A side hustle is an excellent way to earn some extra money while working a regular 9–to–5 job. A side hustle can be flexible, and you can work on it at night while working during the day.

Before you dive into a side hustle, you must do some homework on some good ones before you move ahead.

For example, if you Google “side hustle ideas,” you will get many options. Some side hustles don’t work for your lifestyle and don’t pay enough for the time you invest.

I did the homework for you. These side hustles below have been vetted. And the good news is that you don’t have to leave your house to make them happen.

10 of the best side hustles to help you earn some extra cash money

Here are some side hustles that I have explored. I would suggest exploring them so you can make some real money.

If you want to set aside significant savings for retirement, consider exploring these options. They can help if you want to pay off some debt or turn your ideas into a full-time job.

The good news is that some of these suggestions need little to no experience or skills to get started. You can “learn on the [side hustle] job” as you discover what you love to do.

The key is to find a side hustle that aligns with your schedule. They also must meet your earning goals and align with your passions.

What’s great about these extra jobs is that you don’t have to leave the confines of your home.

Without further ado, here are 10 of the best side hustle ideas to earn some extra money on the side.

1. Start a YouTube Channel

YouTube is one of the most visited sites in the world. There’s some money that you can make on the platform.

Starting a YouTube channel is an excellent way to make some extra cash. It’s one of the top-paying side hustles due to its earning potential.

To make money on YouTube, you need to create some high-quality videos. You simply need to have a basic understanding of video production and editing.

You can earn some good money on YouTube. First, follow YouTube’s monetization policies. Then, take some time to grow your channel views and subscribers.

You can also earn money from sponsorships, in addition to the standard YouTube advertising revenue.

How to get started

Create a YouTube account and channel.

• Add channel art.
• Set expectations with your audience on the frequency of your video publishing.
• Film videos and then upload them.

You’ll be able to make money once you reach the required 4,000 public watch hours and 1,000 subscribers. You must also turn on “2-Step Verification” with your Google account and have no active Community Guidelines strikes.

2. Create a blog

Blogging is one of the most effective ways to earn money online. Creating a blog requires some effort.

Once you have your blog up and running, you can make money from advertising. You can also earn through affiliate marketing, like the Amazon Associates Program.

You could also sell physical or digital products. Figure out what topics you want to write about and get started. You can write about whatever interests you and you are passionate about.

How to get started

You can use Wix, SquareSpace, or Wordpress.com to build and host your blog. I use WordPress.com for my Knowledge Enthusiast blog.

After setting up your website and blog, start writing posts that drive traffic to your blog. Once you have established some website traffic, you can start monetizing your blog.

3. Sell digital assets

Digital products are online, non-physical assets that don’t need physical inventory.

Digital assets can include eBooks, blueprints, templates, PDFs, and subscription websites, among others. With digital assets, you only have to write an eBook once (you update it). You can sell it repeatedly without incurring significant production costs.

How to get started

Figure out which digital assets you want to sell, and create the digital products. Make sure your digital products have clear value. This way, others will spread the word about what you are selling. You can sell your products on websites like Shopify or Gumroad.

4. Give design feedback

You can earn money by providing feedback to companies seeking opinions on their designs and looking to improve their products. Becoming a tester is a quick and easy process. You don’t need to be a usability expert to join.

How to get started

You can join in design surveys on usercrowd.com. They are quick and easy to do. You earn credits with each survey response you fill out. Once your balance reaches $10, you can ask for a payout via PayPal.

Each credit is about $0.20 (USD). Some surveys pay more credits than others. UserCrowd alerts testers via email. They also use real-time notifications to inform when tests are available.

5. Write on Medium or Substack

Medium is a blogging platform that is open to writers. Writers get paid through the Medium Partner Program for the content they publish on Medium.

Payout is based on engagement from Medium members and the users they convert to become paid Medium members. This platform provides you with the opportunity to tap into a built-in audience that can become fans of your writing.

Substack, on the other hand, is built for writers who want to grow and monetize a newsletter. Medium pays you based on platform engagement. Substack gives you more direct ownership. You can publish free or paid newsletters. You keep most of the subscription revenue after a small platform fee.

Many writers use it as both a blog and a newsletter. It gives them a way to own their audience through email. It also helps them build a public archive of their work.

Substack offers built-in tools for subscriptions, payments, and community engagement. This makes it attractive for writers who want more control and recurring revenue potential.

How to get started

Become a member of Medium and then join the Partner Program. You must have at least 100 followers on Medium and publish one story. To join the program, you link your Medium account to your bank account.

For Substack, getting started is even simpler. You sign up, create your publication, and decide if you want to offer free, paid, or a mix of content. Substack handles the subscription payments, leaving you to focus on writing and building a loyal reader base.

6. Become a freelance writer

Freelance writing is where you write content like blog posts, whitepapers, eBooks, and other content pieces for a company. You don’t need a formal degree to become a freelance writer.

If you know how to write, freelance writing can be a good side hustle. You just need to have a way with words. Becoming a freelance writer can make for a good side hustle.

How to get started

Create a portfolio of your writing work. Add that work to your website and show what type of writing you enjoy. You can join websites like Upwork, Freelancer, or Fiverr to find freelance writing jobs. Start by pricing your rates low to build up your freelance experience. Then start charging more as you get more work.

7. Teach an online course

If you have the knowledge to share with people, you can teach an online course. You just need to invest time in setting up the course and then listing it online.

The course can be sold repeatedly without needing to be re-recorded. You can bring in money passively after initially investing time and money in developing the online course.

How to get started

Write out your course and use a platform, like Thinkific, Teachable, or Udemy. You can sell your course via a dedicated landing page and market it via social media, email, and search engines.

8. Sell stock photos

If you like to take photos, then you can turn your hobby into a side hustle. Marketers, writers, and internet users are seeking high-quality images for their digital content. There’s a need for new stock images, and many websites offer them for sale.

How to get started

Take some high-quality photos and compile the best ones together. Join websites such as Pexels, Alamy, iStock Photo, and Shutterstock. Then start selling your photos.

9. Become a virtual assistant

Being a virtual assistant is something you can do virtually from the comfort of your home. You carry out “assistant” duties, like scheduling appointments, responding to emails, making phone calls, and organizing events and trips.

Additionally, you can choose who you work for and what tasks you do. You can manage your schedule and work from anywhere.

How to get started

Search job boards on websites like Upwork, Remote.io, Time Etc., Freelancer, and People Per Hour for virtual assistant openings. Find virtual assistant jobs that match your skill set and experience.

10. Write an eBook

A great way to earn extra money is to write and sell an e-book. How-to and educational eBooks are always in demand.

Find a topic that needs an eBook or write an eBook about a topic you are passionate about. You can write it yourself or hire a freelancer to write it for you. An average eBook is about 40,000 words but they can be shorter.

How to get started

Write your eBook. You can self-publish it on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or websites like Gumroad. Share your eBook with friends and family. You even run an ad campaign on Amazon or Google to generate interest in the eBook.

Bringing it all together

These are 10 of the best side hustles to consider. They are worth looking into if you want to earn extra income without leaving your home.

Each one can be started with minimal investment, flexible hours, and skills you already have. If you are looking for a little extra cash on the side, start a side hustle.

Alternatively, you aim to eventually replace your 9–to–5 job. These ideas offer you with a proven starting point. These ideas offer a proven start.

• Start a YouTube Channel
• Create a blog
• Sell digital assets
• Give design feedback
• Write on Medium or Substack
• Become a freelance writer
• Teach an online course
• Sell stock photos
• Become a virtual assistant
• Write an eBook

I vetted these side hustles carefully. The best part? You don’t need to leave the house to start.

You just need a laptop, Wi-Fi, and a little focus. Then, you can start building a side income. This will make a meaningful difference in your life.

The real question is: will you continue thinking about starting a side hustle? Or will you take action today?

I vetted these side hustles, so you don’t have to leave the house or research them to make them happen. All you need to do is get started and you can earn some extra money today.

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