Here are five hobbies that can also make money for you online. If you enjoy these hobbies or would like to start them, this information will help you earn a little money in the process.
Writing
Writing is a great hobby that can make money online. Sites like the Yahoo! Contributor Network and Hubpages make it easy for anyone to enjoy writing and get paid while doing it. I really enjoy writing for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. I am free to write articles about practically any topic. Writing websites pay authors per article, per page view or both. If writing is your passion, take a look at these writing sites.
Photography
If you enjoy photography, you can sell your photos online. Two great websites for selling stock photos are iStockphoto and Shutterstock. Just create an account and start selling your photos. One side benefit of selling photos online is the photo review process at these sites. If your photos do not meet their standards, they will reject them. But the feedback you get is valuable. It teaches you how to take better pictures.
Treasure Hunting
If you enjoy searching for hidden treasures and antiques, consider selling them at online auction sites like eBay and Craig’s List. You will be amazed at what people will buy and how much they will pay. A friend of mine bought an old Monopoly game at a live auction for around $20. It turned out to be one of the original editions of the game. He sold it on eBay for a huge profit.
Videography
Your videos can make money online at YouTube. You can upload videos about corporate training, sports instruction or even your family. If your videos are popular, YouTube will pay you through their Partner Program. This program sells advertisement space on popular videos. If your video goes viral, it will make even more money. [Viral video: Charlie bit my finger – again !]
Personal Websites
If your passion is a personal website or blog, you can earn money with it. Google AdSense is a tool that enables online publishers to display relevant advertisements on their websites. The more page views your website gets, the more money you can earn.
If you enjoy any of these hobbies, you can make money with them too. These hobbies are doubly rewarding because they pay you while you are having fun.