5 Most Lucrative Freelancing Skills to earn 1000$ from side hustle!
Skills Pay Money!
Gaining a new skill is a great way to diversify your income and pay some bills. This year it is pretty much clear to us that one source of income is not enough to maintain the perfect cash flow for living. Moreover “freelancer” is not just a money-saving word anymore! In this world of GIG, Economy freelancers are the one who is controlling the world literally! From writing content to marketing, designing to business management, freelancers are everywhere! But there is so much demand for some freelancing skills that you might give them a try and earn a healthy amount of money each month!
I am not kidding!
Really I am not kidding! Okay, let's jump into those money-making in-demand skills in brief!
Digital Marketing — I know by mentioning digital marketing I have made a mistake! Yeah, it is a mistake because digital marketing is a vast field, there are lots of sub-skills under digital marketing, but still, we can have a look into this field in brief! Each and every individual around the world needs marketing, each and every one! From selling fruit to selling a course each and every domain needs marketing! There is an interesting report by Staista.com, currently, there is a 3.8 billion digital population(almost half of the total population of the world) and it is expected that the digital population will be 4.2 billion in 2025! That’s Why digital marketing is suppressing traditional marketing each and every day. The is also another interesting stat by statista.com, in 2018 the expenses over digital advertising were 282 billion U.S. dollars,s and more likely it is going to rise to 517 billion by the end of 2023!
So the digital marketing space is evolving exponentially. So having skills around digital marketing is the most lucrative and healthiest way to make money as a freelancer.
Within the digital marketing space, there is some sub-niche which is way too popular. Content marketing, copywriting, paid ads, social media marketing, and SEO are the most demanding skills all around the world. Content Marketing is going to be a lifesaver for most businesses. So what are you waiting for? Rush to google and start learning. There are lots of free resources available all around the web, you can try Hubspot academy courses for absolutely free.
Graphics Designing — Each and every business needs eye-soothing designs! From logo design to banner design, ad creatives to social media contents, and UI/UX, graphics designers are ruling all around the space. The market for graphics designers is also growing exponentially. There is an interesting fact from financesonline.com stating that in 2019 the United States graphics design industry alone generated $15 billion. As an unshakable optimist, I believe that this data is going to explode soon. The Graphics design industry around the world will dominate any other freelance industry. There are lots of free resources available on the world wide web, having a freelance skill in graphics design is like having a secret well full of gold!
Coding — Do you have a knowledge of coding? Congratulations! You are ready to earn lots of money by freelancing only. Without a doubt, coding alone is one of the highest-paid skills in freelancing. Obviously, Coding is not easy to learn, but hard work pays off. There are lots of coding skills that are in demand but let’s talk about the most lucrative ones.
- Website Coding: Though we have WordPress, Wix for developing a website. But still, there are lots of things we can’t achieve by only using WordPress or Wix. That’s why we need custom coding for developing a website. And believe me, custom website design is in high demand.
- App development: Almost each and every business out there all around the world can benefit from a mobile app(android/ios). If you can learn how to develop apps on iOS and Android, there are high chances that you will be able to earn a lot of money as a freelancer.
Website Designing — Website designing has been ruling the world wide web marketplace as a lucrative freelance opportunity for a long time and it is pretty clear that it will remain unchanged for upcoming years also. In the current scenario businesses that don’t have a significant and loud presence around the web will find it difficult to survive, that’s why each and every business needs a website. Hence, there is a lot of demand in the market for website designing. Having a website gives you a bunch of opportunities for business! There are lots of skills you may have, WordPress website design or custom website design, both have demand in the marketplace.
Virtual Assistant — For being a virtual assistant you don't require any specialized training or certifications, that’s why it’s one of the most attractive and lucrative options for freelancers. And the demand for virtual assistants is pretty high, the potential client base is very large: entrepreneurs,eCommerce store owners, authors, etc., in a variety of industries. They all are in need of assistance for their daily work, from appointment setting to email handling to travel logistics, the list is long.
The digital space is upgrading day by day, and the work from the office is not only the only option available for businesses. Working remotely from anywhere in the world is becoming popular day by day and more precisely after the outbreak of covid19, the concept saved businesses! and I can proudly say that at present CVs are not necessary for getting work! if you have expertise in any of the skills and if you have a portfolio you can surely get any work, no fancy CV will be needed. In India, there is a startup that has introduced the opportunity for individuals to get jobs/work by showing their portfolio! So don't wait for the right opportunity, jump into the web, and start learning new skills. There is plenty of free resources available.
“Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat. only by doing can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a BURNING DESIRE TO WIN, essential to success
-Napolean Hill.”
