Every week on my national radio show, someone calls to ask about legitimate work-at-home online jobs.

There are some great opportunities, but just like a landing a real job, you need the desire to make things happen. And since these are online opportunities, you also need a decent internet connection along with a smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop. Getting started is always the hardest part.

To help you, here are ways you can put extra cash in your pocket.

Field Agent needs you to help it gather information it provides to businesses. You can also earn money answering consumer surveys.

You apply to be an agent, find jobs, and get paid using the Field Agent app.

Ever need a hand getting something done? TaskRabbit puts you in touch with people in your area who need immediate help. To become a "Tasker," you complete an application, have an in-person interview, and pass a background check.

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You also take a short quiz to prove you read the Tasker handbook. Tasks range from assembling furniture, shopping, helping with a move and planning a party to doing small repairs. Prospective customers answer a few questions detailing what they need.

Etsy makes it easy to create a full product catalog where buyers can view and buy your items. Once you're accepted, there's no charge to list your products, and Amazon takes 12 percent of your sales. It's similar to Etsy, but Amazon is a much larger site, which means there's the potential to be seen by many more customers.

Freelancers send their resumes to WriterAccess and complete a screening process that tests and confirms their proficiency. WriterAccess assigns a star rating to the writer so clients know exactly what they are getting, and prices are adjusted accordingly. If you can put together 10 fun facts about things, this is for you.

Write and sell eBooks: You don't need to write a novel. It could be something as simple as 20 dynamite recipes. Whatever your topic, no matter how big or small, there's most likely an audience. Click here to learn how to write and sell your own eBook.

The next time you catch a once-in-a-lifetime moment or a silly event on camera, share the video online. You might just get lucky and have it go viral.

Of course, it doesn't happen for everyone. But you can still earn money by sharing videos on social media. While everyone knows about YouTube, Amazon Video Direct is almost a secret. Here, you can post videos for free, and anyone around the world can watch them.

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Computers 3 legitimate ways to make money online By Kim Komando Published July 16, The Kim Komando Show. Facebook 0 Twitter 0 livefyre Email Print. Do small jobs in your hometown If you don't mind getting out and about, there are people ready to hire you right now. Sell handmade crafts Selling handmade items is a fun way to earn money online. Get paid to write If you have a way with words, look at sites that pay you to write. Make and share videos The next time you catch a once-in-a-lifetime moment or a silly event on camera, share the video online.

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