RoxanneThe Internet has made it much simpler to make money when you’re in a pinch. No longer do you need to personally know someone to get side work, as you can simply visit sites where strangers will pay you to complete tasks.
Can you make a full-time living doing online gigs? Look hard enough, and you could. But for this article, we’ll just assume you need cash fast, and here’s where you can find it:
Craigslist
Despite its bad reputation, you can find gigs galore on Craigslist. Remember the mantra that “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is,” and you should be good to go.
Craigslist gigs cover every skill under the sun, so if you don’t have a specialty, don’t fret. Here are the main categories of gigs you can apply for:
- Computer
- Creative
- Crew
- Domestic
- Event
- Labor
- Talent
- Writing
If you’re truly strapped for cash, you may want to visit Craigslist several times per day to be first in line for gigs as they come in. Depending on where you live, you may not have much time to contact a client before a gig goes dead.
Competition can be fierce, as you’re not the only one seeking quick Craigslist cash.
EasyShift
This app provides gigs that are more on the fun side, especially if you like shopping. There’s no experience necessary, either. Just download the EasyShift app, and get started.
What type of gigs can you find on EasyShift? Things like going into local stores to check prices on certain products. Or you may be asked to take photos of products or promotions.
While EasyShift gigs are easy, its most significant benefit may be the app’s fast payment. You can get paid via PayPal in as little as 48 hours, which is a lot better than your typical job that pays every two weeks.
Gigwalk
If you have kids that keep you from having a regular job due to the high cost of childcare, Gigwalk makes it simple to create your own schedule.
Once you sign up on the app, you can find local gigs that can pay anywhere from $3 to over $100. And since they vary in length between five minutes to a few hours, you truly have the power to customize a money-making schedule around your needs.
All you need to start making money is your smartphone and yourself. Once you’re finished with each gig, payment is made via PayPal.
TaskRabbit
This gig site comes last in the list for the simple fact that you must pay $25 to register. While that investment may make you wary, there’s a flip side: You could make more money via the app since it’s more selective.
The list of available tasks on TaskRabbit are endless and include:
- Waiting in line
- Yardwork
- Closet organization
- Delivery service
- Cleaning
- Hanging pictures
- Packing for a move
- Data entry
- Shopping
- Returning items
- And more
With so many tasks available, you’re more likely to start stacking cash. So even if the 25 bucks bums you out, give TaskRabbit a closer look.
