If you’ve ever wondered how to be a freelancer and what services to offer as a virtual assistant or freelancer, you’re in the right place. I learned about how much money you can make as a freelancer or virtual assistant years ago and my head was spinning with what services I could even offer. I wasn’t even sure I had any skills that people would actually pay for! Little did I know how wrong I was.
Thanks to the ever-expanding nature of online business and the increasing needs of businesses, online freelancers have SO many options. Anyone can find their niche as a freelancer or virtual assistant.
So, if you are looking for your perfect niche as a freelancer and you’re looking for a little inspiration, I have you covered.
Here are 10 profitable and highly in-demand services you can start offering right now as a freelancer or virtual assistant.
- Online Business Manager
Think of this as a business manager but you work completely online. A business hires you to manage their operations and team, help plan projects, and more. Anyone with management experience or an online business could specialize into this role.
Online business managers are generally paid well, you set your own prices and hours but many start at $2000 to $3000 per month per client.
- Podcast Manager
A podcast manager is someone who manages all aspects of a podcast. They organize recording time, manage guests, edit episodes, write show notes, write show descriptions, create episode graphics, create audiograms and videograms for each episode, and make sure each episode is published at the correct time on the host and web page. If you are a podcast lover this is a perfect service to learn and start offering.
Podcast managers charge $600 to $1500+ per month per client based on which services are needed.
- Pinterest Manager
As a Pinterest manager, your job will be to market a business on Pinterest. This usually means coming up with a pin strategy that will grow your clients’ accounts, creating eye-catching pin images, writing keyword-rich pin descriptions, managing boards, and ensuring pins go out daily. This is perfect for anyone who loves browsing Pinterest!
Packages can start at $500 to $1000+ per month per client depending on what the client needs and your degree of experience.
- Web Designer
A web designer creates and designs websites for clients. This includes layout design, user interface (UI) design, and ensuring the website is both visually appealing and functional. This job is ideal for creative individuals with a good eye for design and experience with web design tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Figma. You can also specialize in specific platforms like Showit, Squarespace, or Wix.
Web designers can charge anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000+ per month per client, depending on the complexity and scope of the project.
- Graphic Designer
A graphic designer creates visual content for various platforms, including social media, websites, print materials, and branding. This role is great for those with artistic skills and proficiency in design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Freelance graphic designers can make between $500 to $3,000+ per month per client, depending on the project and experience level.
- Social Media Manager
A social media manager handles all aspects of a client’s social media presence, including content creation, posting, community engagement, and analytics. This role is perfect for individuals who are social media savvy and can keep up with the latest trends.
Social media managers typically charge between $500 to $2,000+ per month per client, depending on the services provided and the size of the client’s audience.
- YouTube Manager
A YouTube manager is responsible for managing a client’s YouTube channel. This includes video editing, SEO optimization, content planning, and audience engagement. If you are passionate about video content and understand the YouTube platform, this could be a great fit for you.
YouTube managers can charge between $1,000 to $3,000+ per month per client, based on the services offered and channel size.
- TikTok Specialist
A TikTok specialist creates and manages content for clients on TikTok. This involves understanding TikTok trends, creating engaging videos, and growing the client’s follower base. This job is ideal for those who love creating short-form video content and are active on TikTok.
TikTok specialists can charge around $500 to $1,500+ per month per client, depending on the services and results delivered.
- Ads Manager
An ads manager is responsible for creating and managing online advertising campaigns for clients on platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Instagram Ads. This role suits those with a knack for data analysis and marketing strategy.
Ads managers typically charge between $1,000 to $5,000+ per month per client, based on the advertising budget and complexity of the campaigns.
- Virtual Assistant Generalist
A virtual assistant generalist provides administrative support to clients, which can include email management, scheduling, data entry, customer service, and more. This role is perfect for organized individuals with strong communication skills.
Virtual assistants can charge between $500 to $1,500+ per month per client, depending on the tasks and hours required.
There are so many more services you can offer as a virtual assistant or freelancer! You can be a copywriter, funnel builder, launch specialist, and so much more!
