Extra money in 2025? Discover the online platforms that pay for your time, skills, and even your photos!

While many are resting, others are actively exploring the growing opportunities to generate additional income or even build a full-fledged livelihood online. The digital economy offers a range of possibilities that adapt to different profiles, skills, and levels of commitment. Below, we present an updated overview of the platforms and

methods that are setting trends for making money online in 2025.

If you are looking for an affordable way to earn extra income without a large initial investment of time or specialized skills, there are several platforms

consolidated:

• Swagbucks: This popular website lets you earn rewards (points redeemable for gift cards or cash via PayPal) by completing various tasks like watching videos, taking paid surveys, and playing video games. Companies pay Swagbucks for user interaction with their digital products. Depending on the platform, regular users can earn between

  500 and 700 euros per year.

• Google Opinion Rewards: A mobile app that pays users for completing short surveys (usually less than a minute) about their purchasing history, product or service reviews, and general opinions. Payments, ranging from 10 cents to a dollar per survey, are made

  via Google Play credit or PayPal upon reaching a balance of $2.

• TaskRabbit: This online marketplace connects clients with freelancers ("Taskers") to perform a wide range of tasks, from furniture assembly and home repairs to cleaning and executive assistant services. Taskers set their own rates and choose the jobs they want done.

  in his free time.

If you have specific talents, the Internet offers multiple ways to turn them into sources of income:

• Selling Stock Photos (Shutterstock): If you have photography skills and a collection of your own images, platforms like Shutterstock allow you to upload them and earn a percentage (between 15% and 40%) every time someone licenses one of your photos for use in advertising, presentations, social media, etc.

  social, etc.

• Digital Content Writing: For those passionate about writing, becoming a content writer is an excellent option, whether as a side job or full-time. The demand for digital content is

  quality for websites, blogs and social networks continues to boom.

• Creating and Selling Online Courses and E-books: If you're an expert in a particular subject, you can create and sell online courses or publish e-books. Platforms like Teachable, Udemy, or Thinkific make this process easy, allowing you to:

  share your knowledge and generate passive income.

• Selling Art and Designs (Print-on-Demand): If you are a designer or artist, you can sell your creations on products such as t-shirts, mugs, or posters through print-on-demand platforms. You upload the design and the platform will

  handles production and shipping when someone makes a purchase.

For those with a more entrepreneurial vision, there are online business models with high growth potential:

• Affiliate Marketing and Blogging: You can generate income by recommending third-party products or services on your blog or social media and earning a commission for each sale or lead generated. A well-positioned blog with a loyal audience can generate significant income through affiliation alone.

"There was a time when the blog [Inteligencia Viajera] reached between €3,000 and €4,000 a month just through membership." – Antonio G.,

Digital Nomad School.

• Selling Digital Products and SaaS (Software as a Service): Create and sell infoproducts (guides, templates, webinars) or develop software that solves

  a specific need (SaaS) are scalable and cost-effective options.

• Mobile App Creation: Developing a useful or entertaining app can generate revenue through direct sales, subscriptions, or advertising.

  within the app.

• YouTube Channels and Memberships: Creating valuable content on YouTube and monetizing it with advertising, or building a paid community through a membership that offers exclusive content or additional benefits, are

  proven strategies.

• Niche Travel Agency: Specializing in a particular type of travel, such as group adventures, can be a way to differentiate yourself in the competitive market.

  tourist market.

• Mystery Shopper: Companies like "The Mystery Shopper" pay you to make purchases (online or physical) and provide detailed reports.

  on customer experience.

• Virtual Assistant: The demand for remote assistance services (administrative, technical, creative) for companies and entrepreneurs continues

  growing.

• Investments (with higher risk): For those with capital and risk tolerance, investing in cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) can be

  offer high returns, although it also entails high volatility.

It's crucial to approach these opportunities realistically. Avoid falling for "magic bullets" that promise quick and easy wealth, as well as online gambling or forex trading schemes without proper knowledge, as these are often misleading. Success in making money online generally requires dedication, skill development, and, in many cases, investment.

initial time or capital.

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