7 Freelance Job Ideas For Working From Home

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GETTING STARTED WORKING FROM HOME

For many, the idea of working from home doesn’t ever cross their mind, let alone starting a career in freelance. 

More and more jobs have taken the digital route in today’s world, making the work-from-home dream 100% possible. 

When the idea of working for myself fell into my lap, I was terrified.

I had a huge decision to make, step out into the unknown, or remain the same. I don’t know about you, but the idea of remaining in limbo terrified me more than teetering on the precipice of the unknown. 

So I jumped; I started my freelance journey working from home about three years ago and haven’t looked back. 

7 GREAT FREELANCE JOB IDEAS 

“If you keep standing on the verge of greatness, you’ll eventually get the courage to leap into it,”

– Curtis Tyrone Jones

1. Become A Freelance Writer 

What exactly does a freelance writer do?

Freelance writers apply for writing opportunities like writing articles, reviews, and stories for other sites. 

There are many ways in which one can start a freelance writing career.

No matter which way you choose, you will first need to educate yourself about the basic requirements of freelance writing. 

A degree is certainly one way to get the required knowledge but is not necessary for freelance writing.

There are many online courses, blog posts, and youtube videos explaining the basics of freelance writing and SEO, and of course, practice makes perfect. 

The best way to get started as a writer is just to dive in and begin building your writing portfolio!

Here are a few sites you should check out if you are interested in becoming a freelance writer, 

• Bloggingpro.
• Problogger.
• AllFreelanceWriting.
• FreeLanceWritersDen.
• Upwork.

2. Start Working As A Copywriter 

Copywriting is a fantastic freelance work opportunity and is often overlooked when searching for a work-from-home job. 

It is a Copywriters’s job to deliver engaging content and catch their target audience’s attention.

Much like freelance writing, you must be a strong writer but with more digital design skills. 

If you are a creative thinker and can stick to strict deadlines, then copywriting just might be for you! 

Here are a few sites you can check out if interested in starting as a copywriter,

• Copify.
• Crowdsource.
• Flexjobs.
• Indeed.
• LinkedIn.

3. Become A Editor

If you have a strong affinity for grammar and the English language, then becoming an editor is an excellent option for starting your freelance career. 

It is an editor’s job to review writing such as books, manuscripts, articles, and much more.

As an editor, it will be your job to advise writers of changes and revisions that should be made to their work. 

Here are a few websites to consider when looking for editing work:

• Upwork.
• Fivver.
• Flexjobs.
• Freelancer.
• LinkedIn.
• Proofreadingpal.

4. Become A Graphic Designer 

Becoming a graphic designer is a fantastic freelance opportunity for those creative enough to pursue it.

As a graphic designer, it will be your job to create captivating digital masterpieces to draw in consumers. A degree is not necessarily required for this job; a good portfolio and work history can go a long way!

So just dive in and start your graphic design business today! 

Here are a few sites to check out for graphic design work:

• LinkedIn.
• Glassdoor.
• Ziprecruiter.

5. Become A Web Designer

This freelance opportunity is precisely how it sounds. A degree is not necessary for this career path, though helpful.

There are many different online courses, articles, and videos for those who wish to self-teach.  

There is a huge market for web designers, and you can make great money doing it! On average, web designers make between $16-$46 per hour. 

Here are some sites to help you get started in your search for your first web designer job:

• FlexJobs.
• Indeed.
• Ziprecruiter.
• Glassdoor.

6. Start A Blog 

Blogging is an excellent freelance way to start bringing in extra income this year! Though slow going at first, if willing to stick with it, blogging can be quite lucrative. 

To start a profitable blog, you will first need to decide your niche, create a site, and start writing!

It takes time to monetize your site. So, it is essential to write compelling articles that will draw in a returning audience in the beginning. 

Here are a few resources that helped me get started:

• Bluehost.
• Grammarly.
• Elementor.

7. Become an ESL Teacher

Maybe teaching online has never crossed your mind, but you might be surprised by how flexible and fun this industry can be. 

I have been teaching English online for just over three years now and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. 

If you are looking for a job that is not only fun but rewarding, then ESL would make the perfect freelance job for you! 

If you would like to learn more about the wonderful world of ESL, be sure to check out my article How I Make An Extra $600-$2,000 A Month Teaching ESL. 

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”

– Steve Jobs

CONCLUSION 

If you have been wanting to take the leap of starting to work for yourself, I encourage you to do so! Today is a perfect day to make a change. 

So I challenge you to take the leap. Dust off that old resume, polish it up, and apply for just one freelance job of your choosing. 

You never know; you just might get it!

“If working remotely is such a great idea, why isn’t everyone doing it? I think it’s because we’ve been bred on the idea that work happens from 9 to 5, in offices and cubicles. It’s no wonder that most who are employed inside that model haven’t considered other options, or resist the idea that it could be any different. But it can.”

– Jason Fried

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Have you ever considered pursuing a freelance career? How has working remotely changed your life?

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Have a bright day!