r/passive_income 21h ago

Social Media Success story ($4k a month from $0 a month)

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I have tried many strategies to make money in the past but this is the first that has worked for me: the plr affiliate method. (This is a long read so I apologise in advance)

So first things first, what is PLR? I wasn’t sure either until January of this year when I stumbled across a video on YouTube. This is Private Label Rights, this means that essentially you buy the rights to sell something as your own and you keep all of the profits. This can be e-books and courses.

This essentially was a lightbulb switch moment for me. I could get a finished product and sell it as my own and keep all of the profits. I tried creating content myself and created a shopify website and put my finished product ebook in my bio (YouTube any video on how to list a digital product on shopify). I then put the shopify link in my bio, this was not a success and I realised that I would have to think outside the box to make this work.

I had another moment of inspiration, what if I was able to ask social media accounts with an established following to put the link in their bio and I would offer them a percentage of every sale they make (I offered a 50/50 cut). So for the next few days I grinded and sent direct messages and emails to Instagram and tiktok accounts, I mainly targeted accounts with large followings that did not have any links currently in their bio and I have had the greatest success with these accounts. I was able to create the affiliate programme on shopify using a plug called uppromote, there are many videos that explain how to set this up on YouTube.

So why would accounts with large following agree to my proposal despite them supplying all of the following?

The answer is simple, a lot of people have a great ability to create content, but perhaps do not have the business acumen or have the motivation to create a revenue stream themselves. This method provides them a easy solution to this problem.

After a lot of grinding and a lot of messages I had gained clients and five months later I’m at the point where I have 31 affiliates selling my e books and courses in their bio. The total following of these accounts is 8.4 million followers across all platforms - a following I would not have been able to attain myself with my content creation skills.

The numbers, what everyone is here for! This method has generated me $11,000 in profit since September (50% of sales went to affiliates so $22,000 revenue). Things started out slow but are picking up fast, last month has been particularly good, generating me $4,000 in profit from easy and passive income.

Problems and issues I’ve encountered: understandingly so the accounts often want to see the product they are selling before they agree to be an affiliate for the product. I originally had a problem finding high quality products, I found high quality plr on Etsy, I cannot put the link on this due to the rules of this sub but be warned some are better quality than others. The particular bundle I purchased had high quality products and a range of products to suit different niches which was important.

I’m sure you are wondering the following question: if you are making money off of this why are you sharing with us? The answer is simple, there are hundreds of thousands of social media accounts with large followings, this method is unsaturated and I figured it could help make someone else’s life a little easier financially.

Why do I recommend this method? 1.) Once established this method is completely passive 2.) You gain exposure to large followings that would take years to build. 3.) relatively low set up costs. The bundle I recommend purchasing is $50 and shopify monthly payments are roughly $50 per month. There are no other costs incurred. 4.) unlimited earnings potential. There’s no ceiling as to what you can earn. The more accounts that agree to become an affiliate for you the more you will make

I hope you enjoyed the read , if you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask them below.


r/passive_income 16h ago

My YouTube Scripts did 1.4 millions views, client ghosted me

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My client is on the AI hype train, focusing entirely on his AI writing tool while leaving his YouTube channels unattended. He has multiple faceless channels that perform well, but with only ad revenue, he is not interested in affiliates, sponsorships.

I know what I do has value because I've repeated it in multiple videos, so it's not just a one-off thing.

What I do is replicate a similar style of video that went viral. I did '25 1970s Home Features We All Miss,' which got 370k views, and then '25 More 1970s Home Features,' which got 170k views, with a month's gap in between.

It's incredibly hard to find new channels to work on; any suggestions would be appreciated!


r/passive_income 4h ago

My Experience Highest Earning Month So Far: €9.43!

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For most, it might not seem like much, but for me, it’s a big deal. Over the past few months, I’ve started earning a little money from my books, and this has been my highest-earning month yet. I’m incredibly proud of this milestone, and it motivates me to keep moving forward into the next year.

This journey has been a unique experience, teaching me how to take an idea, develop it, and share it with the world. My work isn’t perfect yet, but I’m determined to improve, and these small earnings help make that possible.

Thank you to everyone who reads my books and to those who have supported me along the way—it truly means a lot. I’m always open to tips and feedback, so feel free to share, but please be kind.

Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW19YLDG


r/passive_income 7h ago

My Experience Our side project reached $1600 MRR in 90 days and went from being a side project to a full-time job

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My brother and I have spent the past 10 months building 3 projects, 2 of which failed, but one of them recently hit 2700+ users and $1600 MRR in 90 days after launch.

I could never have imagined this three months ago when we were struggling hard with marketing and trying our best just to get people to sign up for our projects. Now all of a sudden our project has turned into a full-time job!

I like seeing behind-the-scenes stats for other projects, so here our stats for November:

• Average unique weekly visitors: 1525 • Average weekly sign ups: 121 • Landing page conversion rate: 9.5% • Free user to pro conversion rate: 7.1% • New pro subscriptions: 34

The next big dream milestone now is scaling it to $10k MRR! Let’s see if we can do it.

I’m wishing you guys all the best and I hope you get to experience this with your project one day!


r/passive_income 8h ago

Rate my free ChatGPT Chrome extension : MoreChatGPT

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Rate my Free ChatGPT Chrome extension : MoreChatGPT

Hello folks,

I have built a totally free chatGPT extension which basically wraps chatGPT to make it look more like a workspace where you can:

  • Create folders, which can be very effective when it comes to logical organisation, you can create folders for work, personal stuff.
  • Assign your history chats to your folder, which helps organise your experience with chatgpt.
  • Manage prompts and save them for later use (only typing p: ) will show you all your available prompts.
  • You can also drag and drop message to into folder to assign it
  • The extension is very lightweight and does not affect the default user experience for chatgpt users

Find it on chrome store now: MoreChatGPT

Cheers everyone


r/passive_income 13h ago

Typing Expert

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I want to do some typing jobs.if anyone have vacancies for this post please reach me out I'm having such financial crisis. Hope you'll consider me as your freelancer


r/passive_income 21h ago

Realistic ways to make money using your house?

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Hi all, my first time posting something. Been looking for a job for the past few months and it's pretty bad out there for someone like me. I've been an entrepreneur since out of college and was somewhat successful but for the past 5 years, it's gone bad to really really bad. My mindset is not right and physically not as healthy as I want. Looking into ways to make extra income using my "asset" which is mostly in my house right now. Any ideas or suggestions? I was looking to go into solar sales and create a faceless youtube channel and build a lead generation system for the solar industry but the fear and doubt is pretty strong so looking to get some ideas or thoughts from everyone. Appreciate it. From Houston TX so sun is pretty much year round here.


r/passive_income 1h ago

Offering Advice/Resource I made a list of 10 affiliate programs with recurring commissions.

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I made a list of 10 affiliate programs with recurring commissions. Getting recurring commissions means real passive income.

Here are a few tips for application (make some changes):

  • insert in field "url" your website/social media account. With 100+ follower it should be easy to get in. Best would be if you have website/social media account regarding to the niche (like webhosting, software).
  • write in field "how do you want to promote our product"? I own several communities and wannt to give advantages to my community member.

You can download the list here: Top 10 affiliate programs with recurring commissions.


r/passive_income 1h ago

Seeking Advice/Help Any advice to make money with phone as soon as possible?

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Hi guys, I want to make some money online, currently I only have a phone maybe later there will be a laptop. I am interested in affiliate marketing but I don't know I think working from a phone seems difficult. I want to know if anyone has had this experience just by phone. I also noticed that some affiliate programs require you to have a website with a certain number of visits. Currently I do not have any capital only $30

Any advice to make it as soon as possible. And thank you.


r/passive_income 1h ago

Why Should you Start a Business and Embrace Digital Marketing?

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Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about why someone should start a business and the importance of digital marketing.

Here are some thoughts:

Starting a Business:

•Control Your Schedule: You get to set your own hours and work when it suits you best.

•Pursue Your Passion: Turning something you love into a business can be incredibly fulfilling.

•Financial Independence: Running your own business can lead to greater financial rewards and independence.

•Creativity and Innovation: You get to bring your ideas to life and innovate in ways that might not be possible in a traditional job.

•Job Security: Owning a business can provide a sense of job security, as you are in control of your career path.

•Community Impact: You can create jobs and contribute positively to your local community.

Digital Marketing:

•Reach a Wider Audience: Digital marketing allows you to reach a global audience, breaking geographic barriers.

•Cost-Effective: Compared to traditional marketing, digital marketing can be more affordable and provide a higher return on investment.

•Targeted Campaigns: You can tailor your marketing efforts to specific demographics, interests, and behaviors, ensuring your message reaches the right people.

•Measurable Results: Digital marketing provides real-time analytics, allowing you to track the effectiveness of your campaigns and make data-driven decisions.

•Engagement and Interaction: It enables you to engage with your audience through various channels, building stronger relationships and customer loyalty.

•Competitive Edge: Many businesses are already leveraging digital marketing, so it’s crucial to stay competitive in the market.

Starting a business and incorporating digital marketing can open up numerous opportunities for growth, innovation, and success.

What do you all think? Do you have any business ideas you’re passionate about?


r/passive_income 4h ago

It business while studying

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I’m studying computer science currently in university and want to start my own business related to this field. My goal would be to reach 10k per month but I don’t know what I could do to provide value to people. Any advice ?


r/passive_income 10h ago

Merch by Amazon similar platforms

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Hi, I am tier 2000 selling only on merch and I am looking for platforms where to upload the designs to make more side income. Where else do you sell your art? Trying to get an etsy store but it's difficult because of my location, redbubble is a bit dead


r/passive_income 11h ago

Social Media 5 Ways To Get Paid Online as a Freelancer In 2025

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r/passive_income 6h ago

How to make online money??

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Can anyone help me how I can get around 300 USD by 30 days online … I am a BTech graduate and I am good at problem solving (coding) .. I can teach some basic programming languages and also tried apps like outlier , etc .. I want some practical ideas.


r/passive_income 22h ago

Quick money online

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AttaPoll is the best survey site I have found hands down! The surveys are easy to complete and the pay out instantly! The amount you need to cash out is very low, only $3!

Sign up with my link below and we both will get a bonus!

https://attapoll.app/join/umulq


r/passive_income 23h ago

Earnapp - Easy way to get your pc to earn you make you money free

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r/passive_income 16h ago

I’ve a few posts about making money online. Hope this helps.

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Hey everyone! 👋

If you’ve been thinking about creating and selling digital products but aren’t sure where to start, I’ve got you covered. I’ve put together an easy-to-read guide that breaks down the process step-by-step. Whether you’re looking to build a side hustle or scale up to a full-time income, this guide will help you: • Choose the right type of digital product (eBooks, templates, courses, etc.). • Learn how to create content that sells. • Market your product effectively to your target audience.

But wait—what if creating a product feels overwhelming?

If you’re thinking, “This sounds like too much work!” or you simply don’t have the time, there’s an alternative: done-for-you products with 100% master resale rights.

With these, you can: ✔️ Skip the creation process. ✔️ Start selling immediately. ✔️ Keep 100% of the profits.

Whether you’re ready to dive in and create your own product or want the convenience of a ready-made solution, there’s something for everyone!

Drop a comment or DM if you’re interested in the guide or learning more about done-for-you options. Let’s make 2025 your most profitable year yet! 💰


r/passive_income 11h ago

Social Media 5 Ways To Get Paid Online as a Freelancer In 2025

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r/passive_income 5h ago

Do you have a website? I got a fun opportunity for you 👋

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Want to turn your site into a passive income machine while supporting the indie community?

I’m the founder of IndieBoosting.com, a platform that helps indie founders gain more visibility for their SaaS products.

I’m looking for website owners to become Indie Boosters - showcase amazing indie products on your site and earn for every view/click!

Plus, you'll:

  • Generate passive revenue from your existing traffic
  • Keep your content fresh & dynamic automatically
  • Support new indie founders who need exposure
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Embed the widget, and you're instantly an Indie Booster - earning while helping others succeed.

The best part? It only takes 5 minutes to set up, and your site keeps working for you 24/7.

Find out how much you can earn: https://indieboosting.com/become-a-booster

Ready to boost your passive income while boosting others?

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