Data entry is simple and many companies hire computer operators in their office to do data entry. But do online data entry jobs, which you can complete from the comfort of your home really exist?

Most Internet users today have a computer and internet connection at home and are always looking for a simple job which they can do in their free time to supplement their income. So  many people spend a lot of time searching for online data entry and typing jobs, which do not require any special skills.

If you use search engines to find data entry jobs, you will find many advertisements promising thousands of dollars monthly for doing simple work. These advertisement proclaim that no training or special skills are required, but conveniently hide the fact that they are actually business opportunities. They charge $10- $50 for startup kit, which provides information on how to use Adwords and Clickbank to earn money through affiliate programs. The “data entry” is actually entering keywords for your Google Adwords account, and there is no guarantee that you make money. In fact, most new internet marketers lose money initially as they learn affiliate marketing through trial and error.

However, there are a few companies that do offer legitimate and genuine online data entry jobs. The jobs involves feeding data from graphical images into your computers and workers are paid a fixed rate for every thousand characters entered correctly. The amount you earn depends to a large extent on your typing speed and accuracy, the higher the typing speed, the more you earn

There is no start up cost for these data entry jobs, you have to complete the application form listed on the website of the company and you will be contacted if you qualify. However, there are thousands of applicants for the few vacancies available, so be prepared to wait for a long time before your application is processed. Key for Cash is one company which offers legitimate data entry jobs with no joining fee.