Let’s face it: times are hard right now. Have you been laid off and can’t find another job? Whether you are desperate for cash or just want to supplement, here are some unique methods how to make money online.

Of course, there are plenty of ways to make money online, and no one will contest that. But before you jump off your chair and leap for the first thing you see… watch yourself. Not all that glitters is gold.

Not everything out there is completely legit. There are just a lot of people who are willing to rob the shirt off your back to make a little cash… they’ll offer you the moon for $19.99. Don’t believe them — it’s probably a lie.

1. Junk for Cash

Pretty much every person out there has marketed something or acquired a product through Amazon and/or eBay.com. Both of those websites are famous for helping normal/average people make money on the Internet. You can actually work a full business if you do it right.

Find products that are used, cheap, or offered in bulk. Resale for profit. Buy broken items others have listed, refurbish them, and list them again for more. It can really work for you!

2. Make Money Writing

You can find a lot of companies that need some good writers. Are you good at reviewing products or movies? Maybe you have special knowledge about certain topics that you like to blog on? Use it for extra income!

Of course you can market your skills for SEO purposes, blogs, content networks — there are just a ton of ways to make money with short amounts of content.

3. Make Money Gaming

This is probably the “coolest” way to make money online that I’ve ever heard of, and it’s actually pretty simple. Do you like playing games? If so, then you can do so by playing games like World of War Craft. If you play a lot you can make a chunk of change…while goofing off.

You just get an account going, flip it on, and level your character up. Get lots of gold and give the character good skills and items. When you reach a certain point, sell the character on eBay or some other site. Do this as much as you want.

Last Thoughts

Everyone, at some point, needs to find a way to make money online. The important lesson to learn is that of course you can — if you work hard.