Simple Ways to Make Money Online for Teenagers

Being a teenager is a grey area between being old enough to buy your own things and too young to earn your own money. As the generation tagged as "Born to be Digital", teenagers nowadays certainly know their way around the internet. But most only use it for regular stuff like social media and playing games. Some have the intention to use it for good like earning money, but they are having a hard time choosing which is legit or not.

Here's a quick, simple and trusted guide on where and how to earn money online:

Selling Online Products

There are many avenues on the internet where people can sell their stuff. Many potential market, as well. Whether you are getting rid of your pre-loved stuff or selling brand new items, going online is certainly a profitable way to go.

You can start small by selling it on social media by simply posting or creating your own page. You can also take it to the next level by creating Shopify or eBay account. Or go further by creating your own selling website.

Answering Surveys

Answering surveys is not a stable nor a high-paying job. But for the little effort and time you're going to invest, it's definitely worth it. Surveys to answer can be as simple as product preference and opinions about certain matter. The real challenge is finding the right platform to answer surveys. Toluna, Swagbucks, Survey Junkie, and Opinion Outpost are just some of the trusted sites where you can earn money.

Best technique is to create an account to as many site as possible so you'll have more surveys to answer.

Tutoring Jobs

If you'll be able to find a tutoring gig, it is one of the most high-paying jobs on the internet. Most tutoring platforms are ESL or 'English as Second Language' platform, being a native-English speaker is a big plus point. There are a lot of tutoring website available, however, only those of legal age are allowed to register. Luckily, SameSpeak and SkimaTalk both accept tutor with minimum age of 16.

Writing Articles

There is currently as large demand for online writers as companies search for strong marketing and advertising team. If you're not the creative type, there are also websites that pay per article about your chosen expertise. You can find writing gigs and other tasks in Upwork, where clients post available jobs. Flash Fiction Online, Black Warrior Review, and Virginia Quarterly (VQR) are just some of the websites that accept fiction stories. While WhatCulture and TopTenz accept submissions about particular niches.

Testing Products

Getting products for free and earning from it, what else can you wish for. Brands need selected consumers to review their new products that are not out in the market yet. You can be paid through gift certificates, brand merchandise, and even cash. Products to test range from electronics, toys, food products, beauty and cosmetics or whatever your chosen niche is. And it's simple too. You just have to create an account on testing panel websites like Product Report Card or User Testing and apply on brands you want to review.