Druvi Storer

English Copywriter and Journalist based out of Germany

What is a UGC creator, and how do you become one?

If you're active on social media then you will have come across the term UGC. Your feed is full of UGC creators are making tens of thousands of dollars a month online.But what is UGC, and how can you get involved? If you’re curious about how you too can start making money from your content, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to take a deep dive into all things UGC, outline some very different types of UGC and their creators, and show you how to become one.Oh, and we’re also going to thr...

15 UGC platforms for creators to turn content into cash

You've done the hard part - creating some killer content. But when it comes to making money from it, that's where things get tricky. With so many user-generated content (UGC) platforms out there, finding the best UGC platforms for creators can be tiring. How do you know which one actually helps you get paid and take your content to a whole new level? Don't worry, that's where we come in. We’ve done the digging for you and put together a list of the 15 best UGC platforms for creators, so you can...

Acorns vs. Robinhood: Comparing the two investing apps in 2025

Acorns and Robinhood are both, on the very surface, investment-related apps that could help you learn a little bit more about finance and even make a little money by investing in equities or crypto. While the similarities between these two innovative apps don’t end there, they take almost polar opposite approaches toward how they go about it—to the point that their core features aren’t even available on the other platform.This guide is going to hold the microscope over both Robinhood and Acorns,...

Trading 212 review: A low-cost, easy to use platform for intermediate investors

If you’re not in the US and want to download a stock trading app, Trading 212 is probably going to be the name that shows up first on your app store of choice. That top ranking, millions of downloads, and a very good rating are all excellent signs, and the platform’s got lots to offer.This review is going to peel back the layers and look at Trading 212 as both a company and a trading platform, and look at what you can buy, how to create an account, and what services the app does and does not off...

Freetrade review: A starter platform for UK investors

Sometimes, the name says it all—and Freetrade is particularly apt, given that it offers customers the opportunity to start building their wealth or trying out trading for free. Officially, 'freemium' is the word that’s used on the tin, and it’s not one that you often come across in the world of stockbrokers or online trading platforms.So, how does Freetrade work, and could it be a platform worth trying for your own specific set of wealth-building needs? In this review, we’ll take a look at all t...

Stock Hours review: The online trading community led by NourTrades

Stock Hours has been making money like clockwork for over six years now, but there’s so much more to the story than that. It’s a trading information and education group first and foremost - giving members a full grounding in methods that have proven successful time and time again, and then providing everything they need to put the theory into practice.Joining the Stock Hours community and trading group gives you access to a whole host of benefits designed to allow you to treat membership as an i...

Ally Invest review: Money management and trading in one place

Ally is an extremely recognizable name in the world of finance and banking, especially when it comes to auto loans, and it should come as no surprise that they’ve got a stock broking arm that plenty of Ally Bank customers use.Called Ally Invest, it offers zero-commission trading that’s just about par for the course these days when it comes to US stocks and ETFs. So, what else does Ally Invest offer, and is it the right place to invest your hard-earned cash? We’ll look at this online trading app...

15 best online community platforms of 2025 (free and paid)

The most successful creators in just about any niche all attribute their success to the strength of the communities they’re able to build on the back of their content, and if you’ve got something of value to share with the world, you’re probably looking to do the same!The concept of community is core to human interaction and, indeed, has been one of the few historical constants in the rapidly changing online sphere. We gravitate towards others naturally and often need a single subject or interes...

What is a side hustle? (and how you can start one today)

If you need to supplement your income or just pad your bank account a little bit with another stream of income, a side hustle is the way to go. Whatever your skillset and however much free time you have, it’s more than possible to find a side hustle that’ll help you reach your financial goals.This guide will help you understand side hustles and their popularity, give you some examples of popular side hustles, and then show you exactly how you can start your own side hustle today.A side hustle is...

What is Patreon? The content creator's guide to how Patreon works

Starting to gain influence, and thinking of turning that side hustle into a revenue-earning business? Or are you looking to expand your monetization profile, and add memberships and the sale of digital goodies to what you make from ads? Patreon is one of the first names that’ll come to mind, but what is it, and is it the right platform for you?Let’s find out!Patreon is a creator monetization platform focused on generating recurring revenue for creators of all kinds, primarily via the route of me...

SoFi Invest review: Low fee trading, across the board

“Social” is a word that has collided with just about every sphere of endeavor, and finance is no different. SoFi is one of the most recognizable brand names in the US today when it comes to banking and loans, and its zero commission, low fee trading platform has been making bigger and bigger waves in recent years.In this review of SoFi’s investment arm, SoFi Invest, we’re going to look at the platform as a whole and examine what benefits it gives you if you’re a trader or investor. We’re also go...

How to create a marketing plan for your new business

As a business owner or someone who’s just about to start out on an entrepreneurial journey, there’s plenty on your docket. Even if your business is just a side hustle (for now) you probably have your hands full of tasks that feel like they’re all critical to long-term success.Some of those tasks are more important than others, however, and a marketing plan may not sound like it should be top of the list—yet is most assuredly is. So, what is a marketing plan, why is it so critical, and how do you...

10 best free stock trading apps [2025]

Stock trading and investing is easy to do today, but with so many options out there it has never been harder to pick the right broker. Luckily, we’ve put together this guide to the best free stock trading apps of 2025 in order to help you make the right decision. Choosing a free stock trading app can be tricky thanks to the variables involved, with different assets, commission structures, and account types going around. We’ll dig into all of that and show you some of the top options on offer, as...

Vanguard Review (2025): Low-cost leader in long-term investments

If you’re getting serious about wealth-building, you’ve probably heard of Vanguard. You may have heard of Vanguard from its variety of investment funds or as a brokerage and financial services platform - either way, it is extremely well known in the world of investment.So, if you want to know more about Vanguard and see if it’s where you should park your own hard-earned cash, you’ve come to the right place. This review will look at the ins and outs of Vanguard, help you understand where it shine...

Whop vs. Skool for online courses and communities

If you’ve got a course to sell or a dedicated community you want to grow, Skool and Whop are probably going to be two of the leading platforms that have come up.Creators are talking about both as excellent options for both courses and communities, but what are the differences between the two?In this article, we’re going to peel back the layers and take a look at both Whop and Skool to try and help you work out which platform is the best for your own course or community. We’ll look at marketing f...

What is Udemy? 2025 review for course creators

Do you have some expertise to share, or are you thinking about monetizing your skills via a course? Are you an expert in a given field or with a practical skill, or are you a thought leader for whom a premium course is a logical next business step? If the answer to any of these is yes, Udemy is a platform that’s sure to be on your radar as you take the next step towards selling your course.In this review, we’re going to take a look at whether Udemy is right for you as a course creator or instruc...

Interactive Brokers review: Is it the best broker for international clients?

If you want to start building a retirement portfolio, invest in different sorts of assets including stocks and ETFs, or just give trading a try, Interactive Brokers or IBKR Lite are probably already on your radar. The brokerage is highly rated by a variety of publications, is well respected in the industry, and has a global presence that most other platforms can’t even dream of matching.This review is going to peel back the onion that is IBKR, explore what really sets it apart from other trading...

Webull review: Pros, cons, and why traders are signing up

If you’re looking to get serious about trading, choosing the right trading platform might be the biggest decision you make. Webull is one of the first names that’s likely to come up when you start searching the internet for brokerage platforms—they’re one of the newer brokers on the market, but they’ve certainly put their name out there and built a reputation effectively in recent years.In this in-depth review, we’re going to run the microscope over Webull and take a look at what it offers, what...

10 best online stock trading courses [2025]

Stock trading is an extremely popular side hustle, and it’s become easier and easier to do over the last few years. While trading used to be gated behind the ivory walls of stockbrokers and bankers, it’s become all too easy to do now—sign up with an online trading app, get verified, deposit some cash, and you’re good to go.The problem is, as SAC Capital’s Steve Cohen famously put it, “trading is a tough game.” Cohen’s 2021 tweet was making fun of thousands of household investors who were losing...

Merchant of Record vs. Seller of Record

As an online entrepreneur, you’ve likely come across the terms “Merchant of Record” and “Seller of Record” when it comes to handling online transactions and payment processing. The waters tend to get muddied because the two tend to be used interchangeably, and entities or publications that do so aren’t helping vendors since the level of responsibility and liability represented by the two differ quite significantly.This guide will define both the Merchant of Record and Seller of Record from a bus...

How to create a successful membership website in 2025

Memberships have been around for a long time, and all sorts of brands and businesses are now launching membership websites to bring in more revenue. In fact, membership websites are a type of business model perfectly suited to digital entrepreneurs and content creators alike, and they can be used to lock down additional revenue streams with speed and efficiency that’s hard to match.In this article, we’ll look at what you’ll need to create a successful and profitable, and distill the art of build...

60 online business ideas you can start in 2025

If you’ve ever considered a career change or just wanted a way to monetize your skills, your hobbies or your favorite activities, you might at some point have considered starting an online business. More and more people are starting side hustles and creating alternate revenue streams for themselves, and in some cases growing those into full-fledged businesses very quickly.Entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but we think it’s definitely worth looking into if you’re hungry for a change. The problem is, m...

How to monetize a podcast: 15 ways to make money podcasting

Podcasts are all the rage, and for good reason—it’s the perfect form of content to consume on the go, whether driving or commuting, doing the dishes, or even drifting off to sleep. You’ve done well to recognize and get on board this trend, but can it become more than a fun little passion project?We’re going to go into a lot of detail in this guide, but the short answer is yes, it can! A podcast can be an excellent source of income and, with a little work and the right strategy, you too can join...

How to make sponsored content and give your audience value too

As a content creator, you know the value of sponsored content; it can be a win-win for both yourself and your sponsors, as long as it's well-executed.You’ve probably seen plenty of good content but also a considerable amount of bad, and one of the most egregious instances of “bad” sponsored content is when it disrupts the viewing experience and annoys viewers. The same goes for when the product or service being advertised makes no sense to the channel’s audience.So is it possible to create spons...
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