{"id":4476,"date":"2022-07-06T20:29:30","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T13:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/?p=4476"},"modified":"2022-11-17T23:06:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:06:28","slug":"freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Freelancing: Great Ways to Start Making Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Freelancing can be a great way to earn money in your spare time. However, it can also feel like a struggle if you don\u2019t know where to start.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/141c3629c75d\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=75&h=0&c=0 75w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/56d13f208678\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=100&h=0&c=0 100w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/b72e9c01fc40\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=150&h=0&c=0 150w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/cb75236f6ed0\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=240&h=0&c=0 240w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/9bc158a3b4b2\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=320&h=0&c=0 320w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/9b12d3f9f312\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=500&h=0&c=0 500w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/d13ecf42fb8b\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=640&h=0&c=0 640w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/e54419165ccf\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=800&h=0&c=0 800w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/eb80a451c82e\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=1024&h=0&c=0 1024w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/8fa9e42d5d2c\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=1280&h=0&c=0 1280w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/e75384f50f8f\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=1600&h=0&c=0 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4494 size-full\" title=\"What Freelance Work is in Demand\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9XaGF0LUZyZWVsYW5jZS1Xb3JrLWlzLWluLURlbWFuZC5qcGc\/033fda1e9c47\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476\" alt=\"Freelancing: Dad working on PC\" width=\"850\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there are several ways to get started with freelance <a href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/work-on-pc-from-home\/\">work<\/a> even if you don\u2019t have any experience. Not everyone knows this, but freelancing is actually a great way for young adults without much outside help to build their portfolio and learn how to market themselves. If you\u2019re looking for ways to start earning money from home, this article has some great ideas! Read on for more information&#8230;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acc08e816708\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #18bc9c;color:#18bc9c\" 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: #18bc9c;color:#18bc9c\" 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 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Teach_on-demand_learning_skills\" >Teach on-demand learning skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Create_digital_products_for_other_people\" >Create digital products for other people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Connect_with_employers_who_need_your_talents\" >Connect with employers who need your talents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Research_market_niches_and_write_SEO_articles\" >Research market niches and write SEO articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Dont_let_an_empty_bank_balance_hold_you_back\" >Don\u2019t let an empty bank balance hold you back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Create_a_portfolio_site\" >Create a portfolio site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Create_and_Sell_Your_Own_Products\" >Create and Sell Your Own Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Find_local_gigs\" >Find local gigs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Become_an_expert_in_your_field\" >Become an expert in your field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Offer_your_services_for_hire\" >Offer your services for hire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Freelancing_Isnt_For_Everyone\" >Freelancing Isn\u2019t For Everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/freelancing-great-ways-to-start-making-money\/#Get_creative_with_your_freelance_work\" >Get creative with your freelance work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freelancing_Isnt_Just_for_Writers_and_Designers\"><\/span>Freelancing Isn\u2019t Just for Writers and Designers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/tag\/freelancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freelancing<\/a> might seem like a great option for graphic designers and writers who want to earn some extra cash. However, there are also many ways to make money as a freelancer that don\u2019t involve creating or selling specific products. You might be a great accountant, lawyer, project manager, marketing expert, or many other professions! There are many ways to earn a steady income as a freelancer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_and_publish_content_regularly\"><\/span>Write and publish content regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you might not be able to earn a full-time income from blogging, you can easily add short articles to your portfolio. If you have a day job, it might be difficult to find the time to write articles every week. If this is the case, you can still publish more content as a freelancer. There are a few platforms that can help you earn some extra money. You can take part in blogging challenges, write articles for brands, or create your own blog. Once you build up a portfolio, you can use it to land freelance gigs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teach_on-demand_learning_skills\"><\/span>Teach on-demand learning skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about education and are comfortable teaching others, you might consider freelancing as an on-demand teacher. You can use platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coursera<\/a> to connect with students who need help with homework, assignments, or general guidance. You can also create your own online courses using platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Udemy<\/a>. Alternatively, you can sign up for popular Udemy courses on your own, and then sell the courses you create on your own website or through a membership site.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/eaecf42bed3c\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=75&h=0&c=0 75w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/510314828d77\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=100&h=0&c=0 100w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/be764e29408a\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=150&h=0&c=0 150w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/5eea826da6e8\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=240&h=0&c=0 240w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/72bfd4d4abe5\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=320&h=0&c=0 320w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/bfb7849584ca\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=500&h=0&c=0 500w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/7280aa2db3a4\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=640&h=0&c=0 640w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/bd47c73c5afb\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=800&h=0&c=0 800w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/df04cec325c4\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=1024&h=0&c=0 1024w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/2fa7fff6bddd\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=1280&h=0&c=0 1280w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/827e1c268964\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476&w=1600&h=0&c=0 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4495\" title=\"Teach on demand learning skills\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/danielepais.com\/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW5pZWxlcGFpcy5jb20vam91cm5hbC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8wNy9UZWFjaC1vbi1kZW1hbmQtbGVhcm5pbmctc2tpbGxzLmpwZw\/21e440b063f4\/dad-working-on-pc.webp?p=4476\" alt=\"Teaching to business people\" width=\"850\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_digital_products_for_other_people\"><\/span>Create digital products for other people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s not exactly the same as selling products, you can create digital products for brands and other clients. A few examples of digital products include eBooks, online courses, video tutorials, and more. You can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/customer-service-will-help-your-company-grow\/\">service<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwriter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iWriter<\/a> to write eBooks and online courses. Once you\u2019ve created your product, you can sell on your own website, or through a membership site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_with_employers_who_need_your_talents\"><\/span>Connect with employers who need your talents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Again, this is not the same as selling products, but you can use your skills to find work. Start by searching online for gigs that are related to your skills. You can also sign up for newsletters from employers to see if they have any open gigs. Alternatively, you can join networks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UpWork<\/a> to find opportunities for gigs. You can also look for gigs on sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TaskRabbit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_market_niches_and_write_SEO_articles\"><\/span>Research market niches and write SEO articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get a better idea of the type of work you want to do as a freelancer, you can look at niches related to your interests. For example, if you\u2019re interested in health and fitness, you can look into freelance opportunities related to yoga, health, nutrition, or exercise. You can also look at categories related to your interests, like business, writing, marketing, etc. Once you find a potential niche, you can research the market and make sure you know as much as possible about the working conditions. While it can be tempting to take on any gig that comes your way, it\u2019s better to be picky and choose gigs that will help you build up your portfolio and learn more about the market. 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You might want to look for work that is more closely aligned with your skills and interests.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_creative_with_your_freelance_work\"><\/span>Get creative with your freelance work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Freelancing isn\u2019t for everyone, and it\u2019s important to not just settle for any work that comes your way. However, it\u2019s also important to be creative with your work. Many freelancers find that they are best suited to work that involves creativity, such as graphic <a href=\"https:\/\/danielepais.com\/journal\/design-of-the-day-30-04-2020\/\">design<\/a> or programming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freelancing can be a great way to earn money in your spare time. 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