In today's world, where it is common to find that their salaries are not growing and the cost of living is rising, many people are looking to supplement their income by working on a side or part-time basis. As unemployment rises, more people start looking for opportunities to make money on the internet. However, the online world is full of all kinds of temptations, and there is a huge gap between good promises and reality, such as some websites that claim that you can easily earn 300+ a day at your fingertips, or you can earn tens of thousands of dollars a month by just swallowing a few websites after work, or even earn 200+ by copying books for an hour a day, etc.
But in reality, there are very few people who can actually make money online. What is the reason for this? Let's break it down one by one:
1. The Internet is full of false propaganda and deception. Many money-making apps and online projects attract users through exaggerated propaganda, but in practice, there are various restrictions and obstacles, and some are even outright scams.
For example, Ms. Li, a housewife looking for extra income, discovered an opportunity to do handicrafts online and heard that she could easily earn thousands of dollars a month. However, the reality is far from as simple as she imagined. To enter this circle, you need to join a group and grab orders, which is generally not available. If you don't want to grab an order, you need to swipe the order on a certain platform, and even need to advance funds first, starting from 500, and there are tens of thousands. All this reveals a perfect scam, which makes people lament the gap between the temptation of the online world and reality.
2. There is a phenomenon of high investment and low return in money-making projects. Many projects require a significant investment of time, effort, and even money, but the final return is disproportionate to the investment, and it is often difficult to return on investment.
For example, some people may consider opening a store on Pinduoduo. The agent claims that they don't need to have a physical storefront, and the supply is provided by a third-party platform. However, in reality, there is a thousand dollars in tuition fees to join the program, and then a lot of publicity and advertising costs. While this isn't exactly a scam, the problem is that once you've opened your store, you'll need to keep updating your products every day to increase your exposure. It may be fine for a clothing store, but for a food or other small goods store, it's almost a painful task. Hundreds or thousands of products are constantly updated every day, and each product also requires different prices, pictures, and other information. This kind of work requires a lot of thought and effort, and it may not be possible to sell a single item for weeks or even months. It can be seen that this is an extremely challenging task that requires great perseverance and perseverance.
3. Time cost is a factor that cannot be ignored. Many money-making projects require long-term accumulation and continuous investment, and few people can endure long-term waiting and hard work, and often give up automatically in the process of raising an account.
For example: making money by making headlines: First of all, it takes time to build a readership base, and attracting a large number of readers is not something that can be achieved overnight. Secondly, it takes a lot of time and effort to create a good article, and it needs to be constantly improved and promoted. In addition, it takes time and practical experience to understand the algorithms and promotion mechanisms of platforms such as Toutiao. Standing out on a highly competitive platform requires continuous improvement in your writing and content quality. Therefore, it takes a long time to wait and work hard to make money, and success is not achieved overnight, but a process of continuous learning and improvement.
4. Lack of professional knowledge and skills is also one of the constraints. Many money-making projects require certain professional knowledge and skills, and many people lack the education and training in this area, resulting in the inability to participate in high-yield projects.
For example, to make money through live broadcasting, you need to master strong expression and communication skills, content planning and creative skills, hosting and presentation skills, professional knowledge and industry understanding, technology and equipment operation, marketing and promotion strategies, as well as crisis management and emergency response capabilities, etc. These skills and knowledge can help streamers reach more viewers, improve the quality of their streams, and achieve better revenue.
5. Competition is fierce, and many people are eager for wealth. As the number of competitors increases, so does the phenomenon of involution. In a highly competitive field, those who already have an advantage are not willing to give up opportunities to others. They are more inclined to maintain their own interests rather than share wealth with others. What they share with you may just be the leftovers of the big guys or just to earn intermediate fees, rather than actually getting you rich.
Even if you choose an industry that is less competitive but less profitable, it doesn't mean easy success. On the contrary, it means that it takes more effort to stand out in the industry and ensure that it survives and thrives.
6. Without the correct market positioning and marketing strategy, relying too much on the so-called "cheats": Many ways to teach you to make money are labeled as "cheats" and "top secret" to attract people to buy learning materials. However, these so-called cheats are often just propaganda tactics and don't actually have much unique content. Making money takes time and effort, and there are no shortcuts. People rely too much on these so-called cheats in the hope of making a lot of money quickly, but the results are often not satisfactory.
To sum up, despite the constant temptations on the Internet, there are very few people who actually make money. If you want to make money successfully, you need to face the temptation, persevere, learn to plan for the long term, and carefully choose the right money-making project. After all, you can't make money without someone or without persistence.
I have also tried various online earning projects before, but I was deceived by the routine and paid a lot of tuition. But I hope that everyone can take this as a warning and work hard to specialize, because pie will not fall from the sky. Therefore, when making a choice, you should first ask yourself three questions: Is the project reliable, can it be long-term, and is it suitable for you?
Overall, while the opportunities to make money in the online world are tempting, there are many pitfalls and challenges behind them. Only with sufficient cognitive and psychological preparation can we be invincible in a highly competitive environment. At the same time, for those who wish to make money through the Internet, they need to be vigilant, analyze rationally, choose the way that suits them, and persevere in their efforts. After all, success doesn't happen overnight, it takes sustained effort and wisdom.