// Things have changed since the days when we had to travel to Paris or walk the streets of London to shop for designers’ clothes in chic boutiques. Thanks to online stores we can now easily browse through endless options, compare models and colors, shop, try on and return. As a busy entrepreneur, this new way to shop is a lifesaver and much more fun, as you can do everything from your computer, no matter where you are. For those of us who have great taste and a good eye for finding the right picks, this also means that we can use our talent to help others shop better....

// Are you looking for ways to make some extra income from home so you don’t need to go back to a 9 to 5 job? Do you feel it’s still time to stay at home as your kids and family need you? Do you feel that you’ve learned so much about motherhood, parenting, and how to juggle family life and now you’d like to help others benefit from your ideas? You are not alone. I found that motherhood, more than anything else, made me reconnect with my creative side – not necessarily in an artistic way but in a way that made me think and learn more about what makes me feel good a...

// Why Monetize Your Social Media? Let’s face it, in today’s online economy, if you haven’t figured out a way to monetize your content, your initiative is no more than a hobby! Some would say you’re wasting your time; others will encourage you by saying that it’s great even if it’s just a hobby. Having a hobby is important – but if that’s all it is, then you’ll still need to keep your day job in order to make a living! I know!!! I’ve been there myself and I hear it all the time from new bloggers and online business owners. Starting with a side hustle until you fig...

// Have you always wanted to have your own boutique where you get to choose the products you sell and connect with people who love your picks and finds? Are you a creator? Mom Instagrammer or a travel influencer who hasn’t yet figured a way to make money from your content on Instagram or Pinterest? Or maybe you want to take control of your time and start looking for opportunities to live life on your terms while monetizing your strength, traits, and passion? I guess you are getting tired, like many of us, of trying to beat the algorithms on social networks in an att...

// Do you dream of having flexibility so you can pick your kids up from school? So that you don’t miss their early playdates? So that you can hear how their day went? Do you dream of traveling the world, having the flexibility to work where and how you like, making enough to support your family, and being financially independent? It’s the lifestyle many wish for. And you know what? With all the income reports inspiration pinned over and over on Pinterest, who wouldn’t think "why not me?” Long gone are the days when looking for online business ideas without investment wo...

// This blog includes everything you need to know about affiliate marketing as a beginner. We hope this can be your go-to place for everything you need to know about affiliate marketing with tips, resources, advice, and ideas. How is this blog different from the many other blogs talking about affiliate marketing? Well, this blog not only focuses on monetization by affiliate marketing and how to promote it on digital platforms (social media as well as VENNDY) but also emphasizes the importance of how affiliate content is shared! Content with affiliate links should al...

// Are you looking for ways to monetize your creativity, knowledge, or experiences and make money online? If you are a stay-at-home mom, a nomad, or anyone looking to make money online, you have probably considered blogging. Some of the links below are affiliate links. This just means that if you choose to make a purchase we may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which will support VENNDY's expenses during the free beta stage.  We are using these links also to showcase how you can use VENNDY’s tools for your affiliate marketing reach. I was in the sa...

// If you’ve grown an audience on Instagram, you may be wondering what is the best way to make money by monetizing your content and social reach.  There are a few ways, but…and there is a BUT… making money on Instagram does require clear and focused action. This post covers a few ways to do just that. Before diving in, let me say a few words about me and my personal experience. For the past two years, since I started building VENNDY, I’ve been researching and reading and interacting with digital creators, bloggers, and influencers to learn everything I can abou...

// Whenever I see a list post with products and items, I ask myself how could this transferal of knowledge be improved for both the curator of the information and the audience. Say I stumbled upon a list of facial creams… this obviously represents either some research conducted by the writer or her extensive experience in the field. The writer can either integrate a few lists to create a full catalog or, especially when dealing with evergreen content, collect items that she has recommended over time into one shoppable collection. As a reader, I would be really happy to s...

// If you are a business owner, content creator, or an Instagram influencer, you may be wondering how you can earn money from your online social activities. Even if you don’t have physical products to sell, you can still use your creative content, recommendations, and experiences to help you monetize your efforts. You have probably heard stories of influencers earning a fortune in return for writing a few posts. Influencers differ greatly in terms of numbers of followers and types of engagement; some support the notion that as few as 1,000 followers is sufficient to start...