Making money online isn’t just a trend—it’s a career path, a side hustle, and in many cases, a full-time business. Whether you're just getting started or trying to build something scalable, ecommerce opens up dozens of practical ways to make income online.
Here are 20 smart, low-barrier ways to make money online, starting with the foundation of it all: starting your own online store.
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You’ll get enough to run pipelines, manage contacts, and maybe automate a few tasks, but you’ll still hit ceilings sooner than you think on most.
So I decided to put the top “free CRMs” available right now to the test, to figure out just how much they really offer.
HubSpot CRM quickly became the benchmark all other tools had to reach. Its free version feels like a full suite with training wheels, not a trial countdown. But I did find plenty of reasonably impressive alternatives too.
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If you're selling products online or in person, your payment processor is more than just a backend tool—it’s the core of how your business gets paid. That’s why choosing the right system matters.
In this detailed comparison, I’ll break down two popular point-of-sale (POS) and payment platforms: Payanywhere and Square.
I’ve thoroughly reviewed their features, tested both platforms, and studied real user reviews to help you decide which option fits best.
Whether you're just getting started with ecommerce or running a growing store with both online and in-person sales, here’s what you need to know.
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We took a good hard look at the top AI-driven Shopify store builders to help you figure out which ones are actually worth your while – and which ones are just hopping on the AI bandwagon.
Whether you're kicking off your first store or scaling up a dropshipping business, AI builders can handle everything from layout and content to product listings and marketing.
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Agentic AI is where artificial intelligence really starts to get interesting. Most folks are used to AI that answers questions or follows orders.
Think of the likes of ChatGPT, Alexa or even that recommendation engine on Amazon that tries to guess what you might be after.
These tools are all about providing a response to something you've asked them. But agentic AI isn't like that at all – it does stuff on your behalf. It works more like a fully-fledged digital employee rather than some passive tool that just sits there.
Agentic AI is all about getting things done. It's designed to pursue goals without needing to wait for some human to tell it what to do.
It can plan, make its own decisions, take action and adapt as it goes along.
Choosing the right cloud based warehouse management system really can make a huge difference to how your ecommerce business handles stock, fulfillment and growth.
I've been working with ecommerce companies for over 12 years now and have tested out a whole lot of warehouse tools.
Some of them are super simple and lightweight, while others are built with large operations in mind. Based on ease of use, clean workflow and value for money, here are the best cloud WMS platforms for 2025.
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When it comes to setting up an online store, the choice of ecommerce platform can literally make or break your business.
Two platforms that are really getting a lot of attention – especially for entrepreneurs in Africa – are Shopify and Bumpa.
At first glance, they may seem like pretty similar options – both offer the tools you need to sell online – but when you take a closer look, their capabilities, costs, and target users are actually worlds apart.
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Shopify POS and Korona POS are two well-known retail point of sale systems, but which one’s the better fit for your business?
I’ve spent over 12 years helping ecommerce brands choose the best tools to scale into physical retail.
Whether you’re setting up your first in-person store or running multiple brick-and-mortar locations alongside your online store, picking the right POS is critical.
After evaluating both platforms in depth, Shopify POS stands out as the best choice for ecommerce-focused businesses thanks to its seamless integration with Shopify’s online store platform.
If you sell online first and retail second, Shopify POS is a natural fit—but if your business is built on inventory and retail complexity, Korona POS may be the better choice.
