by Doreen Martel

Created on: April 03, 2010   Last Updated: December 16, 2011

More of us than ever before are deciding that we would prefer to work for ourselves, rather than be tied to a single company. For those that have the entrepreneurial spirit, they are constantly on the lookout for the best sites for making money on the Internet. These sites may vary depending on the individual skills, and will also vary depending on exactly what it is you wish to do to make money on the Internet.

For writers

If you stop and consider, there are probably more opportunities for writers to make money on the Internet than any other single field. While it is true that it takes designers to create websites, it takes writers to populate them, to promote them, and advertise them. With that in mind, here are some of the best sites for making money on the Internet as a writer.

Helium - For those who are just getting started, Helium is probably the best single site for writing. While you have to submit high-quality articles, it is still a good starting point for the beginner writer. Helium allows you to experiment with a variety of topics, have your work rated against other people's work, and provides such benefits as peer rating and mentors when needed.

Blogger - If you already have at least intermediate writing skills, and are willing to post regularly to a new blog, you can set up a blog at Blogger. Once it is set up you are free to monetize it with programs such as AdSense, Kontera, and Amazon. This allows you to utilize your writing skills, and earn money from other people reading your work.

Twitter - Although you cannot make money directly through Twitter, it is one tool that you should use whether you are writing on your own blog or writing on Helium. Twitter allows you to promote your work. Whether you are getting paid via page views from your blog or from Helium, Twitter is an indispensable tool for making money on the Internet.

RedGage - RedGage is unique in that it provides a medium for a variety of types of work. You have an opportunity with RedGage that is unlike any other social networking site. Whether your skills lie in writing, photography, blogging, or link building, RedGage has something to offer you. For skilled photographers, you can upload your photographs and earn money when people look at them. For bloggers, you can create a blog post directly on RedGage and earn money from it. For those who write on other sites, you can upload your links to RedGage and earn money from them. There are countless ways that you can earn money on RedGage, and while the money may come in slowly it may be one of the best sites for making money online.

The best sites for making money on the Internet will vary depending on your particular skill set. While these particular sites focus mainly on writing, this list is by no means comprehensive. There are hundreds of opportunities that are available for making money online. The most important thing, is to research them carefully, and find out which websites are best for you for making money online.

Learn more about this author, Doreen Martel.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.