Here's a good collection of proven ways to generate money from the web.
Some strategies require you to own a website (or a blog) and some don't.
Click on the link to read the tutorial on how to implement the method.

Selling Things on eBay

It's the chosen method by millions worldwide, especially since practically anybody from anywhere can do it.
It doesn't require any substantial previous knowledge and the process can be learned relatively easily – and fairly quickly.

You can start by grabbing old stuff from your home and selling it online, through auctions, to the highest bidders.

Read our “selling on eBay” tutorial.


Getting Paid to Write

If you have reasonable writing skills, you can make cash by writing all kinds of text.

More and more Internet-based companies are offering cash for writing website content such as articles, reviews, instructional guides and even poetry and short stories.

If you can write, it's a great way to make money using you talent.

Read our “writing for cash” tutorial.


Filling Out Web Surveys

It may sound surprising, but many ordinary people are making money simply from doing Internet surveys.

In recent years, market research companies are utilizing the web to find people who will participate in their consumer surveys.
These companies usually pay the survey takers per each survey filled and it doesn't require any previous experience or specific knowledge.

Read our “surveys for money” tutorial.


Surfing the Web

If you have a computer, Internet connection and some time, you can start earning money by combining these three elements.

Various companies are willing to pay you in exchange for your valuable time and upon completing simple tasks, such as filling out forms, reading ads, searching the net, visiting advertised sites, etc.

It's one of the easiest ways for complete beginners to generate cash from the web.

Read our “paid for surfing” tutorial.
 

Reading Emails

As an Internet user, you're probably reading all sorts of email messages every day - for free.
This is a daily routine for most of us, just like talking on the phone or watching TV.

Some companies offer you to get paid for reading commercially-oriented emails from their sponsors and advertisers.

Read our “paid for reading email” tutorial.


Playing Games for Money

It may sound surprising and even crazy at first, but it's probably one of the best combinations of fun and income.
Today, Internet users can actually make money from playing on paid game sites.

These websites offer you to play all sorts of entertaining games online and to win cash prizes (if you're good, of course).

Read our “paid for playing games” tutorial.


Putting Ads on Your Site

Any person who owns a website can use it as a platform to make money through ads, which can easily be placed on the site.

This is one of the best ways to generate income from your Internet “real estate” and turn it into a profitable one.
Global companies such as Google and Yahoo are dying to have you as their advertising partner and to pay you a share of their revenues for your website's ad space.

Read our “paid sponsored ads” tutorial.


Affiliate Programs

If you have a website or manage one, you have the ability to start generating revenue from it by simply placing links or banners to advertisers' sites.

When a surfer on your site clicks on an affiliate link and buys something, signs up for a free trial or even just fills out a form and asks for free information on the sponsor's site, you're being rewarded for it and you're getting a commission for every such referral.

The procedure is pretty uncomplicated and it's among the most widespread methods to monetize your website.

Read our “affiliate money” tutorial.


Starting a Blog

Creating a blog (an online journal) is not only a great way to publish your thoughts, ideas and experiences, but also a fantastic mechanism to make money.

Bloggers, who have the ability to produce interesting content and to draw a loyal audience, can translate their writing skills into income.

Read our “blogging for cash” tutorial.


Writing an eBook

If you are an expert on a certain topic, any topic, you can use you knowledge, experience and your skills to write, publish and sell your own electronic book that people can buy, download and read.

It's a lot easier than it may sound and if you have a niche, a field or a subject in which you excel and can write a quality guide, tutorial or provide good tips and advice, it's an opportunity that you may want to explore further.

Ebooks are very popular these days and writers who publish ebooks with high quality content can see long-term revenues from them.

Read our “ebook writing” tutorial.