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HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR PHONE.
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Tell me, how much time do you spend on your mobile phone? Lots of hours?
Do you know that many people the world over are using their smartphones to make money online? Yes, there are numerous ways to make money from your phone. So instead of hours just aimlessly scrolling on your phone, why not make some extra money?
Let’s face it: It is unlikely you will become rich using your phone, but who doesn’t need extra money? And it is very easy to make money using your phone. No experience or qualifications are needed. And most of the ways to make cash you can start today.
I use Mode Earn, an app I downloaded from the Google app store. I earn money by listening to music, playing games, watching videos and reading articles. You can also make money playing games, watching videos and referring people.
So many people all over the world could use a bit of extra cash.
Let’s learn more about how people are using their phones to make money.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR PHONE.
1. MAKE MONEY TAKING SURVEYS.
How often during the day do you scroll through Google Discover or your social media accounts?
What if you rather spend some time taking paid surveys? You are not going to be rich by taking online surveys; rather, it is a way for people to make money using their mobile phones. I think many people the world over could do with some extra money at the end of the month.
Surveys are easy, and you don’t need any qualifications or experience. Companies are looking for people to help with their market research. Companies may want to release new products or services but first want to do more research by asking people questions. You will be rewarded for your honest feedback.
Survey Time pays you $1 for each survey you successfully complete.
I have been earning extra by taking online surveys for over 10 years.
Also, the number of surveys you can take part in depends on various factors like where in the world you live, your age, your interests, whether you have children and more.
2. PLAY VIDEO GAMES.
You do not have to be a pro game player to earn money playing video games on your mobile phone.
Which games do you play on your phone? I like to play Candy Crush and Angry Birds. Manopoloy Go seems to be a popular choice for many people. You can download games onto your phone and make money playing them.
Mistplay says that they are the #1 loyalty program for mobile gamers and is one of the most popular apps people download onto their mobile phones. At the time of writing this post, Mistplay had given away over $60 million and has 400 plus games available.
Mistplay is only available for Android phone users.
The list of games available to play on Mistplay changes, and the games available can also be region-specific.
What can you redeem your Mistplay units for?
You need to reach a certain amount of units. Once you have reached the amount, you can trade them in through the app’s partner, Tango Card.
After accumulating a certain number of Units, you can trade them in through the app’s partner, Tango Card.
Redemptions include in-app credits for special games and gift cards for various retailers.
Stores for which you can get gift cards include:
Amazon
eBay
GameStop
Google Play
iTunes
Xbox
Nintendo
PlayStation
Starbucks
Visa
CAN YOU REDEEM MISTPLAY POINTS FOR CASH OR VIA PAYPAL?
Sadly no, you cannot withdraw your Mistplay points for cash or receive payment via PayPal. Gift cards and In-app credits are presently the only way you can redeem your earnings.
3. SELL OLD STUFF.
Do you also have so much stuff that is just taking up space in your home, garage, and storage?
How much of the stuff are you using, or are you planning to use anytime soon? Sell the stuff you are not making use of, any items you are sure you are certain you don’t need any more. Sell the items on the Facebook marketplace and other online marketplaces. Always make sure you have the money before you let go of the item.
I have read so often of scammers on Facebook.
Old toys can be very collectable and sell for high prices to the right buyer.
Designer clothing and handbags.
Furniture like coffee tables, chairs and couches. You can fix them up and then sell them for a profit.
TOP SELLING APPS.
Facebook, you can sell so many different items on the platform
Declutter for selling your unwanted, old tech and smartphones
Mercari for collectables and vintage items
Yaga is for selling clothing, shoes, books, magazines, and accessories. Yaga is an app for people living in South Africa.
4. COMPLETE MICROTASKS ONLINE.
Microtasks are small projects people can do for online companies. You will need a stable internet connection to complete the microtasks.
Tasks include data entry, transcription, proofreading, content moderation, tagging photos and helping with social media management. Please keep in mind that completing microtasks online does not pay that much, but the work tends to be easy. If you are someone who has lots of time and you don’t mind earning a little money, then microtasks could be the right fit for you.
Again, please research online to find out which microtasks are recommended most.
MICROTASK SITES.
Amazon Mechanical Turk
InboxDollars
5. SELL YOUR DATA.
Tapestri is an app that pays users for information about their location and then sells your information to anonymized data advertisers.
6. BECOME A FREELANCER.
Do you work a normal 9-5 job? Are you an expert or highly skilled in a certain field? Or are you passionate and talented at something that is in demand?
Freelancers are in high demand, and people worldwide work as freelancers online from home; yes, there are apps you can download to make money using your phone as a freelancer.
Many moms in South Africa (where I live) work online as virtual assistants from home or remotely. Fiverr is a well-known freelance site that is open to people in many different countries. Work on your portfolio; clients and online companies will ask to see your work to make sure you are capable of doing it.
Upwork, Bark and Topal are other places to work as a freelancer. Remember to research online and find which apps are recommended in the country you live in.
If you are a good driver, you can work for Uber, Lyft, Bolt or a similar company.
7. SELL YOUR PHOTOS ONLINE.
Nowadays, mobile phones have really good cameras. How good are your photo-taking skills? Do you know how to edit photos?
When I was in high school, photography was one of my subjects. Believe it or not, photos were still developed in black and white in the darkroom. Do people still have darkrooms? Heck, do people still have darkrooms and develop their own photos?
Stock photography sites like Abode Stock iStock, Shutterstock and Foap are sites you can join to sell your photos online. Make sure to read the terms and conditions of the site to make sure you know what you will earn and copyright terms. The more people download your photos from the stock sites, the more money you can earn.
For the more adventurous readers, you can make money selling feet pics and videos for cash. And most feet picture buyers are not that interested in seeing what you look like. It’s good to know if you do not want to show your face.
8. EARN REWARDS/CASHBACKS.
I know that whenever I leave the house to go shopping, whether for a few items or the big monthly shop, I always make sure I have my rewards cards with me. I check my wallet beforehand.
I live in South Africa, and we have a few cashback apps that people can download onto their mobile phones. You first have to sign up and join. Think of the stores you frequently go shopping at. Do you have a store rewards card? Most major retail stores across the world have cash-back and rewards apps.
Receive extra discounts on certain products you purchase. Another good idea is to save the amount of money you save every time you shop. You will be surprised at how much you can save. Save the cash amount for the year.
Cash back amounts vary anywhere from 1% to over 5%, but remember, it all adds up over time.
9. MAKE MONEY CREATING CONTENT ONLINE.
Not shy? Are you the type of person who really loves being in front of the camera?
Why not start a TikTok, YouTube or Instagram account and make money working as an influencer? You can download the app onto your phone and take it from there. What are your strengths? What do you enjoy doing?
Influencers can earn serious money. Some of the top TikTok influencers earn over $48,000 per post.
If you are reading this post and you live in South Africa, you can sign up and join The Salt, a company that works with Nano Influencers in South Africa.
10. GET PAID TO TEXT.
Do you know that people make money online by chatting with strangers?
You can get paid to send and receive text messages. And if you are looking to make more money, then voice and video chat can earn you more. However, not everyone is comfortable with the idea of chatting face-to-face with strangers.
- McMoney: Earn money for receiving text messages. Get paid real money for helping McMoney improve worldwide communication in English, Spanish and in French. You can make a few dollars a year.
- FlirtBucks: Join FlirBucks to make money online by having flirty conversations with people online (mainly men). FlirtBucks claims that some chat hosts earn $100 a day flirting with men online.
- Premium.Chat: Do you already have a large fan base or clients? Premium Chat offers private, direct messaging or video calls.
If you are feeling more adventurous, then have a look at the following blog posts about adult text chat jobs. Some sites are open to people.
11. BECOME A MYSTERY SHOPPER.
You can make money being a mystery shopper. As a secret shopper, you will investigate and report back on your consumer experience about:
Was it easy to find the product?
Where the staff at the store friendly and knowledge?
Did you easily find the price of the amount?
Once you have completed the mystery shop, you may need to answer questions and give feedback about your shopping experience. Payment methods vary. PayPal, Payoneer, direct deposit.
Field Agent is one of the apps you can download and make money as a mystery shopper. You could earn between $2 to $15. The amount of money you can earn will depend on where you live. Jobs with Field Agent take anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour.
Simply download the Field Agent app onto your mobile phone. Wait for tasks to be available in your area.
12. SIT THROUGH ADS.
I have become so used to seeing ads, whether on YouTube, Facebook, blogs or Reddit. There are a few platforms that pay people for watching videos. Don’t quit your day job. You will earn a bit of extra money, not get rich.
Swagbucks is a well-known GPT site where you can make money by watching videos, taking online surveys, taking part in offers, and more. For each video you watch, you earn Swagbucks, which you can redeem for gift cards.
AdWalllet pays you to watch videos and take online surveys. I read some of the reviews on the Google Play Store, and sadly, most were negative, with very few positive reviews left. I would definitely do some more research online and see if joining AdWallet is worth your time.
13. SELL YOUR TEXBOOKS.
Do you have old textbooks lying around or stored away that you are not going to use again? Rather than letting the textbooks gather dust, make some extra money online by selling the books. If you have recently finished college and don’t know what to do with your textbooks. Sell the books.
Have a look at the following sites where you can sell your textbooks.
KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND.
Make sure to use your time wisely. If you are spending hours and hours on your mobile phone and not only earning a dollar or two, is it really worth your time? Find out what works best for you and does earn you money and not a few peanuts for hours of your time.
It may be better for you to spend your time learning a new skill or looking for ways to make money online that pay better.
Please do not send money to someone you do not know. And yes, if it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is! There may be numerous ways to make money online from home, but sadly, there is also NO shortage of scams and scammers! Always do more research online.
Be sure to check and read reviews left by people online who have or are using the apps to make money online. More so if you are not downloading the app directly from the App Store or Google Play Store. It’s always a good idea to have an anti-virus on your mobile phone.
THE BEST WAY TO MAKE MONEY ON YOUR PHONE.
Do you often shop online instead of going to a brick-and-mortar store? If you do install a free cashback app, find out which cashback app people recommend works best.
How many items of clothing do you have in your cupboard that you hardly wear? What is hiding in the back of your cupboard that you last wore years ago? Instead of letting the clothing take up space in your cupboard, sell the items online. There are many apps to sell clothing on your mobile phone. Think of all the cash you could make selling clothes you no longer wear.
You could even start a consignment store selling clothing on behalf of family and friends. This could become a full-time business, and you earn $1000 plus a month. Lots of people have clothing, devices, furniture, and other items they don’t have the time for or don’t want to hassle selling them themselves.
CONCLUSION: HOW TO MAKE FROM YOUR PHONE.
Making money using your mobile phone is unlikely going to allow you to quit your day job or be a way for you to make a full-time business online. But if you are looking for ways to make extra money, then it can be. Try more than just one of the ways. Find out which one or two work best for you.
When I go somewhere and know I will be waiting for a while, then I take the time to do activities on my mobile phone to make some money. It is always a good idea to have an anti-virus on your mobile phone, especially if you are planning to use the free wi-fi. I buy data bundles for the month. I’m not the biggest fan of free wi-fi.
Please let us know if you do make money using your mobile/smartphone. What do you do to make money using your mobile phone?
Many people want to know how to make money from your phone. I hope this post gave you a few ideas, and if you do try them out, let us know how it goes.
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