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Published May 10, 2021

Making Money with Code

Uncover the secrets to making money with code as Joe Zack and Alan Underwood delve into active and passive income strategies, from freelancing and contracting to leveraging SaaS and affiliate marketing, while also tackling procrastination and balancing side hustles for career growth.
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  • SaaS Platforms

    Creating software as a service (SaaS) platforms offers a lucrative path to passive income. highlights the potential of developing plugins for existing platforms like Jira and Shopify, which can generate steady revenue without the need to build a full-fledged application 1. adds that even if an app doesn't make money, the skills gained can enhance one's resume, making it a valuable investment in personal growth 2.

    You can write a plugin that fills a need and people can subscribe via the Atlassian platform, and you can make money off of it.

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    This approach allows developers to leverage existing ecosystems, reducing the upfront effort and risk associated with creating entirely new products.

       

    Affiliate Income

    Earning through affiliate links and sponsorships is a viable strategy for monetizing audience growth. explains that building a loyal audience can attract sponsors who value the exposure to potential customers, as seen with their long-term sponsor, Datadog 3. notes that while growing an audience requires active effort, the resulting passive income from affiliate links can be substantial 4.

    As you grow the audience, you also hopefully are growing trust and a relationship with your audience and that allows you to make money in different ways.

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    This method emphasizes the importance of audience engagement and trust in securing financial opportunities.

       

    Self-Publishing

    Self-publishing offers flexibility and potential for passive revenue, especially in the digital age. discusses the advantages of self-publishing on platforms like Amazon, which bypass traditional publishers and offer more control over content 5. highlights the trade-offs between using established platforms like Udemy and hosting courses independently, each with its own benefits and challenges 6.

    If you want to write a book and it's, you know, something technical oriented, whatever, you can self publish on Amazon or something like that.

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    This path allows creators to tailor their approach to their strengths and market demands, maximizing their earning potential.

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