SAGE NGARE’S GUIDE

21 Ways to Make Money Using AI (And How to Get Started)

Sage Ngare Macharia

Posted in Artificial Intelligence

Hey everyone!

I was actually second-guessing before I wrote this, but since I searched for Monye in the whole community and saw nothing well, I was compelled to write this.
I’m sure you’ve thought about making money with AI, but maybe you’ve not looked at where you can start. This is a small guide. I don’t want this to be long; I also want it to be long enough to give you a way to start now.

I’ll actually be doing 2 posts: 1 on AI and the other on freelancing, but I guess I’ll take it to entrepreneurship.

AI is changing the world, and it’s not just for tech experts anymore — anyone can jump in and start using it to make money. Whether you’re into writing, designing, or even helping businesses grow, AI tools can help you do it faster and smarter. Over the next couple of weeks 2 to be precise, I’ll be posting a series of ways to use AI to make money, and this is the first one!

Here are 21 ways you can start making money with AI:


1. AI Content Creation & Copywriting

AI tools like ChatGPT and Jasper can help you write blogs, social media posts, and product descriptions super quickly. If you like writing, you can use AI to help you produce content faster for businesses that need it. Use the tools to draft the content for you then you make the final copy.

How to start: Sign up on freelancing platforms (like Upwork or Fiverr) and offer your writing services using AI tools to speed things up. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


2. AI Market Research

AI tools can help you dig through data to find trends, patterns, and insights. If you’re good at analyzing information, you can help companies understand what their customers want.

How to start: Learn how to use tools like MarketMuse, and offer market research services to small businesses. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


3. AI Stock Trading

AI can analyze tons of data to predict stock prices. If you’re into investing, you can use AI to create trading algorithms that make money in the stock market.

How to start: Look into AI trading platforms (like QuantConnect) and start learning how to create your own trading bots. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


4. AI Virtual Assistant Services

Many businesses use AI to automate tasks like scheduling meetings and answering emails. If you become an expert in AI tools, you can offer virtual assistant services and help businesses stay organized.

How to start: Use AI to help with basic tasks and offer your virtual assistant services to busy professionals. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


5. AI Art & Graphics

AI tools like DALL-E 2 can help you generate unique artwork. You can sell this art on platforms like Etsy, Redbubble, or even directly to clients.

How to start: Start creating and selling your AI-generated art. Build a portfolio and start promoting it on social media! We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


6. AI Chatbots for Customer Service

AI-powered chatbots are used to answer customer questions online. If you know how to build or set up a chatbot, you can sell this service to businesses.

How to start: Learn to use chatbot platforms like ManyChat, and offer your services to local businesses that need automated customer support. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


7. AI Social Media Management

AI can help businesses plan posts, track engagement, and analyze social media performance. If you know social media, AI can make your work more effective and time-efficient.

How to start: Offer social media management services using AI tools to help businesses get better results online. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


8. AI Video Editing

AI-powered tools like Descript can speed up video editing by automating some parts of the process. You can use these tools to offer video editing services for creators or companies.

How to start: Use AI tools to edit videos faster and offer your services on freelance websites or to content creators. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


9. Creating AI Apps

If you know how to code, you can create AI-powered apps to solve problems or entertain people. Apps in health, fitness, education, or games are all popular areas for AI.

How to start: Learn AI programming languages like Python, and start building simple apps that use AI to make life easier. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


10. AI Personal Coaching

If you’re a coach (fitness, life, or career), you can use AI to track progress, suggest personalized tips, and automate client check-ins.

How to start: Use AI tools to enhance your coaching and offer more personalized experiences for your clients. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


11. AI Translation Services

AI tools like Google Translate are getting better at understanding languages. If you speak more than one language, you can use AI to help translate documents and make money from it.

How to start: Offer translation services using AI tools to make your work faster and more efficient. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


12. AI Writing Assistance for Authors

AI can help authors write better stories by suggesting ideas, improving sentences, or even checking grammar. You can help authors use AI to finish their books faster.

How to start: Offer AI-powered writing services to authors who want help with their manuscripts. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


13. AI for SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

AI tools can help businesses improve their websites and get more visitors from Google. If you’re interested in SEO, AI can help you get better results faster.

How to start: Learn AI-driven SEO tools like Clearscope and offer SEO services to businesses looking to improve their websites. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


14. AI in E-commerce

AI helps online stores recommend products, set prices, and personalize shopping experiences. You can offer AI-powered services to e-commerce businesses to help them make more money.

How to start: Learn how AI helps e-commerce and offer optimization services to businesses. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


15. AI Personal Finance Tools

There are apps that help people manage their money using AI. If you can build or promote AI finance apps, you can make money by helping others manage their budgets and investments.

How to start: Become an affiliate marketer for AI personal finance apps, or help develop your own. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


16. AI Data Annotation

AI needs labeled data to learn. If you’re organized and can pay attention to detail, you can help companies by labeling data for their machine learning projects.

How to start: Find data annotation jobs through freelancing platforms or companies that need labeled data. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


17. AI Real Estate Analysis

AI can predict property prices and trends, helping investors make smarter decisions. If you’re interested in real estate, AI can help you analyze properties for investment.

How to start: Use AI tools to help investors find good deals and offer your analysis services. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


18. Selling AI Datasets

AI models need data to learn. You can collect and sell data that’s useful for AI projects, like images, text, or even voice recordings.

How to start: Find a niche (e.g., images, medical data, etc.) and start collecting and labeling data for AI training. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


19. AI Voiceovers

AI can generate realistic-sounding voices for audiobooks, commercials, and videos. You can use AI to create voiceovers for clients or content creators.

How to start: Learn to use AI voice generators and offer voiceover services online. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


20. Licensing Your AI Tools

If you create your own AI tool or software, you can license it to other companies. This is a great way to make money by letting other people use your creation.

How to start: Build an AI tool that solves a specific problem and start licensing it to companies. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


21. AI Digital Marketing

AI can help businesses advertise smarter and reach the right audience. If you’re into digital marketing, AI can make your strategies more effective and save you time.

How to start: Learn how to use AI to run digital marketing campaigns and offer these services to businesses. We’ll have more info on the up coming posts


Wrapping Up:

AI is not just for tech geniuses. It’s something everyone can use to build a business or make extra cash. The key is to learn about the tools and start using them today. In the next post, I’ll dive into how to reach out to people and businesses to offer your AI-powered services. Stay tuned!


Next Post: How to Reach Out and Market Your AI Services

Now that you know the many ways to make money with AI, you might be thinking, “Okay, but how do I find clients?” Good question! This next post will focus on outreach — how to connect with potential clients and market your AI skills effectively. Whether it’s through cold emailing, social media, or networking, I’ll share strategies that can help you start landing clients.

Stay tuned, and let’s get ready to take action! ##doHardThings

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