Digital empowerment can take many forms, and one way to better yourself is to escape the loop of needless scrolling. One of the most productive examples is using technologies to advance and hone skills.
However, even online activities that most deem fruitless could, in fact, yield monetary gain. This article introduces practical ways of transforming your online interests into additional expertise or income.
Become A Product Analyser
Starting a blog takes minutes, and your creative ideas and opinions can be valuable to many readers. There are plenty of resources on writing analysis, focusing on engaging style and, most importantly, honesty.
Regarding personal growth, such hobbies will help you learn about website management, content writing/structuring/publishing, SEO, and different monetization opportunities. The latter methods help you run a blog that features thought-provoking content and can make money.
With blogging or reviewing products on social media channels, you have the following monetization options:
- You can integrate ads into your website or other content (say, videos). The more visitors or viewers you have, the more you’ll earn.
- Brands or companies might approach you for reviews. You could get paid for the sponsored post or include an affiliate link to earn a commission.
- With a sizeable following (audience), you can explore subscription-based blogging, open Patreon accounts to post exclusive content, or offer coaching services.
Turn Old Clothes Into Profit
Every once in a while, we all go through our closets and set aside clothes for recycling or donating. In this case, we suggest taking a slightly different path and focusing on clothes you keep “just in case.” That means selling quality clothing items that no longer fit or suit your style:
- Clothes should still be quality and clean (wrinkle-free pictures also boost sales).
- Speaking of pictures: take inspiring photos of clothes. For example, you can style entire outfits to give potential buyers an immediate image of the item’s potential.
- Join services like Vinted, Depop, and Poshmark to post your clothes and wait for sales.
- Specificating the sizes, conditions, measurements, and other details in clothes’ listings can avoid some questions.
- Categorize each item correctly and use keywords that would help buyers find it through the search.
Passive Income Online
You can earn money passively for years with the right idea and execution. You can gain monetary gain through these practices:
- Releasing online courses for sale.
- Publishing ebooks (self-publishing options are a true gift).
- Selling digital products, such as pre-made templates, illustrations, stock images, etc.
- Sharing unused internet bandwidth means you get paid to watch YouTube videos or play video games.
- Create and sell printables or other handmade pieces you love doing in your spare time.
While these options allow you to make passive income, they are not entirely hands-free. For example, an e-book won’t generate many sales if people don’t know about it. So, spend some time crafting promotional strategies to boost attention from potential buyers.
Micro-Tasks And Gigs
You can find plenty of temporary gigs online. Think babysitting, dog walking, or house-sitting. Besides these, you can also get paid to complete surveys, watch ads, train AI, or test products.
All these can help you generate additional income and integrate some of your interests (like playing mobile games, for which you can also get rewards).
Conclusion
So, don’t dilly-dally anymore and empower yourself towards more financial stability. You can take advantage of your online activities to make decent cash. For example, you might enjoy scrolling through Vinted or Poshmark, but what if you become a seller and open the platform to see new inquiries about your items? Instead of spending, you’ll earn and get rid of clothes that no longer suit your style.
