Time Out New York featured TrendHunter.com as a great way to make money on the side, and they couldn’t be more right.
In a recession-themed article titled Side jobs in NYC - Make Money, the infamous city travel guide magazine touted TrendHunter.com as a good source of extra cash for those hit by the credit crunch.
Although they’re bang on about it being a sweet gig, I’d like to correct their $200 quote and mention that our top writers have earned $2,000+ in a single month!
SPOT TRENDS
Trend Hunter (trendhunter.com), a website used by bloggers, marketers and journalists to tap into fashion, tech, business and social spheres, employs thousands of trend-spotters to create its content. Join for free by writing a profile with info about your professional background and personal interests; then, when you come across new trends (off-the-shoulder dresses; urban farming), upload photos, videos and descriptions. The site shares ad revenue with its finders, so people who post frequently can make $200 monthly.
Prerequisites: Internet access, time to spend trolling the Internet
Time Out New York Magazine: Trend Hunter Featured
Time Out New York Magazine: Trend Hunter Featured
Trend Themes
1. Side Jobs - The rise of the gig economy has created an opportunity for companies or individuals to provide platforms that connect people with side jobs for extra cash.
2. Trend Spotting - Companies can utilize the power of crowdsourcing by providing a platform for individuals to spot trends and share them for a reward, creating a rich pool of trend data for businesses to stay ahead of the game.
3. Crowdsourced Content Creation - Offering incentives for individuals to create content and share it on a platform can create decentralized, crowdsourced content, which can be leveraged by companies for marketing, education or other purposes.
Industry Implications
1. Gig Economy Platforms - Companies that provide platforms connecting individuals with side jobs and opportunities can disrupt traditional employment models and create new income streams for workers.
2. Crowdsourced Trend Data - Industries ranging from fashion to technology can utilize crowdsourced trend data to spot emerging trends and stay ahead of the competition, potentially disrupting the traditional research and development process.
3. Content Creation Platforms - Industries that rely on content creation, such as media, marketing and education, can disrupt traditional content creation models by leveraging the power of crowdsourcing and incentivizing individuals to create and share content on their platform.