Legitimate work from home websites in India

Are there any legitimate work from home websites in India?

With pregnancy, most moms transition from their 9-5 jobs to more flexible ones that allow them to be at home to care for their kids’ daily needs. While some quit their jobs altogether, more and more moms are now turning WAHMs.

Such a cool term, right?! It almost sounds like a superpower!

All Stay-At-Home-Moms often juggle many responsibilities together, making them great at multi-tasking. 

This skill can come handy to seek jobs that help make money from the comforts of their home, and without having to compromise on their child’s upbringing. While there are a lot of such opportunities available in countries like the U.S., India is only now picking the concept.

Luckily now, there are a lot of online startups seeking professionals and newbies alike to work flexible hours!

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Here I have listed the most legitimate work from home websites in India where you can seek online jobs. These are legitimate websites too, unlike the usual clickbait ones.

Of course, I did my research!

But it is always good to do your own research too!

Generally, a quick way to tell is by simply observing the website’s layout. You might want to stay clear of the ones that are filled with adverts rather than original content, for one.

But, before you jump into looking up websites, first determine what kind of work you would like to do. The internet is full of ideas to make a quick earning from online jobs. Just type in legitimate work from home jobs in India and you will have options aplenty!

But do they always make sense?  You know the answer.

Often, we fall into the lure of making a few quick bucks only to regret eventually.

Find work that best fits your previous work experience or skills. And if you are a newbie, find one that fits your talent and passion.

No doubt, remote jobs are available in nearly all job fields but some industries are more common than others.

Here I have listed a few of the most common work-from-home job titles and the most legitimate work from home websites in India:

1. Online Tutor

   Teach kids ( or adults, like I do) basics of the subject area you specialize in, provide homework and help with practice problems.

   Online tutoring is probably the easiest work-from-home option. What’s more? It helps you sharpen your subject-matter related knowledge even while you are on a brief (or not so) hiatus. If you choose to tutor online, you can easily block out some time while the kids are napping.

   Perfect for– Former teachers, teaching assistants, or post-graduates

   What they pay– Anywhere between Rs. 150-Rs. 250 an hour depending upon your skills

   Websites– When it comes to teaching as well as learning, Vedantu, Tutor, and Pearson cannot be left behind.
   A few more are LearnPick, BharatTutors, and Teacheron.

   You can also look for tutoring work internationally on websites like Flexjobs and Fiverr
   If you think you have it in you to create and sell courses in your area of expertise, then platforms like Udemy, Teachable and Coursera are just the right things for you. 

2. Online Survey Takers

   All this job requires you to do is fill in survey forms and provide your feedback to the companies. You will get paid for sharing your opinion in helping brands get better at what they do.

   A word of caution- A lot of survey websites are prone to phishing and identity theft.
   
   Pro tip: Create a separate email account for this since you’ll feel inundated with the barrage of emails coming your way!
   
   Perfect for– Just about anyone willing to earn some extra money or receive benefits in kind in the form of reward points or gift cards

   What they pay– Most survey websites pay in the form of redeemable points or gift cards. In cash, they usually pay between Rs. 50- Rs. 150 per survey

   Websites– For online survey jobs, you could choose from a host of websites available online. However, be very careful of fraudulent websites!

   Valuedopinions is a trusted Indian website for taking online surveys. Toluna, Swagbucks, and The Panel Station are some of the preferred ones too. 

   Internationally, OnePoll.com and Mysurvey.com are the best online survey websites.

3. Customer Service Representative

   After an online surveyor, this is the easiest job to land if you like to interact with people and command strong communication skills.

   All you need is a computer/ laptop, a decent internet connection, and telephone headsets. You will need to team up with brands to handle customer queries and provide solutions.

   Perfect for– Most major brands require at least one year of previous experience in a similar role, but can accept newbies too

   What they pay– Anywhere between Rs. 100-Rs. 200 per hour of active calls

   Websites– Worknhire is great for landing a customer service representative job closer to home. Internationally, Upwork and Fiverr offer great job opportunities in this field. 

4. Virtual Assistant 

   As a VA, you can help take loads off of your client with your expertise in the said area.

   If you are experienced in the administrative area, book-keeping, web/ conference designing, or are just generally organized in your everyday tasks, becoming a VA is just the right thing for you. A VA is nothing different than an assistant except that by hiring you as a VA, they save a lot more money.

   Perfect for– Someone who’s super organized

   What they pay– Rs. 500-Rs. 600 per hour

   Websites– Aasaanjobs has great openings for Virtual Assistants. 

   Internationally, job portals like Amazon’s M-turk and Freelancer offer great remote opportunities.

5. Translator

   If you are multilingual and would like to put your knowledge to use, then becoming a translator is an easy option. Most Indian portals post advertisements that require translators to translate articles in lieu of payment. You get paid depending upon the number of words per article.

   Perfect for– Bilingual or multilingual professionals. Previous work experience is an advantage

   What they pay– Anywhere between Rs. 500- Rs. 5000 per article

   Websites– Kutumbh Devnagri and TridIndia are two of the most sought after translation job websites in India. Kutumbh.devangri even offers job opportunities for linguists and copywriters. 

6. Content Writer/ Editor

   With social media presence being the ultimate gamechanger nowadays, most brands are on the lookout for content writers and editors more than ever before!

   As a content writer, you will be required to develop web and press content for the brands you work with. If you possess decent writing skills, are creative, can generate original, eyeball-grabbing content then this is the perfect job type for you.

   Perfect for– Creative and experienced writers/ editors

   What they pay– Between 10-30 ppw

   Websites– The online options for content writing jobs are available in great numbers with even websites like Worknhire, Kutumbh, Freelancer, Fiverr, Upwork and Flexjobs offering great work opportunities for content writers and editors. 

7. Blogger

   Okay, I did get excited about this since you are reading this article on my blog! 

   Blogging is one of the most flexible jobs in the world, something you will need to consider being a mum. You not only get to set the rules but also follow them at your convenience! Running a blog is like making a dedicated space for a creative outlet.

   Admittedly, blogging requires A LOT OF WORK initially but can be a great source to earn a passive income too.

   Perfect for– A-N-Y-O-N-E

   What it pays– You can earn from advertising ads on your blog or by signing up for an affiliate marketing program, but the figures vary greatly. You can also sell your own products or services

   Websites– If you wish to start blogging, then WordPress and Blogger are two of the most popular websites to create one on. I personally use WordPress for my blog and couldn’t recommend it highly enough!

8. Affiliate Marketing 

   Wouldn’t it be great if you could earn a dime for every time you recommended your favorite girl’s service at the local salon?

   That’s exactly what affiliate marketing is about! You get paid a commission for recommending products and services online by providing web links. For every purchase made through this link, you get paid a commission.

   Perfect for– You will need to own a blog to promote on

   What they pay– Each affiliate program comes with its own rate sheet for various product categories ranging from 3% to as high as 10%

   Websites– This blogpost on DigitalVidya provides a detailed breakdown answering all your questions about Affiliate Marketing.

9. Search Engine Evaluator

   As a Search Engine Evaluator, you will be required to filter and evaluate search content from Google and Bing. You will need to adhere to the quality guidelines of each of these search engine companies while evaluating.

   Perfect for– This is not a very technical job role and nearly anyone can take it up

   What they pay– Roughly between Rs. 300- Rs. 500 per hour

   Websites– For Search Engine Evaluator jobs, Appen is the most sought after web portal. 

10. Transcriber

    Transcription is one of the most popular work-from-home options in India. As a transcriber, you will basically convert audio to text. If you have an eye for detail and the patience to sit for long hours, consider becoming a transcriber.

    Perfect for– Professional typists and anyone with a fast typing speed

    What they pay– Hourly rate anywhere between Rs. 150- Rs.350

    Websites– For legitimate transcriber jobs in India, TranscribeMe and Scribie.com are considered to be the best. 

11. Social Media Manager

    Most of us spend a lot of time switching between social media accounts. This can be easily turned into a monetizable job if you choose to become a Social Media Manager.

    Perfect for– Anyone with experience to handle various social media platforms and a knack for creativity

    What they pay– Varies from company to company

    Websites– If you are seeking Social Media Manager jobs then Worknhire and Guru are two of the best websites to look into. 

12. Virtual Interior Designer

    Unleash your inner interior decorator with virtual interior designing jobs that are fast picking pace in the Indian job market. You will, however, need to have some previous experience in the relevant field.

    Perfect for– Previously experienced interior decorators

    What they pay– Varies greatly based on work experience

    Websites– Livspace is a great place to become a design partner.

While the list could go on, these are the most popular online work opportunities in India ( and really anywhere else too!)

With this list of the legitimate work-from-home websites in India, a lot of mums can get started on earning an income from home all the while focussing on raising their kids.

If you are a mom working from home, or WAHM in the internet language, I’d love to know more about your work!