People now days are so conscious with their budgets that even ads are not getting clicked anymore! Those who used to pay $99 for stupid get rich e-books have somehow disappeared from our planet and moved on…

Only a few years ago, making money from the Internet was child’s play. You could whip out a website in a day or two and within weeks you’d be making some money. Times have changed, and they are rough indeed!

There still are many websites who promise to make you rich, but the schemes in use remain unchanged. Here’s a quick rundown at your options:

The MLM option is one that never goes away. Disguised in one way or another, the basics still remain the same. Buy something for a fee, and then get others to do the same. Everyone will share a piece of the pie, while the owner gets the biggest piece.

Another old concept that is still around is the get paid for… clicking ads, answering surveys, reading emails and yes stuffing envelopes believe it or not! All these get rich schemes come back again and again under new domain names, graphic designs and marketing text. But, none of these are really worth your time!

Don’t forget the thousands of e-books which promise you’ll become rich through adwords and affiliate programs. Those who sell these books might make a buck or two, but you probably won’t.

The newest money making opportunity is hosting your own blog site. Let’s say that you have the courage to start your own blog site. Let us also assume you found time in your busy schedule to write some articles. Now what? Your blog site is live and running, but it may take you several years to make $10. Not to mention that most advertising companies will not send your payment unless a certain minimum threshold is met, usually $50.

So, how do you make money online?

If your financial resources are unlimited, it’s real easy. Get a group of programmers, graphic designers and marketing specialists. If you’re broke like the rest of us, you just may not like the answer. To make money online, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication and most importantly… patience!