When I was in high school, I used to dream of having just $150 in my pocket. It seemed like the perfect amount to buy the things I needed without always having to ask my parents for help, this got me searching for ways to make money online. Trust me, I read tons of stories here on Medium and watched a bunch of videos. But after a while, I started noticing that everyone was just repeating the same advice, copying each other.
So, I took some time alone in my room, focused, and came up with my own strategy using these 5 apps. Everything you’ll read in this story is my personal blueprint. If you find it helpful, I’d really appreciate a follow and a clap! Thanks, mate!
1. Upwork
Upwork is a platform for all kinds of freelancers — writers, graphic designers, web developers, marketers, video editors, and more
While Upwork is a great platform for connecting workers with employers worldwide, it’s also highly saturated, with millions of people competing for jobs. This makes it tough for newbies to land gigs, as many employers prefer freelancers with solid ratings and experience.
One of the most effective strategies I’ve seen only a few people use is creating an X (Twitter) account to market yourself. By following others, engaging in communities, and offering value, you can build your presence. Plus, by speaking up in X (Twitter) spaces, you’ll increase your chances of landing a gig way faster than the average newbie on Upwork.
Earning potential — Your income really depends on your skills, but the good news is you can upgrade them for free on YouTube. With consistency, any professional can make hundreds of dollars a day, especially if you focus on in-demand skills like video editing, graphic design, and more.
Pro Tip: Make sure both your X (Twitter) and Upwork profiles are top-notch. Don’t be afraid to work for free at first, and ask your first client to leave a great review. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day — stay consistent and keep grinding!
2. Instagram
Yep, I’m talking about Instagram — the same one we use every day. The thing is, most of us aren’t using it the right way.
This method is perfect for those who love scrolling through reels for hours and have a knack for spotting interesting content right away
Here’s how it works — You’re going to create Instagram theme pages, but not just any pages — pick a niche you’re genuinely passionate about and excited to share. To start, focus on building one to three pages and repost 4 reels per day. Make sure the reels you repost have between 200k to 300k views, as these high-performing reels have the potential to go viral and even hit 3 million views.
You’ll be sourcing your posts from similar pages in your niche, but don’t forget to give credit where it’s due — unless you choose not to, of course.
In your first week, you might not see much progress, but hey, you could also go viral right off the bat — it all depends on the Instagram algorithm and the niche you choose. Once you hit 10k followers, which can happen in just a few weeks with consistent posting, you can start earning. You can take on 1 to 2 sponsored posts from businesses per week, dive into affiliate marketing, or even sell your own products. The earning potential on Instagram is limitless — you just need to be strategic!
Your earning potential could reach up to $500 or more per week if all your pages are delivering the results you’re aiming for.
Pro Tip — Make sure to use trending hashtags and audios, and check out pages in your niche to see what they’re doing. Take inspiration from them, but don’t forget to add your own unique touch!
3. Airbnb
If you live in a place where Airbnb is available, you’re in luck! This method works especially well for those with a spare room or extra property.
If you don’t have a spare room but still want to make at least $500 or more per week, consider renting out your personal space. You could stay at a friend’s or your mom’s place for a while. If you’re in a popular area, you can actually earn a lot!
Earning Potential — If you’re in a prime location with lots of tourists, you could easily make $100 per night or even more!
Pro Tip — Fixing up small damages around the house can attract more visitors. Don’t forget to ask your guests for reviews and feedback on what they didn’t like, then make improvements!
4. BingX Exchange
You don’t need to trade or risk your money with this strategy — I personally use it myself. BingX is perfect for this, as it’s one of the top exchanges globally.
How it works — After registering and getting verified on the BingX app, you can start crypto staking! (You can buy crypto, or if you already have some in your wallet, instead of letting it sit there doing nothing, you can ‘lock it up’ to help secure a blockchain network. In return, you earn rewards — kind of like earning interest in a savings account!)
You can also participate in airdrops and launchpads to earn crypto, BingX often has promotions that can boost your earnings.
Earning Potential — Your earnings depend on how much you stake, and honestly, you can go big with this. Sometimes, crypto offers life-changing opportunities!
5. Tiktok
There are two ways to go about this — not many people know that TikTok pays just like YouTube through the TikTok Creator Fund. This is how TikTok compensates content creators. If your videos get a lot of views and engagement, TikTok shares a portion of its ad revenue with you.
However, I wouldn’t recommend this method as your earnings really depend on getting millions of views, which takes time and a lot of effort.
Instead I recommend TikTok affiliate marketing, instead of relying on TikTok low payout, you can promote genuine products with needful value and get a commission for every sale.
Here how it works — Just like the Instagram method
- Pick a niche — Crypto, Fashion, Fitness, Gadget and so more.
- Join an affiliate program — Amazon, Clickbank and so many more
- Repost high engaging content from instagram reels or youtube shorts (Once in a while recommend products in engaging videos)
- Drop links — Put your affiliate links in your bio or comments or description.
- Earn easy Moolah — Every time someone buys through your link you get a commission for your smart work.
The earning potential with this is limitless! A viral TikTok video could lead to a huge boost in commissions.
Conclusion
These are strategic ways to make money using mobile apps online. If you put in the effort and stay consistent, you’ll definitely see results. This isn’t one of those stories that tells you to walk and earn or do micro-tasks for small payouts. In reality, those methods often just use your personal data and sell it, without getting you real earnings.
Writing this took some real effort and careful thought. I’d really appreciate it if you could give me a follow and a clap!
If you’re into crypto airdrops and giveaways, make sure to follow me on X (Twitter)!
Thanks for reading, and happy earning!
5 Apps That Can Quietly Help You Earn Up to $300 a Week (No BS) was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
