By Laudiaann Sylvest
I never imagined that in 2026, so many ways to make money online would be at my fingertips—but here I am, exploring them all and actually seeing results! From AI tools to social media and digital products, here’s a peek into what’s working for me right now.
AI & Tech Magic
AI has been a total game-changer for me. I use ChatGPT and MidJourney to create content, graphics, and even some coding for clients—what used to take hours now takes minutes. I even sell custom AI prompts and build chatbots for small businesses, helping them automate tasks while I get paid. And honestly? Writing eBooks is way easier with AI—I get them done faster and still keep them high-quality for Amazon KDP.
Creating & Selling Digital Products
I love teaching and sharing, so I’ve been putting out online courses and tutorials. Selling Notion templates, planners, and printable wall art on Etsy has been surprisingly profitable too. Once I upload a product, it basically sells itself! I also started faceless YouTube channels with stock footage and AI voiceovers. It’s low stress, and the revenue keeps growing.
E-Commerce & Niche Products
I’ve dabbled in dropshipping and print-on-demand, and using AI to find trending products has been a huge help. I even started a tiny micro-brand on Shopify, focusing on niche items my audience loves. Subscription boxes have been fun too—I curate themed boxes every month, and people actually look forward to them arriving!
Investing & Finance
Even though I’m active online, I don’t ignore traditional investing. I’m doing fractional real estate investing on Fundrise, dabbling in stocks and crypto micro-investing, and exploring NFT projects with real utility. Plus, lending through peer-to-peer platforms and using AI-assisted trading bots helps my money work for me while I sleep.
Social Media & Influence
Short-form content has been huge for me. TikTok and Instagram Reels bring in ad revenue, and micro-influencing lets me promote products to a small but loyal audience. Brands pay me to create user-generated content, which is fun and profitable. I even run paid communities and newsletters, sharing tips and insider info my audience values.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned? Don’t stick to just one method. Mix AI tools, digital products, e-commerce, investing, and social influence to build multiple streams of income. Start small, test, and expand what works for you. In 2025, the online world really does reward creativity, consistency, and curiosity.
I make money online and offline
Things have changed since 2023. Some of my programs are inactive today, but this video shows how active I was a few years ago. I had many mentors in the past, but the biggest disappointment is that they no longer support me. If you’re a marketer like me, you probably understand what I mean.
The Reality Of Selling Crochet On Etsy…
In today’s video, I’m sharing my real experience selling digital crochet patterns on Etsy — the pros, the cons, the fees, the AI issues, and whether I actually think it’s worth it. Etsy is one of the biggest platforms for handmade, custom, and creative products. From a buyer’s perspective, it’s amazing. From a seller’s perspective? It can be… complicated. I’ve been properly selling my patterns on Etsy for just under a year, and after experiencing real growth (especially since the latter part of last year), I finally feel like I can give a fair and informed opinion on what it’s actually like to sell there. In this video, I talk about: 🧶 Why my patterns cost more on Etsy (fees are no joke!) 🧶 Selling digital products vs. physical handmade items 🧶 The rise of AI-generated crochet patterns 🧶 How to spot AI crochet photos 🧶 Why using AI cover photos can hurt pattern sales 🧶 Design theft concerns on the platform 🧶 Etsy traffic vs. selling on your own website 🧶 Becoming a Star Seller & the strict requirements 🧶 Whether Etsy is truly worth it in 2026 As a digital-only seller, my experience is very different from someone selling physical handmade crochet items — no shipping, no material costs, no postal stress — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges. The conversation around AI in the crochet and fiber art space is getting bigger, and I’d genuinely love to know your thoughts: 💬 Would you buy a crochet pattern if the cover photo looked AI-generated? Why or why not? 💬 If you sell on Etsy, do you agree or disagree with my take? 💬 Do you think the fees are justified because of the traffic Etsy brings? I’m planning to continue selling on Etsy for now because the reach is undeniable — but I do think it’s one of the most controversial platforms I’ve ever sold on. If you’ve stuck around this far, thank you so much for watching 🤍 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss my next upload!
