Ways To Make Cash Online: Contributing to a Web Site
All over the Web, passionate fans are providing their expertise in music, movies and sports to niche Web sites. Many are earning sizable amounts of cash for doing things they love.
Brian Swaw of Chicago hires seven staff writers for his content fantasy football Web site, GameTimeDecisions.net.
Swaw's writers get paid roughly $100 per month, and in return, each writes one to two articles about football players and fantasy draft picks every week.
Want to pen about your passion for a Web site? Swaw recommends volunteering to start.
"That's how I did," he says. "There's a ton of sports Web sites out there that are looking for volunteers and it's a good way to get your name out there."
On the Internet, there are sites indulging just about every hobby, so opportunities abound.
EHow is an informational Web site where you can get paid writing "how-to" instructions on just about anything.
If you're into video games, you might try GameZone and GameFAQs. For movie reviews, check out Badmovies.org and the All Movie Guide.
If you have a green thumb or a sweet tooth, try gardening sites such as The Growing Edge, or cooking sites such as Cooking For Engineers that pay small wages to contributors.
Music geeks should try the All Music Guide, a popular music review site that pays its contributors. Music Emissions is an alternative music Web site that accepts reviews from all members and will promote you to their editorial team if they like your stuff.
Finally, most major cities have a slew of entertainment Web sites, some of which pay reviewers.
CenterstageChicago.com, for instance, proffers clear and simple instructions on how to contribute to the site and get paid.
Check your city's entertainment Web sites, and don't be discouraged if there aren't instructions for reviewers -- try e-mailing the editor.
