3 More Ways to Make Money Online

Whether you’re aiming for a side hustle or a full-time income stream, there’s something here for you. And no, you don’t need any special experience to get started—just a little time and effort.

3 More Ways to Make Money Online Today (No Experience Needed)

"The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment." —Tony Robbins 

Create a YouTube Channel (Without Showing Your Face):

You might be thinking, “I don’t want to be in front of a camera,” but here’s the good news—you don’t have to!

There are plenty of YouTube channels making thousands of dollars a month without the creators ever showing their faces.

The key? Focus on content like tutorials, product reviews, or compilations of royalty-free footage. 

For example, if you’re into tech, you can create “how-to” videos on fixing gadgets. Or, you can make listicle videos, like “Top 10 Gadgets for 2024,” and add voiceovers or text. 

Once you hit 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, you can start monetizing your videos with ads. 

And it doesn’t stop there—YouTube offers multiple income streams:

Ad revenue from Google AdSense.

Affiliate marketing (by promoting products and earning commissions).

Sponsorships (brands pay you to review or promote their products).

-> Use free editing software like DaVinci Resolve to get started. Focus on content that provides value to viewers, like solving a common problem or reviewing trending products.

Sell Custom Merchandise with Print-on-Demand:

Print-on-demand (POD) is an easy and low-risk way to start selling your own custom merchandise. 

Platforms like Printful, Redbubble, and Teespring let you design items like t-shirts, mugs, phone cases, and tote bags without needing to hold inventory. 

When someone buys a product, the platform prints it and ships it directly to the customer. You earn a cut from each sale.

You don’t need to be a professional designer to get started—tools like Canva offer user-friendly templates that you can use to create your designs. 

Plus, you can tap into niche markets (think: dog lovers, coffee enthusiasts, motivational quotes) and cater your designs to them.

The key to making this work is marketing. 

Promote your designs on social media, or create an Instagram account focused on a specific niche and start building an audience.

-> Test different designs and niches to see what resonates with your audience. You can even run limited-time offers or create seasonal products to increase sales.

Become a Virtual Assistant:

With more businesses operating online, the demand for virtual assistants (VAs) is skyrocketing.

As a VA, you can offer services like email management, scheduling, social media management, customer support, or even basic bookkeeping.

The best part? You can work from anywhere and set your own rates.

You don’t need any formal education to become a VA, just some organization and communication skills. 

Platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Remote.co can help you find clients looking for virtual support.

You can even start by offering your services to small business owners or entrepreneurs in your network.

As you gain experience and client reviews, you can start offering more specialized services, like graphic design or content creation, and charge higher rates. 

Some VAs even scale up by creating their own agencies or hiring subcontractors to take on more clients.

-> Start by offering basic services, then upskill by learning in-demand tools like Canva, Hootsuite, or WordPress. Being proficient in these can make you a more attractive candidate and justify higher rates.

Last thoughts:

There you have it—three more ways to start making money online today. 

Whether it’s creating a faceless YouTube channel, selling custom merchandise, or becoming a virtual assistant, the opportunities are endless.

The key to success is getting started. Pick one method that resonates with you, and commit to taking the first step this week.

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” —Robert Collier

-> Choose one method from this email and commit to trying it this week. If you’re interested in YouTube, start brainstorming video ideas. For POD, experiment with a few designs. And if you’re leaning toward becoming a VA, sign up on a freelancing platform. Taking action is what makes things happen!**

See you in a week.

Your Zine.