7 ways to make money with Minecraft
Think you can’t make money playing your favorite video game? Have you ever been told that all those hours spent on Minecraft are a waste of time? Well think again, now you too could be making money from home. But how do I hear you asking, how is it possible to make money with Minecraft? Read on, because you’re about to learn seven easy ways to make money on Fiverr.com (and impress your friends at the same time.)
First, let’s take a moment to discuss the website, Fiverr.com. Fiverr.com is an online marketplace where people tackle a number of weird gigs or “micro jobs” in exchange for paying a whopping $5. Users can offer to place 100 flyers on 100 cars, design a company logo, or record a personalized message while impersonating the voice of a “Star Wars” character. The breadth and variety of gigs available will impress anyone unfamiliar with the site, and on your first visit you might wonder how you can get all of this for just five bucks.
While some gigs have an open rate of $5, the most popular and top-rated ones earn significantly more per gig. For example, you need a project completed in 24 hours, add $10, you want more detail in an illustration, add $15, distribute another 200 flyers, add $20, etc. Now, a gig that originally cost five dollars can bring the seller much, much more.
Like all websites, Fiverr.com has terms and conditions that must be followed to protect both buyer and seller. At this time, the site is accessible to anyone aged 13 and over, is not restricted to any particular country, and does not allow any violent, spammy, or illegal gigs. Other than that, anyone can sell their talents and services there. So what can you offer on this site? Here are eight ideas to start…
artwork
Are you still doodling Minecraft scenes? Got a killer scene of Herobrine and Steve in battle? Well, if you have the talent, you can make money out of it. Quickly scroll through Fiverr.com using the search term “Minecraft” and you’ll find plenty of artists offering to draw scenes for money.
Recreating Images in Minecraft
If drawing isn’t for you, you might be one of those people who likes to recreate real-world scenes in Minecraft. Can you build the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon or a 747 plane? Then you could also earn money from this talent. With this gig, customers provide a photo of a real-world scene and you recreate it in Minecraft, it’s simple.
Video Banners
If you’ve watched Minecraft videos on YouTube, you’ll know that the best ones always have a banner, logo, or image set on them. They have to come from somewhere, so why not you? If you find image editing software like “Gimp” or “Photoshop” easy to use, you can provide opening or closing credit banner creation service for a fee. Get it right and you could find yourself very busy, very quickly.
Minecraft Servers
Do you know how to set up a Minecraft server? Could you do it all day and even while you sleep? Well, you could provide this service for a cost. Just because you find it easy doesn’t mean everyone does. So why not get paid for your expertise? You may provide a service to help other players set up and maintain their servers.
Animation
Are you one of those people who like to make short films with Mine-imator? You could offer your services for a price. With this gig, you can either offer to create a one-off short animation for a client, or (even better) sell the same video over and over and make money from it. With this option, you can offer different alternatives of the same video. In one you can change the music, in another your client’s domain name, shorten or lengthen it or many other options to make each video unique. And of course, every change has a price.
Minecraft Skins
Do you find it easy to create Minecraft skins, so why not make money from it? Simply offer a gig where your customers provide an image, example, or idea of what they’re looking for and you create it. To see examples, search Fiverr.com with the search term “Minecraft Skin”.
Minecraft Parties
Do you or your mom know how to create the ultimate Minecraft party food or birthday cake? Could you create Minecraft birthday invitations better than your local store? So maybe it’s time to put that knowledge to good use. You can provide this information in a document, print, or group of videos that you can resell over and over again. With so many Minecraft parties, you can offer your baked goods for sale at parties in your area.
As you have seen with a little imagination and creativity, it is possible to earn money with Minecraft. Are these the only ways to make money, certainly not? Once you’ve spent some time on Fiverr.com, you’ll likely come up with other ideas and services that we hadn’t thought of.
Will you be able to retire in the type of home Notch has, probably not? With everything, it comes down to the quality of service you provide, your reviews, and how many people are looking for what you have to offer. But do your best, don’t give up and you too could have a good income from your love for Minecraft. Who said playing video games was a waste of time.
Please note – Mojang now takes their copyright infringement more seriously than ever. Just to stay on the safe side of their attorneys, it’s best to read their terms and conditions before creating gigs first.
