Hey friend,
I got this question from a reader yesterday…
He said:
"Fiona, I was just let go from my job, and I want to make money online. How can I get started?"
Making money online is a dream for many.
The problem?
Most people overcomplicate the process.
The key?
Keep it simple.
And resist the urge to overcomplicate.
With that said, here are 7 proven ways to make money online:
1. Sell Your Skill as a Service
- Difficulty level: 4/5
- Pro: High earning potential
- Con: Getting clients can be tough
Selling your skill as a service is one of the best ways to make money online.
And if you don’t have a monetizable skill yet…
You can start by learning a high-income skill.
High-income skill ideas:
- Sales
- Web design
- Copywriting
- Video editing
- Graphic design
- Email marketing
- Computer programming
- Social media management
The next steps include mastering your chosen skill, gaining experience, and doing outreach.
This option is perfect for those who want low upfront costs and high earning potential.
2. Create and Sell Digital Products
- Difficulty level: 3/5
- Pro: Low upfront cost
- Con: Large time investment
Another popular way to make money online is by creating and selling digital products.
How do you create a digital product?
You can start by packaging your knowledge into a digital course.
For example:
I gained 265,000+ followers and 100,000s in income from my X account and packed all of my methods into a course 👇
Other digital product ideas:
- Apps
- Tools
- eBooks
- Checklists
- Templates
With digital products, you only need creativity, a hosting platform, and an audience to sell to.
The downside?
If you don’t have traffic or an audience, it will be difficult to sell your products.
That’s why I recommend taking my course, X Mastery.
It will show you how to go from invisible, to growing and monetizing your audience.
3. Complete Online Surveys
- Difficulty level: 1/5
- Pro: No skills required
- Con: Low income potential
Believe me when I say that companies are willing to pay money for market research.
That’s where online surveys come into play.
Online sites pay you money for:
- Feedback
- Playing games
- Watching videos
- Shopping online
- Testing new products
Why do you get paid for doing easy work?
Because these companies want to gather data on customer demographics.
So if you want to make some easy money…
Here are the top survey programs to join:
The best part?
You get to take ALL of these surveys right from the comfort of your HOME.
Pro Tip:
To get the biggest bang for your buck, join ALL survey programs above and apply to the highest paying surveys.
4. Build and Monetize a Blog
- Difficulty level: 4/5
- Pro: Location freedom
- Con: Massive time investment
Owning a blog comes with many benefits.
For example, I use my blog to promote my eBook, How to Get Rich from Nothing 👇
But there are many other ways to make money with a blog.
Other blog monetization ideas:
- Display paid ads
- Sell sponsorships
- Promote affiliate links
- Sell your own products
- Sell guest blogging spots
If you enjoy writing, then blogging could be for you.
The downside?
Blogging requires a lot of upfront work.
And it can take a long time to see results.
Recommended resources:
If you want to skip the building process, you can simply buy an established blog on platforms like Flippa.
Or if you want to start your own blog from scratch, you can use platforms like Bluehost.
5. Become an Affiliate Marketer
- Difficulty level: 3/5
- Pro: Earn passive income
- Con: High amount of competition
An affiliate marketer is someone who promotes another company’s products or services.
It’s one of the most popular ways to make money online.
In fact, check out this staggering statistic:
So how does affiliate marketing work?
Here’s how:
- Find companies/products you use and trust
- Search online to see if they offer an affiliate program
- Apply to their affiliate programs (if available)
- If you get accepted, you’ll receive your unique affiliate link
- Create great content and promote the product using your link
When someone clicks your affiliate link and fulfills the requirement, you’ll get a payout from your affiliate partner.
The amount of money you receive depends on your contract.
Pro Tip:
You need to have an audience to be an affiliate marketer.
For example, a social media following, an email list, or a blog with organic traffic.
Without an audience, it will be almost impossible to make money.
If you want to start building your audience, I recommend taking X Mastery.
It includes all the training and resources you need to become an authority on X and turn your engagement into cash.
6. Do Online Coaching
- Difficulty level: 4/5
- Pro: Flexibility
- Con: Market saturation
Coaches use their expertise to guide, advise, and help others.
It’s a great way to make money while providing specific value to your clients.
Top coaching areas:
- Branding
- Marketing
- Health & Fitness
- Business strategy
- Financial planning
- Personal development
Online coaching works best if you have knowledge and passion for helping others.
You’ll also need good sales, writing, and tech skills if you want to be successful.
7. Become an Email Marketer
- Difficulty level: 3/5
- Pro: High return on investment
- Con: Building an email list is time-consuming
Are you good at writing, audience building, and sales?
Then email marketing could be for you.
Let me explain:
Every time you create a piece of content and press the send button…
Your readers get an email from you in their inbox.
It’s a great way to provide value to your readers while earning money for yourself.
Other benefits of email marketing:
- Scalability
- Low start-up cost
- Full control (can’t be taken away from you)
- Excellent way to sell your products or someone else’s
If used correctly, you could earn $10,000+ per month with less than 2 hours of work per day.
The downside?
It’s almost impossible to make money as an email marketer without an audience.
So you either need to build your own audience or use someone else’s.
Tips for Success
If you want to make money online, use these tips:
• Start with what you know – Leverage your existing skills and interests
• Build an audience – Essential for selling digital products, affiliate marketing, and sponsorships
• Focus on quality over quantity – Share high-quality content to attract new customers
Closing Thoughts
When it comes to making money online, the most difficult part is starting.
Remember to keep it simple, stay consistent, and don’t give up.
Your bank account will thank me later.
That’s all for now!
Your friend,
Fiona
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