1. Freelancing (Writing, Design, Programming, etc.)
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Platforms: Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, Freelancer
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Good for: Writers, developers, designers, marketers, etc.
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Income potential: $500 to $10,000+ per month depending on skill and effort.
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Pro tip: Build a strong portfolio and focus on niche skills (e.g. UX writing, Webflow dev).
2. Affiliate Marketing
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How it works: Promote products with your unique link and earn a commission on sales.
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Platforms: Amazon Associates, ClickBank, ShareASale, Impact, etc.
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Best for: Bloggers, YouTubers, TikTok creators, SEO experts.
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Income potential: $100 to $50,000+ per month (top affiliates earn 6-7 figures).
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Pro tip: Focus on one niche, build trust, and create content around solving problems.
3. Selling Digital Products / Courses
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Examples: eBooks, templates, online courses, Notion docs, code snippets.
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Platforms: Gumroad, Teachable, Udemy, Payhip, Kajabi.
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Good for: Experts or creators with knowledge in a specific area.
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Income potential: $100 to $100,000+ per month (scalable).
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Pro tip: Package knowledge you already have. Validate demand first.
4. Print-on-Demand / Dropshipping
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How it works: Sell merch or physical products without holding inventory.
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Platforms: Shopify + Printful / Printify / Oberlo / Zendrop.
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Good for: Designers, brand builders, entrepreneurs.
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Income potential: $500 to $20,000+ per month.
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Pro tip: Focus on niche audiences and run targeted ads or SEO blogs.
5. Content Creation (YouTube, TikTok, Podcasting, Blogging)
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Revenue sources: Ads, brand deals, affiliate links, product sales, Patreon.
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Good for: Entertainers, educators, or storytellers.
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Income potential: $100 to $100,000+ per month.
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Pro tip: Consistency + niche = growth. Monetize with multiple streams.