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What is your best side hustle? - marlborogold - Feb 12, 2026
I’m curious, what is your best side hustle right now?
How did you start?
How much time do you invest weekly?
Is it scalable or just extra cash?
What would you avoid if you started again?
No vague “crypto millionaire” answers, I’m more interested in realistic stuff people can actually start.
RE: What is your best side hustle? - Deany - Feb 12, 2026
I just got into reselling, it's pretty decent. Need lots of patience though
RE: What is your best side hustle? - N - Feb 12, 2026
Get Rich or Die Trying eBook changed my life.
RE: What is your best side hustle? - marlborogold - Feb 12, 2026
(Feb 12, 2026 01:32 PM)N Wrote: Get Rich or Die Trying eBook changed my life.
"Get Rich or Die Trying
"Making money on the Web, the black hat way"
Arian Evans"
Is this the one you are referring to? If so, i'll give it a try :)
RE: What is your best side hustle? - Moooookie - Feb 12, 2026
(Feb 12, 2026 09:50 AM)marlborogold Wrote: I’m curious, what is your best side hustle right now?
Social media monetization.
Majority of social media platforms offer monetization programs.. that anyone can join, as long as their account meets the obligations for monetization. With there being a variety of different platforms that you can choose from, you have the option to choose which platform is most suitable for you.. as not every platform is suitable for everyone. Everyone from young kids, parents, to even old grandparents are earning money thru social media monetization nowadays.. which is evidence, that anyone can earn from it if they put in the work.
I've built a decent network of accounts over the past few years, on a variety of different platforms that I earn from every month. Some run thru automation, while others I run manually. Anyone can do the same, if they have the right mentality and work ethic. If you're lazy, and are looking for a hand out.. then it's probably not for you. Best thing about social media monetization is, that they pay you on time every month.. as long as you haven't done anything to fall under the suspicious activity category.. in which they will manually evaluate your account, to determine if your engagement and earnings are legit. If they're determined to be legit, you will still be paid. If they've determined that you're faking engagement, or doing anything shady.. you will forfeit your earnings.
I suggest sticking to only regular monetization programs, and avoid "bonus" monetization programs.. as "bonus" programs are only temporary, and there is a history of many users not being paid in the end while utilizing these "bonus" programs. Regular monetization tools on the other hand, pay consistently as long as you're bringing authentic engagement. This can be a very lucrative hustle, or side hustle, depending on the amount of work you're willing to put towards it.
RE: What is your best side hustle? - Andy Walker - Feb 12, 2026
Writing stories.
Been doing that for over seven years.
It is great if you have a reputation and good professionalism because the best marketing will be your past customers really.
I started on freelance sites but i can say never rely on them. Always try to branch out and create your own platform from which you can promote your services.