I used to think Reddit was just a place for memes, debates, and late-night rabbit holes—until I stumbled onto a simple strategy that now earns me $100 per day.
And no, I’m not selling anything shady, spamming links, or scamming people.
I just figured out how to add value first—and let the money follow.
Here’s precisely how it happened.
From Mindless Scrolling to Making Money
Like most people, I wasted hours on Reddit—until I noticed something:
✅ Certain users got massive engagement in niche subreddits.
✅ A few were subtly promoting products (without being salesy).
✅ The best ones gave real value first, then monetized indirectly.
So I decided to test it myself.
The Strategy That Changed Everything
Step 1: Find a Niche I Cared About
I chose freelancing (since I had experience) and started engaging in r/freelance and r/digitalnomad.
Key Rule:
- No self-promo at first—just genuine advice.
Step 2: Offer Something for Free
I had an old free eBook on freelancing sitting in my Drive. So, I began helping people in threads and casually mentioned that I had a guide available if they wanted it.
Result:
- Dozens of DMs asking for the link.
- Inside the eBook? Affiliate links to tools I recommended.
Step 3: Scale Across Multiple Subreddits
I repeated this in other niches:
- Personal finance → Linked to a blog post with budgeting app referrals.
- Productivity → Shared a YouTube video with monetized descriptions.
- Side hustles → Offered a free checklist (with affiliate offers inside).
The magic?
- Never selling directly on Reddit—just providing value.
- Monetizing outside (eBooks, blogs, videos).
How This Turned Into $100/Day
Within 3 months, I had:
- 3-4 evergreen posts driving traffic daily.
- Affiliate commissions from eBooks, blog links, and videos.
- YouTube ad revenue from Reddit-referred viewers.
Breakdown of Earnings:
- Affiliate sales: $40-$60/day
- Ad revenue (YouTube/blog): $20-$30/day
- Digital product sales: $20/day
Some days I hit $150+, while others are around $70—but the average remains around $100.
3 Big Mistakes to Avoid
- Picking the wrong niche – If you’re not genuinely interested, you’ll burn out.
- Spamming links – Reddit bans this FAST. Give value first.
- Expecting instant results – This takes weeks of consistency.
How You Can Start Today
- Select a subreddit where you can genuinely add value.
- Engage naturally—answer questions, share tips.
- Create a free resource (eBook, checklist, video).
- Monetize outside Reddit (affiliate links, ads, products).
- Stay consistent—the money compounds over time.
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