5 Cheapest Side Hustles You Can Start Right Now Without Worrying About 💵💵!
(#5 will change the game.)
Making money online — this term is ‘damn’ addictive & fascinating at the same time!
But, it’s also a bit tricky!
Because most people are still doubting this whole notion of making money while sitting at home.
And, it’s NORMAL to have such views, after all, we’re HUMANS.
We think twice before believing something, all thanks to our rational thinking and developed intellectual abilities!
There is a certain set of questions that instantly arise in our mind the moment we listen to this term — Make Passive Income/Make Money Online.
- How can I make money online?
- Is it possible to work from the comfort of my home & make $$$?
- Which platforms should I use?
- Which tools do I use?
- How much time will it take me to make my first $$$?
The list goes on & on…
I’ve been there in your shoes, so, I can completely understand your feelings!
But, let me take a moment to give you a clear picture to you — You can make money online.
The only condition is — you’ve to put in the efforts.
Don’t worry I’m not telling you to go and build complicated websites to make money.
I’m suggesting you leverage the power of AI, as most of the creators are doing!
The AI tools that are flooding the internet are helping people in several ways — be it productivity, content management or even making money.
I know you might be thinking — but Sweta, they're paid tools and we don’t want to invest initial cash in a tool when we’re not informed about the monetary results.
Hold on!
The AI tool that we’re going to use to generate your very first 100 $ is absolutely FREE!
Wondering what’s that?
Let me spill the beans!
The AI tool that I’m talking about is — Ideogram AI.
This AI text-to-image generator is one of its kind and it has really stunned people with its image-generation capabilities.
What sets this AI tool apart is its ability to generate free images, with a limit of 20 prompts (80 images per user.)
However, there’s a workaround for this limitation as well!
By signing up with multiple email addresses, you can significantly increase this allowance.
For instance, using 5 different emails grants you access to 100 prompts per day 🚀, all without needing a paid subscription!
How to Use Ideogram AI
First, visit https://ideogram.ai/login and log in.
Then, you’ll be asked to enter a username for your profile.
Write that and boom your profile is ready for use!
You can now generate images using this AI tool.
The interface looks something like this!
Image generation generally involves two steps :
- Enter Your Prompt: Start by typing in your prompt, which describes the image you want to create.
- Customize with Filters: After entering your prompt, you can choose to customize the image using the available filters. This allows you to adjust various aspects of the image to better match your vision.
And that’s it!
With these simple steps, you can create stunning images.
Now, let’s talk about the 5 beginner-friendly ways you can use this AI tool to make money:
1. Freelance Graphic Design
Graphic designing is a booming industry, especially after this wave of content creation.
People are looking for designers who can help them develop their brand identity, whether it’s through logos, social media banners, or other visual content.
You can start providing your services as a freelance graphic designer on various platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, etc.
I’d recommend you to check some posts by Hazel Paradise, she is pretty good at selling on Fiverr.
Let’s say you are selling logo services and your client wants you to generate a logo for their coffee store named — Caffeine Corner.
Head over to Ideogram AI, type in your prompt, and wait for the results.
If you’re not satisfied with the logos generated by the AI, you can keep trying until you find one that matches your taste.
Once you have chosen your logo, consider upscaling it, as the quality of images generated by Ideogram AI may not always meet expectations.
I use Pixelcut Upscaler to upscale my images.
You can also use this or opt for any other AI image upscalers available online.
After upscaling your logo, refine it by using any graphic design software like Canva, Kittl, or other similar tool.
2. Selling Print on Demand Designs
Print-on-demand is one of the fastest-growing passive income models.
I’ve curated a special post detailing — How to make money with Print on Demand, you can check it out here⬇️
One of the most distinguishing factors between successful print-on-demand sellers and not-so-successful ones is — the quality & no. of designs.
Of course, you can use templates from Canva and Kittl to speed up the design creation process, but if you don’t want to use these templates and looking to create breathtaking designs from scratch, you can opt for Ideogram AI.
You can explore the ‘Top’ section available on Ideogram AI to get some inspiration.
Also, check this post to learn more about how to generate a print-on-demand design using Ideogram AI⬇️.
Check this list to know how to get started.
4. Selling Ideogram AI Prompts
Prompting is an art, a brilliant one and if you know how to give prompts to the AI, you can turn this knowledge into $$$!
Compile the prompts and the results generated in a PDF/Notion/Word file.
Structure your document with a clear table of contents, sections for different types of prompts, and an index if necessary.
Ensure your document is visually appealing.
Use headings, bullet points, images, and other design elements to enhance readability.
Finally, sell this prompt guide on either of the following platforms :
Don’t forget to leverage platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to showcase your work and attract potential buyers.
You can take some inspiration from Christie C. as well!
5. Become a Stock Photos Contributor
This side hustle is one of my personal favorites!
In fact, I’ve earned more than 1800$ by selling stock photos on a single website.
A stock photo contributor is someone who submits their images to stock photo websites, where they are sold or licensed for various uses.
These images can be used by businesses, marketers, designers, and individuals for websites, advertisements, publications, and more.
As a contributor, you earn money each time one of your photos is downloaded or licensed.
I’ve written some detailed posts on how to try this side hustle.
Here are the links! Do check them out⬇️
Final Thoughts🎯
Tap into the side hustles mentioned above, be consistent, and believe me you’ll make your first 100$ soon.
See you in the next value-packed article.
Till then, keep learning, and keep growing!
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