Fast Cash Hurricane

Introduction

Do you want to make money online? Is it your dream to work from home in the comfort of your pajamas, with extra time to play with your kids, travel, and explore new hobbies?

I understand how you feel… I used to have those same dreams! For years, I struggled to find a legitimate way to make money on the Internet.

There are literally millions of books, podcasts, websites, and e-courses devoted to this very topic. With so many different opinions swirling around, it’s almost impossible to figure out where to start.

After spending a lot of time, energy, and yes, money, I finally found something that works. Now I work full time from home and actually live out my dream! I don’t have to clock in or out, I play with my kids everyday, and we are free to take family vacations around the world anytime we want.

It might sound cliché, but it’s true! You can accomplish the dream. The Internet is the perfect avenue to establish a new career. No matter what your skills are, there is a job that will work for you.

In this book, I’ve compiled 8 proven methods to make money online. I also provide a complete review of each method with everything you need to know to get started today.

If you’re tired of the rat race and you are ready to chase your dreams, check out these 8 opportunities and figure out which one will work for you. Let’s go!

Method #1 – CloudCrowd

CloudCrowd is a website where you get paid to complete short tasks. There are hundreds of small jobs available at any given moment, with tasks ranging from writing articles, reviewing movies, editing web copy, testing websites, tagging photos, or doing short translations.

Companies pay CloudCrowd to outsource small jobs that can’t be automated. These tasks usually only take a few minutes and they are usually pretty mindless.

I personally use CloudCrowd at night while I watch the news. I spend about an hour doing little tasks and they add up! It’s not hard to make $100 per week on CloudCrowd, even if you are only spending an hour a day on it.

How Much Money Can I Make?

CloudCrowd pays per task and the rates vary according to

how difficult the task is and how long it will take. Doing a quick categorization task may only pay a few cents, while writing a movie review could pay $20.

Keep in mind that most tasks only take a few seconds to complete. As you build up your speed, you increase how much you make per hour.

How Do I Get Paid?

CloudCrowd pays every single day! That’s why I’m putting it at the #1 spot out of the 8 methods. When you need fast money, CloudCrowd is the way to go. Payments are sent through PayPal at the end of each business day.

Earn More Money with Referrals

One of the best things about CloudCrowd is the opportunity

to earn money from referrals. After you join, you can invite friends and family to join through your referral link (which is provided).

When they sign-up and complete tasks, you earn a commission! Even better, they can invite their friends and family and you make second and third tier commission from their tasks too. You get 3% commission from second level referrals and 1.5% commission from third level referrals.

Pros of CloudCrowd

• Fast payments through PayPal

• Available to anyone with a Facebook account

• Extra “passive income” through referrals

• Free to sign up

• Easy tasks to complete

• No formal education needed

• The opportunity to “appeal” any rejected tasks

Cons of CloudCrowd

• Strict standards for quality of work – you must be careful to follow directions or you could be penalized.

• Sometimes they have a limited number of tasks… it

changes day by day.

How Do I Sign Up?

You can sign up here. Since CloudCrowd is considered a Facebook app, you will need a Facebook account. You link your Facebook profile to CloudCrowd and can start right away.

When you sign up, you will have to select “Allow” for CloudCrowd to access your Facebook page. Don’t let this worry you. I’ve never had any spam issues since I started using CloudCrowd and they have never posted anything to my Facebook page.

Once you are registered, you will need to take credential tests to qualify to work on tasks. These tests are free and only take a few minutes. They have practice tests available so you can make sure you are comfortable. If you don’t score well the first time, you can always take the test again.

Why I Recommend CloudCrowd.com

I think this is a great website for newbies in the work at home industry. You can get some experience with working from home while you make money doing simple tasks.

You probably won’t be able to make a full time income with CloudCrowd alone, but it can certainly be a nice supplement. Use CloudCrowd as your jumping off point and then keep digging in other methods to build even more income.

Method #2 – Amazon Mechanical Turk

Amazon Mechanical Turk is another short task site like CloudCrowd. This opportunity has been around a lot longer and it has many fans online.

There are all kinds of tasks available on Mechanical Turk and they are referred to as “hits”. You get paid for each hit you complete and the hits include all kinds of interesting things!

Some examples of common tasks are:

• Finding the search engine rank for a website• Basic data entry• Transcription• Taking surveys

• Research• Compiling data• Writing• Editing• Graphic design• Photo editing• Much, much more!

How Much Money Can I Make?

The rates vary depending on tasks. The person requesting the job can set the rate at whatever they want, so you can choose the tasks with the rates you think are fair. Short, easy tasks pay the least (data entry, categorization, etc.). Long, more intensive tasks (transcription, articles, editing) pay much more. It all depends on your speed and the tasks you choose.

How Do I Get Paid?

Amazon Mechanical Turk pays in two ways: automatic bank transfer (with minimum of $10) or as a balance on your Amazon gift card. You can request payment at any time.

Pros of Amazon Mechanical Turk

• A huge variety of tasks

• Thousands of tasks available 24 hours a day

• Work from anywhere in the world

• Fast payments

• Option to be paid through Amazon gift card credit

• The task requester sometimes gives a bonus for a job well done

• The “Turker Nation” forum lets you chat with other workers, get tips, and find out about which requesters are dishonest so you avoid problems.

Cons of Amazon Mechanical Turk

• You must qualify for some tasks

• Some rates are pretty low

• The task requester is free to reject work that doesn’t meet individual standards.

• If your quality score decreases (from rejected work), you won’t have as many tasks available.

• No referral program

How Do I Sign Up?

Go to mturk.com and click on the left side to sign up as a “worker”. You can start on tasks immediately.

Why Do I Recommend Amazon Mechanical Turk?

There are endless tasks available so there is ALWAYS an opportunity to make money when you need it!

Method #3 - Textbroker

Textbroker is a great website for people who like to write, but hate searching for writing jobs. If you enjoy writing but feel intimidated by soliciting work on job boards, then Textbroker is the perfect solution.

This site began in 2008 and it has a good reputation for consistent work and paying on time. You don’t have to be a professional writer to work for Textbroker. In fact, if you can write at a basic high school level, you can get a job here, even with no experience.

When you fill out an application, you will be asked to complete a short writing sample. Textbroker provides you with a topic and then they grade it to decide which level you will begin on. Writers are ranked from Level 2 to Level 5.

Don’t feel bad if you get hired at Level 2. You have the

opportunity to advance through quality work. Every time you move up to a new level, you get a pay raise!

How Much Money Can I Make?

Textbroker determines rates based on the writer’s level…

• Level 2 - 0.7 cent per word

• Level 3 – 1 cent per word

• Level 4 – 1.4 cent per word

• Level 5 – 5 cents per word

How Do I Get Paid?

Payments are sent every Friday through PayPal. If you have a minimum of $10 in your account, you issue a pay request on Thursday to be included in the Friday payments.

Pros of Textbroker

• Consistent writing tasks

• Opportunity to move up and earn higher rates

• If clients reject an article, you have a chance to redo it.

• If client is unresponsive for 3 days, you get paid automatically.

• Clients can leave comments on your work, so you can show off when you do well and get more orders.

• Clients have order directly from you if they like your work and want to work exclusively with you.

• You set the rate on direct orders!

• You can leave comments to rate client instructions.

• Editors give good feedback

Cons of Textbroker

• Level 2 and 3 rates are really low.

• There aren’t a lot of orders available to Level 2.

• It’s hard to advance past Level 4.

• Proofreading test is VERY difficult, but scoring 90% is required to be a Level 5 writer.

• If you fail the test, you have to wait 3 whole weeks before you can try it again.

How to Sign Up for Textbroker

Go to Textbroker.com and sign up on the lower right side in the box labeled “For Authors”.

Why I Recommend Textbroker

Writing is one of the best ways to make consistent income on the Internet. If you need to brush up on your writing skills or just want to try it and see if it’s a good fit for you, Textbroker is a great tool. As you move up in levels and earn more, you are also polishing your writing and preparing to move on to other writing jobs online.

Method #4 - Clickworker

Clickworker is another company that pays for short tasks. It is similar to Amazon Turk, but has recently created a lot of buzz on the Internet. It seems to be more popular each day.

There are a variety of tasks available on Clickworker. You can do translation, writing, editing, search engine evaluation, research, and more. Don’t be surprised to find a different set of possibilities each time you log on.

How Much Money Can I Make?

Rates are determined per task, so it will vary. According to online reviews that I read and my own personal experience, I would say you can expect an average of around $9 per hour, but it could be much more if you do more complex projects.

How Do I Get Paid?

If you live in the US, Clickworker will send your payments through PayPal each Wednesday. Workers in other

countries can select PayPal or ACH payments.

Pros of Clickworker

• A variety of tasks for all skill sets• Jobs for people in any country• Decent pay rates• Consistent work• Weekly payments

Cons of Clickworker

• Time for task approval varies. You have to wait on approval to be paid.

• Qualifying exams are required to complete some tasks.

How to Sign Up

To get started, go to Clickworker.com and register. Then you will be provided with all the information and training you need to get started earning money right away.

Why I Recommend Clickworker

Compared to some other task job sites, Clickworker seems to pay more frequently and they offer competitive rates. This is another great website to add to your work at home arsenal!

Method #5 – Slice the Pie

Slice the Pie is an entirely new way to make money on the Internet. I think it’s also one of the most exciting! At Slice the Pie, you get paid to listen to music. Yes, that’s right. You grab your headphones and jam out for a while, then get paid. Pretty awesome, right?

Here’s how it works. Slice the Pie allows music artists to upload their stuff to get honest feedback from real music fans. When you work for Slice the Pie, you become a “scout”.

Your job as a scout is to choose a track, listen, rate it, and write reviews. The music artists that rate at the top are part of the Slice the Pie Showcase and you have the option to become a supporter. If you do, you get all kinds of free music and merchandise.

How Do I Make Money on Slice the Pie?

You are paid in exchange for listening and rating music. You are required to listen to at least 90 seconds of the song before you can stop it and write a review. If your review is longer and more detailed, you will earn more.

Payment rates are determined by your rank, experience, and quality. Every review has a base payment, which increases as you go up in rank. You can also receive bonus payments on top of the base pay for writing a really amazing review.

You rate each song on a scale from 1-10 and then write a review. If you are a new user, your base pay will start at about .02 cent per review. Of course, it’s pretty easy to rake in an extra .04 - .05 in bonus pay in you do a decent job on the feedback you give.

If you use this everyday to listen to music while you clean the house, wash the car, or do other tasks online, you can make some decent money. Keep the music going in the

background and then click over to write a review when each song finishes. You can earn money while you’re checking your email or just wasting time on Facebook.

To power up your earning potential, listen to Slice the Pie tunes while you do tasks for one of the other methods listed in this book. You can work two jobs at once and get double the income!

How Do I Get Paid?

Payments are sent through PayPal and you can request a payment as soon as your account hits $10.

Pros of Slice the Pie

• It’s fun!

• You get to hear new music

• Brush up on writing skills as you do reviews

• Good bonuses available for detailed reviews

Cons of Slice the Pie

• Doesn’t pay a ton, so you should use it in conjunction with another method if you want to earn full time income

• It takes 5 days to receive payment once you request it.

Why Do I Recommend It?

As soon as I read about SliceThePie.com, I knew I would get hooked. There is something so exciting about “discovering” a new band that absolutely rocks.

Sure, not all of the music artists on Slice the Pie are fantastic, but there are definitely some great ones and I really enjoy surfing through to find them.

Slice the Pie is one of the most fun options out there when you want to make some extra money online. If you are a music lover like I am, you will quickly become addicted to this site. Getting paid to participate is just icing on the cake.

Method #6 – Key For Cash

Key For Cash isn’t new to the “work at home” world. In fact, it has been a staple of online job hunters since 2001.

Fortunately, they have only gotten better over time and they are still one of the only legitimate companies offering data entry work online.

How Much Money Can I Make?

Key For Cash pays for data entry projects by keystroke. Projects range from .30/1000 keystrokes to .60/1000 keystrokes. It doesn’t sound like much, but if you can type pretty fast, you could knock down $8-9 per hour.

How Do I Get Paid?

When you work fro Key For Cash, you will get a paycheck in the mail every week, as long as you have earned at least $30.

Pros of Key for Cash

• Legitimate data entry work that you can do at home

• Weekly payments

• International program for those outside of the U.S.

• Interesting tasks that change daily

• It’s kind of fun when you get going!

Cons of Key for Cash

• Work load varies from day to day

• Sometimes the rates are a little low

How to Sign Up

To apply at KeyForCash.com, you need to register and take a short test to determine your typing skills. The test will look at your speed and accuracy. If you score well, you will receive an invitation to start working.

I took the test and did surprisingly well. I received my invitation to start working the next day, so you should be able to start right away.

Why I Recommend Key For Cash

I think Key For Cash is fun. I like typing and challenging myself to see how fast I can go without sacrificing accuracy. Data entry work is a good, consistent way to make money and this website lets you do it at home. It’s a good choice!

Method #7 – We Go Look

WeGoLook.com offers a genius way to make money while running errands. When I first discovered this site, I had one of the Ah-Ha moments. I found myself wondering, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

When you join We Go Look, you become a “Looker”. You run simple errands for people who are out of town or unable to do them. Here is an example…

Let’s say a guy sees a car on Craigslist and he absolutely loves it. It sounds like a great deal and it’s exactly what he’s been looking for. The only problem is that he lives three states away and doesn’t want to buy it without actually laying eyes on it and checking it out. The solution is WeGoLook.com.

The guy contacts We Go Look to get someone in the area to check out the car for him. The “looker” goes by to see the car, takes a few photos, and writes up a little report. There is no detailed mechanical investigation. The “looker” just looks

it over!

Next, the looker turns the report in on WeGoLook.com who passes it on to the guy who was interested in the car. Then he can decide whether or not to buy it.

Lookers do all kinds of simple errands. They check out vacation properties (sometimes pictures can be misleading!), check for storm damage to homes, look at cars and boats, deliver items, or even check on the condition of a gravesite.

When you accept an assignment from We Go Look, you should complete it within 48 hours. You are never obligated to take assignments so you can choose what you go “look” at based on where you live and the tasks you are interested in.

How Much Money Can I Make?

Lookers are paid per assignment. Rates vary, but they start at $25 per task.

How Do I Get Paid?

We Go Look sends payments through PayPal, Check, or ACH deposits.

Pros of We Go Look

• Convenient payment methods

• Good rates, starting at $25 per assignment

• An easy way to make money while you’re already out running errands

Cons of We Go Look

• Mileage isn’t usually reimbursed, so pick assignments near where you live or work

• Lots of tasks involve checking out Craigslist ads. Be careful to stay safe and meet the seller in a public place.

Why I Recommend We Go Look

I included WeGoLook.com because it is really a fun way to make extra money. If you did even 2 errands per week, that could be some extra cash you can put in your pocket. Why not make money when you are already out running errands anyway?

Method #8 – ScribieIf you ever considered medical transcription, Scribie.com could have the perfect job for you. This website is for transcription work so if you can type fast, then it’s a no brainer way to make some extra money working from home.

Scribie hires people to transcribe voice files including telephone calls, speeches, voicemails, interviews, and more. You don’t have to be experienced with transcription to apply. They hire people with different levels of experience.

They have no minimum on the hours you have to work each week, so this job is very flexible. You log in whenever you have time to work and just start transcribing the files that are available.

It doesn’t take long to complete any task. No voice files exceed 6 minutes. One of my favorite features of Scribie is the ability to preview a voice file before you commit to transcribing it. This lets you know if it’s going to be garbled and difficult to understand so you can move on to another

file that will be easier.

How Much Money Can I Make?

Scribie pays transcribers per audio hour. Their standard rate is $10 per audio hour, or $1 per 6-minute voice file.

How Do I Get Paid?

Scribie sends payments through PayPal everyday. You only need $1 to request a payment and it will hit your PayPal account within 24 hours. This is another perfect opportunity when you need money, and you need it fast!

Pros of Scribie

• Payments Made Daily

• No experience necessary

• Flexible work schedule

• You can preview voice files

• Decent pay for Internet-based transcription tasks

• You can get promoted to “Reviewer” and edit transcriptions for more money.

• Reviewers can participate in a referral program to make 5% commission for recruiting new Scribie members.

Cons of Scribie

• The number of available files vary from day to day

• You must have a verified PayPal account

How to Sign Up

When you apply for Scribie, you will fill out some basic

registration information and take a quick exam. If you fail the test, don’t worry. You can retake it again.

Why I Recommend Scribie

There are few legitimate opportunities for transcription work online. Most of them either pay ridiculously low rates or offer sporadic work at best. Scribie has received good reviews time and time again.

Scribie is a transcription company you can trust. The fact that they offer promotions to “Reviewer” with the chance to get a pay increase at the same time just puts them over the top.

Final Thoughts…

3 Strategies To Power Up Your Online Earnings

Now you have 8 unique opportunities in your arsenal to start making money online. While you can start generating some income right away at any of these 8 websites, there are a few strategies that will help you maximize your earnings.

Before you start devoting your time and energy to these 8 opportunities, take a few more minutes to read about these three strategies to power up your online earnings.

1. Make More Money with Multiple Streams of Income

Having one online job is good, but having multiple online jobs is great! Don’t limit yourself to one of these eight opportunities. To get the best results, try them all.

By spreading out your time across multiple websites, you add stability to your income. On the other hand, if you spend all of your time on Scribie and it tanks in a year, you are back to square one.

Spread yourself out a little and try using multiple websites to earn money online. This gives you a little “job security” and it increases the amount of money you will make online.

2. Make More Money By Referring Friends and Family

Some of the opportunities I mentioned allow you to earn commission through referrals. ALWAYS take advantage of these referral programs!

If you can recruit friends and family to start working on these programs, even in their spare time, you will begin to build a passive income. You won’t have to work at all, but you will still be earning money through commission.

When you join a website that has a referral program, take time to learn about it. Really study it and become an expert. Then talk it up to all the people you know who could potentially be interested.

Post referral links on your Facebook page, your blog, your Twitter account, and anywhere else you can think of. Create buzz about the methods you use to work at home and people will follow in droves.

Let’s face it… everyone wants to make money from home. All you have to do is point the way to the right method.

3. Make More Money by Staying Flexible

If you want to be successful with working online, flexibility is so important! Working at home sounds like a dream come true, but it also requires a lot of careful balance.

When the kids are screaming, the doorbell is ringing, and your mother-in-law drops by for an unexpected visit, it’s hard to get anything accomplished.

If your family is depending on your income, these everyday moments can become monumental tragedies. Please don’t get defeated or give up when you are only just beginning.

Stay flexible! Try changing up your schedule until you find the best time of day for you to complete your work. Some people find it easier to work in the mornings, while others do

their best work at night.

You might work in small increments through the day. Maybe you will fit in a few minutes on Amazon Mechanical Turk during your toddler’s naptime and do tasks on CloudCrowd at night while you watch TV.

Above all, stay flexible and never stop pursuing your dream. Use these 8 great opportunities as a springboard to start making money working from home.

Best of luck to you!