
How to Make Money Online in 2025? My Personal Experience and Practical Tips
How to Make Money Online in 2025? My Personal Experience and Practical Tips
Honestly, I was exactly like you... Every day, I spent my time searching the internet for a way to work from home and earn decent money. After many experiments, I succeeded at some things and failed at others. Now I'm going to share with you everything I've learned so you don't make the same mistakes.
Why is working online important now?
By God, it's not just about the money. Personally, I was tired of the daily routine... I wake up at dawn, go to work, come back exhausted, and so on. Working online allowed me to organize my time the way I wanted and work from anywhere.
100% Working Methods I Tried Myself
Writing and Translation - The First Step That Worked for Me
Honestly, this was the first way I made real money online. I used to write articles for Arabic websites, and it was slow at first, but over time, it became a steady stream of work.
Sites I've worked on:
Khamsat (it was the easiest at first)
Mostaqel (there are larger projects)
kafiil.com
Important advice: Don't accept any project with very little money at first. I made that mistake and regretted it.
YouTube - It's Worth It for Only Two Years
Let's tell you the truth, YouTube requires a lot of patience. I created a cooking channel (something I loved) and continued posting videos for eight months without earning a single penny. But then, the money started coming in from ads.
What I've learned:
Be consistent in posting.
Pay attention to the title and thumbnail.
Interact with comments.
Don't despair if the numbers are low at first.
E-commerce - A Project That Changed My Life
This is something that truly changed my life. I started selling mobile accessories on AliExpress and then started dropshipping. This means I take the order and send it to the supplier, who ships it to the customer.
Practical Steps:
1. Choose a product you know something about.
2. Research the market thoroughly.
3. Create a Facebook page.
4. Use Facebook ads (but carefully).
5. Pay special attention to customer service.
Educational Courses - A Profitable and Beneficial Business
I used to work in marketing, so I decided to create a course teaching people the basics of digital marketing. The subject was very profitable, and I also felt like I was helping people.
I created the course on:
Teachable
Udemy
Zad Education Platform (Arabic)
Mistakes I Made (To Avoid)
Mistaken #1: Greed
At first, I wanted to make thousands of dollars in the first month. The truth is, it takes time and patience.
Mistaken #2: Trying Everything
I tried working in five different fields at the same time. The result was that I didn't succeed in any of them.
Mistake #3: Neglecting Marketing
I thought good work would speak for itself. But I discovered that marketing is half the job.
Practical Advice from My Experience
Start with Just One Thing
Don't try to do everything. Choose one area and focus on it until you succeed.
Learn Marketing
The most important thing you learn is how to market yourself. Learn:
- Facebook Ads
SEO Basics
Persuasive Writing
Email Marketing
Be Patient
The first 6 months will be difficult. Don't give up and keep going.
Care for Your Customers
A satisfied customer will bring you 10 new customers.
Important Things to Know
Competition Exists
Yes, competition exists and is fierce. But that doesn't mean you can't succeed. I believe this competition is proof that the market exists.
Tools I Used
- Canva for Design
Google Analytics for Website Monitoring
MailChimp for Email Marketing
HootSuite for Social Media Management
Money I Earned
In my first year, I earned around $2,000. The second year, it reached $8,000. I now earn over $15,000 per year online.
Tips to Avoid Scams
Signs of Scam Sites
- They Promise You a Lot of Money for No Work
They Ask for Money to Get Started
They Don't Have Clear Contact Information
Trusted Sites
- Khamsat and Mostaqil for Freelancing
Udemy for Courses
Shopify for Ecommerce
Conclusion
Working online isn't a dream, and I'm living it now. It just requires patience and continuous learning. The most important thing is to start, even if it's with a small step.
My final piece of advice: Don't give up. I was going to give up several times, but thank God I persevered, and the results were worth it.
If you have any questions or want to share your experience, write in the comments and I'll respond.
This article is based on my personal experience, and everything written in it is true and tested. Good luck to everyone.