Google has always been known as the best search engine on the web, but not everyone knows that it’s also one of the best ways to earn money online. From blogging and freelancing to affiliate marketing and keyword research, there are several ways you can make money with Google’s power behind you; I’ll show you five ways to do so right now, so keep reading!
1) Start blogging on your own website
Even if you don’t plan on creating your own site, it’s a good idea to start blogging. This will help you refine your writing skills and build your personal brand. It can also help improve search engine optimization, especially when you write about keywords and topics related to your industry. Once traffic picks up on your content (which shouldn’t take long), earning money through advertisements, sponsored content or affiliate sales should be a snap. Keep in mind that affiliate marketing is also one of the easiest ways to make money online. So once you establish yourself as an expert in your field via blogging, putting together a solid affiliate marketing strategy and connecting with merchants can be quite lucrative.
2) Do keyword research to get traffic
One great way to make money online is through keyword research. This involves using your skills and knowledge of specific topics and targeting words that people might use in search engines like Google, Yahoo, or Bing when looking for information on those topics. You can use several tools for keyword research, including SEOBook Keyword Tool. To improve your chances of earning money from keywords through sponsored links and advertising, use those keywords as tags on your website. When someone searches for a word related to one of your tags, they might see an ad or sponsored link that references that tag; if they click on it and visit your site, you get paid based on how much traffic you sent their way via that advertisement.
3) Create YouTube videos
YouTube is filled with income opportunities, especially if you have a knack for making good content. One way of earning money from YouTube is through advertisements (or pre-rolls). For example, if you play a video that features a certain company, and an advertisement plays before your video. If viewers click on it, you will earn revenue. Another way to earn money is by creating your own channel and building an audience. Through your channel, you can then link to products which can result in affiliate revenue when people buy them through your recommendation. You will want to select products related to your niche that are sold online.
4) Advertise affiliate products on social media
Some of your followers on social media sites are likely interested in things you could potentially share. Promote affiliate products by sharing content that highlights your interests and just happens to include a product link or two. Share a picture of yourself using a certain product, share an infographic you found on Pinterest, etc. Just make sure it’s obvious that it’s something you use and love (and earn money from). They will appreciate seeing your personality shine through, while also learning more about things they may want or need in their lives. Never be afraid to promote something else if you believe in it! I don’t think I’ve ever regretted promoting a company I believed in—I regret not doing so more often when I didn’t believe in them.
What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a relatively simple way for new marketers to begin earning money online. For example, if you sign up for an affiliate network like ShareASale, you can add your banner ads or links to other people’s blogs and websites (in return for a cut of their sales). If someone clicks on your link and buys something from that site within a certain timeframe (usually 24 hours), then you get paid.
5) Take paid surveys
Take surveys online and earn cash. Survey sites usually offer small payouts for taking market research surveys, but there are companies out there that offer larger rewards for more time-consuming surveys. This can be a great way to make some extra money from home, but you should also be careful about scams. Read our list of legitimate survey sites that really pay. The top five paid survey sites include Pinecone Research ($3 per 15-minute survey), Global Test Market ($8 per 30-minute survey), Opinion Outpost ($5 per 30-minute survey), Swagbucks (various amounts per day), and Survey Junkie (75 cents per 20 minutes). Surveys range in topics from How many kids do you have? What type of car do you drive? Once set up, these surveys will run on your computer or mobile device when you're not using it, so check your email inbox frequently!
When completed right, these opportunities can provide additional income in addition to your full-time job or business.
Conclusion
So there you have it—5 ways to earn money online through Google. Think of these ideas as a jumping-off point. Where you take your business from here is entirely up to you, but keep in mind that with 1 billion users (literally 1 out of every 2 people on Earth) and 1 trillion searches per year, there’s no limit on what can be done on Google’s platform. Enjoy!
