How to make money online as a teenager.

How to make money online as a teenager.

Ways to earn money online as a teenager may seem limited, as many websites require participants to be at least 18 years old, and those open to minors may not be reputable or worth their time. It is important to know the details before registering. To help you choose the right option, here is what you need to know about the five money-making sites teens frequently mention.

Freelancing

If you have a skill that others might pay for, like writing, encrypting, or managing social media accounts, there are websites that can help you start an independent business. Here is a breakdown of two options available for teens:

Fiverr

This site is offered to users over the age of 13 and is geared more towards full-time freelancers. However, teens can post lists of many services, like writing emails for a marketing campaign and training people through difficult levels of video games. The listings, also called concerts, start at $ 5, but you set your own rates. They pay you 80% of your listing price (Fiverr keeps the rest) and there are additional fees depending on how you withdraw your winnings.

Freelancer.com

With over 1,350 categories to choose from, such as Photoshop, design, and data entry, teens can find a variety of opportunities on this site to earn money. It generally helps if you have an existing job portfolio to show your skills. But depending on the category you choose, that may not be necessary.

You must be at least 16 years old to use Freelancer.com. Under local law, minors under the age of 18 may use an adult account with the permission of the account holder. With a free membership plan, you can bid on eight paid tasks per month. The site charges a fee of 10% or $ 5, whichever is greater, if you are awarded a fixed price project. There is also a 2.3% transaction fee plus 30 cents if you pay by credit card, PayPal or Skrill.

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Selling stuff

If you have things to sell, cool things you've made, or items in your closet that you're willing to part with, big online markets can connect you with a wide range of customers. Here are two sites to consider if you want to sell things online:

Etsy

This site is an access option if you have art or handicrafts for sale. Leily Sector, who founded the ATC DesignBylie store, began selling her handmade jewelry on site in the summer before June of her junior high school. Since then, he has used his earnings to pay for college, which has exceeded six

There are a few things you should know about Etsy before opening your own store. You can sell on Etsy if you are at least 13 years old, but you are considered under 18 years old. This means you have to disclose your status as a minor in the "About" section of your profile.

You will need access and permission to use your parent's account or your parent or legal guardian's credit card. It comes down to playing for the fees you face. There is a 20 percent fee for listed items and a 5% transaction fee for each item sold. If you use Etsy Payments, you will need to pay an additional 3% processing fee in the United States and 25 cents for the sale.

EBay

You need permission to use the account of someone 18 or older to sell on eBay. When you add a list, you either set the price or bid the person. For auction-style lists, you can set a starting price to make sure you remove any profit. If you sell something that is not common on the site, auction-style lists are usually the best option. Otherwise, fixed-price lists are the way to go.

For most product categories, it is free to list 50 items per month. The site usually deducts 10% of your final sales amount, which includes shipping costs but not sales tax. If PayPal accepts processing fees, you use it to receive payments. Learn more about how to make money on eBay.

Taking surveys

Surveying online is certainly an easy task - you can do it almost stupidly while watching TV. However, it is difficult to make a lot of money in this way. A 2017 Nordwallet analysis found that earnings per hour from survey sites ranged from 41 cents to 3 2.03.

If you decide to try surveys anyway, keep in mind that it may be easier to share when answering questions. Leave surveys that ask for your Social Security number, bank account number or driver's license number. And if one of the survey sites sends you to a spammy third party client, then install anti-malware software.

Here is a scoop from a popular survey site that accepts participants aged 13 or over:

Swagbucks

Participants can earn points for shopping online, watching videos and completing surveys. One hundred points usually pays 1, which you can withdraw as a gift card or cash. Community forums like Swagbox Subreditite can help you determine the best value for points reward.

Explore other options

It's not the only way teenagers can make money online. If you are looking for other options, proceed with caution. Reading user reviews of websites, community forums (like subreddits) and even better business bureau profiles can help you avoid online scams. After all, scams are a waste of time. At worst, they can cost you money and put you at risk of identity theft. If you are not sure if a site is legitimate, believe in your gut and avoid it.