So, here’s a rundown of the top 5 online jobs for teens.  They are the cheapest, easiest, and best ways to make a little extra money while going to school.  Just remember that you will still have to do some work, but at least you don’t have to do drive thru at Burger King!

1. Work as a freelance graphic designer

You’ve already made some cool graphics for your friends and even designed a t-shirt, so why not get paid for it?  You will have to make a portfolio of all of your work to show your prospective employer or clients in order to get work.  But the cool part is you will be able to set your own hours and decide how much you want to get paid!  This could be your next online teen job.  Check out getafreelancer.com and graphicdesignfreelancejobs.com to get started.

2. Become a freelance blog designer

This may sound like a difficult online job for teens but it actually isn’t, and you can get paid pretty good too.  Designing a website is pretty easy when you have and know how to use the right tools, such as wordpress.com.  With wordpress you can literally set up a website and make it look how you want with free templates that are pretty much ready to go.  You will want to make your own site first so you know what to do before you can feel comfortable getting friends and others at school to hire you to set up their blog.

To get started you just need a hosting account which is the space on the internet where your website files are stored.  You can get reliable, affordable business hosting from Bluehost.com.  From there you will need to learn the basics of setting up wordpress.com.  Here is a great guide called wordpressgoldmine.com.  So, what do you do next?  You have to market yourself.  Tell your friends that you can make them a cool blog you will do all the work for $25.  Or you could charge them $30.  It’s up to you.  You can also advertise your services on craigslist.org and from your own blog.

3.  Make money as an online article writer

4. Part-time job doing surveys

Doing surveys can be fun and rewarding, but look out for the scams.  There are quite a few companies out there that either don’t pay on time or don’t ever give you surveys to do.  Do a quick google search to find companies with good track records-this includes real reviews from teens just like you!

5. Sell stuff on ebay, craigslist, and amazon

You can literally sell anything on the internet, including all of your old school books, clothes, old mp3 player, even underwear!  Of course the trick is finding someone to buy it.  This can sometimes be hard to do, but with not when you first know where to look.  You can find out what people like buying by checking out ebay.com and see how many people are selling what you’re trying to sell.  Say for example you have an old comic book that you think might be worth some money.  Look to see how much other people are selling it for and you will be able to tell how much you can get for it.  Check out amazon.com to see how much last semesters school books are going for.  Once you figure out how likely your stuff will be able to sell for, you have to sign up for free accounts at places like ebay.com and amazon.com if you don’t already have them.  You can then post stuff for sale, and with amazon.com and especially craigslist.org, you can post your items super easy!

Just remember these tips:

• *  Always put a picture up of what you are trying to sell.  This will give more trust to the person buying.
• *  Describe your item in a way that paints a picture in the mind of the buyer.  They should be able to tell exactly how it will be when their holding it in their hands.  Be honest about its condition!
  
• *  Tell them that you will ship the item as soon as possible (usually within 2 days of the sale).  This will make the buyer feel good knowing it will come faster.
  

Any other online jobs for teens suggestions?  Please leave a comment or let us know directly

Here are the top 5 best free online jobs for students that of course don’t cost any money to start!

1. Teachortutor.com is a new service that allows those skilled in their expertise to become a teacher or tutor for FREE.  All you have to do is register, set up your virtual office through teachortutor.com’s unique software, and start posting ads related to your skills and expertise.  Those looking for help in your area will contact you, and you will have the freedom to set up the tutoring sessions around your schedule and set your own pricing.

2.  Craigslist.org comes in at number 2 because of the insane amount of traffic that comes through its virtual doors each month.  At last count an average of 8 million people either searched or posted something of interest on craigslist.org.  That includes jobs and gigs that you can do remotely around the world, for FREE.  It only costs money if you are posting a job offer, but since you are the job seeker, that doesn’t apply.  Check it out and search for “remote”, “work at home”, “telecommuting”, and other terms that allow you to do work at home.

3. Creating a blog/website can seem like a daunting task to many because of the competition out there and the technicality of the process.  But be assured, websites are not as hard to create as they used to be!  With tools like wordpress.com and blogger.com, it’s very easy to create your own customized website for free.  I made my first website with blogger.com last year.  How do you make money with blogs/websites?  The answer is simple.  Great content brings interested people to your site which equals traffic.  This traffic equals people clicking on advertisements and affiliate links which equals REVENUE for you.  You will also always be able to find a topic that people are not talking about or aren’t talking about well.  Do a google search for free resources to get started blogging!

4. Transcription Services are needed by business and individuals who need someone to proofread, listen to and write down audio recordings of interviews, seminars, etc. for a fee.  You will never have to pay to be hired for contract work or longer term business relationships.  Transcribing is a skill that many students are already proficient in.

5.  Become a virtual assistant and earn money by performing tasks for higher ups, small business owners, teachers, and even other students!  VAs can be asked to complete any tasks that can be done on the internet such as fax, calling a store for pricing info, emailing a client in Berlin, or just finishing a homework assignment.  Expect good pay, flexible hours, and a great resume stuffer.