Lauren Hayes

Founder & Editor

Lauren Hayes is an online business writer and researcher who covers practical income strategies for beginners. After spending five years in digital marketing for a mid-size agency, she transitioned to full-time freelancing and now earns her living entirely through online work. She founded ibanJ to cut through the noise in the making-money-online space, where most content is written by people selling courses rather than people who actually do the work. Every guide on this site is built from primary-source research and her own hands-on experience with the platforms she reviews.

Published Guides

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Passive Income

Is Amazon KDP Worth It for Beginners

Amazon KDP is worth it for beginners who can commit to publishing multiple titles over six to twelve months, but…

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Freelancing

How to Become a Virtual Assistant from Home

You can start working as a virtual assistant from home with no formal training by offering administrative, email management, or…

Remote Work

How to Get Hired as an Online Tutor with No Experience

You can get hired as an online tutor without teaching credentials on platforms like Cambly, Preply, and Wyzant. Pay ranges…

Online Business

Affiliate Marketing for Beginners Step by Step

Affiliate marketing pays you a commission for referring customers to products through tracked links. Beginners can realistically earn their first…

Remote Work

Best Remote Jobs for Introverts No Phone Required

The best remote jobs for introverts with no phone requirement include freelance writing, data entry, programming, graphic design, transcription, and…

Online Business

How to Start a YouTube Channel and Make Money

Starting a YouTube channel costs nothing, but earning real money takes time. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours…

Side Hustles

Best Micro Task Sites That Pay Real Money

Most micro task sites pay between $3 and $15 per hour depending on the platform and task type. Prolific and…

Passive Income

How to Create and Sell Online Courses from Home

You can create and sell online courses using platforms like Teachable, Udemy, Skillshare, or Thinkific. Most course creators earn between…

Side Hustles

How to Make Money Flipping Items on Facebook Marketplace

Flipping items on Facebook Marketplace involves buying undervalued goods from thrift stores, garage sales, or online listings and reselling them…

Passive Income

How to Make Money with Print on Demand for Beginners

Print on demand lets you sell custom-designed products without holding inventory. You upload designs to a platform like Printful or…