Freelancing, freelance, or freelance worker, terms used for someone who is independent and not necessarily attached to a specific employer long term. Some of the most common freelancers are those who create artwork, create original written content, assemble crafts, and design websites or online products. Others have published books, given away useful information, created jewelry, made videos, made appliances, or worked as affiliates for various types of businesses. There are many ways that freelancers make money online.