Last Updated on 09/27/2021 by FilipiKnow Online Shop
This article has been reviewed and edited by Luisito E. Batongbakal Jr., an online entrepreneur, author, and founder of FilipiKnow, one of the Philippines’ most trusted informational websites. His foray into remote employment has led him to discover a wide array of online money-making opportunities which include launching several websites that have earned or been sold for a life-changing amount.
Being creative and resourceful with money certainly helps you get through the hard times.
Aside from saving and living frugally, it’s important to increase your income, too. After all, bills keep piling up, and food won’t magically appear on your table, right?
Whether you’re in between jobs, looking to earn extra cash, or having a lot of free time, there’s an online job or business that suits your needs, skills, and situation. You can earn money online in the Philippines by selling physical and digital goods, offering your services, or doing easy tasks.
Need any ideas for making money online? Get your next profitable venture started with this compilation of legitimate online income opportunities for Filipinos.
Related: Best Business Ideas in the Philippines with High ProfitTop 10 Legit Ways to Earn Money Online in the Philippines.1. Create and monetize your blog.
Ideal for: People who can share their expertise on a certain niche and engage an online audience
How much you can make from blogging: Php 5,000 to Php 100,000+ monthly
Difficulty level: Moderately challenging
Necessary skills and tools:Your own domain nameWebsite hosting serviceGood writing and SEO skills (nice to have but not required to start)
Despite the dominance of social media, blogging still offers a lucrative online money-making opportunity for Filipinos.
Blog is the abbreviation of “weblog” which is used to refer to online diaries or websites that maintain “an ongoing chronicle of information”. Today, blogs are defined as websites that regularly publish articles and present them in reverse chronological order.
Not all websites are blogs but blogs can either be websites that put their new content front and center (just like what we do here in FilipiKnow) or just part of a website (think of company websites with a static homepage and a separate page where you can read the latest blog posts).
Blogs are different from vlogs. Whereas blogs have their content presented in text or image formats, vlogs (short for “video blogs”) focus mainly on video content, the finest examples being the content you regularly watch on YouTube.
It’s easy to start as a blogger. You don’t have to be a graduate of journalism, English, or any communication-related course. There’s no age limit, either. Blogging is open to all age groups—including teenagers, college undergraduates, stay-at-home parents, and even tech-savvy senior citizens.
All it takes to start blogging is having a passion and expert knowledge on a specific field and the ability to create content around your expertise that readers will find valuable.
The profit-making potential is promising for Filipino bloggers, with revenues going up to six-digit figures.
However, blogging is far from being a get-rich-quick scheme. You have to invest a lot of time and effort into making your blog successful. It’s like running your own media company. You’ll be doing everything—from content planning, writing, and uploading to promoting your blog—at least when you’re starting out.
Ways to earn money through blogging.
For first-time bloggers, here are the methods for monetizing a blog:
Joining an advertising network is the easiest and quickest way for new bloggers to earn recurring income.
When you sign up with an ad network like Google AdSense, ads related to your article will be automatically posted on your blog. You make money each time someone clicks on a Google ad link.
Once your revenue reaches or exceeds US$ 100, Google will pay you via Western Union or direct bank transfer.
Another way to make money from blogging is to promote affiliate products and services on your blog.
Join a company’s affiliate program to get an affiliate link that you’ll put in your blog post related to the product or service to promote. You earn a commission for every purchase made through your affiliate link.
Affiliate marketing requires more work than online advertising on your blog, but it’s more profitable because you can earn more from a single sale than a single click on an ad link.
3. Selling your own products or services.
Do you have an online business? You can use your blog to promote whatever you’re selling and get more people to buy from you.
Many bloggers today sell e-books and merchandise such as shirts, caps, mugs, and eco bags with their blog logo. Some also use their blog to promote their services like content writing, SEO, financial planning, event planning, speaking engagements, consultancy, real estate brokerage, etc.
To promote your online business through your blog, you can add a page that contains a list and description of your products or services, as well as your contact information. Or mention your products or services in your related blog posts. If you have an online store, you can insert links to your e-commerce website.
4. Brand partnerships/Sponsored posts.
Once your blog has gained more web traffic and readership, companies in your niche may start noticing you and offer to pay you for helping them promote their brand.
Brand partnerships allow bloggers to earn money online from publishing reviews and promotional content (usually with a link to the company website) on their blog. How to start blogging in the Philippines.Decide on what you’ll be writing about. Your niche can be about food, travel, personal finance, fitness, gadgets, make-up, or anything you’re knowledgeable and passionate about. Identify your target audience. Your readers will largely influence the tone and personality of your blog. Think about the age, location, interests, and needs of your ideal audience.Plan your content calendar. Your content calendar must answer what and when you’ll post. Develop your topic ideas and publishing schedule for a few months ahead.Secure your blogging must-haves. These include a laptop, internet service, domain name registration, web host, and blogging platform (e.g., WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, etc.).Write and publish high-quality content. Make sure each post provides useful and actionable information to your readers. How-to articles, guides, and listicles are among the content types people would love to read. Aim to post at least one article per week.Promote your blog. Two of the best ways to drive traffic to your blog are promoting it on social media and guest posting on relevant blogs within your niche.2. Join affiliate programs.
Ideal for: Bloggers, vloggers, and social media-savvy people
How much you can make from affiliate marketing: Typically 5% to 7% commission per successful sale, sign-up, or booking
Necessary tools: A blog, YouTube channel, or social media page/group (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) with existing followers
Affiliate marketing is a perfect business idea for those who don’t have the means to create their own products or keep a product inventory.
If you have a blog, YouTube channel, Facebook page/group, or any social media platform with a sizeable following, make the most of it by partnering with different companies through their affiliate programs.
To increase their sales, companies pay external partners (called “affiliates”) to help them promote their brand and drive potential buyers to their e-commerce store or online booking platform.
All you have to do is to recommend your partner brand’s products or services through your online platform. You’ll be paid a commission (either a fixed amount or a percentage of a sale) for every successful purchase made through your affiliate link.How to start making money through affiliate marketing in the Philippines.
1. Find brands you’d like to partner with.
Choose a brand partner whose products or services are likely to appeal to your online audience
There are three ways to find affiliate programs online.
The first option is to do a Google search for companies that accept applications for their affiliate program. For local brands, search for [product and/or brand name] + “affiliate program.” If you’re looking for international brands, add “Philippines” to your search term.
You may also visit your favorite brand’s official website and check its Affiliates or Partnerships page.