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A million and one ways to make money online these days, it boggles my mind.

More importantly, you can turn something that brings you joy into a career.

“but i don’t know how to do [this] or [that]”

Reality is you don’t need to, you just gotta have the right tool for the Job and a doer mentality

Just start.

5 Tools to help you pursue your passions online

(You can make money with the first 4 without spending any money to get started)

1. Notion

What is Notion?
Notion is a Knowledge database Builder. Although that sounds complex, its not, its a fancy phrase to describe a Notes app on steroids with multiple features, integration with other apps (google drive, github etc.) and freedom to control the layout.

How can it be used?

• Create a database/dashboard to monitor everything about your business venture

• Create Templates and sell them on popular marketplaces like Gumroad & Notion’s Marketplace

• Offer businesses a “made for you” custom dashboard in Notion

Template Creators Like my friend @soltwagner are earning $6000+ per month from templates

Tool Link - Notion.so

2. Framer

What is Framer?
Framer is a Advanced website builder that allows users to build highly customizable websites. It is geared towards designers as it features a similar layout and functionality with Figma and other prototyping tool, but with more power when it comes to developing for the web

Framer has one of the most engaged communities and an evergrowing marketplace of templates.

How can it be used?

• Make templates (for free) and submit them to the marketplace. I have personally done this myself and made ~25 sales ($400+). (this was when i first started)

• Take advantage of their partner program. which gives you 50% of the site subscription for 12 months when someone publishes a website and buys a subscription with your link/tag

• Create a website for clients. Price vary with experience but sites could vary from $600-$20,000.

• Create a User Interface Kit

• You can create a website for your self to grab leads, sell digital products etc.

Creators such as my friend @samar_jamil7 are a perfect example, bringing in upwards of $10,000+ per month from the partner program and template sales

Tool Link - Framer.com

3. Contra

What is Contra?
Contra is a platform to find clients, or find freelancers. If you’re looking to hire a web designer, go to contra. If you’re trying to sell Web design services or writing services etc., go to contra.

How can it be used?

• Use framer mentioned above to create websites for others. Create a contra profile, add your work and get discovered by potential clients looking for a website.

• Offer your writing expertise, Graphic Design, Motion design, 3d animation…. u name it.

• you can get started for free, like me. I’m on a free account.

Here’s a screenshot of my recent earnings. Im on a free plan membership

Tool Link - Contra.com

4. Canva

What is Canva?
Canva is a popular graphic design platform that allows users to create a wide range of visual content such as presentations, social media posts, posters, infographics, logos, and more. It provides a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface and a vast library of templates, fonts, images, icons, and other design elements.

Awesome thing about canva its that its super user friendly so even if you don’t have prior knowledge you can jump right in and create awesome content.

How can it be used?

• Can be used for any of your business needs when it comes to designs, presentations etc. (its free)

• You can create and sell Canva templates. Ive been seeing a lot more people do this. Leveraging Ads on Facebook Instagram etc to sell these bundles.

  • It’s as simple as clicking "Share" in Canva.

  • Select "Share a link to use as template."

  • The buyer receives a link, and clicking it creates a copy of the template in their Canva account.

  • You can set this up to occur automatically through payment providers such as Gumroad, Lemonsqueezy, Polar etc.

• You can also offer design/presentation services to clients using canva

Tool Link - Canva.com

5. Beehiiv

What is Beehiiv?
Beehiiv is an email marketing tool. In fact is what i use to keep you guys updated on all thee awesome thing I find out about tools. Similar to Mailchimp and Mailerlite, but with more monetization avenues.

How can it be used?

• At the top of this email, theres an Ad for deel (awesome product btw). I was able to secure this sponsorship for my emails through Beehiiv’s ad network

  • they essentially connect advertisers with creators like me and you.

  • Choose between CPC or CPM deals.

• Its important to only accept sponsorships from product you know and that would benefit your readers.

Sign up link + 20% off for 3 months: Beehiiv.com

Last Month, I was able to make the subscription cost of my beehiiv by sending out 4 sponsored emails. I always choose products i trust and want to share. This helps me provide value to you for free.

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Let me know if anything stands out to you!

• Affiliate Marketing: Hows it works, how to get started

• Interview some of the most successful framer creators and share all the insights

• Case study on the best practices to running a Newsletter

• 5 Tools to improve designer’s workflow

• My most used Mac apps

• How much pay for subscriptions (yikes!!)

• How to create automations for your business

• …. and the List goes on…

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