Monetization
How To Find Your Unique Genius (And Monetize It)
If you’ve consumed any content from The Leap (or from our parent company Thinkific), then you’ve probably heard the term “unique genius” at least a few times. So, what exactly does the term mean? And, more importantly, is it monetizable? (Spoiler alert: the answer is “yes”). In this article, we unpack the meaning behind the
How Much Does TikTok Pay You? (+Free TikTok Money Calculator)
Khaby Lame, Miss Excel, and Addison Rae — it may seem like these popular TikTok creators have little in common but the social media platform they’re active on. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll realize what else they share: each of these creators earns millions of dollars annually through TikTok. That’s right, millions. While
How Many YouTube Views Do You Need To Make Money in 2025?
When it comes to making money from your YouTube channel, the sky is the limit. But before you embark on your YouTube journey, you’ll want to make sure that you set realistic expectations. With the right knowledge and the right steps, you’ll be on your way to raking in the big bucks in no time.
How To Monetize Instagram Reels in 2025: 8 Proven Ways
Since Instagram discontinued its Reels Play bonus program beyond a few occasional tests, many creators are wondering how to monetize Instagram Reels. You might even be wondering if Instagram Reels is still a viable resource for monetization, or maybe you should be focusing more attention on TikTok or YouTube Shorts. While the landscape of monetizing on
13 of the Best Ways To Make Money Online as a Creator
Starting to make money online in a sea of creators might feel like a tall order, but the truth is opportunity is ripe for the picking. There’s endless space for creators like you to share your talent, connect with an audience, and offer valuable content – both free and paid. Want the good news? You
How To Use Substack Newsletters to Monetize Your Audience
Being a writer is as simple as beginning to write. Being a successful writer takes more investment: honing your voice, finding an audience, and of course, making a living. And if you want to succeed on Meta and Google’s internet, you have to adhere to finicky algorithms. Or you did — until Substack launched in
Instagram Subscriptions: How To Set Up Your Own and Get Paid Monthly
If you’re one of the 2 billion users on Instagram, you know just how powerful this platform can be. Not only is the app a place for connection, but it’s also a tool that can help you make money online. For creators looking for ways to earn some cash on the social media platform, consider
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How To Create and Sell Notion Templates: A Beginner’s Guide
Do you love crossing off tasks on a to-do list? Does seeing a clearly laid-out budget make your heart sing? Even if you’re not an organization buff, you’ve probably heard of the Notion app. Since relaunching in 2018, Notion has become one of the go-to workflow tools for businesses and individuals alike, helping them manage
Best Models & Strategies for Pricing Digital Products
Pricing digital products can be intimidating. There are a lot of different models out there for pricing digital products, and it’s not always easy to know how to crack the digital product price formula. On the one hand, you might want to make your products accessible to as many customers as possible to maximize profits.
30 Digital Product Ideas To Sell in 2025 for Every Content Niche
As a creator, digital products offer an immense opportunity to generate passive income and to build an audience of followers who grow to trust you as an expert in your content niche. What is a digital product exactly? In layman’s terms, a digital product is something you create or offer in a digital format that
YouTube Monetization: How to Make More From Your Videos in 2025
When it comes to content creation platforms, YouTube has shown some serious staying power. Even in the face of competition from TikTok, YouTube is still one of the best places to create and share video content. More than that, it’s one of the best platforms for making recurring income as a creator. For YouTube creators
What are Instagram Gifts? (And How to Make Bank)
If you’ve been tracking the growth of the creator economy in the last few years, you’ll probably have seen Instagram influencers absolutely raking it in. And if you’ve been creating content yourself for a while, you might feel like you’re quite a bit behind. You might wonder, “How do other creators make all that money?”
What Is a Value Ladder? (Why Your Creator Business Needs It)
Are you ready to take your creator business to the next level? Then it’s time to bring out the value ladder. What is a value ladder, exactly? Value ladder marketing is a strategy that guides customers through a series of increasingly valuable offerings. The idea is that each step of the ladder builds trust, demonstrates
How To Create a Mini-Course (For Free)
Whether you’re a creator educator or simply a passionate person in the early stages of your online business, we know you’ve got some knowledge or insight to share. That’s where mini-courses come in. Not to be confused with a full online course, when it comes to mini-courses, you can throw out any preconceptions about traditional
How To Become a TikTok Shop Affiliate
Looking to make money on TikTok? Historically, one of the best ways for TikTokers to make recurring revenue on the short-form video platform was to find brand deals or third-party affiliate marketing programs and use TikTok content as promotional material. With the launch of TikTok Shop, however, creators can find these opportunities without even leaving
How To Sell on TikTok Shop: A Beginner’s Guide
There was a dark time when TikTok creators with a merch line or a referral link had to send their viewers to another platform to buy products. With TikTok Shop, that’s a thing of the past. Now, you can create Shoppable Videos, meaning that your audience can tap through a TikTok and go right to