Up before the sun again, having a cuppa before I head off to site. Figured I’d throw this out there while I’ve got a few quiet minutes.
I’ve been working in construction full time for a few years now. It’s solid work, keeps the bills paid, but truth be told I’m getting a bit worn out! I’ve been poking around online in the evenings, learning about digital marketing and all these so-called work from home opportunities.
There’s heaps of stuff out there, but half of it looks right dodgy and the other half feels like you need a degree in rocket science.
I’m not chasing get-rich-quick rubbish, just something that I can start on the side. Something I can learn bit by bit, keep my day job for now, and maybe one day not have to spend every arvo covered in dust.
If anyone here started from scratch like me, what sort of work from home opportunities actually worked for you? I’ve seen people talk about affiliate sites, freelancing, and blogs, but it’s hard to know what’s worth the time when you’re still figuring it all out. I reckon I have 1-2 hours a day I could put in.
Appreciate any tips from you good people.
Righto I need to smash down this brekkie before the day kicks off. It's looking like another nice day in paradise today!
Ha, love this energy, Cyrus :-) Anyone posting before sunrise has already got the grit most people never find.
First up, welcome to the forum!
So .... I’ve chased plenty of “work from home opportunities” myself, and let me tell you - 90% of them belong in the trash. The good news is the other 10% can actually work if you give them a fair go.
Easiest way to start? Pick one thing and stick with it long enough to get bored of it. Then you’ll know you’re learning. Affiliate marketing’s a solid choice. It’s not magic, but it’s honest work and it scales once you figure out what people actually search for.
AI can help you a lot with content creation but if writing feels like homework, try freelancing. It's how a lot start out. There can be half-decent cash in doing small jobs online. Nothing glamorous, but it builds skills and confidence fast.
Biggest tip: don’t overthink it. Pick a lane, learn the basics, and ignore the YouTube millionaires with their rented Lambos. The boring stuff wins.
Now I need to finish my latest article before the internet fills up with another “passive income” ad!
It's a great question Cyrus, and as Terry has said already, if you’ve got the motivation to post before work, you’re already ahead of most people who “want to start online” but never get past watching videos about it.
Since you mentioned work from home opportunities, I’ll add this - SEO is still one of the best long-term plays out there. It’s slow, but if you enjoy learning how stuff fits together, it can be addictive. You don’t need to be an expert, just curious. Write about what you know, help people solve problems, and Google starts sending you traffic over time. That traffic can lead to affiliate income or your own offers later.
If patience isn’t your thing and you’ve got a bit of spare cash, you could also test small paid ads. Nothing crazy - I’m talking a few bucks a day. Run some cheap Facebook or Reddit ads to see what gets clicks. It teaches you fast, and you’ll understand how real businesses drive traffic without waiting months for Google.
Rumble ads are still smashing it apparently too. Bit of an odd audience over there though. Although self-sufficiency is quite big on Rumble so you might get some traction there with your specific interests.
SEO teaches patience. Ads teach data. Both teach you to stop believing in luck.
Whatever you try, just keep notes, test ideas, and don’t let one quiet week convince you it’s not working. Everyone starts from zero.
Just sat down after a long day on site. My arms feel like they’ve been through a cement mixer, but I’m grinning like an idiot reading these replies.
Appreciate the tips, lads. You’ve both given me a solid kick in the right direction. I spent my lunch break today sneaking peeks at SEO tutorials on my phone, so that’s probably a sign I’m hooked already.
Affiliate marketing sounds like a decent place to start. I like the idea of building something that keeps ticking while I’m out on the tools. Might even chuck a few bucks at some small ads once I’ve got a clue what I’m doing, just to see what happens.
Feels good to finally have a bit of direction instead of just scrolling past all the “make money from home” fluff. I’m gonna spend the rest of tonight mapping out what I can do after work this week.
Cheers for the push, fellas. Time to trade the work boots for the laptop ... soon!
Cyrus, your post has made my day. It's cool seeing someone actually doing something instead of just talking about it.
If you mess around with paid ads, keep it light. Think of it like testing pizza toppings - you’re just seeing what people bite on. A few bucks here and there will teach you more than any course ever could.
You don’t need a perfect plan right now. Just start. Watch a few videos, take notes, break stuff, figure out what sticks. That’s how everyone learns in this game.
And don’t lose that energy. Most people talk about change when they’re tired; you’re out here making it happen. In 2-3 years time you'll look back on this time fondly and marvel at how far you've come. Keep posting updates, I'll be in your corner :-)