Do you have a nine-to-five job that you’ve been dreaming of getting away from? It’s hard not to think about this great feat when you consistently see people getting away from normal work routines. It’s not hard to envy how they generate income for themselves and don’t have to go further than the kitchen every day.
Most people hesitate to take this step because they do not understand the tasks required to achieve this silent dream. However, there is a freelance job out there with your name on it. You just have to decide which one suits you best.
In this article, I want to talk about ten freelance jobs that you might be interested in doing. Not only will you be doing something you love for a living, but you will be able to provide for your family and be one of those who have achieved this dream themselves.
I want to show you how to make your dreams come true by giving you some freelance job ideas that you can start today. Almost all these jobs can be found on Upwork, oDesk, Zirtual, CareerBuilder, SimplyHired and other freelance job platforms.
#1 – Virtual Assistant
There are many businesses online and many entrepreneurs who have 100 different responsibilities a day. You can capitalize on these as a freelancer.
A virtual assistant is someone who helps a business owner with a load of day-to-day responsibilities. They may be responsible for many different larger tasks as well as scheduling and keeping up with day-to-day tasks. This helps keep the business owner on track and more productive.
The responsibilities of a virtual assistant can vary dramatically. The range depends on what the business owner can use from you during the rental period. Most will outline the job in the job description and you can determine if you’ll fit in there.
#2 – Web Developer
Although you may think that you are not the right person for this job, learning web building is a fairly easy process. Third-party site platforms like WordPress have made the task easier than back in the day. Anyone willing to do this sort of thing can learn it with some determination and time.
More often than not, the people who need web developers can be found far and wide. You can get hired just because someone has the same mindset as you – they don’t think they can do it. However, the most common reason is time constraints. Businesses would rather contract this work to work on big picture ideas for their growth.
If you decide to create a website, I suggest you choose a specific niche. There are a few popular platforms, I already mentioned WordPress, but you can also work specifically with Drupal or Joomla. There are also e-commerce specialized platforms and you can learn Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce or many other popular ecommerce solutions.
#3 – Travel Agents
In 2016, Forbes published Top 35 Jobs to Work from Home and was inserted as a travel agent in one of the listed companies. If you love to travel, manage itineraries, travel schedules, etc., then being a travel agent is something you would love to do as a freelancer.
The demand for travel agents in brick-and-mortar stores is old. Now, people are looking for their next destination online. Hardly anyone goes to a store to fulfill their travel dreams. As a freelance travel agent, you can be the person who helps families and groups have the best trip they’ve ever had.
#4 – Freelance Writer
Content writing has graduated to Excalibur status for brands and businesses across the web these days. If you consider yourself a writer, you can land many different clients who need to use your services to do many things.
As a freelance writer, you can help business owners get great links on other websites through guest posting. You can create quality content for brand audiences on their own blogs and write amazing stories that convert email subscribers. You can even create attractive native ads that attract targeted users to your client’s brand.
Regardless, content writing won’t go away. All kinds of people consume content every day. every minute of the day, 4 million people have “liked” something on Facebook, 347,000 tweets have been sent, and 2 million have engaged with Instagram posts.
Content is powerful and it is reaching every aspect of our lives. You can be a part of this tremendous power by creating your own version of great content for those who need it
#5 – Social Media Manager
You probably have some form of social media account. I bet you have a Facebook account that you update at least once a day, maybe more.
Knowing the power of content and its reach, you can understand the importance of social media for brands and businesses across the web Are you someone who enjoys the challenge of interacting and engaging with potential customers on social media? If yes, then a freelance social media manager job might be for you.
The Social Media Manager will create posts, images and ads and stay updated on the engagement of your client’s social media accounts and pages. To do this job well, you need to learn how to understand analytics and how to act on what the numbers tell you.
Your clients are looking for results and while social media is challenging from a business perspective, it is very rewarding. You will see the fruits of your labor only when you do something right.
#6 – Data Entry
Many businesses need someone to capture data that is made available throughout the day/week. According to a 2013 BLS survey, data entry workers earned an average of $28,470 annually.
As long as you’re good at computers and typing and can be consistent, a data entry job can be a great way into the average nine-to-five day job.
#7 – Call Center Representative
There are some online businesses that need workers to keep the business running while you sleep. To do this, they need people who can work productive shifts around the clock. This means hiring specific people around the world to do specific tasks.
A call center representative can be a customer service agent for a business, take messages from clients, etc. There are many reasons why a business might hire you to answer the phone for them. Sometimes, this comes with running a specialized software like Salesforce, so it’s always good to be up to speed on any software the business uses before taking the job.
As a call center representative you are the face of the brand. This means making sure everything is done correctly when talking to a customer or client. Usually, you will be given instructions before you are sent out into the wild, so make sure you listen and learn their principles during the training phase.
#8 – Ecommerce Expert
One of the reasons many people quit their day jobs is because they learn how to sell various items on ecommerce sites like Amazon, Etsy, eBay, etc. These platforms. In the beginning, however, I would recommend choosing a particular eCommerce world and learning it before branching out.
For example, you may be offered the opportunity to help an Amazon seller strengthen their listing in some way. Knowledge of a specific platform will be required. This means understanding policies and procedures, not only from the business you work for, but also from the platform you work on. One little mistake could mean the cancellation of a client’s account, and that’s something you definitely don’t want to be responsible for.
E-commerce is a thriving space and sellers need your expertise in this field to run their business smoothly and more efficiently.
#9 – Graphic Designer
Perhaps you are an art lover? Honestly, if you can appreciate the visual stimulation of a good image, you don’t have to be. You’ve heard the old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” right?
This old adage is truer than you think. People are influenced by visuals and they react to the images in front of them. Every business online knows this and brands are always looking for the next Picasso of the Internet They need someone who understands the psychology of color and stimulation for audience retention and targeting.
This can be a high paying job if you really know what you are doing. Since companies are always looking for someone to create infographics, social media visuals, and images for their blogs or ecommerce listings, you have a wide territory in which to pursue clients.
While you can create great visuals with sites like PicMonkey and Canva, it’s also encouraged that you understand the ins and outs of Photoshop. This will make a difference in your salary and give you a good bargaining chip when you get hired.
#10 – Blogging
Blogging is very rewarding. You can definitely quit your job with a successful blog. People have done this and are currently doing it successfully. Being a blogger means there are several things you need to have in place before you start.
First you need a self-hosted site (if you’re a beginner, I recommend Bluehost. The price is as low as $2.95 per month and includes a free domain name). Next, your blog needs content, an audience to read your content, and a social media presence that will benefit the blog you’re working on. And don’t forget about the email list. For starters, I recommend MailerLite. This is a free tool that you can use to capture people’s email addresses
Although all this takes time, blogging allows you to be your own boss and set your own standards It’s a job you’ve dreamed about so you can reach that level of independence.
Like anything else I’m talking about today, start with a niche. This is a specific topic that you are going to be good at talking about every week. Perhaps you are a genius in the kitchen? Perfect, now take your ideas and turn them into content for your blog
Create articles and video tutorials and be consistent in creating this content every week. What your potential audience is looking for is consistency. If they see you helping them week after week they will get one step closer to your brand in the form of opting into your email list which allows you to sell to them at a later date.
Being a blogger means more responsibilities and more to keep up with. In my experience, however, it’s probably the most rewarding thing you can do. The best advice I can give you is to make sure you stay grounded while blogging. You can allow the excitement of the idea of success to inhibit results with your audience. Stay focused. Have a goal – help people looking for great food recipes (or whatever you decide).
In conclusion
You want to quit your day job and I don’t blame you. The freedom you have as a freelancer can open many doors to your success at home. Take some time and assess your skills and determine which jobs you would be amazing at.
You can research your specific job online and see who needs your skills. Once you have everything figured out, find a Facebook group with other people who are doing the same freelance work as you. You can always find your way when other people point you in the right direction.
Wade Herman is a content writing wizard free up with an MA in Cognitive Psychology. He shares social media psychology and other marketing tips online related to cognitive trigger responses. He likes to fish and read comic books for fun, to get the creative juices flowing.
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