
How I’m Using Free AI Tools to Make Money Online — A Beginner’s Journey That Anyone Can Copy | by Reagan | May, 2025
Let’s be honest: most “make money with AI” articles are fluff.
So I decided to test it myself.
No paid courses. No fancy gear. Just free tools, curiosity, and real effort.
This is the beginning of my journey — and I’m sharing everything.
I chose tools anyone can access right now:
(free version ai) — for writing, ideas, research
Canva — for designing visuals and social media graphics
Medium — to blog and potentially earn through the Partner Program
YouTube (optional) — to turn blog posts into video content
X (Twitter)optional — for building an audience and teasing content
No subscriptions. No money investment
I researched what’s working on Medium — and here’s the truth:
AI is trending
Money-making tips are always in demand
Personal journeys feel real and relatable
So I combined all three.
My focus?
“I use free AI tools to try and make money. Here’s what works — and what flops.”
I used ai to outline and write this exact post.
Then designed a thumbnail with Canva.
And hit publish on Medium.
It took me less than 2 hours.
Is it perfect? No.
But it’s done. And that’s what matters.
I’ll be:
Publishing 1–2 blogs per week
Testing ideas like:
“AI side hustles that work”
“How to sell AI-generated designs”
“Making money blogging with ai”
Sharing results — views, earnings, struggles
No fake screenshots. Just real facts.
You Don’t Need to Be an Expert — Just Start
Most people wait to “know more.”
But truth is, people follow real stories, not perfect ones.
So here’s my bet:
Be honest. Use AI. Document everything. Grow publicly.
That’s the new formula.
Follow me to see how far this goes.
You’ll get practical tips, experiments, and updates as I learn how to turn free AI tools into real income.