If you don’t have an online side business in 2023… why?? There are so many ways to earn extra income online and you’d be surprised how many skills you could pick up, quickly! Here are five online side jobs you can start today if you want to make some extra money:

UGC Creator

UGC, which stands for “User-Generated Content,” is a great way to connect with an audience and grow a social media presence. UGC is typically content created for other small businesses that they can use on their social platforms. As a UGC creator, it’s your job to make content that people will want to interact with and share with their friends. This means that the content should be fun, interesting, and most of all, relatable. As consumers, businesses understand that we consume content daily and most likely have the best idea on what content resonates with potential customers. If you think about it, it’s actually genius marketing. One of the best things about UGC is that you don’t have to spend any money to get started. You could find products you already own and get started creating content around them today!

You can also work with brands to promote their products or services as a UGC creator. Companies are always looking for ways to get customers involved, and UGC is a great way to do that. So, if you enjoy content creation but aren’t look to build an audience or become an “influencer”, UGC creation could be a great online side job for you.

Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant is someone who helps businesses or people with their paperwork, scheduling, social media, etc., from a remote location. As a virtual assistant, you might be asked to set up meetings, answer emails, manage social media accounts, handle bookkeeping, and fullfill other tasks that can be done via laptops!

To become a virtual assistant, you’ll need some basic skills, like being good at communicating and keeping things organized, as well as potentially knowing how to use social media platforms and bookkeeping softwares. The best part? You can learn these skills through different online courses if you don’t already have them!

You can find jobs as a virtual assistant on sites like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer. You can also talk to businesses and people in your network who might need virtual help. You never know how far an Instagram DM can go!

Etsy Shop

Etsy is an online market where you can buy and sell handmade, vintage, and unique factory-made items. Starting an Etsy shop can be a great way to make money online if you are crafty or creative.

To open an Etsy shop, you need to make an account, set up your shop, and list your items. The key to having a successful Etsy shop is to have great photos, SEO optimized descriptions, and prices that are competitive.

On Etsy, you can sell a wide range of things, like jewelry, clothes, home decor, and more. Find a market niche and make unique products that people will want to buy.

Graphic Design

Graphic design could be a great online side job for you if you have a good eye for design and are creative. You can make logos, websites, graphics for social media, and more as a graphic designer.

To start a graphic design business, you’ll need some design skills and experience with software like Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or InDesign. Several online courses can teach you how to do these things, but Canva is extremely user-friendly: start there!

On sites like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer, you can look for graphic design jobs. You can also reach out to businesses and people in your network who may need graphic design services.

The best thing about graphic design is that you can work from anywhere and on your own time. You can work with as many or as few clients as you want, and you can make as much money as you want.

Building a Chatbot for businesses

As the amount of chatbot usage grows, there is a growing need for people who can build chatbots. Chatbots are computer programs that can talk to people through messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Instagram or WhatsApp. They can be used to help customers, find new leads, or even automate some business tasks.

To become a chatbot builder, you used to need to know how to code and how to process natural language. You can learn these skills through online tutorials or courses. Nowadays however, there are also platforms like Manychat that are a little more user friendly don’t require coding knowledge! I use ManyChat currently on my Instagram to send users direct links if they ask! Automation like this is a business owner’s dream.

As a chatbot builder, you can work with businesses or individuals to make chatbots that meet their needs. You can find clients on sites like Upwork or Fiverr, or you can reach out to businesses you already know.

The best thing about building chatbots is that it’s a new-ish industry, so there’s a lot of demand for skilled chatbot builders. You can set your own hours and take on as many or as few clients as you want.

It is absolutely true that you can start a side business online right now if you have the right skills and interests. Some online side jobs are fully capable of becoming full-time income if you are skilled enough at it. Binge YouTube and/or find a course about what you’re interested in. Finding a niche and making a unique selling point that sets you apart from the competition is the key to success. You can turn your online side job into a successful business if stick with it.