Updated on April 2, 2021
Copywriting
Copywriting is one of the most popular jobs among freelancers. People usually think that they need to have lots of experience in writing to make money this way, but this is not true! In fact, everyone can do it if you can put your thought together and if you’re willing to practice. Since the writer can contact the client online, this type of work can be done from anywhere in the world
Taking online surveys
There are so many online survey websites that pays you cash for participating in online surveys, sharing your opinions, and testing different products to help companies understand how they can change for the better.
This job doesn’t require any experience or knowledge and it’s a perfect option for beginners in freelancing. All you need to do is to sign up for an account after that you can start participating in online surveys which match your age group, region, knowledge, hobbies, etc.
Blogging
Blogging is another great opportunity to earn money online especially if you’re good at writing. Create a blog and start writing about things you like and care about. It can be literally anything! Who knows, maybe this idea will help you to start a new career online and will bring you a good income. But blogging is not the best idea for new digital nomads who want to start earning money online fast. What you can do is find another online job while at the same start writing your own blog.
TRANSCRIBING
Transcribing job is a good place to start for beginners. Transcribing is a service that converts audio or video into a document. As a transcriptionist you will have to listen a recording and covert it into a typed document. All you need is a pair of headphones and a laptop. A good knowledge of language, fast typing and a good listening skill will help you to earn more money.
Translator
Translation is probably one of the most popular jobs among digital nomads. This work can easily be done online, and it doesn’t need a lot of equipment. All you need is a language knowledge, certificate (even though just a few clients are asking for a translation degree), laptop and internet. The biggest question is how to start and find a translation job. You can use different freelance platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr and others. Also, you can use social media and various freelance forums where you can find potential client
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER (SMM)
Social media manager is a person who is responsible for a social media presence of a brand or an individual. The most popular social media platforms today are Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, etc. In case you like scrolling through your social media, you can consider making money this way. As a social media manager, you will have to grow social accounts, gain more followers and customers, interact with followers, create new posts with interesting contents, design marketing strategy, etc.
Designer
Becoming a freelance designer might seem like a very difficult task but it’s worth it! It will give the desired freedoms you always wanted if. You will be able to choose project you want to work on, set your own schedule and finally be your own boss. Of course, you need to have a background in design to work in this field and if you’re not a designer yet, to become a freelance designer you need to take online courses or explore a traditional education.
Microworker
Microworkers.com is a website where you complete different tasks and receive payment to your PayPal account in return. They offer multiple jobs on the website such as liking someone’s YouTube video, Instagram post, writing an article, opening promotional email, visiting certain webpages, etc. Micro workers.com. is good for beginners’ freelancers as tasks are easy to complete and don’t require a lot of time and experience.
Virtual assistant
It’s one of the best jobs for beginners! Virtual assistant is a person who complete different tasks remotely for a company or an individual. Tasks can vary a lot. Virtual assistants have different types of responsibility from answering work emails to managing google calendar and booking flights. This job is great because as an independent freelancer you can choose who you want to work for and what tasks you’re willing to do.