Everybody wants to make some extra cash online - now that's a fact. Not everybody is able to do so, however. Why is this? Well, probably for a few reasons.

Aside from the obvious reasons, which is a lack of motivation and commitment, the biggest reason is because people don't KNOW how to make money online.

So, with that in mind, I'd like to share with you today some cool ways you can make extra cash from home, all from the comfort of your own computer.

Now, without further ado, let's get started.

1. Affiliate Marketing
One of the biggest industries in today's world is that of affiliate marketing. In fact, most bloggers agree that affiliate marketing is one of the

best ways to make money online by far.

Personally, I make around $5-6k each month from just affiliate advertising. Now, if you don't know how to start, don't sweat it! There's tons of resources out there that will guide you in your journey to become self employed and thriving.

One of the easiest ways to start making money online is to start a blog and review products, using Amazon's affiliate program. Anybody can sign up, and once approved, you'll earn an average of 5% per sale you send them.

So, if you send them $1,000 in revenue every week, that's an extra $50/week or $200/month you'll make. It might not sound like much, but over time this number can grow pretty high.

In fact, tons of people make six figures just from Amazon promotion. Don't believe me? Read this post from Detailed to see how one guy makes $35,000 each month from Amazon affiliate advertising.

2. Freelance Gigs
This isn't as passive as the first option, but many people use freelance gigs such as Fiverr, Upwork, or other services to make a cool six figures each year online.

You do need to have a skill, but for the most part, it isn't that hard to learn. Clients are often willing to pay $500 per gig for basic Photoshop or video editing services, and you can even learn as you go.

Of all the ways to make cash on the internet freelancing is perhaps the easiest way to get started, and the most within your grasp. All you need is a basic marketable skill, and you're ready to go.

Do be warned, though. Often times the work loads can be demanding, so it's best if you set a schedule and stick to it, rather than trying to take on all of the work and gigs you can get.

3. Day Trading
While I certainly don't recommend this for everyone, trading on the stock market is a great way to make money. In fact, many day traders earn up to 7 figures each year from just following some basic stock market principles.

In fact, I personally used day trading to take control of my finances after being fed up with a bunch of terrible day jobs.

Learning can be difficult, so it's best if you try a simulator like Investopedia first. I recommend you take some courses and learn from the best, follow YouTube updates, and read up on basic terminology.

Summary
In conclusion, everyone has the potential to make money online. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, it's very doable.

My life is a personal testament to this. After dropping out of college, a few years later I'm now making six figures each year, all from the comfort of my own home.

Be warned, though - this is not a get rich quick scheme. Anyone promising you wealth overnight is lying, because it takes time to get good at any skill, let alone master it.

That being said, making some extra cash on the side, in addition to your day job, is a great way to get some extra financial freedom.