Looking to make some extra cash this year? Whatever your reasons are – look no further! This post has 18 realistic ways to make money online in 2018.

It could be that your income isn’t big enough…

Perhaps you just want to do your own thing…

Maybe you don’t want to help someone else build their dream while you watch yours shatter to the floor in pieces…

No matter what your reason is for looking for ways to make money online, there is an answer out there for you. Don’t give up, my friend. The right work at home job is out there for you as long as you’re willing to put in the work.

I’ve been running my Etsy business and this little blog for several years and if there is one thing I’ve learned that really sticks out in my mind, it’s this…there is truly something for everyone out there. The key to it all is figuring out how to make it work. How to make enough money to support your lifestyle.

I’m not going to sit here and preach to you that you have to become one of the internet millionaires that everyone is talking about to be successful. Not happening. All I’m saying is, if you want to figure out a way to make money online, then you need to be prepared to work and work hard.

Creating your own business and/or working independently is hard work. It takes a lot of time and a lot of dedication. Don’t make the mistake of thinking this is all a get-rich quick scheme, because it isn’t.

But, if you are here because you really want to make a change in your life, then check out the 18 Ways to Make Money Online in 2018 that I’ve listed below. These business ideas are simple enough to start and require minimal financial backing…however, they do require you to love what you do and a whole lot of work!

18 Ways to Make Money Online in 2018

Start an Etsy Business
Website Design
Sell Your Art
Freelance Writing
Virtual Assistant
Affiliate Marketer
MicroTasker
Small Business Coach
Proofreader
Teach
Be a Meal Planner
Write E-Books
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Get Paid to Be Social
Flea Market Flipper
Get Paid to Pin on Pinterest
Design and Sell T-Shirts
Take Photographs
BONUS: Start a Blog

So, there you have it…18 Ways to Make Money Online in 2018!

As you can see there is no shortage of opportunities out there. Now, it’s up to you to decide which way is right for you!

I wish you much luck in your money making endeavors for the new year!

Have a Spectacular Day!

Vanessa Hamlin

Vanessa Hamlin is the owner and founder of Food Life Design and VLHamlinDesign. With her passion for frugal living and homesteading, Vanessa loves to write about easy recipes, making money, gardening, home remedies and everything else that a good life entails! When she’s not writing for Food Life Design or creating products for VLHamlinDesign, you’ll find Vanessa reading, drawing, gardening, cooking or spending time with her family.