How I Started Making Money Online (And What Actually Works)

I spent so much time trying different ways to make money online, but nothing really clicked until I found what actually works: selling digital products and affiliate marketing. No more wasting time on surveys or small gigs that barely pay. Let me walk you through exactly how I got started and how you can too.

Step 1: Find What Works (Spoiler: Digital Products & Affiliate Marketing)

I tried everything—freelancing, flipping items, and even online surveys—but the real game-changer was selling digital products and promoting affiliate products. Why? Because once you create a digital product, you can sell it over and over again with no extra work. And with affiliate marketing, you don’t even need your own product—just share links and earn commissions.

Step 2: Create a Digital Product (The Easy Way)

At first, I had no clue what to sell. Instead of spending hours researching, I used the book’s list of trending digital products and just picked one that was already selling well. I created it in Canva (super easy to use), listed it online, and started making sales without needing to ship anything or manage inventory.

Step 3: Make Money with Affiliate Marketing

The next thing I did was use the same method to find high-paying affiliate programs. Instead of promoting random products, I focused on ones that actually paid well. I shared my affiliate links on Pinterest and social media, and soon, commissions started coming in. The best part? No customer service, no product creation—just passive income.

Step 4: Stay Consistent & Scale Up

Here’s the truth: The first sale is the hardest. But once I made that first sale, I kept repeating what worked:

• I created more digital products based on what was trending.
• I continued sharing my affiliate links on Pinterest and social media.
• I reinvested my earnings into ads to grow even faster.

Step 5: Be Patient but Keep Going

At first, it was slow. But within a few weeks, I was seeing real money come in. The key was sticking with it and not giving up when things were slow. Now, my digital products and affiliate links make me money every single day, even when I’m not working.