The internet is a wonderful place and many of us can’t remember or imagine a life without it now in 2024. There’s so much to do, see, and discover with the help of the internet and if you’re someone who hasn’t embraced it as much as they could do, then this guide will certainly be insightful.
If you want to explore the Internet further or enjoy it for everything that it offers to the public, then here are ten ways to enjoy the Internet in 2024.
- Become a social media influencer
Ever consider a career as a social media influencer? While some might be confused about how you can earn money through this or see it as a laughable career, there are plenty of influencers having the last laugh as they earn thousands or in some cases, millions for just a few collaborations.
Social media influencing though has become incredibly saturated over the last few years, so it will require a lot of effort nowadays to grab that spotlight or go viral and find success. However, it’s not impossible because as we know, the internet is very vast and there are billions of people on the internet daily. That gives plenty of opportunity to be seen.
Think about what social media platforms you could exist on and how you could stand out from the crowd. Whether that’s trying on clothes to writing your own sketches and recording them, social media is a fun platform to try out – whatever your age!
- Try online gaming
Online gaming has advanced tenfold over the years and that means as a generation, we’ve got the luxury of being able to bust the boredom with the help of the World Wide Web.
From chess to online solitaire, there are plenty of traditional games to play. If you’re looking for games that provide more interaction, then there are other genres you can explore and thousands of websites all offering a vast catalog of online games to try out.
With online gaming, you should be careful of how much time you’re spending on it, especially as it can impact your body and mind if you’re not taking regular breaks. Be wary of how much time goes by and switch off from it when you’re spending an unhealthy amount of time on it.
- Start a blog
If you’re creative, then there are plenty of opportunities to explore when you’re navigating the internet. Bloggers have grown in popularity, much like social media influencers. If you’re a fan of writing and do so in both short-form and long-form, then you might want to explore blog writing.
By owning a blog, you get a say on the internet that’s controlled by yourself and that you project out to anyone who will engage in it. Whether it’s entertainment content that critiques celebrity lives to niche business content that helps readers understand more about certain topics, blogs are helpful.
There are a lot of blogs in existence, just like there are social media influencers. While it can be challenging to get noticed, just like influencing, there is still plenty of space for new bloggers.
- Do an online course
Online courses are a great way to learn something new and thanks to the internet, access to education and knowledge is critical for some parts of the world. With the internet providing these platforms and connections, anyone can learn something new online.
These online courses are a fantastic way to build your knowledge and to learn new topics and skills that you might not have otherwise enjoyed without the internet.
Universities are also offering full courses to those who might need the flexibility to do a degree in the comfort of their own home. Explore what online courses are readily available for you and don’t forget about potential courses that are outside your own country. These courses also vary in cost, with some even offered for free, so be sure to scour the internet for them.
- Spend some money shopping
If you enjoy spending your money, then the internet has made a major impact on how we shop in 2024. The high street and shopping malls used to be where we’d spend our money and although that still exists, it’s not as prominent or popular as online shopping now is.
With online shopping, everything is at your fingertips, and with free returns for a lot of companies on offer, it’s never been easier to find what you need online without even needing to step foot out of your front door.
When you’ve got a bit of free time on your hands and payday has hit your bank account, spend a bit of money online. Online shopping is fun and it’s healthy so long as you’re spending money that you have and not running up too much debt on financing companies that have recently popped up.
- Take a quiz or survey
If you do not really want to get much value out of your time on the internet, then you could always waste a couple of minutes or hours taking quizzes or surveys.
Quizzes are a fun way of testing your knowledge or learning something new about yourself from others. Surveys are, again, another way to enjoy some time in your day. Most surveys are free to do and won’t provide any benefit to you. However, there are plenty of surveys where you’ll be reimbursed for your time in the form of money or other monetary compensation.
There are plenty of sites that are looking for candidates to take surveys, so it’s definitely something that’s worth doing if you have the time available.
- Track your ancestry
Have a bit of time on your hands and want to know more about where you come from? Perhaps you have some knowledge of your grandparents and great-grandparents but the linage gets a little blurred from there on out.
There have been many people online who have been able to track down long-lost relatives and family members, as well as learn more about where they come from. Who knows, perhaps your family history will stretch beyond your own home country and to parts of the world you’d never have thought to have been a reality.
Tracking your ancestry certainly takes some time but with the internet, finding relatives and learning more about your family tree is a lot easier.
- Go down the YouTube rabbit hole
One of the biggest time-consuming activities is going on a social media rabbit hole. In particular, YouTube or TikTok tends to be the most attractive for watching videos both in long-form and short-form.
If you’re looking at wasting away some hours on a weekend or evening, then set yourself up with a YouTube account and get searching – or scrolling! YouTube has grown considerably over the years and as a result, you’ve got a wealth of content that will have you spoilt for choice.
There are a lot of creators on YouTube, with some rivaling the big dogs of television and film. You may find the next superstar or director of your favorite films, starting their journey on YouTube. It’s a great platform and easily accessible for anyone who is interested in exploring it.
- Find recipes online for meal inspiration
If you’re after some meal inspiration, the internet is a great place to find it. Traditionally, you’d find recipes through recipe books or from your own family recipe knowledge.
The internet is full of bakers and cooks, all more than willing to provide their knowledge of food and meal prepping for free. It almost makes the world of recipe books obsolete, although these books are still popular with many of those who want a physical book to read and annotate.
With the internet, you also have access to recipes from all over the world, meaning you’ll get a more vast culinary experience and exposure. Something that perhaps you wouldn’t have got with recipe books, especially when it comes to those very niche and local dishes.
- Book your next vacation
Looking to get away in the near future? Book your next vacation when you go online. The internet gives you a great insight into vacationing spots, with plenty of sites in which you can get some great deals.
For the internet, you may likely find better deals than you would if going to a travel agent. The internet provides a vast and varied selection of deals.
With the tabs on your internet browser, you can have several sites up at once to decide on which deal is the best. That’s something that you can’t really do in real life – or it would often take a great deal of effort and walking to and from agencies to get close to the same deals online.
Enjoying the internet is something to take advantage of in 2024. If you find yourself on the internet, use these tips as a good starting point for your session. There’s plenty available and waiting for you to explore.