A year ago, I was googling âhow to make money online fastâ almost every night â and honestly, everything sounded fake.
Then I decided to test things myself â no courses, no âgurus,â just trial and error.
Hereâs exactly how I made my first $500 online in 2 weeks, and how you can too
I started offering freelance writing on Fiverr â even though I wasnât a pro.
I wrote 2 sample articles, uploaded them as gigs, and offered fast 24-hour delivery (people love speed).
I looked at top-selling gigs in my niche and made mine look slightly better â better title, better thumbnail, better description.
That alone doubled my click rate.
Once I had a few clients, I used Canva to create simple Notion templates and sold them on Etsy and Gumroad.
No inventory, no shipping â just upload and earn.
In the first month, I made $500+, half from freelancing and half from digital sales.
I used that $500 to upgrade my laptop, start a small blog, and apply for affiliate programs like Amazon Associates.
Now those links bring in small passive income every month â even when Iâm not working.
Freelancing on Fiverr / Upwork
Selling digital products (Canva, Notion, or templates)
Affiliate marketing on social media
YouTube Shorts or TikTok (educational / review content)
You wonât become rich overnight â but you can make your first few hundred dollars online fast if you stay consistent for 2 weeks.
Whatâs the first way you made money online â or what are you currently trying?
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