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Data Entry
Input, update, and maintain data for organizations. Simple, flexible remote work.
servicesBeginner$300 - $1,500/mo
Overview
Data entry is one of the simplest ways to start earning money online. It involves inputting information into databases, spreadsheets, or other systems. While the pay is modest, it requires minimal skills and offers great flexibility.
How to Get Started
- 1Improve your typing speed and accuracy
- 2Create profiles on Clickworker, Amazon Mechanical Turk, and Upwork
- 3Learn Excel or Google Sheets basics
- 4Look for data entry positions on job boards like FlexJobs
- 5Consider specializing in medical or legal data entry for higher pay
Pros
- Very easy to start
- No special skills required
- Flexible hours
- Can work from anywhere
Cons
- Lower pay compared to other online jobs
- Repetitive work
- Limited growth potential
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Microsoft ExcelGoogle Sheets10FastFingers (typing practice)ClickworkerFlexJobs
Pro Tip
Specialize in medical coding, legal transcription, or financial data entry to earn 2-3x more than general data entry.
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