Since the birth of the internet in 1983 and with platforms like Google (1998), Facebook (2004) and YouTube (2005), we’ve entered an age where making money online is more possible than ever before.
Today, I can sit in the comfort of my home in Ghana and sell products and services to clients in the USA, UK and Canada. This isn’t theory it’s my personal experience. And in this article, I’ll share with you five genuine ways you too can earn $100 a day online, even if you’re just starting.
But before I share the five steps, here’s the truth: your first 1–12 months will be hard. You’ll make mistakes, face rejections and even think about quitting. I almost gave up too but consistency and discipline are what made me succeed.
If you commit and put in the hours, you’ll eventually figure out what works and that’s when things take off.
1. Direct Selling with Facebook & Instagram Ads
One of the fastest ways to make money online is by selling products directly using Facebook and Instagram ads.
- You can sell unique products that aren’t easily found in local shops.
- Always choose items with at least $10 profit margin, otherwise ad costs might eat into your revenue.
- With well-targeted ads, you can reach thousands of people in a single day and make sales instantly.
I’ve personally run ads for over 250 businesses worldwide, and I can tell you this: when done right, Facebook and Instagram ads are powerful money-makers.
2. Sell Digital Content or Online Courses
Another great way to make money is by selling digital products such as:
- eBooks
- Video tutorials
- Online courses
If you create content that solves real problems, people will pay for it. For example, I sell video courses on Facebook advertising, and my students often make 10x or even 100x the value of what they paid.
The key here is to create content that truly benefits your audience.
3. Start a YouTube Channel
YouTube is one of the most profitable online platforms today. Millions of creators earn full-time incomes simply by creating content people love.
Here’s the secret:
- Make videos that people want to watch until the end.
- Provide value through education, entertainment or saving people time.
- Once you hit YouTube’s monetization requirements, you can start earning from ads.
If people find value in your videos, they’ll subscribe, watch and share and your channel can grow into a steady income stream.
4. Blogging
Blogging remains one of the most sustainable online businesses.
Here’s how it works:
- Create a blog around your passion (finance, technology, law or any niche you know well).
- Publish high-quality, problem-solving articles.
- Apply for Google AdSense and earn whenever visitors click ads on your site.
Blogging takes time and consistency, but with dedication, it can become a long-term asset that pays you for years.
5. Become an Online Consultant
Finally, you can earn by offering consulting services online.
For example, I help people publish books on Amazon, run ads and structure their businesses. You can also use freelancing platforms like Fiverr, where clients from all over the world look for experts daily.
To sum it up: Effort = Results
These are the five genuine ways to make $100 a day online:
- Direct selling with Facebook & Instagram ads
- Selling digital content or courses
- Starting a YouTube channel
- Blogging
- Online consulting
But remember, success won’t happen overnight. When I started, I read over 20 books on digital marketing, attended programs and invested countless hours learning and testing. That’s the price of success—effort, time, and consistency.
If you’re serious about achieving financial freedom, I highly recommend my book:
Achieving Your Greatest Dreams
It’s a step-by-step guide to unlocking your potential and building lasting wealth.
David Asaana is a Digital Marketer, Author and Entrepreneur with over five years of experience. He has worked with 4,000+ clients across Ghana, the USA, the UK, and beyond. His YouTube channel where he shares step-by-step tutorials on digital marketing and business growth has reached more than 1.9 million views.
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