Six alternatives to earn money from the comfort of your home

Internet, globalization and modern technology have provided a wide portfolio of alternative jobs to earn extra money from home. Today, there are several digital platforms that allow you to generate additional income and support some personal expenses. These new alternatives to earn in dollars vary depending on the activity, but they are within reach of those people who want to make their free time productive.

The results of these activities or projects can be satisfactory to the extent that the person dedicates their own hours and commitments to them. Although it is not intended for people to focus 100% on this type of activity to earn money, yes they can receive a good extra amount through digital payments.

Most digital jobs require nothing more than a personal computer or mobile device and a good internet connection. Then, some examples of how to earn money with very little investment and good remuneration.

• Refer people through Global66 and earn USD 15: With the Referral program of Global66, which is emerging as an important tool to send and receive money inside or outside Ecuador, you can invite your contacts through a link to register, make a transfer or conversion between currencies and both earn in dollars.

For each referral who makes a transaction that meets the conditions, Global66 gives you USD 15 in your digital wallet, available in the app or website. In the same way, the referral will be given USD 5.

• Recommend businesses and answer surveys: The opinion of consumers is of great value when evaluating the attractiveness of a product or service. There are several websites, such as Inbox Dollarswhere you can help companies answer surveys and earn money in dollars.
• Do market research: Several companies are willing to pay to hear your opinion. There are several ways to participate in this type of research: you can give feedback on apps and websites and earn up to $10 for each test, or join a study group or focus group and answer questions as a consumer. Some known platforms are UserTesting.com, Market Force or Best Mark. Don’t forget to register your information and you will be contacted when a study fits your demographic profile.
• Content creation: If your skill is writing and drafting, you can earn profits by creating content in the telecommuting modality. This can be applied to web pages, blogs, mobile applications and social networks.
• Translation and proofreading of documents: Companies are trying to expand to new frontiers, capturing customers from all over the world, regardless of their location. With advanced knowledge in several languages, mainly English, you can earn money from home translating academic documents, literary texts, web pages, among others.
• Earn money watching videos: Watching videos online in your spare time can earn you gift cards and extra money that can help you build some savings. You will have from a few cents, bonuses, benefits, to several dollars just for watching all the videos you want. Some platforms are Swagbucks and Kashkick.

Earning money from home is totally possible. You just have to be clear about what kind of profit you want to obtain and what kind of activities fit the profile of each person. (I)