All Side Hustle Ideas

Content and media side hustle ideas

A blog, niche website, newsletter, YouTube channel, podcast or social account that earns from ads, affiliate links or sponsors.

Startup cost
Under $100$100 to $1k$1k to $10kOver $10k
Time
Hands-offA few hours a weekPart-timeNear full-time
Where
OnlineIn personOnline and in person
Earns from
AdsAffiliateSubscriptionsOne-time salesService feesRentMarketplace cutSponsors and donations
Coding
No coding neededNeeds coding

2 ideas

  • Content and media
    Ad-supported specials boards for restaurants
    Free chalkboards and whiteboards placed in restaurants and busy venues, which use them for daily specials. Income comes from selling small ad spots along the bottom to local businesses.
    Online and in person
    Side Hustle Nation, 2026
  • Content and media
    Directory of flagship stores in a city
    Photographed top brand stores in London and published a directory blog that earns from ads.
    Under $100Hands-off
    Hacker News, 2014