Honestly, I run a few newsletters. This one gets neglected the most. Not currently doing anything to grow it, so it's slowly declining as unsubscribes happen here and there.

I monetize it with sponsorships, in a package, alongside my other newsletters so, it's making a little bit of money.

• 1,134 subs
• ~30% open rate
• Organic growth through content marketing

I had been emailing about 3 or 4 times a month but, it has dropped to about 1 to 2 times monthly in the past few months.

Audience is filled with digital marketers, content creators, small business owners, and wannabe-entrepreneurs and marketers.

Let me know what you think. Serious offers only.

For me, I built and flipped a mom blog for $10k. I ran it for a month and a half.

I do website flipping, and this has been a regular side hustle for me for years. My free guide breaks it down.

I saw a thread on this recently and this is what people said…

-Flipping a 25k Twitter account for $8k
-Teach people to flirt, and she earned $4k from it
-Filmed 2 TV commercials that supported her life for 2.5 years
-Landed a $15k government contract
-Gave up a seat on the plane for $2,500, 3 nights hotel stay and food and drink vouchers

These are a few of the comments shared. I thought it was interesting.

Another easy way I made $400 was from a 90 minute paid survey I did from home (it was a Zoom).

Drop 1 in Comments or DM me 1 and I will share my survey list I have personal experience with

What are some easy ways you’ve made money?

If you don't know, Medium is a publishing platform home to thousands of blogs and publications. You go there as a writer and blog.

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They pay eligible writers through their Medium Partner Program (MPP).

You can also monetize your platform there in other ways:

• Booking services with clients
• Freelancing opportunities
• Affiliate commissions
• Selling products

Think of it as like a writer social media platform. You can have followers, email subscribers with an email list and their MPP is like their in-house creator program.

My first Medium page

I had this one for over 7 years. It was included in a sale of a major digital asset I owned and sold.

• Grew to almost 50K followers
• Email list up to around 1,000 subscribers
• Up to 300K to 350K monthly views
• Top MPP month was $5,999 (cannot believe I didn't crack $6K :/)

My second Medium page

• Grew to 1,700+ followers
• Email list over 1,000 subs
• Top month around $94/mo from MPP

My third Medium page

I'm currently growing this one. I have under 50 followers and its not eligible for MPP yet.

Medium is a high-ranking, top domain authority website. You can use it for SEO, to attract brands and clients, to sell and earn affiliate commissions and a lot more.

I want to build out several niche Medium affiliate pages and monetize each page. Later, it will be a fully built out and monetized micro brand and I can sell it.

For example, one Medium page with 1,000 followers and 1,000 email subs earning 30K views/mo and making $500/mo could sell for maybe $5k or $6K, possibly more.

I already flip websites and have flipped digital assets. This could work but in the meantime, even with a small page, you can grow your email list, get leads and make sales, even if you're not monetized with their creator program yet.

Is anybody else a Medium writer?

Would you do this as a side hustle?

Also, feel free to AMA. I've been a "Mediumite" for almost a decade now.

I thought signing up to sugar daddy sites was going to be a mix of scams and
awkward messages. But, shortly after starting, $2K weekly gifts and free phones
were shoved in my face, before even so much as showing a photo of myself.
Let’s get into it.

2026 Sugar Dating Reality

People want to know what the real usage experience is like, using sugar daddy sites
as a user. What’s the conversation style and what convos are happening?

Verification strictness, response quality, average member age, and ghosting rate. I’m
going to cover all this.

List of Sugar Daddy Websites Recommended by Real Users

Quick List Directory: 

1. SugarDaddyMeet
2. AgeMatch
3. Sudy
4. SugarBook
5. Ashley Madison
6. LuxuryDating
7. SugarDaddy
8. SugarDaddyForMe

People get on sugar dating sites for many reasons:

• Companionship
• Dating
• Being Spoiled
• Shared Experiences
• Supportive Relationships
• Lifestyle Compatibility
• Fun

It’s fun to connect with others. Women can meet men from all over the world, across
different age groups, different backgrounds. All this can be exciting and very much an
experience.

Whether it’s generosity, gifts, or a luxury dating experience, these gifts are probably
one of the top reasons that women start sugar dating.

The dating itself can be a fun experience too, giving you a chance to try things you
may have never imagined like helicopter rides, private jet trips across the country,
weekends in foreign countries, etc. It can also be something more simple like a
shopping spree or rent paid.

What exactly are people looking for

The daters and sugar daddies have wants and needs.  Put the two together and
sugar dating is born.

A lot of times, I see that the men dating are looking for companionship, above
Everything.

Honestly, the assumption is that everyone is there for the same thing.

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Financial stable older men daters who want younger women companions are on
these sites, apps and platforms. They want someone to spend time with, someone to
spend their money on, and this relationship can benefit both parties involved, believe
it or not.

What men daters want:

• Simple phone conversations
• Quick, attentive text conversations
• Video calls
• In-person meets
• Clear and Honest Relationships
• Long-term companionship

The women want:

• A relationship that benefits them
• Travel companions
• Exciting Experiences
• Mentorship and Guidance
• Emotional Compatibility

If you’re considering diving into this world, be open-minded. Your experience will be
unique. Everyone you meet will be different. 

Where do you start?

Top 1: SugarDaddyMeet (Recommended)  The global influence of SDM

SugarDaddyMeet call themselves the most upscale sugar dating platform in the
world. They have a strong emphasis on meeting “verified” sugar daddies, which
definitely gives me peace of mind. There are financially stable and established men
daters there, with an active audience. 

Someone shares users who had a “smooth experience,”  with positive remarks about
their selfie-verification and a more respectful-feeling community compared to
Competitors.

SDM uses a Privacy Safeguarder to protect yourself and give more peace of mind.

Privacy Safeguard is essentially a system that reduces exposure risk through in-
platform anonymity, controllable profile visibility, identity verification, and encrypted
payments, but it does not provide full anonymity or untraceable usage. Users share
in online reviews that they feel less likely to be scammed on SDM. 

They like that SDM is focused on relationship-building, direct conversations are happening. Users reported mixed feedback here, with some daters reporting that they found a meaningful relationship and others complained about low-quality or low-effort daters.

They offer features like: selfie verification, a mobile app, first-date gift wishlist, video
chat and advanced search filters to find the perfect match for you!

AgeMatch

AgeMatch is not centered around affluent dating but, more for age gap dating. You
can find financially secure and established men on the platform, though. 
The site does verify profiles, have photo masking, and they have ID verification, as
well. 

Their focus on privacy and safety features make you feel like you’re on a safer
site: AgeMatch has served over one million daters, with a focus on an older dating
pool. The focus is on age-gap dating so for users looking for that, the site can provide
a solution.

Automatic photo masking, dating safety tips and a messaging system are some of
the features available on the site.

Sudy

Sudy is a mobile app, and they focus on attracting established, financially secure
daters.  Quality matches can happen. A focus on lifestyle dating and financially stable
daters.

Mixed reports of solid relationships being built along, with more transactional-
based relationships.

You’ll find verified users on Sudy however user experiences are mixed.

Moderation, private messaging, and profile reviews are some of the safety measures
they have in place. Some complaints of spam behavior and fake profiles. It might feel
safer than traditional direct messaging on social media.

Their features include: location-based browsing, in-app messaging, and a
matchmaking algorithm.

SugarBook

On Sugarbook, they offer a luxury dating experience with a focus on attracting
established, financially secure daters.

They make it clear that the site is for sugar
dating, defining what a sugar relationship is, what it means to be a sugar daddy and
sugar baby.

They have a verification process for users, and focus on discretion while dating
including privacy features and moderation. Positive reports from users about
verification reducing fake profiles and bots.

There’s an active user pool, including in international markets. Mainly concentrated in
the Southeast Asian region.

Some of the features of the site and app include. It’s probably not the trendiest dating
platform online, but for people specifically interested in older/younger dating
dynamics, many users feel it’s more comfortable and less chaotic than mainstream
Apps.

Ashley Madison

Ashley Madison is widely known for servicing users for private affairs, instead of
sugar dating but, financially wealthy daters can be found. Some people report
matches while others describe their experience as frustrating and fake.

Active users that are in relationships. The site is for discreet or private affairs or
relationships, not a regular dating relationship. Active users around the world.

There is a privacy focus and email and phone verification are among some of the
safety features in place, including a safety rules checklist, for users.

There have been complaints of bots and fake profiles. Low trustpilot score with users
reporting fake profiles and bot behavior.

The features include: a mobile app, privacy-centric company, advanced filters for
search and private photos feature.

LuxuryDating

LuxuryDating is the Ultimate Platform for High-End Dating, geared more toward
affluent dating and luxury dating experiences.

The site attracts users who enjoy luxury lifestyles, refined experiences, travel, and
fine dining. More mature and upscale user base and a more polished dating
atmosphere compared to typical swipe apps.

One thing people like about the site is its focus on privacy and safety. Features like
profile moderation, Enhanced Privacy Safeguard, community guidelines, and 24/7 support help the platform feel more
secure and curated.

But a smaller dating pool in some areas. Premium features require payment. Some
reports LuxuryDating as legit, while others have negative reviews of fake profiles,
and inactive profiles can still appear.

SugarDaddy

SugarDaddy serves financially stable men daters. They call themselves the “world’s
best sugar daddy dating website.” There are more niche affluent mutually rewarding
relationship-driven site.

Users are in the mid to older dating range, 30s+.
Because the intention behind the site is clear, dating connections tend to be more
direct and lead to longer term relationships.

SugarDaddy offers a profile review and they verify users, along with profile
review/moderation and privacy and security features. Video verification.Complaints of
scam behavior however the site has safety measures like encryption, and tools like
video verification.

Complaints of scam behavior however the site has safety measures like encryption,
and tools like video verification.

SugarDaddyForMe

SugarDaddyForMe offers sugar dating for financially stable men daters. Because it’s
a sugar dating site, more direct and intentional action and better experiences can
result. 

There have been some reports about SugarDaddyforMe being legit while others have
negative reviews of fake profiles and bots.

Some of the features include: hidden photos and anonymous browsing, advanced
filters, private texting, free flirts system before becoming a paid user and
disappearing photos. 

What is testing sugar daddy websites really like?

My real usage experience on sugar daddy websites, let’s summarize it.

Honestly, it can be fun. Meeting new people and forming relationships is a fun part of
it. For sugar dating, women daters can get a lot of perks. The relationships can be
mutually fulfilling for both people involved.

If you’re on a bunch of sugar dating sites and apps, it can get confusing. I would get
organized, as funny as it may sound.

What to look out for?

If you’re trying to find in-person meet opportunities, look at city activity within the site
or app you’re on. Be aware of verification strictness.

Some platforms do photo or live
verification. This is an awesome safeguard honestly but, if you’re not comfortable
with this, look at other sites.

The ghosting rate. This is real. It can happen, from both sides. It’s just a part of
Dating.

I was insanely curious about what the process would be like. In my first week or two
of starting, I got inundated by a lot of comments and requests, 2 daters who wanted
to put me on schedule to receive gifts and more.

If you want to try this, my advice is to dive in! SugarDaddyMeet felt more active and
consistent compared to the others I tested, with better profile quality and more real
conversations happening instead of spammy or empty chats.

Overall, it’s the one I’d personally recommend trying first if you’re exploring sugar
dating sites.

Note: Partner links are in this article

I'm going to give you the quick and dirty of it, and share the raw, real truth behind making money online. My experience at least.

Yesterday's $1,000+ day came from:

• Building my online business and brand
• Diversified income streams
• Hard work

one of the payments from yesterday

How did I make money?

I sold digital products, like ebooks and courses.

I sold services, like brand partnerships where a brand pays me to feature them on my social media or I'm paid to make them content for their socials.

How it works?

This does not happen overnight, but it can happen quickly.

For me...

• I made about $500 within 2 days of starting
• I didn't figure it out myself, I took a course
• There were ups and downs, inconsistency until I was more experienced

While I was building my business, I felt like giving up many times.

I would have wild swings in income, making $600 one day and nothing for a week and a half, then a few hundred dollars then 4 figures, then nothing.

This became consistent over time.

The breakdown

My business is multifaceted and I have diversified income.

If you were to start, I would recommend starting with one income stream, master it, then add more.

You could start with:

1. Creating and selling your own digital product, like an ebook
2. Becoming an affiliate for a product and marketing for affiliate commissions
3. Making content for brands and getting paid as a UGC creator
4. Starting an AI influencer social media account and monetize it

Yes, I took a course. I wanted a shortcut.

I'm not here to sell you on a course. You can start without one but, if you're struggling, don't know where to start, or need a step-by-step walkthrough.

Also, if you don't want to waste your time, I'd recommend it.

What's next?

I have a free digital marketing guide to learn more. Comment FREE or DM me FREE and its yours.

I do website flipping on the side. I made around $30K from it last year and I do this every year, started about a decade ago.

Here's how it works...

1. I make a website with no-code tools
2. I grow it and then flip it (sell it) on a marketplace

First thing is I pick a niche and make a website about that thing. I choose something I like.

Some of my past sites that I've made and flipped:

• Gardening
• Coffee
• Homesteading
• Budgeting
• Parenting
• Business

I create the site with no-code tools like WordPress. Now, I'm exploring AI builders to create my websites.

Next, I grow the site. I'll do a starter site and sell it over the short term for $100 to $500 each.

Or, I'll build the site over a few years, monetize and traffic-build, add SEO and sell it for 4-5 figures.

My last established site I flipped was over 3 years old and sold for $26,500.

That's it

I don't no coding. I'm not a web dev or computer programmer. Yet, I can make these websites and sell them over and over again.

I call this a quiet side hustle. No heavy selling. No social media. Independent work you can do in your spare time.

You do need time (it'll take up to 1-3 hours to make the website) and money (each site will run $20 to $50 to build).

Examples:

• Build a finance blog with $35 and flip it for $400
• Build a parenting blog over 2 years with $100 ($50 each year), monetize it to $200/mo and flip it for $5K
• Build a gardening blog with $40 and flip it in 2 weeks for $550

I call it website flipping, creating and flipping websites.

Have you done this before?

Would you?

I have done a few of these roundups, and they seem to be enjoyed so here are the sites that paid me during April. Let's go...

Here's the list of sites...

Medium ($XX) - I write on Medium.com. I ended with over 1,700 followers and over 1,100 email subscribers.

I just started a second Medium page and I want to launch a 3rd more niche one. I attract A LOT of sponsors on Medium. I also grow my email list and sell products plus make affiliate referrals. The income shown $XX doesn't count all that, just from the Medium Partner Program.

Wanna do it? Go to Medium.com and click Write (upper righthand corner) to signup free

Facebook ($XX)- I was less lazy with Facebook. I hit 7 figure views and got my monthly Ppal drop from posting. I'm in the Content Monetization program for this page. It started about a year ago, grew from zero to 17K followers in about 4 months and I still run it.

P-hip ($XXX) - Over $600 in April. I sell digital products and services. My free guide.

Proof...

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TikTok ($X, XXX) - Brand deals and selling digital products.

Reddit ($X,XXX) - I do lots with Reddit: sell products, sell services like coaching and audits, etc. There's so much money to be made on this platform.

I see entrepreneurs and startups thrive here so I decided to make it a more serious income stream and it has paid off. Yes, I have a Reddit course (code DIGITAL for 50% OFF)

Instagram ($X,XXX) - One of my largest income streams. My Instagram is where I earn affiliate commissions and sell digital products. I do it 100% faceless.

Threads ($XXX) - I refer products on Threads through making Thread posts and it helps me sell products and services.

For example, this post got over 3,000 views and attracted people to my DMs to connect. These connections turned into sales.

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PP ($X,XXX) - This is a mix of affiliate commissions, and miscellaneous one-off projects and payments during the month, including services for coaching and consulting. I get passive income payments too, like from affiliate commissions (example below)...

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That was my April!

What do you think?

What websites paid you this month?

This came from running a sponsored brand deal in a hybrid sponsored/affiliate campaign. The first 2 weeks made about $15K and it's grown by $5K to $10K per month since then.

My takeaways

1. Boring offers can make the most money
2. Audience alignment matters
3. Education converts
4. Evergreen is the GOAT

Boring offers

At the end of the day, regardless of how boring your offer might be, if it's a solution for your audience, it can be a win.

Whenever I start a new campaign with a brand, I think deeply about my audience.

What are their pain points?

How can I help them?

How can the product be a solution to their problem?

This is where audience alignment comes in.

The right product, the right audience

The audience is so important and the product you offer needs to be the perfect fit.

It helps them. It solves their problem.

Education converts well and evergreen wins!

Hard selling really isn't needed. You can even skip the soft sell, honestly. Come from a place of wanting to educate your audience.

Tutorials and storytelling are my secret sauce for this.

Then lastly, evergreen content that can last forever, always wins.

Photo proof in first comment.

What’s the most surprising affiliate product you’ve seen make money?

I wanted to share this $1,000 side hustle I’ve been doing for the past few years that hardly anybody talks about.

Let’s get into it!

My $1K Underground Side Hustle

It’s really not underground but, it’s not often talked about.

• No phone calls
• No paid ads
• 100% faceless

DM selling!

I have made over $1,000 from sending messages!

There’s two ways to do this…

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