How do I make money online?

Question by thegambiancolonel1: How do I make money online?
Ok, I’ve read all the other answers, I’ll make the following points. If your link contains a referral, it gets ignored. I’m not interested in affiliate programs, programs that require me to pay to access the next millionaire making program, or surveys. I am prepared to put real effort into earning money online, but I’m not a sucker.
To everyone who’s posting exactly what they have been on everyone else’s STOP POSTING. I’m not interested in any rote answers or in giving you referral income for something that ISN’T going to work.

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