How to Make $100 a Day From Home (Even If You’re Starting With Zero Experience)
want to make $100 a day from the comfort of your home?
Let me start by saying: I totally get where you’re coming from.
When I first googled “how to make $100 a day from home,” I wasn’t looking for overnight riches. I just needed a way to pay the bills, have some breathing room, and feel a little less trapped.
Back then, I didn’t have a fancy degree, no audience, no business skills. But I did have a laptop, a strong Wi-Fi signal, and this crazy determination not to go back to the 9–5 life I was stuck in.
If that sounds anything like you, then you’re in the right place.
This post is for beginners — the real kind — the “I don’t even know what freelancing means” kind. And I’m going to walk you through real, doable ways you can start making $100 a day from home.
Some of these I’ve done myself. Others are used by my online friends who started just like you — from zero.
1. Freelancing: Get Paid for the Skills You Already Have
What is freelancing?
Freelancing is when people hire you to do small projects — writing, graphic design, virtual assistance, etc. — and you get paid per task or per hour.
What can you freelance?
You’d be surprised how many “basic” skills people will pay for:
- Writing blog posts
- Designing Pinterest pins
- Data entry
- Translation
- Editing videos
- Managing social media accounts
I remember landing my first freelance gig writing product descriptions for an Etsy store — it paid $25 for two hours of work. That was the day I realized, “Wow, I really can make money from my couch.”
Where to find freelance gigs:
- Fiverr.com – Great for beginners
- Upwork.com – Competitive, but long-term clients possible
- Freelancer.com
Tip: Start small. Offer affordable gigs to build reviews. Once you have 5-star feedback, raise your rates. I also wrote a post about Easy Freelance Jobs You Can Start With No Experience — feel free to check that out if you’re unsure where to begin.
2. Start a Blog That Makes Passive Income
“Wait… can blogs still make money in 2025?”
YES. Blogs are not dead — if anything, they’re just evolving.
If you enjoy writing or sharing tips, starting a blog is a fantastic way to eventually make $100/day or more.
- You can make money through:
Display Ads (like Google AdSense or Mediavine) - Affiliate Marketing (recommending products and earning a commission)
- Selling your own digital products (like printables or ebooks)
I started my blog with a $50 investment on WordPress. The first month? I made zero. But by month six, I hit my first $100 day from affiliate sales and ads. Totally worth it.
What to blog about?
Pick something you’re passionate about — even if you’re not an “expert.”
Some ideas:
- Personal finance
- Recipes
- Fitness at home
- Parenting
- DIY crafts
I created a beginner-friendly guide: How to Start a Blog That Actually Makes Money — don’t worry, it’s super simple and step-by-step.
3. Become a YouTube Creator (Faceless Channels Work Too!)
Yes, you don’t have to show your face to be successful on YouTube. Some of the biggest channels are faceless and voiceover-based.
You can create videos about:
- Motivational quotes
- Educational tips
- Tech reviews
- Relaxing music with visuals
Then you earn money through YouTube AdSense, brand deals, or affiliate links.
I started my own faceless channel in 2023. It wasn’t viral overnight, but after posting 30 videos, I had a few reach over 10K views. That’s when I earned my first $100 day from YouTube.
Use tools like Canva for visuals and Pictory or InVideo for editing.
4. Sell Digital Products on Etsy or Gumroad
If you love the idea of “make it once, sell it forever,” then digital products are for you.
You can sell things like:
- Printable planners
- Budgeting templates
- Digital art
- Canva templates
- Ebooks
Where to sell:
I once made a $7 digital planner that randomly sold 14 times in one day after someone shared it on Pinterest. I didn’t even promote it that day!
Want to dive deeper? Here’s my post on Best Digital Products to Sell Online.
5. Become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant (Yes, It’s a Thing!)
Pinterest VAs are in high demand. Bloggers and online shop owners hire VAs to:
- Create pins
- Schedule them with Tailwind
- Analyze performance
- Optimize boards
Many Pinterest VAs charge $300 to $600 per client per month.
If you just had two clients, that’s easily over $100 a day.
And no, you don’t need to be a Pinterest expert. There are beginner-friendly courses that teach you in under a week.
A friend of mine started by managing one Pinterest account for a blogger. She used Canva to make cute pins and charged $250/month. Two months later? She had 3 clients and quit her retail job.
6. Offer Online Services Like Resume Writing or Tutoring
Everyone is looking for help online. If you’re good at:
- English grammar
- Math
- Science
- Resume editing
You can offer your services and charge per session.
Websites to start:
Or you can start your own service page on Instagram or LinkedIn.
My Favorite Combo: Blog + Freelancing + Digital Products
Here’s the truth no one tells you:
You don’t have to pick just one.
Most people making consistent money from home combine 2–3 methods.
My favorite combo:
- Freelance writing for instant cash
- Blogging to build long-term income
- Selling printables on Etsy for passive sales
This helped me hit $100 a day consistently — and eventually much more
Tools That Helped Me
Here are some tools I swear by (and still use):
- Canva – to design blog pins and products
- Grammarly – to make sure my writing is clean
- Tailwind – to schedule Pinterest posts
- Namecheap – where I bought my domain
- Hostinger – affordable and fast blog hosting
I compared the best blog hosting options here: Best Hosting for New Bloggers
Final Thoughts: Yes, You Can Make $100 a Day from Home
If you take anything away from this post, let it be this:
You don’t need to be tech-savvy, popular, or “special.”
You just need the courage to start.
I know it’s scary. I’ve been there — staring at a blank screen, wondering if anyone would take me seriously. But every step counts.
Even if today you only make $5, that’s still $5 closer to your goal.
So start today. Pick one method. Test the waters. And don’t be afraid to grow slow — slow growth is still growth.
Have questions or want me to expand on a specific method? Drop a comment or check out my other helpful posts below:Have questions or want me to expand on a specific method? Drop a comment or check out my other helpful posts below:
We’re in this together.
You’ve got this.
