Start the easiest minimalist side hustle in less than an hour.

I have tried many online and offline side hustles, but I prefer the online minimalist ones. Among these, the easiest and most scalable side hustle that you can start for free without any special skills is the “Evergreen Curated Newsletter”. The term “Evergreen” means that the information you share will remain valuable or valid for a long time, “Curated” refers to the collection of content from various sources online, and “Newsletter” is the format in which the content is shared regularly via email. Here are the six steps you need to follow to start your own evergreen curated newsletter and earn money from it:

Step 1: Choose your niche for the newsletter. You can choose any topic you want, but it’s essential to make it as specific as possible. For example, instead of choosing “business,” you can choose “online businesses for stay-at-home moms” or “side hustles for retirees” to target a specific audience.

Step 2: Choose your platform for creating your newsletter. Many platforms are available, such as ConvertKit and Gumroad. You should choose a platform that allows you to create a landing page and automate sending emails whenever someone signs up.

Step 3: Create a landing page for people to sign up for your newsletter. On your landing page, provide a brief description of what your newsletter is about and how often you plan to send it out.

Step 4: Write some emails. You should create a welcome email that subscribers will receive immediately after signing up. This email should introduce you and your newsletter, thank the subscriber for signing up, and explain what they can expect from your newsletter. You should also write several additional emails that will be sent automatically at specific intervals. You can find content to share by searching on Twitter, Medium, YouTube, Instagram, Google, and other online platforms related to your niche.

Step 5: Promote your newsletter to get more subscribers. You can promote your newsletter for free on social media, online groups, and message boards. You can also pay for ads on social media or Google. The best way to promote your newsletter is through ads in other newsletters related to your niche.

Step 6: Monetize your newsletter by getting sponsors through affiliate marketing. You can join various affiliate programs like Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network, Gumroad, and others. You can also get sponsors for your newsletter through the SparkLoop partner network, where you can earn up to $50 per referral.

In summary, the “Evergreen Curated Newsletter” is an easy and scalable online side hustle that anyone can start for free. By following these six steps, you can create a successful newsletter and monetize it through affiliate marketing. Remember to choose a specific niche, choose a platform, create a landing page, write some emails, promote your newsletter, and monetize it with sponsors.