed to re-hire you at a better rate via the payment of tips.

There are numerous others that you can use also that are a little smaller than the likes of Upworks as well so you may do better here as a beginner:

  • Craigslist – search freelance writers – in most cases you need to search a particular city however if you look around there are sites that do this work for you and list jobs from multiple areas/countries.
  • Seek.com – or any other job search site
  • Bloggingpro.com – similar to Upworks
  • Mediabistro – TV, PR/marketing, magazine and book publishing and social media

I guess the main thing to be aware of here is that whilst Freelance work might make you some money at a faster rate, you will need to continue to do the work to get paid as it is not something that you can build into a passive income producing business (such as via affiliate marketing). That said, as mentioned above, it may be a good way to keep the bank account ticking over until your affiliate business starts to earn money.

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3. Virtual Assistant

The third option we have here is to become a Virtual Assistant (VA). VAs generally offer administrative type services to anyone from corporate professionals, artists, self-employed small business owners and even affiliate marketers – and that is just a tiny example of the types of people looking for these services.

What services are they? Well to be honest, the list of requirements can be even larger than the type of people employing a VA however common task types include:

  • Diary management – scheduling appointments etc.
  • Answering emails
  • Making phone calls
  • Arranging travel
  • Proof reading
  • Typing
  • Responding to enquiries
  • Payroll and bookkeeping
  • Website and/or Social Media management
  • Email marketing campaign management

The key here is the ‘virtual' part of the equation, meaning tasks are generally anything that can be performed online from home or anywhere in the world.

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How does It work?

Essentially, the process required to become a virtual assistant works in a similar fashion to a physical job. A prospective employer will advertise their requirements via online job or task sites (see below) and you apply as you would for any normal position.

On the other side of the fence, if you are interested in picking up some work within a particular skill set, then you can add your profile to the freelance platforms as mentioned above.

How do you find VA work?

Within the freelance section above, we checked out some platforms that can provide access to VA work as well such as Upwork and Fiverr. However, a simple search for “virtual assistant work” within your favourite search engine can also yield some pretty good results (geographically based):

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VA work is particularly good for those looking to establish a longer term online income as like freelance work, jobs can quite often turn into ongoing gigs. Again however you will need to continue to do the work to get paid as it is not something that you can build into a passive income producing business. Again as with freelancing however, it may be a good way to keep the bank account ticking over until your affiliate business starts to earn money.

Conclusion

So there you have it… 3 Online Work From Home Opportunities that you can check out in 2021. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and the options you choose really come down to whether you are after some quick cash, a ‘job’ or to build a solid long term online business. I hope this has been helpful and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share.

Do you want further assistance with any of the above or need help to build your own online business?

Are you looking for a comprehensive training platform that can give you step by step training, 24/7 support, tools to ethically develop and host your very own website, ongoing assistance with SEO, post ideas, social media and access to some of the best affiliate marketing minds on the planet, then click on the following link to read more about Wealthy Affiliate.

Until next time

Have fun

Paul

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Introducing Wealthy Affiliate, My #1 Recommendation for Setting Up Your Own Online Business

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When I started, I knew I wanted to work online, but had absolutely no idea where to begin! You see I had watched friends of mine run a sales party to sell essential oils and someone asked if they could just sell them online?

Then, as I sat on the bus heading into my office job, I started to wonder if I could do just that, sell essential oils online.

Anything to stop having to catch this bus to and from work every day right!

The trouble was, as I mentioned above, I had no idea how to even start.

So of course I started to look around online and found all these courses! They all promised me riches then took my money but left me with no riches!

Then I stumbled across the program that didn’t promise me riches, but told me it could help me get started even with no experience!

So I did that, joined Wealthy Affiliate that was it, and the rest as they say, is history!

But it doesn’t come without work!

That is the key here! I began on their starter membership and did the training! I then joined as a member and did some more training!

Each night after work, I would do a little more, then a little more.

And to cut a long story short, after 10 months I realized I didn’t really like writing about essential oils, so I sold the site for about $2000. But I had learned so much that I started another – about fishing and camping!

Then, after 18 months (by which time it had earned me close to $10k), I was offered $17k for the site, so I sold it too.

Now, through my travel blog, I’ve been able to fund my passion for travel and explore different places around the world.

In the past few months, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to some amazing destinations, including Bali, Los Angeles, Dallas, Vancouver and Las Vegas.

The success of my travel blog has allowed me to fully fund my travels and explore new destinations with my family.

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Try the Wealthy Affiliate as a Starter Member and Build your First Hub!

As you start your journey, Wealthy Affiliate is there for you with the most comprehensive training package I have ever seen – And as I have mentioned, I have used a few in my professional career trust me.

To get you started, Wealthy Affiliate has recently introduced the Hub.

The Hub

The hub is an AI based niche and website creation tool that will get you up and running with the foundation of your OWN business in just a few minutes. This includes:

  • Your website – hosted and inclusive of a WordPress editor
  • Your brand
  • Your ‘done-for-you’ research
  • Your blueprint
  • A task list that is going to help you drive the creation and growth of your business moving forward.
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The hub makes the website creation process simple which allows you to get started on the training with a solid base and understanding of the processes.

All you need to do is choose your subject – which is known as your ‘niche’ – and follow the steps on the screen.

Oh, and as you run through the training below you may realize that what you created above is not exactly what you want. That’s ok, you can just create a new hub!

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Then as you continue your journey, the Wealthy Affiliate Hub is there for you with the most comprehensive training package I have ever seen – And I have used a few in my professional career trust me.

Above we discussed the use of the Hub to set up a website. Once you have done this, you will be able to access the “Step-by-Step Core Training”.

This is available to all members including starter members and will give you everything you need to know to continue to create your online business.

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Member Training

There are also Live weekly classes taught by REAL industry experts on a range of topics like artificial intelligence (AI), SEO, YouTube, WordPress, PPC marketing and more.

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Great, What Else Does Wealthy Affiliate Have To Help You?

So, let’s keep this short, Wealthy Affiliate is a one-stop-shop platform that provides:

  • The Hub – this is the starting point and uses AI processes to assist you in determining your niche and creating your brand.
  • Complete training programs to assist with the development of your own affiliate marketing website in your own niche.
  • Website creation and publishing tools including access to WordPress editors and themes.
  • AI Content article design and content creation
  • Domain name purchasing (you get a free domain when you upgrade to the Premium membership).
  • Website hosting, security and backup.
  • Online help and chat forums.
  • Weekly live training events.
  • 24/7 support.
  • Keyword access tools.
  • SEO assistance.

The platform has been active for over 15 years with the original developers and owners, Kyle and Carson, still extremely active in its day to day operations – especially as they rollout their AI capabilities.

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You Can Try it Yourself For Free

Now of course I can tell you all about how Wealthy Affiliate works (because it does) until I am blue in the face. But every other program out there – including the shams and scams – will tell you the same thing!

So how about you just try it for free yourself. The Wealthy Affiliate Starter membership is free to join and gives you access to everything you need to get started – all without the need to spend a cent!

With the starter membership, you get:

  • 1 Limited Business Hub
  • 1,500 AI Word Credits
  • Try the AI Author Platform (BETA)
  • 1 Practice Website
  • Jaaxy Starter
  • Limited Help & Support
  • Core Niche Training (8 Classes)

And of course I will be there to help you every step of the way as well!

Look, in the interest of transparency, whilst Wealthy Affiliate does offer a free starter membership, this is designed to give you a look around, have a practice and see if it is worthwhile for you – which is a really great option.

However, as with all new businesses, you will need to make some investment so if you are serious about making money online , you will need to upgrade to a premium membership as this will give you access to all the tools you need in the one spot to succeed!

Afterall, every business needs tools to grow!

So How Much Does This Really Cost?

Wealthy Affiliate does not use upsells once you join – but as I mentioned in the video, to succeed here you will need to invest in a membership. There are a couple of options that provide access to all the tools, training and assistance that you could need – and a free domain as well.

Wealthy Affiliate offers a trio of membership tiers, as detailed on their pricing page.

You can opt for the Starter membership at no cost, the Premium membership for $49 per month or the Premium Plus+ membership for $99 per month. That’s the full extent of it – and you can absolutely build your website without having to spend another cent.

You won’t encounter any unexpected additional charges or covert fees and as a Premium member, you’re equipped with all the essentials to initiate, develop and expand a thriving online enterprise.

Those who opt for the Premium membership are provided with

  • Hosting for their websites
  • A complimentary domain name
  • Access to hundreds of hours of current expert tutorials
  • Various marketing and research tools
  • Personal guidance from seasoned professionals in the field
  • And much much more

And for those of you who want to make a serious investment into your future, there are some yearly options as well below to give you peace of mind that you have a whole year ahead of you to get stuff done!

And Don’t Forget the Personal Coaching

Once you join, not only do you get plenty of assistance from me, but you also have access to expert coaching, support and mentorship from real industry experts.

I mean, you can have access to all of the top-tier affiliate marketing training in the world, but inevitably, questions arise, particularly during the initial stages.

With an exceptionally dynamic and engaged community that boasts over 2.7 million members, Wealthy Affiliate offers an environment where you, as a member, can fully immerse and leverage this network.

You’re never alone; you have the collective wisdom of an entire community at your fingertips, ready to assist at any moment.

Plus, there’s always-on, rapid-response website support to handle any technical queries you may encounter.

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Wealthy Affiliate Works: Real Results From Real People

As I have mentioned a number of times, Wealthy Affiliate has helped me make real money online though its training and tools.

I have made money each month as well as a sale for $17,000.

But again, those promoting other programs will tell you the same thing!

So let’s get away from me and see what others are saying:

To start with, Wealthy Affiliate has a 4.9 out of 5 Star TrustPilot rating, which is a remarkable accomplishment in any industry, let alone the online business industry.

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And here are some of those reviews:

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And this is what people are saying within Wealthy Affiliate as well:

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So, Let’s Make a Decision!

Let’s be frank, you have read this far so why not go all in, click on the button below to get started on the way to your very online business.

And once you are in and have had a play around with the hub, look for the little envelope on the top right and there will be a message from me. It is of course automated so respond to let me know you are there and we can start this journey together.

(oh, and the profile is mine so you can find me that way as well)

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See you there

Paul

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