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The idea of working in the virtual world is definitely enticing Imagine the comfort and convenience that you will get to enjoy by working at your own preferred time and space

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Several posters (notably , and ) rightly highlight remote data-entry as a flexible way to earn. In response to asking "what sites and what to do to earn", the following concise, practical starter guide fills gaps left by the thread: concrete task types, a short roadmap for getting started, essential skills/tools, and safety checks.

Suggested 6-step starter roadmap:

  1. Define sellable tasks: common gigs include CSV cleanup, product-data / inventory uploads for e-commerce, form filling, basic transcription, web research, and CMS/content entry.
  2. Create a tight profile: list typing speed, Excel/Google Sheets familiarity, example deliverable (sanitized CSV or screenshots), hours available, and a 1–2 line value pitch.
  3. Apply selectively on marketplaces and company job pages; prefer listings with escrow/dispute resolution or verified employer details. Begin with small paid tasks to build reviews.
  4. Set clear deliverables and limits in each proposal (rows, fields, turnaround, price) to avoid scope creep. Use time-tracking for hourly work.
  5. Use the right toolkit: Google Sheets/Excel (sort, filter, find/replace, basic formulas), a plain-text editor, reliable OCR for scanned files, and a stable internet connection.
  6. Grow into higher-value work by adding related skills: basic product copywriting, simple image resizing, or inventory workflow automation.

Safety and realistic expectations:

  • Avoid any gig that asks for upfront "training" fees or extensive unpaid trial work.
  • Verify contact details and do a quick web search for employer reviews before sharing sensitive data.
  • Data-entry often pays less than skilled freelancing; steady income usually comes from repeat clients and added skills.

A short example pitch (use as a template):

Fast, accurate data-entry (50 WPM) + Excel/CSV cleanup. Reliable, available 10 hrs/week. Can deliver sample in 24 hrs.

This guidance complements earlier replies and gives a practical, safety-first path from searching gigs to earning and scaling.

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Member Avatar for Jen0608

this is actually a good source of income specially to undergrad students who want to earn extra.

Member Avatar for MattBarthorpe

Yes this is a good earning source for students, house wives and people who want to earn sitting in the cozy home environment. I know some people who earn handsome amount of revenue by just working 4-5 hours a day!!

Regards,
Matt

Member Avatar for PerfectMOney

so far this is the best job I ever lived and give me the best salary beyond my 12 hours Offline works that usually handle Live complaint from people who is really slow to learn what I thought to them,and as share experienced only find your online job from respected site that could give you the job,my recommendations is Rentacoder dot com

Member Avatar for KayleneBlanchar

i am also searching home based job to earn extra money. Thanks for your offer.

Member Avatar for kerryjim42

This is really a good idea..and its been very useful to the students,house wifes..

Member Avatar for kafosi

The idea of working in the virtual world is definitely enticing Imagine the comfort and convenience that you will get to enjoy by working at your own preferred time and space

Joseph

Am able to do that for you as i do have ability of MCSE&A+

Member Avatar for yogeshas

The idea of working in the virtual world is definitely enticing Imagine the comfort and convenience that you will get to enjoy by working at your own preferred time and space

Joseph

I was working for a Internet Marketing Company, as a Sr. Marketing Manager as well as worked as a Java Developer, I m interested in job.
Please mail me details regarding the same on SNIP

Thanks

Member Avatar for hawash

Can you name such websites?

And what to do to earn?

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