Introduction
Have you ever typed in Creative Ways to Make Money Online into Google and immediately got hit with scams, drop shipping horror stories, and a fake guru living in Dubai trying to sell you a $1,000 course?
Then this article is for you, cuz today I got 10 legitimate, clever ways on how to make money online.
And this won’t be your typical Oh, just uh make a blog post. None of that stuff. These methods are legit, real, and they can actually work, especially with the introduction of AI technology.
Eventually, we will take all your jobs and make you our slaves. Haha. Yeah, not yet.
Now, working online has become very popular. I myself live in Bangkok, Thailand, where I work remotely online on YouTube, and this allows me to travel abroad and to live in different countries, and just experience life.
You went to Thailand because you are poor. Oh my god. Anyways, let’s dive into it.
1. YouTube Jobs
You don’t need to be a YouTuber to make money from YouTube. In 2025, there’s a growing industry around helping creators run their channels.
These include jobs like:
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Video editing
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Thumbnail design
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Voiceovers
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Content scripting
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Managing community comments
I actually have video editors I pay monthly. I pay them about $4,000 a month on average. I also have a thumbnail artist, where I pay them about $1,000 a month. And then also,o I have a community manager who helps me respond to all the comments on my YouTube channel. I pay them about $800 a month as well.
You can find these jobs on platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or even YouTube.com. If you can offer consistent quality work, many of these jobs can turn into long-term contracts or even recurring monthly income.
2. Selling Your AI Prompts
As AI continues to grow, prompt engineers are becoming a legitimate income stream.
Platforms like PromptBase.com allow people to sell useful, high-quality prompts for ChatGPT, MidJourney, or other AI tools. You can also sell prompts on eBay, Amazon, and just about anywhere.
With the demand for AI prompts increasing, sellers report making an average of about $500 to $5,000 a month.
You could also develop prompts that create full-blown apps or websites with a few sophisticated prompts. Platforms like Lovable.ai and Hostinger Horizons make this possible.
3. Start a Reddit Marketing Agency
This one’s a gold mine. I recently paid $2,000 for 25 comments and post mentions.
Reddit is a tricky platform for marketers. Most companies don’t understand it and usually get banned for promoting themselves. However, there is a way to do it.
Reddit marketing services include:
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Subreddit engagement
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Post creation
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Comment strategy
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AMA coordination
Reddit marketing agencies charge about $2,000 to $10,000 a month per campaign.
4. Amazon KDP
This is a passive income hack for people who still think print is dead.
With Amazon KDP, you can publish low-content books like journals, planners, or even coloring books. There’s no writing talent needed.
I actually know a couple in Thailand who create children’s math and coloring books and report making about $7,000 a month.
5. Buying and Selling YouTube Channels
Just like flipping houses, you can flip YouTube channels.
Buyers want aged channels that already meet monetization rules or are in valuable niches like health or finance.
You can buy small channels from Flippa.com. Some flippers even automate growth using faceless video production.
Flipping a channel with 3K subscribers in a niche could net you around $6,000 in profit if properly optimized.
6. Selling Online Courses
If you’re good at literally anything—playing chess, baking keto donuts, or just using Excel—you can turn it into an online course.
Platforms like Teachable, Udemy, and Gumroad let you upload your course and sell it forever.
I personally made about $250,000 selling courses on Udemy. Even if you only get 100 students paying $50 each, that’s $5,000 for knowledge you already have.
7. Selling Websites or Apps Using AI Tools
Platforms like Lovable.ai or Hostinger Horizons allow you to create full websites and apps by just describing what you want in plain language.
No coding. No backend setup. Just write a detailed prompt.
Once built, you can monetize your apps with subscriptions or lifetime plans and promote them on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.
8. Print-on-Demand with Printify or Shopify
Print-on-demand lets you create and sell physical products without handling inventory.
Design shirts, mugs, hoodies, or posters on Printify or Teespring, and sell them via Shopify.
The best part? With YouTube Shopping, your products can be displayed right below your videos while viewers watch.
9. Teaching English Online or Abroad
Schools in countries like Thailand or Indonesia pay $2,000–$3,000 per month for English teachers.
If you don’t want to travel, you can teach online through platforms like Cambly or iTalki for extra income.
American accents are especially in demand due to their familiarity through Netflix and the media.
10. Build a YouTube Empire
This one is the most powerful. You can literally start an empire with a good YouTube channel.
In 2025, there are two strong formats:
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Shorts (15–60 sec videos) for quick reach
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Long-form content (5–10 minutes) for deeper trust and higher income
You can monetize via AdSense, affiliate links, sponsorships, or digital products.
YouTube is honestly the best way to make money online. One viral video can start an entire career.
Honorable Mentions
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Try Upwork.com (freelancing)
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Sell Canva templates (planners, resumes, social media templates)
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Sell digital tattoos with MidJourney or DALL·E
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Sell website templates (I make about $10,000/month from these, splitting half with designers)
Conclusion
So, that’s 10 legitimate creative ways to make money online.
Don’t try to master everything at once. Just pick one that interests you, stick with it, and grow from there.
If you found this guide helpful, give it a share and let me know your favorite method in the comments below.
