Whether you’re looking to launch your own side gig or you need some quick cash, there are websites that can help you do it, as well as plenty of options within them to help you find the perfect side gig to meet your needs. Here are three of the best side gig websites, including some pros and cons of each one, to help you find the right one for you.
i) Justworks
There’s no credit check, no insurance questions, and no hassles with payment. You get paid every two weeks via direct deposit and can even take your paycheck directly to your bank or have it transferred back into your PayPal account. There’s an option for temporary workers and those who want to work on a part-time basis. It’s 100% free to join; you don’t have any hidden fees, you won’t be charged until someone hires you and then only 5% of every hour you work will be deducted from your paycheck as a fee (the average worker makes $20/hour). You set your own schedule so that it works for you; there are other jobs available at night if that’s what fits your lifestyle best.
ii) Gigwalk
Gigwalk is an app that helps you find local gigs; it’s great for getting real-world work experience while making some extra cash. However, although gigs can be lucrative, they’re not always easy to come by. Even with Gigwalk’s dedicated user base, it can take several weeks or months to land steady work. To start finding freelance opportunities, download Gigwalk from your app store and then sign up using your Facebook account or email address. Once you’ve completed registration and verified your information (using either your phone number or credit card), you’ll get access to a variety of services. Choose which ones appeal most and start working right away!
iii) Fiverr
Fiverr is one of my favorite places to start looking for a part-time job. It’s an online freelance marketplace where you can find all sorts of small tasks, from logo design and virtual assistant work to writing and recording videos. Most gigs pay between $5-$20 (or more), but some—like book cover designs or business plans—can earn you up to $300. Some tasks on Fiverr take longer than others; it depends on what you need from your freelancer. How quickly they can get things done, and whether or not they have other orders at that time.
iv) TaskRabbit
TaskRabbit is one of my favorite places to look for side jobs. Because it helps you create connections with real people. If you’re looking for a job as an extra pair of hands, TaskRabbit could be your ticket. You might be asked to paint someone’s living room or help them move boxes into their new apartment, and you can decide how much time you want to dedicate and what kind of payment rate you want. I typically charge $15 per hour on TaskRabbit, but rates will vary depending on your market and experience level. If you can’t find something through TaskRabbit that fits your needs, there are plenty of other sites out there just waiting for a chance to give you cash in exchange for your skills—and they’re all listed here!
v) Etsy
Although sellers on Etsy don’t get paid until they sell something. Listing an item on Etsy can lead to some serious sales. The e-commerce site has more than 50 million active users—the majority of whom have made at least one purchase—and gets more than 40 million unique monthly visitors. Once you set up your account, you can upload photos and descriptions of all your items at once, put them in categories, and create listings that show when your products will ship and when they’re available for purchase. While there is no guarantee people will buy what you sell. It’s hard not to appreciate all of those eyeballs on your merchandise. Plus, part of starting a business online is understanding that business won’t always be easy or consistent.
vi) Behance
If you have skills that can be commercialized, such as graphic design or writing. Behance is one of your best options. You can offer freelance services on their marketplace. And if your profile becomes popular enough you can attract customers who will pay you directly. A warning though: I’ve found that although it’s possible to make money using Behance. They don’t always treat their designers fairly. If you use them, tread carefully and read up on designer experiences first.
vii) Contently (Contently review)
In order to start generating an income from Contently, you have to apply for an account. But there’s no cost involved: As part of your application, you’ll have an opportunity to list your salary expectations, and based on that information, Contently will recommend a price for its services. If you choose not to share your pay rate, it’ll just search for jobs that fall within $2 of your budget (though I’ve been told it doesn’t allow rates below $20 per hour). It also helps if you’ve got experience in one or more of these fields. Copywriting and content marketing, video production and editing, graphic design, and illustration.
