Whether you’re a web design guru or just know enough HTML/CSS to accomplish the simplest of things, there’s always someone, somewhere on this planet who could use your help.

A lot of people and businesses with websites need help in updating them for various numbers of reasons. You could help them out for a few bucks. This is how I got my start on the road to extra income…

I had done web design for myself and a few friends but had never attempted it professionally. Eventually it occurred to me that I might be able to become a full fledged web designer guy - even though at the time I only new the basics of HTML and hardly any real CSS.

So I went to Craigslist and started looking for any jobs or gigs in the web design listings that I thought fit my skill level. Here’s how to do this quickly and easily to find gigs anywhere in the world:

1) Go to Craigslist.

2) Select any city to start with.

3) Select web/info design under the jobs category.

4) In the search options at the top of the page put a check in “telecommute” and then click on “search.”

This will bring up all web/info design jobs that allow telecommuting - meaning you can work from anywhere - even sitting on your toilet…but turn your webcam off. Email any ads with jobs you feel comfortable performing a bid and then repeat the steps for other cities.

The first gig I found doing this was with an SEO company that needed me to take a few static layouts and turn them into multiple page websites. It paid $400! Added bonus: I still get enough regular work from this company that the money earned amounts to that of a part time job.

Granted, I got a bit lucky with that first shot, but even if someone just needs a one time update to a single page on their website, jump on it! Tell them you charge $35 per hour (or something reasonable) with a one hour minimum. If the job only takes you 15 minutes you’ve still made $35 that you didn’t have before! And if you do a good job, you will be remembered. I have a few people that periodically email me for help with small jobs like this.

Set up a PayPal account and you can email invoices for your fees all over the world!