Are you looking to make money online but not sure where to start?
Then you're in the right place.
This guide is packed with easy, beginner-friendly ways to earn money online. Inside, you'll find flexible, scalable side hustles you can fit around your 9-5 - no specialist skills or technical expertise needed. Just simple ways to make money with your phone, laptop, or desktop computer.
Ready to get started? Let’s dive in.
How to make money online for beginners: 20 easy ways
If you’ve only ever worked traditional jobs, you might be either intimidated by or even simply skeptical of the idea of making money online.
To ease whatever resistance you have to this idea, here are some examples of especially beginner-friendly money-makers, and how to get into them.
1. Clipping
Short-form content is everywhere now, and it’s quickly becoming the preferred way to consume content. TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube shorts are reaching all-time-highs in viewership - and most of this popular content is actually clips.
But what exactly is clipping?
Put simply, clipping is taking long-form content (think visual podcasts) and transforming it into short-form videos (think 1 min reels). It's a way to showcase the most important parts of long-form video in a short-form way.
Getting started as a clipper is easier than you might think: the only skills you need are editing and an eye for viral content. If you’ve watched a lot of short form content (you probably have), you’re already basically an expert, so once you learn how to edit and clip, you can start making money as a content clipper right away.
So how do you make money clipping?
It's way easier than you think - especially when you use Whop Content Rewards.
Content Rewards pays clippers like you to clip viral content, and there are some huge brands paying clippers right now. Whop has had creators like Druski and brands like Hostage Tape find and pay clippers through Whop.
To get started, join Whop Clips. Here you can take the clipping course and find the Content Rewards you want to apply to. Then, check out the requirements, submit your content link, and start getting paid.
Ease level: Very easy, especially if you’re already scrolling viral content daily
Time to start: As little as less than an hour total to sign up and post your first video.
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $100-$500
How long until you get paid? Paid upon submitting a clip (can be within a day of signing up if you find a clip and submit fast)
What you need
- Smartphone
- At least one of the following social media accounts: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
- Basic video editing skills
- Good taste surrounding viral and engaging content
How to get started
- Join Whop Clips
- Get familiar with editing software if necessary
- Browse the current Content Rewards
- Refer to the Clipping Course to build or refresh knowledge (less than 1 hour total)
2. Microtasks

Microtasks are short, simple tasks that can be completed in just a few minutes, so you can do as much or as little as you want. Their flexibility, combined with their ease, makes them perfect for anyone starting from scratch.
Examples of microtasks include tagging photos, transcribing a few seconds of audio, categorizing items, or answering short surveys. While each task pays a small amount (often under $1), they add up and many can be completed quite quickly.
To get started, sign up for microtask platforms like Amazon Mechanical Turk or Clickworker. Approval is usually quick as there are very few requirements, so once you go through that process, you can browse through available tasks and start completing them right away.
Tip: Start with easy tasks to get into the flow of things, and take advantage of welcome or incentive bonuses that can allow you to scale to an easy side hustle of up to a few hundred dollars a month.
Ease level: Very easy
Time to start: Less than 1 hour to sign up and go through screening, about 24 hours or up to a week or more in some cases to be approved
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $50-$200
How long until you get paid? Typically up to 30 days or more based on minimum payment thresholds
What you need
- An account with a platform that offers paid microtasks
- Understanding of basic instructions
How to get started
- Sign up for a microtasks platform
- Wait for approval and onboarding (could be up to a week or more)
- Find available tasks and follow instructions
- Meet payout threshold to get paid
3. Social media assistance

Getting started as a social media creator is one of the best ways to cash in online, but going all in on your own from scratch can be overwhelming and also gives you no guarantee to make money.
Outside of being a creator yourself, there are many other ways to make money with all that social media knowledge that you already have as a regular platform user.
One of the fastest ways to make money in the social media world is by offering simple assistance with social media related tasks. This works by helping busy business owners, creators, or social media agencies by offering them specific support, and it’s way easier to do than trying to advertise yourself as a social media marketer as someone with no experience.
Just pick a social media related skill that you’re good at, and reach out with a specific ask including your deliverables, and soon enough, you’ll find paid work.
Your job could be as simple as answering comments, researching competition, creating hooks, content scheduling, or providing basic customer service–all things that can be done easily with no previous experience.
Pro tip: Rather than list your service on a saturated marketplace like Fiverr, try Reddit in addition to well-researched DMs to qualified clients to find leads faster
Ease level: Easy execution for anyone that spends regular time on social media, moderate level for finding your first paying client
Time to start: Can start sending DMs immediately, but will need to wait for a client to agree to payment before staring paid work
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $50-200
How long until you get paid? Depends on how fast you can get a client and the payment terms you make with them
What you need
- Basic social media skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patience and persistence for landing first client
How to get started
- Get familiar with social media tasks that people are willing to pay for and pick some that you would be happy to work with. You can browse job or forum posts for ideas.
- Once you have your skills, create an outreach script
- Reach out to potential clients consistently
- Be consistent until you land your first client, and be patient in the meantime
- Create clear payment terms upfront once you find a client that agrees to working with you
4. User feedback
If you like giving opinions, you can get paid to share feedback on websites, apps, or games. Companies rely on real user feedback to improve their platforms, and your input is more valuable than you might think - particularly if you have good attention to detail and can give thorough and honest feedback.
Companies like UserTesting and TryMyUI can get you started right away with minimal requirements. Based on your profile information and demographics, you’ll be matched with paid tasks and receive straightforward instructions regarding duty and pay.
You might need to record your screen while you interact with a site or app and describe your experience in depth, and the more detailed and specific you are regarding your feedback and requests, the better.
Most of these tasks will pay between $5-$50 and take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, with advanced tests that have specific requirements paying potentially even more than that.
Ease level: Generally easy to moderate if you are doing skilled or intensive feedback
Time to start: Not normally immediate, will typically need to wait to get matched to relevant companies and available feedback opportunities, can take months of waiting
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $50-200
How long until you get paid? Up to 30-60 days after participating in the feedback session
What you need
- Ability to clearly express thoughts and observations
- Webcam and/or screen capture are typical for most feedback sections
- Strong attention to detail
How to get started
- Create an account on a user testing platform
- Complete profile information
- Check for new opportunities
5. Sell your extra stuff
Another low-effort way to make money online right now is by selling your extra stuff. It’s almost certain that you still have things that are sitting unused, so rather than just having them take up space, take the time to list them online so you can get paid to get rid of them.
From clothes that you don’t wear to gadgets that you haven’t touched in months (or years), the types of items you can sell are nearly endless, and the market is evergreen.
All you need to do is take decent pictures, do some pricing research, and create listings on platforms like Depop, Mercari, and Facebook Marketplace. However, remember that not every platform is made equal– for example, successfully selling clothing online means picking the best platform depending on what you’re selling.
You might not make a huge amount of money selling your unused goods, and eventually, you'll run out of stuff to sell. Still, it's an easy way to earn some quick cash.
Ease level: Very easy
Time to start: Less than 1 hour to sign up and create a listing once you have the item you want to sell
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $10-$500+ depending on the value of your stuff
How long until you get paid? As a new seller, you need to wait until a certain period (generally 5-14 days) after the buyer has received the item for funds to be released.
What you need
- Things to sell, ideally those that are currently trending or in demand (limited items, brand name goods, evergreen everyday staples)
- Platform for selling
- Shipping materials
How to get started
- Sign up for selling platforms (eBay, Facebook marketplace are best for beginners)
- Go through your stuff and find some stuff you can let go of
- Take good photos of your things. Prep or clean if necessary–this has a huge impact on the price
- List your item. Use good keywords and an accurate+compelling description
- After you carefully ship your item, you need to wait for payout which is normally longer for brand new sellers
6. Online surveys

What do you think? That’s a question you can be asked about many different subjects after signing up to an online survey site like Survey Junkie.
Other platforms worth considering include Branded Surveys and Five Surveys. But why are you able to make money just from taking surveys? It’s because there are always companies out there wanting customer feedback on their products. That’s data they’re willing to pay for.
Responding to surveys doesn’t pay enough to be more than a side hustle, but every little helps.
Extra money making tip: Many survey sites have referral incentives, so if you get friends to sign up and make money with the platform, you can earn a referral fee
Ease level: Very easy
Time to start: Can sign up for multiple survey sites in less than 1 hour
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $25-100, depending on current opportunities (not always immediate)
How long until you get paid? 1-30 days depending on platform and payout thresholds
What you need
- Valid email
- Basic demographic information
- Patience and time for fully completing survey and screening questions
How to get started
- Compile a list of legit survey platforms and sign up for each of them–the more the better as specific platform opportunites can be dry at times
- Complete your profile thoroughly so you can qualify for more surveys
- Regularly check email for new opportunities
- Set time aside both for taking surveys and going through new screenings–keep in mind that screenings don’t pay but are part of the process
- Meet minimum payout thresholds to receive payments
7. Teach a language

If you’re reading this, you’re likely fluent in English - or at least at the level that you can teach it. So, you’re already qualified to cash in just by teaching what’s arguably the most valuable and in-demand language in the entire world.
Companies like VIPKid are actively recruiting native English speakers, and they allow you to work remotely and earn around $20 per hour, which in some countries is considered a generous income and can buy you quite a comfortable life.
Other widely spoken languages have strong markets as well, so if you’re bilingual this opens up even more opportunities with platforms like Preply, giving you the option to teach whatever language you want.
To really maximize your earning potential, create a whop and teach languages from there. You can include a language basics course, downloadable worksheets, and live lessons - all neatly packaged into a recurring subscription fee.
Ease level: Easy to moderate
Time to start: 5-14 days
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $100-$1500 (part to full time)
How long until you get paid? Depends on terms and platform but typically monthly
What you need
- Fluency in at least one language
- Excelllent communication skills
- Reliable internet connection for video streaming
- Quiet teaching environment
- Basic materials and or/curriculum for teaching
- In some cases, TEFL/TESOL (teaching English as foreign/second language) certificates are necessary
How to get started
- Do research on different teaching platforms, your eligibility, and necessary commitment
- If freelancing, create a listing on a tutoring platform with a good photo and description complete with a competitive market rate
- Schedule availability and take clients based on your income goals
- Consider expanding our skills and differentiating from others with more expertise or social media marketing
8. Affiliate marketing
Alright, this may take a little while to get started, but once you get going it has the potential to be a big earner.
So, how does affiliate marketing work? First, you join an affiliate marketing scheme (as long as you meet the entry criteria, of course, or use Whop which has no entry criteria). Then you can fetch affiliate links to insert into your content - this can be a blog, newsletter, or your social platforms.
If you have any sort of online presence then there are likely specific products you can recommend to your followers. For example, if you're documenting your fitness journey, you can share links to fitness clothing, equipment, supplements, and online fitness programs.
When someone clicks on the link and uses it to buy the product or service, you will get paid a commission. It’s not hard to imagine, then, how your earnings from affiliate links could grow if you have many readers willing to click on them.
Ease level: Easy to sign up and start, moderate to scale
Time to start: 1-2 days to set up accounts and generate links
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $20-$250
How long until you get paid? Typically 30–90 days after generating sales
What you need
- Social media accounts or website
- Understanding of audience and market
- Knowledge of products relevant to your niche
- Basic marketing skills
How to get started
- Join affiliate programs that are relevant to your niche or interests (Whop Affiliates is a great stat)
- Generate tracking links for products
- Create authentic content showcasing these products
- Insert affiliate links for these products in your bio or directly in your promotional content
- Whop Affiliates - Earn recurring income by referring whops
- Top tips for affiliate marketing success: How you can make more money as an affiliate marketer
9. AI model training

AI art is trending online (remember when everyone was creating images of themselves as action figures or Studio Ghibli characters?) so you've probably used AI programs like ChatGPT and MidJourney at least once or twice.
But, what you might not have realized that the reason these models are so intelligent is because of their huge collection of real human data. These AI models are continuing to collect data so they can spit out the most up-to-date accurate information. As a result, they need real humans to train the AI models on this data.
Getting started as an AI model trainer is simpler than it sounds, especially with platforms like Remotasks and Scale AI that make signing up to become a paid AI trainer simple and free. You can get started with zero technical skills, and in fact, being a non-technical everyday person can work to your advantage, as these companies thrive on data from the general public.
If you do have specialized skills, you can earn even more. While training an AI model isn’t passive income, it’s highly flexible and can feel cool to be part of knowing that you’re helping make technology that’s already impressive even better. Find out how you can make money training AI with Data Annotation Tech.
Ease level: Easy
Time to start: 1-5 days for account approval and initial training
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $50-$500
How long until you get paid? Normally 14-30 days after completing tasks and meeting payout thresholds
What you need
- Ability to follow specific guidelines
- Strong attention to detail
- Familiarity with AI concepts and prompting is helpful but often not required
- Some training tasks will require relevant experience or skills (these often pay more and are less competitive)
How to get started
- Sign up for AI training platforms
- Complete onboarding and training
- Find or get matched to available tasks
- Pay special attention to any ratings or requirements that you can meet to unlock more work
- Start with simple tasks before moving to advanced tasks for higher pay
10. Playing games (yes, really!)

Okay, so there are some caveats. For a start, you shouldn’t expect to earn a living from this alone - unless you land a full-time job as a games tester. That’s unlikely to be a position you could easily get as a beginner.
What you could do instead is sign up with a website or app that pays you to play games. One good case in point is Bigcash.
Another option is Freecash, which is also available as a mobile app (albeit only on Android devices).
Just keep in mind that most play-to-earn (P2E) games won't earn you enough to be worth your time. So, it’s crucial to do your research on the best apps that pay you to play games.
Ease level: Very easy for simple games, moderate for crypto-based P2E (Play-to-earn)
Time to start: Less than 1 hour to download apps and start playing (sometimes there are waitlists)
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $20-$100
How long until you get paid? 7-30 days depending on platform and payout threshold
What you need
- Connection to relevant app store or website for gaming
- Time to play games regularly
- Basic following of directions
- If doing crypto P2E games, understanding of basic cryptocurrency concepts to earn and cash out game currency
How to get started
- Research legitimate play-to-earn apps or games
- Download and set up accounts
- Be sure to fully complete required tasks to get paid
- For crypto-related P2E gaming, you will need to set up wallets so you can cash out effectively
11. Print-on-demand (POD)

Print-on-demand is a business model that is actually a form of dropshipping. So, it's a beginner-friendly way to sell custom products without having to deal with inventory or fulfillment. You simply create a design, upload it on a platform like Printify or Printful, and once your listing is live, you just need to drive traffic and the platform handles all of the production, shipping, and handling.
Other popular POD platforms include Redbubble and Etsy, which is particularly good for printables in general.
The awesome thing about Print-on-demand is that it blends the tangibility of physical products with the scale and passive income potential of digital products. While it will take some effort to generate traffic and sales, the fact that you don’t need to worry about inventory costs or fulfillment (even the design can be completely outsourced or done quickly with Canva) makes it very beginner friendly. Read more about starting a Print-on-demand business here.
Ease level: Easy to create designs, moderate to generate sales
Time to start: 1-3 days to set up accounts and finalize designs
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $50-100
How long until you get paid? up to 14-45 days after sales (shipping can be long for some platforms)
What you need
- Account with POD platforms
- Basic design skills
- Eye for trending themes or designs
- Basic marketing skills
How to get started
- Sign up for a POD platform
- Create designs on the platform or using a tool like Canva
- Pick a good print-on-demand product to sell
- Upload your designs to each product
- Market your products on social media or through ads
- Be sure to fulfill each order efficiently as it comes through
12. UGC content

One of the newest and most exciting ways to make money online is user-generated content, aka UGC.
And you don’t even need to be an influencer to get started.
Brands are now actively paying everyday people to create short, authentic videos that help showcase their products for brand awareness and trust.
This means that you can get started right away: no need for a big following, no pressure to go viral, and no need for any expensive equipment or setups. Most UGC videos are casual product reviews, unboxings, or product placements in get-ready-with-me or day-in-the-life type videos. In some cases, you can get into UGC without even showing your face.
We've already touched on Whop's Content Rewards for clipping, but you can also use it for UGC (just filter by 'UGC). Brands put out a campaign on Whop Content Rewards, and all you have to do is check the requirements, make and share your content, and submit your UGC link.
Ease level: Easy to moderate (depending on comfort in front of camera)
Time to start: Less than 1 day to create and submit first content
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $100-$500+ if consistent
How long until you get paid? Up to 7-30 days after content approval. As you gain experience, you can potentially get paid up front
What you need
- Decent camera (your phone will suffice 90+% of the time)
- Basic video editing skills
- Good on-camera presence for videos that show your face
- Understanding of brand alignment and aesthetics
- Products to feature (the brand will often supply these)
How to get started
- Create accounts on different platforms for UGC creators
- Build a simple portfolio of practice videos
- Browse available UGC opportunities and their requirements
- Match to opportunities and submit good content
13. Virtual assistant

How about something that resembles a traditional 9-5 role, without the 9-5 hours?
Being a virtual assistant (VA) is one of the most practical and reliable ways to make money online. It will be an especially good fit if you are organized, systems-focused, communicative, and good at getting things done with good attention to detail.
With more businesses and solopreneurs cutting down their full-time workforce while still outsourcing tasks, the demand for VAs is as high as it’s ever been. Also, since the work is remote and often quite flexible, you’ll be able to fit it around a busy schedule.
Required skills are low for basic VA work, and some companies are willing to train even those with zero experience as long as they show themselves to be communicative and reliable.
While you can still make money as an entry-level VA, make sure you view market rates and set your price and expectations accordingly. If you already have special skills or qualifications, use those to blend with your VA resume so you can stand out and get higher rates. Find out how tyou can start a Virtual Assistant business with Whop.
Ease level: Easy to moderate
Time to start: 1-3 days to set up profiles
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $200-$800
How long until you get paid? Up to 15-30 days after completing work, depending on payment terms (almost never up front or quick for new VAs)
What you need
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to follow guidelines and SOPs (standard operating procedures)
- Basic knowledge of office software
- Excellent time management
How to get started
- Identify your core skills to determine which services to offer
- Create profiles on freelance platforms
- Set a fair market rate based on your skills and competition
- Reach out directly to small businesses or solopreneurs with specific and relevant offerings to increase your odds of getting a gig fast
14. Grow a social media account
Having a solid account on social media is the equivalent of having digital real estate - it’s an online asset that can generate multiple streams of income with minimal upfront investment. If done properly, growing a social media account can be much more lucrative than any piece of real estate, thanks to brand deals, digital products, affiliate marketing and more.
The best part about growing a social media account today is that you don’t need a huge following to start making money.
Companies have become more wary of traditional influencers, so they care more about engagement and brand voice rather than vanity stats like followers or even likes, both of which could be faked.
While it might feel overwhelming in the beginning, don’t make it too complicated. Just pick a niche, start consistently putting out content, engage with your audience, and be patient.
It just takes one viral reel to hit for you to change your life forever.
If you need help growing an account, check out these social media whops that will teach you all you need to know about growing your account.
Ease level: Easy to start, difficult to scale
Time to start: A few hours to make a new account and create first post
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: Many social media creators expect to make $0 or less than $100 in the first month
How long until you get paid? Depends on monetization model and traction, but expected to take more than 30 days
What you need
- Fresh dedicated social media accounts on relevant apps
- Good eye for content
- Basic editing skills
- Ability to create engaging content
- High level of persistence
- Authenticity and unique voice in a relevant niche
How to get started
- Choose the platform that matches your content style
- Pick a niche that you’re knowledgeable and passionate about
- Research trending content in your niche
- Do your best to replicate the content that’s working with your own unique twist to create audience engagement and loyalty
- Create a content schedule and stick to it
- Remember to be patient and enjoy the process as growth rarely happens quickly unless an early video goes viral (still a possibility especially if you stay educated on best practices for social media success)
15. Monetize AI content
Most people who are using AI today are doing it just for fun, curiosity, or an internet trend. But a smart few are leveraging its capabilities to cash in big with hustles or businesses that can be done faster than ever before.
One of the best ways to start is to just pick a tool and start producing content that you enjoy. Whether it’s text, video, or even voice, get familiar with good prompting practices and getting the AI model to accurately output what you envision.
Once you’ve gotten good at AI content production, you should then pick a niche and figure out how to monetize it.
For example, you can be making AI ebooks, blog posts, Twitter threads, YouTube videos or graphic designs. If you’re technically inclined (or surprisingly - even if you’re not), you can try tools like Cursor to create programs from scratch that you can monetize as a SaaS.
With AI, what used to take hours, days, or months can now be done in just minutes. This should not be taken for granted, and if you’re not making money yet with AI, now is perhaps the best time to get started.. Check out these AI-based side hustles you can start today.
Ease level: Easy to moderate (depending on current familiarity with AI tools)
Time to start: Up to 1 week to get familiar with AI tools and creating good content with them
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $0-$500
How long until you get paid? Varies widely depending on monetization method
What you need
- Access to AI tools (start with free trials before investing in premium versions)
- Creativity and clear communication for effective prompting
- Understanding of content marketplaces and market demand
- Niche-specific knowledge is very helpful
How to get started
- Familiarize yourself with content that people pay for and how to create it efficiently with AI
- Learn to use various AI tools to generate monetizable content, whether it’s text, images, or video
- Build a portfolio of relevant work and list yourself on a freelance platform or reach out directly to business owners that might need your work
- If growing a social media channel with AI content, create a steady workflow for consistently posting and consider selling this as a service once you get results
16. Live streaming with Whop

If you have been following TikTok or influencer related news, you’ve probably come across Pinkydoll, a livestreamer who reportedly makes tens of thousands of dollars every time she goes live.
Even as a beginner without such a massive audience, you can still get a piece of this livestreaming pie by putting yourself out there and going live - including on Whop. Many people are even making money streaming things they already love doing, like playing GTA 5.
You don't need much to get started. Livestreaming is often completely candid and can be done simply with your phone and a topic.
Once you’re live, there are quite a few ways that you can make money. On social platforms like TikTok and Instagram you can ask for tips, virtual gifts, or donations. Keep in mind the requirements that some platforms might have, for example, TikTok’s requirement of 1000 followers in order to be eligible to go live.
With Whop you can put your livestream behind a paywall, or get paid by your users incredibly easily with Whop's payment system.
Getting started just means picking a platform and remaining consistent. Use each livestreaming session as a lesson to test and get feedback so you can learn what kind of content your audience likes and engages most, with in addition to figuring out which content you like the most.
One of the best ways to get started livestreaming is right here on Whop. When setting up your whop, you can monetize and reach your audience in a lot of different ways, including with livestreaming. Setting up is totally fast and free.
Ease level: Easy to start, moderate for audience growth
Time to start: Less than 1 day to set up and go live on platforms with no audience thresholds
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $20-$100
How long until you get paid? Depends on monetization method
What you need
- Dedicated streaming camera (could be your phone at first)
- Engaging personality and good camera presence
- Ability to create and stick to a consistent schedule for your audience
- Good understanding of your chosen streaming platform
How to get started
- Create an account on streaming platforms
- Keep in mind that while some platforms will allow for immediate livestreaming, others like TikTok will require reaching an audience threshold to be eligible to do so
- Pick your content niche
- Get familiar with different monetization methods based on your chosen platform
- Make a content schedule and stick to it
- Consistently promote your content and engage with your audience to build loyalty
17. Retail arbitrage (reselling)

This term sounds fancier than it actually is: retail arbitrage just means buy low, sell high. It’s one of the best ways to get started in reselling, and it’s how many entrepreneurs get their first start with bringing in dollars that they generated themselves. While you can resell in person, today, it’s easier than ever to do so online.
The first step to profitable retail arbitrage is to figure out which niche you want to deal in. While you can basically sell anything, you can get started much faster in a market you’re familiar with as you know exactly what people are willing to pay, how popular an item is, and when you come across a deal that you can comfortably sell for a profit.
So essentially, you need to get good at finding the best places to find hot inventory at the lowest price. This can be anything from clearance racks to seasonal sales and promos, so while you might have to do broad searching in the beginning, soon enough you’ll be able to narrow down to the most effective inventory sources.
Want to get inventory for massive discounts or even for free? Glitch deals open up that opportunity, and it’s a lowkey strategy that savvy resellers are using to get an edge against the public. Check out Whop's reselling groups and find whops dedicated to retail arbitrage to get hands-on guidance from experienced sellers. Read: Retail arbitrage explained.
Ease level: Easy
Time to start: 1-7 days to research and find first items to sell+create platform listings
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $50-$1000
How long until you get paid? Immediate pay for local sales, waiting period of up to 1 week after delivery for platform sales for new sellers
What you need
- Money to purchase inventory
- Knowledge of profitable niches
- Time to source, list, and fulfill
- Familiarity with differnt sales platforms
- Ability to create good photos and product descriptions
How to get started
- Research profitable niches and items with good margins
- Browse thrift stores or clearance sections (both virtual and online) for these items
- Consider joining a top-rated reselling group to find profitable items fast
- Create seller accounts on different platforms
- Make compelling listings
- Fulfill items efficiently so you establish your seller reputation
18. Community moderator
Online communities are more popular than ever. Also, thanks to marketplaces like Whop, many of them have created opportunities for entry level roles. Being a community moderator is probably the easiest job you can get within one of these groups, and best of all, you can do this entirely online.
Getting started with no experience as a community moderator is totally possible, and in many cases this is even the norm. Most community owners are simply looking for reliable, trustworthy individuals and prioritize motivation and alignment rather than formal experience.
The most reliable way to get hired as a community moderator is to be a member yourself. Once you’re inside, you can prove to the owners that you’re already engaging, helpful, and interested in helping them improve the quality of their community with your actions. Sometimes, if you’re helpful and active enough, you might even get offered a role directly without even needing to ask.
As a community moderator, your tasks will basically entail maintaining community guidelines to keep a positive, helpful, and trustworthy environment. This means you’ll probably be responsible for monitoring discussions, removing spam, answering basic questions, and making decisions regarding kicking members in case anyone crosses the line.
You can find countless communities right here on Whop, some of which are already looking for an aligned and motivated moderator to fill an online role ASAP.
Check out this guide to community moderation made easy: Steps to creating safe, successful online communities.
Ease level: Easy to moderate
Time to start: Near immediate if already engaged in a community, up to 30 days to establish yourself and propose if starting from scratch
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: Free membership (for paid group) up to $500-$1000+ for a profitable group that values you
How long until you get paid? Depends on terms you agree to with community owner
What you need
- Strong communication skills and empathy
- Ability to connect with and foster niche-specific communities that you have a passion for
- Willingness to enforce community rules
- Alignment with the community goals and vision
How to get started
- Join communities in niches that you’re interested in. While paid groups require an upfront investment, you’re actually more likely to find paid roles than in free groups, so they are worth the investment
- Be highly active and helpful inside of these communities
- Build relationships with community admins and owners
- Offer moderation assistance
- It’s ok to start with some volunteering, but make it clear that you want to get paid in the near future so they value your contributions
19. Selling info products
What are ‘info products’? At first glance, the term sounds self-explanatory: products that provide information.
But to be more precise, an info product is any product that offers valuable, specialised knowledge to a specific audience.
Chances are, you already know plenty of things you could turn into an info product, even if you don’t realise it yet.
For example, if you’re a cleaner, you could create checklists, calendars, planners, and trackers to help people clean more efficiently.
If you're a tradesperson, you could design a handyman checklist that helps others stay organised and work faster.
There's always high demand for products that help people manage or grow their money too. If you know advanced trading techniques, for instance, you could write an entire ebook - taking inspiration from TP Mint’s ebook.

One of the best things about ebooks is that they can be "evergreen" products, meaning you can sell them over and over again without needing to constantly update them. That’s why many classic personal finance books, published decades ago, are still worth reading today.
However, some topics evolve quickly. For example, an ebook about business funding would quickly become outdated if it mentioned grants or loans that are no longer available. In fast-moving areas like this, you might be better off launching a newsletter instead - and yes, newsletters can absolutely make money too.
Another option? Create an online course or community (or both!).
With Whop’s built-in course creator, anyone can build and launch a course in just minutes. You can also create a community around your course and upsell members on related products like ebooks, templates, and planners.
While making an info product might sound overwhelming, it’s easier than you think. Use platforms like Canva to design your downloads, and sell them on Whop with just a few clicks.
Ease level: Moderate
Time to start: 3-7 days to 2 months+ to create and launch first product (depending on product complexity)
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $20-$500
How long until you get paid? As soon as you make your first sale
What you need
- Specialized knowledge in an in-demand niche
- Good understanding of your target audience and competition
- Basic content creation skills
- Platform to host and sell your product
- Marketing skills
- Patience to create a good product and refine if necessary
How to get started
- Identify your expertise and what people would pay to learn
- Research what similar products are selling for
- Choose your format (e.g. ebook, video course, template, etc.)
- Take time to create your product (Canva is good for almost every info product)
- Build your audience and launch your product (Whop makes it easy to get in front of your audience fast with the Discover page–once you create your product, you can submit it to the Discover page and get approval in less than 1 day)
20. Freelance writing
Got a certain skill when it comes to writing?
Then you could make money online as a freelance writer. As a freelance writer you would be writing content for other people - your clients - to use. So, each piece of content you write as a freelancer must be to the standards of a specific brief drawn up by the client.
The good news is that you can pick and choose which clients you work with. So, you could create a good relationship with particular clients if they like what you produce for them. As for how to find those clients in the first place, you can look for them on freelancing websites like Upwork and PeoplePerHour.
You might be asked to write for companies’ blogs, landing page copy, meta data, and press releases for clients’ websites.
Ease level: Easy to moderate (depends on writing ability)
Time to start: 1-3 days to set up portofolio and profile in addition to time it takes to find the first paying gig
Realistic monthly beginner earnings: $200-$500+
How long until you get paid? Varies depending on payment terms
What you need
- Strong writing and grammar skills
- Portfolio of relevant writing samples
- Knowledge of SEO and sales copy is incredibly helpful
- Research skills
- Ability to adhere to content guidelines and deadlines
How to get started
- Gather any relevant past work to create a portfolio
- Create profiles on different freelance platforms
- Reach out directly to companies, websites or business owners in addition to browsing platform opportunities
- Continue to refine and specialize your skill so you remain competitive
Start making money online with Whop
There are plenty of ways to make money online - and most of them can be done with Whop. Whether you want to make money as a clipper or UGC creator, with your own business selling info products or VA services, or if you want to try your hand at affiliate marketing, you can do it all with Whop.
The average creator on Whop makes $7,382 per month online
However, you could potentially bring in much more than this by chasing what you’re personally passionate about. Whop is the ideal place to do exactly that - and unlock true financial freedom.
It just takes a few simple steps to get started:
- Sign up for an account on whop.com
- Follow the steps to set up your account and whop (your very own corner on the internet, hosted on Whop)
- Choose the apps you want to equip your whop with
- Publish your whop for everyone to see
This whole process only takes a few minutes, and it’s totally free. You can also book a free onboarding call or talk to our 24/7 support any time to get clear on
So, what are you waiting for? Start making money online with Whop today.
Online money FAQs
Why should I try to make money online?
Most of the content you see online was made by people who started out just like you - the only difference is that they chose to start creating instead of just scrolling.
And, even if you’re a beginner or if you have a demanding full-time job, you can start sooner than you think.
One of the biggest drivers behind the millions of individual creators cashing in online is the widespread use of apps and platforms like Whop, Instagram, and TikTok, which have already made countless people life-changing money.
How soon can a beginner realistically make money online?
For those just starting out, it can take some time to start making money online, and it depends on the business model you choose. However, even a total beginner can make money online as soon as they sign up for a platform and go through the steps to earn a reward, which in some cases can even happen the same day.
For example, if you sign up on Whop and join Whop University or Whop Clips, you can choose an easy bounty and get paid the moment you submit it.
What’s the best way to make money online without experience?
If you don’t have any previous experience, you’re best off starting with beginner-friendly methods that we mentioned in this guide, including survey taking, AI training, providing user feedback, and clipping.
But, if you have previous professional experience, you can quickly leverage those skills to make your first online dollars through something like consulting, a membership, or selling digital products.
Can you make money online for free?
Yes, you can start making money online today without investing anything up front by using free platforms and tools to make money or reach an audience. Many survey sites, teaching platforms, and social media platforms are totally free to sign up for and allow you to make money online without investing a dime.
Whop is a particularly good choice for a free platform as it allows you to not only create a store but to launch it to an active marketplace.
How to make money online fast with Whop
While you probably won’t make big money right out the gate, the fastest way to make online money is by jumping on emerging opportunities early.
Whop is quickly growing but still relatively new, meaning it’s the perfect time to get in as a creator on the platform.
Whop opens up tons of ways to monetize, particularly through selling digital products. Best of all, selling digital products doesn’t just allow you to make online money, it also opens up the potential for passive income - the best way to earn financial freedom fast, even without having a huge nest egg saved up.