Looking for legitimate ways to make money online. I'm leaning more towards freelance work than an all out website approach... I'm looking for any success stories, but i supposed unsuccessful attempts would be useful too.
Freelance work as in web design? Easy - offer your services on forums like this, and sign up at rentacoder etc and bid on jobs. Talented people can make a living doing that.
I know that some people get paid for posting in forums... Submitting links to directories and filling out online surveys is another possibility. I'm sure you can find some nice job offers in the "Buy, Sell, Trade / Services" section. Good luck