There's really an unlimited amount of opportunities available. You will need to analyze your own skills before looking at an opportunity. Determine what skills you have, then determine how you can use your skills to make money. This usually involves solving a problem for someone else. For example, if you are good at graphic design - many companies are looking for logo designs, brochure designs, business card designs, etc. You have the skill, they have the problem. Offer your skill to them, they pay you money. Another example: You are good at writing - there's thousands of websites on the internet and they all try to rank on page 1 on Google. Without high quality, unique and optimized content, this is nearly impossible. Learn more about optimizing a post for a focus keyword, then offer your writing services to clients. Once again - you have the skill, they have the problem - they pay you money for your skill. Another example: You are good at making sales - affiliate marketing is a great way to earn a real income by promoting products that other people or companies created. These companies will pay you to sell their products and/or services. Find a niche you have some knowledge and experience in, then find an affiliate program that offer products/services in that niche - you can then promote this on websites, social media and other platforms. I know it is easier said than done, but if you start with a plan of action (and actually TAKE ACTION), you can definitely succeed at making money online. Other lucrative opportunities include blogging (monetize the site with Google AdSense or affiliate offers), forex trading (you need startup capital), a reselling business and even drop-shipping. Once again - look at your own skills and craft an opportunity for yourself. Your own creativity could be the driving force behind a five-figure income!!
Hi: Depending on your skills you can start with Amazon "Mechanical Turk". This is a survey taking system. It's legitimate. They start off paying small but once you build up your credibility with them they pay more. The more surveys you successfully complete the more they know you are serious. I've heard of people making $40,000 per year with the system. It will take consistent action and completing lots of surveys, but it's possible. It's free to sign up. Go to Google and enter Mechanical Turk and sign up. They don't accept everyone though. If you decide to go this route then good luck. Dan
You may also work as a language translator if you have unique language skills. Register on translatorsbase.com or other similar services. I got a French language translator I want to engage for my book, "Mobile Phones and Tablets Repairs:A Complete Guide for Beginners and Professionals" from there.
You can find online jobs that pay you by the hour or by tasks. Can also give freelancing a shot, depending on your skill set. Some online skills that are helpful include Wordpress experience and social media marketing skills
If you're really looking for a job online take a look at the work at home arena forum. They focus on available work from home type jobs.
Customer service is a big work at home area. Also, a lot of people freelance from home as well. These are just a few of the possibilities.
There are many ways to work at home. I work at home, and manage forums as well as write. All from home. Online sales can be done at home as well. There are now companies that look for customer service and even tech support agents who work at home.
Milliardo makes a great point. It never hurts to have eggs in more than one basket. Having multiple streams of income makes sense.
Freelance work is your best bet. There are websites like Freelancer.com where you can bid on freelance opportunities. Just beware that the competition is fierce and you might struggle to find work until you can establish yourself as a credible freelancer with tons of positive feedback from satisfied clients.
As time passes, the opportunity to earn money online grows. You can work from home and make money online, from writing to marketing, or even from selling your own stuff. Just choose a field or two you're passionate about, so you have the drive to do them.
None of the suggestions above did it for you? We might need to know what qualifications and talents you have to help you