Imagine waking up every day feeling happy
about getting to work! Some people are lucky to have jobs they love working
with. If you start asking around, however, you may see that these people are
few and far in between. You’ll probably quickly realize that most people would
like to work with something different from what they are spending their time
working with today.
The reality for the vast majority of people in
the US, is that bills need to be paid no matter the dissatisfaction with work.
If you are in that situation, you should be particularly excited about reading
more about how to make money doing what you love. Because no matter what your
hobby is, most likely there are ways to make money out of it. You just have to
be creative!
Below we will outline three hugely popular and
broad areas, where for most of those successful at it, it started as a hobby
and turned into a full-time job. Well, can you even call it a job if you do
something you love? We hope to inspire you to stop laboring through your day in
displeasure and explore ways of making money through your hobby.
Let’s explore and take a step closer to
achieving that fabled American dream!
Streaming
You probably heard of streaming computer
games, a modern-day phenomenon where millions of people watch other people play
games online. It sounds like a strange concept, right? It’s actually lots of
fun and strangely addictive, the streamers interact with the audience while
entertaining and playing games people know and like to play themselves.
In order to give you some inspiration in this
realm, we will not mention the “typical” streamers like Summit1g
or DrDisrespect.
There are literally thousands of people streaming the same type of games they
do and doing their best to attract audiences. Instead, we will venture out into
a niche, still gaming related but not the traditional video game content. No,
instead we will venture into the world of online casinos with fast-paced action
and thrills. People love watching other people gamble. Fortunately for you,
there are not that many online casino streamers out there as compared to how
many “regular” streamers there are within any of the top 25 games on
Twitch.
You probably have some questions, something
along the lines of, how do I make any money doing that? Through affiliate
marketing!
Simplicity and utility is a powerful
combination when trying to appeal to large amounts of people with varying
preferences so aim for informative and honest content.
Then you need to decide whether you should
stream on Twitch or Youtube, maybe both? Then go through the typical steps of
setting up your Twitch channel or Youtube channel, populate it with content
about yourself and what the stream is about, and don’t forget to add casino
content and link to your website. After that, you should contact the affiliate
department of a couple of casinos and apply for an affiliate partnership. This
is much easier than you think. If you have a website and a Twitch channel,
describe your strategy in a few sentences then they’ll approve your
application. Then go ahead and place affiliate links for the different accounts
on your website and Twitch channel.
To sum
it up:
- Select a website platform (we
recommend WordPress
for flexibility and stability)
- Purchase hosting and a domain (we
recommend Namecheap)
- Pick a WordPress theme that fits
the style of your streaming and casino content
- Read up on the most popular online
casinos in the US, familiarize yourself with their policies and overall
reputation to ensure you only promote honest and respected casino brands. (we
recommend finding a knowledgeable source, like LiveCasinoKings)
- Register and set up accounts on
Twitch or Youtube
- Set up your streaming studio at
home (spend a few extra dollars on a good web camera and a crisp microphone)
- Contact a couple of online casinos
to get affiliate deals
- Place your affiliate links on your
website and streaming channel
- Start streaming!
Beauty Vlogging
Where would the world of beauty be without a
few lightning beacons amidst the crowds? People love to check what their
favorite celebrities, influencers, and bloggers are up to. Whether it’s
clothes, the makeup they’re using and how they apply it.
So if you have an interest in fashion or
beauty, then it could be a great way to combine work and pleasure and turn a
passion into revenue. In this article, we will cover the topic of beauty and
video blogging. As with computer games and live streaming entertainment, there
are lots and lots of categories and niches you could opt for. Maybe hair
products, makeup, nail care or skincare. If you think about it, even after
limiting yourself to skincare, for example, there is so much to write about.
Your audience would still be huge. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to be even more
specific in your beauty blogging. Perhaps write about sensitive skin or even
skincare for skin disorders, such as rashes and eczema.
With a well-crafted website that is easy to
digest, with well-structured content and nice imagery and videos, a Youtube
channel, hard work and a unique spin on skincare you may well have a winning
combination?
The steps of getting started with your own beauty blogging business are again
very simple and straight-forward:
- Select a website platform
- Purchase hosting and a domain
- Pick a beauty WordPress theme that
fits your content (we recommend a visual theme, heavy on photography and
imagery)
- Installing WordPress plugins for
any extra functionality to your website
- If you don’t have a great camera
on your phone we recommend that you buy a system camera (or upgrade later on
for better quality photos)
- Register and set up an account on
Youtube
- Set up your video blogging studio
at home (spend a few extra dollars on a good camera and a crisp microphone)
- Contact beauty brands to get
affiliate deals (elf Cosmetics is a good start as it is a
popular, yet affordable brand)
- Look through the content the
popular blogs offer in order to see what is currently most interesting for the
audience, be it products, trends and more (you can draw content inspiration
from established beauty bloggers, like Michelle Phan)
- Contact beauty brands and ask if
they want to use your channels for marketing their products through reviews and
custom content
Social Media
Whatever you decide to do, whether it’s
streaming, blogging or vlogging – make sure to leverage social media. Get on
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and whichever social media platform you expect
your audience to be. Get on there and push content from your website, make
small social media updates and engage as much as possible with other people!
