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MAKE MONEY ONLINE AS A STAY-AT-HOME MOM.
Are you a stay-at-home mom?
And are you searching for ways to make extra money online? Have you never got enough money, and to top it off, the sink seems always packed full of dirty dishes?
You are not alone. So many stay-at-home moms feel the same way. Well, I certainly do!
So many times, when I read through my FB groups, many stay-at-home moms ask for ways to make money online or from home.
What do stay-at-home moms need money for, you may be asking? So many expenses. Money for those unexpected bills that pop up during the month, school outings for the children, and groceries, to name a few.
If you are a stay-at-home mom looking for ways to make money online, this post will help you. You will find legitimate ways to make money online. These are real jobs that stay-at-home moms worldwide are doing and are making extra money to help with family expenses.
It is good to know that some of the jobs require little to no experience, as some stay-at-home moms may not have worked in many years or have little to no working experience. Do not give up if you are a stay-at-home mom in that position, do not give up searching for an online job.
WAYS TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE AS A STAY-AT-HOME MOM.
SURVEYS.
Taking online surveys was the first way I made money online, and yes, I still take online surveys in my spare time or whilst watching tv.
Taking online surveys can sometimes be boring, but it can also be easy for stay-at-home moms to make extra money.
You can sign up and join many different online survey sites to make money. However, I find that some survey sites are better than others.
Being a South African, not all survey sites are open to South Africans joining. However, the listed survey sites are available to people worldwide.
I have been taking part in online surveys for over ten years.
POPULAR WAYS FOR STAY-AT-HOME MOMS TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE.
Virtual assistant.
Transcription.
Freelance writing jobs.
Proofreading.
Blogging.
The sites listed are the ones I find work best. However, you may find that work for you and others not so much.
MOBROG.
Mobrog has surveys vary in time and pay:
$0.31 – 5 minutes.
$2.25 – 30 minutes.
Surveys fill up quickly with Mobrog, so if you are sent an email to participate in a survey, it is best to do so as soon as possible. However, I have often tried later, and the survey does not need any more participants.
Mobrog pays via PayPal, Skrill and EcoMatcher.
You can cash out once you have $6.25 in your Mobrog account.
Click here to join Mobrog. It is free to join.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT.
If you are a very organized person, love paying attention to detail, and can work independently, plus you are self-motivated, becoming a virtual assistant may be a great way to make money online as a stay-at-home mom.
Not all virtual assistant jobs require that you have previous experience.
Virtual assistant duties may include:
Organizing schedules
Sending and receiving emails
Managing social media platforms for clients
Writing blog post
Transcription
Making reservation
Bookkeeping
General admin tasks.
TRANSCRIPTION.
Many stay-at-moms work online as transcriptionists.
Some transcription companies do not require you to have prior working experience and offer training.
Transcribing could be a good option if you have no experience and are willing to learn.
WHAT IS TRANSCRIPTION?
Transcription is the conversion of an audio file to text format by typing. Working from home as a transcriptionist can be a flexible job.
You must be able to type with accuracy and speed.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRANSCRIPTION JOBS.
General transcriptionists who transcribe on the media and research level.
Legal transcriptionists transcribe in the legal areas.
Medical transcriptionists listen to physicians and other healthcare workers’ voice recordings and convert them into written reports.
Rev is always on the lookout for transcriptionists, and you do not need any experience, but you do have to pass a grammar quiz and a transcription sample.
GMR TRANSCRIPTION.
No experience is necessary to apply. However, you must take a transcription test as part of the application process.
GMR specifies that you will need over-the-ear headphones, a foot pedal, a high-speed internet connection and Microsoft Office.
A GMR transcriptionist can make between $1000-$3000 monthly.
GMR is open to American citizens except if you reside in California.
WAY WITH WORDS.
Work when and where you want with Way With Words.
You do not need any previous transcription experience training will be provided.
Way With Words hires highly proficient English first language speakers from the following countries:
Australia
Canada
Europen Union
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Singapore
South Africa
The United Kingdom
The United States
New Zealand.
Pay rates fall anywhere from $.45 to $1.73 per audio minute.
And Way With Words states that you will earn more as you gain more experience and learn to write faster.
TRANSCRIBEME.
It is good to know that TanscribMe hires transcribers worldwide. Prerequisites are:
You must be 18 years and older
Have access to a computer/laptop with a stable internet connection
Access to a valid PayPal account
Pass the entrance exam.
You do not need previous transcription experience.
If you want to apply for TranscribeMe, you must pass a test. First, you are provided access to the company’s style guide, which you can study before attempting the test.
You will be tested on TranscribeMe-style questions and your command of English grammar and punctuation.
TranscribeMe gives you two chances to pass. However, if you fail the first time, you must wait 30 days before you can try again.
HOW MUCH DOES TRANSCRIBEME PAY?
General transcribers are paid $15 per audio hour.
REV.
Rev was founded in 2010. Rev is free to join, and you do not need to pay any joining fees.
WHERE DOES REV ACCEPT FREELANCERS FROM?
Rev accepts transcription and caption applicants from the following countries:
Australia
Canada
Ireland
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
South Africa
The United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
United States (excluding California).
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED?
A desktop or laptop computer
Reliable internet connection
Decent headset
A high-quality foot pedal this optional.
Excellent English skills
Be able to type at least 50 WPM with accuracy
Strict TAT regulation.
REV HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
TRANSCRIBERS.
Transcribers is where you will type audio files to text. Pay is around $0.30 to $1.10 per audio or video minute as a qualified transcriber.
CLOSED CAPTIONER.
Create closed captions and subtitles for movies, web series and more. The average pay is around $0.54 to $1.10 per video minute.
CAPTION TRANSLATOR.
Rev will ask you to submit an English writing sample and your subtitling resume.
If you want to work as a caption translator for Rev, you need native-level proficiency in any language besides English. Average pay is around $0.50 to $3 per audio or video minute.
MINIMUM PAY RATE PER MINUTE.
ARABIC $2.50, CHINESE $1.80, CZECH $2.20, DUTCH $2.70, FRENCH $3.30, GERMAN $3.50, HINDI$1.70.
ITALIAN $2.50, JAPANESE $4.00, KOREAN $3.40, POLISH $2.30, PORTUGUESE $2.50, RUSSIAN $2.50.
SPANISH $1.70, TURKISH, $3.20.
BECOME A PROOFREADER.
What is a proofreader?
A proofreader is a person who reads through content written by other people looking for any spelling and grammar errors. There is a difference between a proofreader and an editor; an editor checks the written work for clarity and how it flows. Editors help with the wording and improve the readability of the writing.
Proofreaders are the final eyes before the document is sent off to be published. They check for spelling and grammatical errors. You must love spotting, finding grammar and spelling errors, and knowing when to use punctuation.
RELATED: How to make money writing articles online.
DOES THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOU?
Are you always finding mistakes when reading articles, newspapers or magazines?
Make sure your email is error-free before you hit the send button?
Is it off-putting when you read through a menu to find words spelt incorrectly?
Always correct texts you read on social media platforms?
WHERE CAN I FIND ONLINE ONLINE PROOFREADING JOBS FOR BEGINNERS?
Many proofreaders work as freelancers. If you want to work as a freelance proofreader, have a look at Freelancer.com, Fiverr, Bark and Upwork.
You can also on the following job boards for proofreading jobs:
Domainite
Hello Essay
Kibin
Konsus
ProofreadinServices
Polished Paper
Scribendi
Sibia Proofreading.
HOW MUCH DO PROOFREADERS MAKE?
Many proofreaders work as freelancers, so the amount of money earned will depend on the length and what type of document is being proofread. You are most like not going to rake in the cash, but you can make a decent living if you work full-time as a proofreader.
GET PAID TO READ.
If you are a person who enjoys reading and is looking for ways to make extra money by reading, then this section is for you. For example, some companies pay you to read books and then write a review on the book you have read.
Reading books for money is more of a side hustle and will make you some extra cash on the side.
COMPANIES THAT PAY YOU TO READ.
ONLINE BOOK CLUB.
First thing first with Online Book Club, the first book review you do will be unpaid. If your book review is of high quality, then you can start earning between $5 to $60 per book review you do.
If you want to get rich quick, the Online Book Club is not the right place, and they clearly state it on their hiring page.
Click here to read the full review on Online Book Club.
KIRKUS MEDIA.
Kirkus Media is a well-known and reputable book review company that hires English and Spanish book reviewers. In addition, Kirkus, on occasion, hires copy editors and editors.
Book reviews must be around 350 words in length reviewers are given two weeks to read and review books once assigned to you.
WOMEN’S REVIEW OF BOOKS.
Women’s Review of Books has been around for 36 years. Wow, that is a long time.
If you want to apply to review stories for Women’s Review of Books, you must have credentials and experience.
Women’s Review of Books expects all pitches to include:
The type of work you are interested in applying for
Samples of your previous already published work and your credentials.
Women’s Review of Books pays writers $100 per review. Bear in mind competition is tough!
FREELANCE WRITING JOBS.
If you are good at writing and enjoy it, then as a stay-at-home mom, being a freelance writer can be a great way to make extra money working from home.
Make money online as a stay-at-home mom with freelance writing jobs. You can write as a freelance writer when you have the time to do so. Plus, there are so many different topics for you to write about.
SOLIDGIGS.
SolidGigs is a freelancing website that posts freelance writing jobs. Writing jobs include copywriting.
Another way to make money as a freelance writer from home is by writing articles for bloggers. Articles are anywhere from 500 words to over 3 000 words.
Freelance writers are paid per word, or the person who hires you will agree on the payment amount beforehand.
WORK AS A TRANSLATOR.
Do you speak more than one language? Why not become a translator and work online from home if you do?
The online translation job market is a fast-growing market
You can do many translation jobs like translating documents, online teaching, interpreting, and bilingual telephone calls.
COMPANIES WHERE YOU CAN FIND TRANSLATION JOBS.
TRANSLATE.COM
Translate.com is a website for companies and people needing a freelance translator. Freelance translation jobs include translating blog posts, social media, support tickets and more.
Register on their website and work from anywhere, anytime. Tasks are given on a first-come, first, serve basis. Payment is via PayPal.
ONEHOURTRANSLATION.COM.
OneHourTranslation.com require you to take an online exam. After the exam, you must send them your relevant certifications. You can only start working once you have been accepted. Payment is via PayPal and Wire Transfer.
MAKE MONEY SELLING SELFIE ONLINE.
Is your mobile phone full of selfies, and you keep taking daily selfies? What to do with the photos of yourself on your phone? How about the opportunity to sell your selfies and make some extra money for yourself? And there are many websites where you can sell your photos online.
SELLFY.
One of the websites you can sign up to join to sell your photos online is Sellfy. It is free to join; signing up will only take a few minutes. You can sell videos, music, pictures and many more digital products on Sellfy.
Here is another excellent app to make money selling photos of yourself. Download the free app and upload some shots right now.
FOAP.
Foap has thousands of members worldwide, and you do not have to be a professional photographer to join Foap. Anyone can sign up and join Foap to start selling their photos to make money.
Click here to read the full review on how to start selling photos on Foap.
SNAPPEDU.
If you are looking for a good place to sell selfies of yourself, then SnappedU is a great site for you to do just that. If you love taking lots and lots of photos. SnappedU has over 30 000 users and millions of photos uploaded daily.
And photographers designed the websites, so using SnappedU is easy.
SHARESIX.
Sharesix lets users upload their photos and share them with others needing photos for personal use, projects and presentations. As a result, Sharesix has a high demand for personal pictures and family photos.
TIPS FOR TAKING BETTER PHOTOS OF YOURSELF.
Take quality photographs that are of high quality. Do not upload blurry images or too dark photos, making it hard to see what the photos are of. Customers are likely to leave bad reviews.
Take photos from lots of different angles and use a variety of backdrops. If you are taking photos in your bedroom, ensure it is neat and nothing takes away from the focus of the photos.
Use a tripod to help with keeping the camera still. This will help to reduce shaking when taking photos.
Use a watermark and include your name or brand name on every photo to let people know who took the photo.
Build a niche, find out what type/style of photos sell best for you and build upon those photos.
Keep uploading new photos on the platforms you have joined. Make use of editing tools to help improve the quality of your photos.
SELL PRINTABLES ONLINE.
Selling printables online can be a great way for stay-at-home moms to make money online from home. And there are some people making thousands of dollars monthly selling printables online. You can sell your printables on Etsy.
Printable you can sell on Etsy:
Planners
Journals
Budget sheets
Spending trackers
Meal planners.
CONCLUSION: MAKE MONEY ONLINE AS A STAY-AT-HOME MOM.
There are many legitimate ways for stay-at-home moms to make money online, and the list has different ways for stay-at-home moms to make from anywhere in the world. And no, there are no get-rich-quick schemes listed or MLM. Blogging can be a fantastic way for moms to make money online. If you’re constant and put in the time and effort, there is no reason why you cannot become a successful blogger.
Sarah Titus makes millions of dollars yearly from her blog.