Nicole MunsamiEarning Online: Build Your Digital Income
Whether you’re looking to sell handmade goods, publish books, or work as a freelancer, these resources will help you get started on your journey to financial independence.
1. Etsy
- Etsy: Sign up to sell on Etsy (Use this link to sign up and we both get 40 free listings free (Usually around R4 each)
- Etsy Seller Handbook: A great resource directly from Etsy that guides you through setting up your shop, managing orders, and marketing your products.
- eRank: Etsy SEO tools to help you boost your shop visibility.
- Everbee: This one is good for finding winning products, but a lot more expensive than Erank.
2. Draft2Digital
- Self-Publish Your Ebooks: Draft2Digital simplifies the self-publishing process and helps you distribute ebooks to multiple platforms.
- Draft2Digital Blog: Guides and tips for self-publishing.
3. Redbubble
- Start Selling on Redbubble: Upload designs and sell on various products like shirts, phone cases, and more.
4. Freelance Platforms
- Upwork: Create a profile, bid on jobs, and get hired for remote freelance work.
- Fiverr: Offer your services on Fiverr and create different service packages.
- Freelancer.com: Another platform for finding freelance work.
- LinkedIn: Build a professional network and connect with clients.
Travel Resources: Discover the World on Your Terms
Traveling while working remotely requires the right tools and platforms. Here are my top recommendations for booking accommodations, finding flights, and managing travel logistics.
1. Booking Websites
- Booking.com: Book hotels, hostels, and vacation homes.
- Agoda.com: Similar to Booking.com (I regularly use this site)
- Airbnb: Unique stays worldwide, from homes to apartments.
- Skyscanner: Find and compare cheap flights. (I regularly use this site.
- Hostelworld: Traveling solo and want to meet people on your travels? Hostelworld has great hostels and even opens chatrooms for everyone who books the hostels through them. (I regularly use this site.)
- Trip.com: Travel agency that has great flight deals (I regularly use this site)
- Travelstart: Travel agency that has great flight deals (I regularly use this site)
- Kiwi.com: Travel agency that has great flight deals (I regularly use this site)
2. Travel Insurance
- World Nomads: Offers comprehensive travel insurance for long-term travelers.
- SafetyWing: Affordable travel insurance for digital nomads.
- Allianz: Most affordable travel insurance (I regularly use this site)
3. Remote Work Tools
- Trello: Organize travel plans and remote work tasks visually.
- Slack: A communication tool for remote teams and clients.
- Asana: Manage tasks, projects, and work notes.
- Google Workspace: Cloud-based tools for emails, docs, and collaboration.
- Canva: For designing digital products and social media content
- Airalo: Esims for most countries ensuring you always stay connected (I regularly use this site)
4. Digital Nomad Communities
- Nomad List: Find the best cities for digital nomads based on various factors like cost of living.
- Remote Year: A work and travel program for remote workers.
- Coworker: Find coworking spaces around the world.