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

Online Business

Is Dropshipping Still Worth It for Beginners

Dropshipping can still work for beginners, but most stores fail within the first six months due to thin margins, slow…

Freelancing

How to Make Money as a Transcriptionist from Home

You can earn $0.30 to $1.50 per audio minute as a home-based transcriptionist by signing up with platforms like Rev,…

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Remote Work

Legitimate Work from Home Jobs No Experience Needed

Several companies hire remote workers with no prior experience. Amazon, TTEC, Alorica, and Liveworld all offer entry-level work-from-home positions in…

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Side Hustles

How Much Do Online Surveys Actually Pay Per Hour

Most online survey sites pay between $3 and $14 per hour of active work. Prolific is the highest-paying mainstream option…

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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…