My Online Income

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Bring your online business dreams to life

Honest, practical guidance to help you build a business you’re proud of and lifestyle you want

Hello, I’m Gail

I’m a real person with real experience, and I’m here to help YOU

I created My Online Income to share what I’ve learned about building an online business in real life, but not the hype-filled version you see everywhere.

Instead, you’ll get practical steps that work for ordinary people with busy lives.

Over the years, I’ve juggled fostering children, teaching, writing, and running websites, and I know how important it is to have a business that fits around your life, not the other way round.

Here you’ll find honest guidance, tools I use myself, and encouragement to help you build something you’re truly proud of.

READ MY STORY HERE

New to online business? Start with my simple 3-step guide.

START HERE

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See my no. 1 training platform, Wealthy Affiliate.

DISCOVER WA

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My go-to stack of tools to make running your business easy.

GET THE TOOLS

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The world is changing

Are YOU changing with it?

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10 Ways to Make Money Online

There are countless ways to build an online income, but here are ten of the most practical and popular.

Explore them on this site to discover the path that suits your skills and lifestyle best.

Affiliate Marketing

Blogging

Freelancing

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Courses and Teaching

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Ebooks & Digital Products

Ecommerce

Membership Communities

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Vlogging & Videos

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Podcasting

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Virtual Assistance

Start with a Proven Platform

For over 20 years, Wealthy Affiliate (WA) has helped people build real online businesses. It’s where I started back in 2017, and I’ve never looked back.

WA is not about hype or “get rich quick” schemes. It’s about solid training, community support, and the up-to-date tools you need to grow. Read my full review to see why it is still my no. 1 recommendation for beginners and seasoned pros alike.