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Web designing and maintenance
Companies, entrepreneurs and even random individuals want to have an internet presence. This has created a big demand for website designing and maintenance. This requires technical knowledge and experience. Referrals by clients are very useful and help fetch new business so building strong business relationships is very important.
Quick money: Varies depending on the type and complexity of the website. A simple website design of 4-5 pages can get you Rs 20,000-25,000 but a more complex design will fetch Rs 1-1.2 lakh. Maintenance of the website and updates will get paid more.
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Corporate websites and news portals are hungry for content. If you can write clearly and concisely, there is a big opportunity waiting. Companies are also looking for people who can ghostwrite thought leadership articles for their promoters and top managers. Expertise in search engine optimisation (SEO) and good research capabilities will give you an edge.
Quick money: The earnings depend largely on the quality of writing. Some portals pay as little as 50-75 paise per word, though good quality and technical content can earn Rs.8-10 per word. Thought leadership articles can fetch Rs.20,000-25,000 per piece of 1,000-1,200 words.
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