12 Ways to Make $100 a Week Online and In Person

Making an extra $100.00 a week adds up to $5,200.00 over the course of a year. It takes consistency, but combining a few methods — such as switching to seasonal side hustles during winter — keeps income steady throughout the year.

Buy and Sell Clothes Online

Platforms like Vinted, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace make it straightforward to find underpriced items and resell them for a profit.

Shopping out of season is one of the more reliable tactics — people clear wardrobes seasonally, and timeless pieces bought cheap in summer sell for more when the weather shifts. Buying and selling on the same platform keeps everything manageable in one place, and learning how product photography and on-platform SEO work will increase how often listings get found.

Sell Stock Photos

A good digital camera and a consistent shooting habit are the starting point for stock photography. Building a portfolio large enough to earn well takes time, but the income is largely passive once it's established.

Platforms like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and Alamy each have different submission requirements and commission structures. Students in particular may find Alamy worth prioritising — it offers 100% commission on sales rather than the standard 50%. For a broader overview, the guide to getting paid for photography covers the main options in detail.

Sell Crafts Through an Online Storefront

If you produce handmade goods — knitting, jewellery, illustration, crochet — Etsy is the most established platform for reaching buyers actively looking for that type of product. Setting up a storefront is free, and good product photography combined with keyword research makes a significant difference to visibility.

The earnings range is wide because it depends entirely on the craft, the quality, and how much time goes into each piece. For makers whose work finds an audience, it can scale well beyond an occasional side income.

Work as a Life or Art Model

Life and art modelling pays well for the time involved and requires no specific skills beyond the ability to hold a position comfortably for extended periods. Work ranges from fully clothed portrait sessions to life drawing classes, so there are options at every comfort level.

Local artist registries and university art departments are reliable starting points for finding bookings. Demand tends to be consistent in cities with active arts communities, and word-of-mouth referrals between tutors and groups make repeat work common once you're established.

Build Income Through Blogging

Blogging takes time to monetise — building an audience requires patience and a genuine niche — but the income it generates is largely passive once the readership is there. Free platforms like Blogger and WordPress lower the barrier to starting.

Sharing content through social media channels accelerates growth in the early stages. Ad revenue and brand partnerships become realistic once a loyal audience is established, though reaching that point consistently takes months rather than weeks.

Join a Paid Focus Group

Companies regularly pay participants to share opinions ahead of product and service launches. Rates tend to be higher than surveys because participation requirements are more selective.

Eligibility criteria vary by study, and location affects which groups are available. In the UK, Take Part In Research and Paid Focus Group are established starting points. UserInterviews offers online studies open to participants regardless of location. For more ways to earn through research participation, the guide to survey sites without a minimum payout covers related options worth exploring.

Get Paid to Play Mobile Games

Platforms like Freecash pay users to play mobile games, with earnings typically ranging from $5.00 to $25.00 per hour. All it takes is a smartphone and an internet connection.

There's a wide range of games to choose from, and the work fits around any schedule — on the sofa, on a commute, or during downtime. For anyone already gaming on their phone, earning while playing is a straightforward way to get something back for the time spent.

Find Data Entry Work Online

Data entry work is more competitive than it used to be, but accurate, fast workers who know their niche still find consistent demand. Learning Excel shortcuts and building a reliable typing speed are the two quickest ways to stand out.

Specialising helps — whether that's transferring text between sources or transcribing audio, a clear focus makes it easier to pitch and easier for clients to hire. Profiles on Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer with concrete work examples are the standard route to finding jobs consistently.

Pick Up Babysitting Jobs

Babysitting suits anyone who's comfortable with kids and has flexible evening or weekend availability. In areas with a high concentration of young families, demand is steady and word-of-mouth referrals build quickly after a few reliable jobs.

Personal connections are the most reliable source of early work. For those without an established local network, platforms like Care.com connect sitters with families actively looking for cover.

Deliver Food by Bike

Bike-based food delivery requires minimal setup — download an app like Deliveroo and most riders are out on the road within a day or two. As an independent contractor, there's no obligation to work set hours.

Timing matters more than total hours worked. Going out during peak mealtimes consistently produces more orders per hour. Some riders run multiple delivery apps simultaneously to reduce idle time between jobs.

Offer Tutoring in Your Area of Expertise

Tutoring works well for anyone with solid knowledge in an academic or specialist subject. Rates vary significantly by level — school-age exam prep pays less than adult coding or professional skills, so positioning yourself at the right level is worth thinking through early.

Online platforms like Superprof handle client discovery, while local advertising works well for in-person sessions. Setting up a booking system and video conferencing accounts through Zoom or Google Meet before taking on clients keeps the admin manageable from the start.

Rent Out Spare Space in Your Home

Unused space — a spare room, a studio, a driveway — can generate consistent income with relatively low ongoing effort. Earning potential depends on the type and location of the space, and keeping it clean between bookings is the main recurring commitment.

For short-term room or property rentals, Airbnb and Vrbo are the established options. Unique spaces with event or studio potential suit Peerspace. Parking spots and storage space can be listed through platforms like JustPark and Stashbee — proximity to a stadium or city centre increases demand considerably.