Introduction
What if you could earn money online without showing your face, without filming yourself, and without needing any editing skills? In 2025, this is not only possible — it’s one of the most popular side hustles in the world. This guide is for everyday people: moms at home, students, job seekers, and anyone who just wants to make extra income without being on camera.
We’ll walk you through a step-by-step method using free tools like CapCut and your smartphone. No experience? No problem. Let’s make it happen together.
Step 1: Understand the Income Strategy
You’ll make short videos (called “shorts”) that are 15 to 45 seconds long. These videos give helpful tips, ideas, or quotes. You don’t need to speak. You don’t need to record yourself. The videos will use text and background music only.
You earn money by:
- Promoting a simple product (like a digital planner or a checklist)
- Linking to it in your video description
- Posting the video on platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels
When people click the link and buy your product, you earn.
Step 2: Install a Free App (CapCut)
- Download the CapCut app on your phone (available on both Android and iPhone)
- Open the app and tap “New Project”
- Choose a background image or video (free ones are available in the app)
Step 3: Create Your Video
Let’s say your short video is: “3 Morning Habits That Changed My Life.”
- Tap “Text” and type your first sentence: “Habit #1: No phone for 1 hour.”
- Adjust font size and place it at the top.
- Tap “+ Add” and type the next sentence: “Habit #2: Drink 2 glasses of water.”
- Keep it simple and clean. Use white text and a calm background.
- Tap “Audio” to add background music (there are free options).
- Preview the video. Done? Tap “Export” and save to your phone.
Step 4: Add Your Product Link
You need something to sell. Don’t worry — you can use a free product:
- Go to gumroad.com and create a free account
- Upload a simple checklist (you can create one in Google Docs)
- Set the price to $2 or even $0 (pay what you want)
- Copy the link to your product
Step 5: Post Your Video on 3 Platforms
Upload your video to:
- YouTube Shorts
- TikTok
- Instagram Reels
Paste your Gumroad product link in your profile or video description. Now people can click and buy. Even if 5 out of 100 people buy your $2 checklist, that’s $10. One video can bring in income for weeks.
Tips to Make It Work
- Focus on helpful topics: habits, motivation, money tips, mom life
- Keep videos short and positive
- Post 1 video every day (you can batch 5 videos on weekends)
- Reply to comments to build trust
You Can Do This – Even If You’re Not Tech-Savvy
This strategy does not require a website, camera, or audience. All you need is your phone and 1 hour a day. Thousands of ordinary people are earning passive income this way. You can be next.
Start small, stay consistent, and in a few weeks, you’ll have videos working for you even while you sleep.
Next Steps?
- Create your first checklist on Google Docs
- Download CapCut and try your first 30-second video
- Set up your Gumroad page
No excuses. Just action. Let’s go make your first $10 online.
Next in the Series:
Turn Your Voice into Income – How to Make Money with AI Voice Tools in 2025
→ In Part 2, we’ll show you how to earn money using just your voice (or AI voice) to create content, narrate audiobooks, or offer services — all without showing your face.