If you’re broke, jobless, or just sick of hearing about “passive income” from people who already have 10K followers, I get you. That was me too. I used to scroll through all those “how to make money online” TikToks and YouTube videos only to end up more confused, discouraged, and still broke.
But then something simple worked. No paid courses. No laptop needed. Just my old Android phone and some consistency.
What I did:
I started writing. Not like poetry or deep essays just real experiences, like this one, on a site called Lodpost. At first, I was skeptical. But I signed up, wrote my first article (about a money-making app that scammed me), and hit publish. A few hours later, I got views. The next day, more views. Then comments. Then… my dashboard showed earnings.
No skills? Here's why that didn’t matter:
I wrote in my own voice. No fancy grammar. Just honesty.
I shared things I’ve actually been through (like trying fake-paying apps or job hunting).
I followed simple formats I saw from others: title, short summary, and honest story.
I didn’t need Photoshop, editing tools, or marketing knowledge. Just a story to tell.
What helped me hit $100:
I posted consistently (3–4 articles a week).
I focused on topics people search for: “legit apps,” “NSFAS info,” “side hustles.”
I replied to comments and shared my article links on WhatsApp groups.
In 3 weeks, I hit my first $100 payout.
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Final thoughts: Don’t let people make you think you need to be an expert to start. I didn’t even believe I could do it until I saw the first R20 appear. That’s when it became real. If you’re reading this and doubting yourself, just start. Share what you know. Talk like you talk. It’s enough.
You won’t get rich overnight, but you can definitely get started without a single skill on your CV.
Very helpful
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