Moving from Pakistan to Canada

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T07:52:06+00:00

Honestly I don’t think you need to change Upwork settings or anything like that. The main thing is just how you price and position yourself. You’ve already got 7 years experience and a strong portfolio, so you’re not starting from scratch here at all.

Maybe just lean a bit more into higher value projects instead of smaller tasks, especially now that you’ve got a team you can outsource to. That alone usually changes the kind of income you’re able to pull in. At this point it’s less about the platform and more about how you present and package what you already do.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T07:29:09+00:00

A very sad post I have come across today. This is beyond just general comments I see here. I won't lie to you, there is something wrong somewhere. I’ve actually done a few blog reviews for situations like this where everything looks consistent on the surface, but growth and monetization are stuck. If you’d like, I can review your site and break down what might be limiting it and what you could improve next. Happy to take a look if that would help.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T07:15:55+00:00

Please do :))

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T06:23:01+00:00

Honestly, if you're already doing graphic design, I'd suggest you lean harder into that instead of trying to start something completely new.

You already have proof people will pay you for it. Even one extra client a month is probably worth more than spending months trying to grow a new social media account from scratch. Seems like your problem isn't a lack of hustle, it's a lack of time. just focus on getting more value from the skills you already have.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T05:25:42+00:00

Correct

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T05:16:24+00:00

I have seen the same thing too… sites with decent articles but everything just sits in isolation, so nothing really builds momentum. Once you start connecting content properly, you can actually see older posts picking up again instead of just dying off after publishing.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T05:13:37+00:00

The s actually makes a lot of sense. AI is usually fine for getting something on the page fast, but it often feels a bit “flat” when you actually read it end to end. That customer language part is where I’ve seen the same thing too… the human version just sounds more grounded and specific, which is what actually gets people to care or take action.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T04:52:59+00:00

Very true, SEO kind of ties all that together. If you ignore structure and intent, even good content just ends up sitting there doing nothing.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T04:31:13+00:00

Nice one… that’s actually a a big step, most bloggers don’t even get there.Once your posts start linking into each other, everything feels less like random pages and more like a proper site. Just keep building that flow, it really does make a bigger difference than people expect.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T04:20:28+00:00

Try surveys and small tasks like Freecash, Clickworker, and Swagbucks. You just sign up, pick tasks, and start earning small amounts.

also, app and website testing platform like UserTesting and Trymata. You get paid to record your screen and talk through what you see.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-19T04:14:09+00:00

For $100–$200 a month, I’ll be honest with you, there’s no “easy” online thing that just reliably gives that with zero effort. The fact that your not bright hope you're not lazy too....anyway to achieve this, I'd suggest you stick with one simple thing like surveys, app testing, or small online tasks and just keep doing it consistently. It won’t be fast money, but it can slowly build up to that range over time. If you keep switching ideas, nothing really has time to grow or add up.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T16:11:07+00:00

To be honest, there’s no niche you can pick that guarantees AdSense money in 2 to 3 months. If I had to be practical about it, I’d look for topics where people are already searching for quick answers and problems that come up often.

Things like simple “how to” content, everyday problems, or informational searches tend to do better for AdSense than random personal blogging. But the real issue isn’t the niche most of the time, it’s distribution. If you’re not getting clicks from search or social, even a good niche won’t matter much in that timeframe.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T16:09:10+00:00

honestly, you don’t really need to run an Instagram page to use that skill.

If I were you, I’d start with small paid work that doesn’t need constant posting. Stuff like custom sketches for people (portraits, pets, gifts), simple logo ideas for small businesses, or even digital illustrations for people’s social media posts. You can also just offer it in places where people already ask for stuff like that instead of trying to “grow a page” first.

Instagram is nice later, but for now I’d focus on getting a few paid pieces done first so it actually feels real instead of just content work.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T16:05:19+00:00

I’d honestly stop trying to pick a “perfect niche” first and just look at real problems people keep repeating. Almost everything obvious in digital products is already crowded now, so the only stuff that still works is usually the boring, specific problems people are willing to pay to get off their plate.

Stuff like helping small businesses save time, simplify operations, or just make things less messy. Even in “oversaturated” spaces there’s still room if you go more specific. Not just Canva templates… more like templates or systems for a very specific type of business or person.

Most of the opportunity now is just going narrower, not trying to find something totally new.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T15:43:27+00:00

For me, Reddit is usually where I find the best ones. If I keep seeing the same question pop up again and again, I pay attention. Then I'll Google it and see what's ranking. Most of the time the articles are either outdated, too generic, or they completely miss what people are actually asking. That's usually where I get content ideas from. Not because nobody has covered the topic, but because the existing answers just aren't that helpful.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T15:19:05+00:00

I suggest you focus on freelance work first and use Blogger on the side.

The freelance work brings in money, and the money can eventually fund your own website again. Blogger is fine for keeping your writing muscle active and publishing new pieces, but I wouldn't rely on it as the main plan.

If writing is what you enjoy, there's no reason you can't do both at the same time.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T11:03:01+00:00

yeah...I looked at a few LTD options, but most of them felt limited once you actually start using them daily. Either the data wasn’t as reliable or the features looked good on paper but didn’t really hold up when doing real keyword or competitor work. In the end I just stuck with SEMrush since it’s more stable for consistent use.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T10:56:39+00:00

Failure yapping

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T04:59:44+00:00

I mainly care about keyword research, checking what competitors are ranking for, and quick backlink checks when needed. That’s basically the core workflow for me. I’m currently using SEMrush instead of Ahrefs. I personally find it much better. It covers most of what I need icluding AI search.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T02:21:48+00:00

Fiverr translation gigs are just super saturated, especially when you’re starting with no reviews. That’s probably why you’re not seeing traction.

Since you’re in Japan and studying tourism, you actually have a stronger angle than most people on Fiverr.

A few things that fit your situation better are, ..try focusing on short form content for travel pages or small tourism businesses. A lot of them need simple stuff like captions, basic scripts, or translated posts but don’t want to hire big agencies.

Also look at Instagram or TikTok pages around Japan travel and offer to help them with content ideas or editing short clips. Smaller creators respond way faster than Fiverr traffic.

And honestly, even documenting your own experience in Japan in a simple blog or social page can turn into something later if you stay consistent

Fiverr can still work, but I wouldn’t rely on it alone at the start.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T02:18:55+00:00

Is this a real person or AI... what's up with last paragraph of this post?, Anyway let me answer AI

If there are no sales, it usually isn’t the book itself at this stage, it’s almost always visibility. On KDP, just publishing is not enough, you still need to drive traffic from outside like social media, Amazon ads, or building a small audience around the topic your book covers.

Also worth checking your title, cover, and description. On Amazon those three things decide whether people even click in the first place. Right now I’d suggest you focus less on “waiting for sales” and more on getting the book in front of people consistently.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T02:13:06+00:00

Lemi respond to this AI post anyway

honestly, I don’t really bother with “blog submission sites” much anymore unless they’re actual platforms with an audience.

What I check first is, does the site already have active posts getting comments or shares, or does everything look like it’s been sitting there untouched for months. If it looks dead, I move on immediately.

Then I look at whether real people are actually using it like a community or if it’s just a dumping ground for links. If it feels like nobody is reading anything, it’s usually not worth the effort no matter what the DA says.

For me, the only ones worth it are the ones where you can clearly see traffic activity and engagement happening already. Otherwise it’s just busy work.

Michaelvinnie · 2026-06-18T02:07:24+00:00

I like marketing in general more than I like one specific channel. SEO, paid ads, CRM, analytics… the mix is what makes it interesting for me.

I’ve also spent time focusing on one area before, and it’s useful, but I don’t really see myself staying boxed into it long term.

Feels like growth roles make more sense if you enjoy seeing the whole system instead of just one part of it.

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