Don’t wait for an opportunity to find you, go find it yourself! As a side hustler or a person who’s planning to step into the side hustle world, you should have a few essential skills that set you apart from the competition. With the introduction of AI in 2023, high income skills look a little different now. Instead of being against the use of AI, embrace it and find ways to support your skills and business using it.
Here are 7 high income skills for side hustlers in 2024:
1. Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is a mix of different marketing parts, mainly divided into SEO, content marketing, and social media strategy. Take online certifications like Google’s Digital Garage, SemRush courses, and HubSpot Academy to get an overview of all marketing types.
When building a business’s marketing strategy, focus on organic marketing. Find a way to reach your target audience and provide them value. Run a low-budget paid marketing campaign to narrow down your target audience.
2. Graphic Design
Tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Spark are good ones to know for easy to complex graphic design needs. Pinterest is your best friend to find trends and design your side hustle’s website and social media posts.
3. Web Development
Every business needs a website, so web development will always have high demand. Start with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and learn to use website development platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Square. From building a website to making small changes, this skill will be one of the most valuable.
If you want to offer web development services, you can advance your learning into frontend frameworks like React, Angular, Vue. Build full-stack apps with Node.js and Express. Google, Microsoft, and IBM offer many courses.
4. Copywriting
Copywriting might not resonate with everyone, but if it aligns with your talents, it’s a skill well worth nurturing. There are ample videos on YouTube to help you out.
Create a portfolio of blogs, social media ad copies, landing pages, website content, and email newsletters. Look for companies that hire freelancers and join freelance platforms. Don’t undersell yourself and believe in your skill.
5. E-commerce Management
Many e-commerce businesses fail because they can’t manage their online presence, inventory, and predict trends. While this skill might take several months to learn, opening your own online store is the fastest way.
Shopify and Etsy are two platforms that small e-commerce businesses use, while some might choose WordPress.
6. Data Analysis
As a data analyst, you are collecting, processing, and interpreting data to uncover valuable insights that can guide strategic decisions. It helps you understand customer behavior, market trends, and operational efficiency.
It is a side hustle in itself but you’ll require knowledge of certain industry software. Certifications such as Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate on Coursera or the Data Science MicroMasters from edX come highly recommended.
7. Social Media Management
Social media is a powerful tool for businesses. Learning how to manage social media platforms, engage with customers, build your brand through organic and paid strategies, and identify trends early on.
Find what your strongest skills are. Many of these skills work together and will help you grow your side hustle in 2024. For more side hustle tips and advice, follow Carrie’s Courses.
