Whop • 1st September 2025

What is a payment processor and how does it work?

Running your own online business is already hectic. The last thing you want is to waste hours on stuff that doesn’t actually grow your business, like messy payments.Truth is, if your payment setup sucks, you’re literally leaving money on the table. Failed transactions, declined cards, or a processor that can’t take payments from other countries? That’s sales slipping through in markets you can’t even reach.Knowing how payment processing works isn’t optional; it’s how you make your business run s...

Whop • 19th June 2025

Be your own boss: 27 ways to work for yourself

The 9–5? Kinda mid.You’re always online, answering Slacks at 7PM, and somehow your pay still doesn’t stretch like it used to. Working hard for a job that barely covers rent? Yeah, that’s rough.Worse, you’re stuck on someone else’s schedule. Want to go to the doctor? Gotta ask first. Life starts to feel less like yours, more like theirs.But here’s the good news:You don’t have to climb the corporate ladder to get your freedom back. Even if you’re living paycheck to paycheck right now, there is ano...

Whop • 19th June 2025

14 one-person business ideas: How to become a solopreneur

Full time jobs can be such a drag. You’ve got to follow policies, deal with demanding managers, and it can feel very quickly like your time isn’t yours anymore.You might’ve also heard the rhyme that begins, “Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime…”Catchy as it is, the rhyme isn’t even close to accurate: in the 1950s, CEOs made a dollar for every nickel their workers did.Today? CEOs are making several hundred, even a couple of thousand times the amount that their workers do all across the US.So, what...

Whop • 9th June 2025

The best online newsletter platforms [2025]

If you’ve got your own business or create content that people love, communicating with your audience is key. There are tons of social media networks and platforms you could use to do this, but email newsletters have been on top of that list for ages — they keep people connected and aware of what’s going with your brand.As with anything, there are plenty of email newsletter services out there, each catering to a slightly different audience and filling a different niche. So, this guide is going to...

Whop • 26th May 2025

Find UGC creators with these 15 apps

Whether you’re building a brand, running an ecommerce store, or creating and selling digital products, you already know the power of great content. It drives traffic, builds trust, and boosts sales. The problem? Creating that content yourself takes time - time you probably don’t have.That’s where User-Generated Content (UGC) comes in. All over the internet, creators are making killer content, and many of them are ready to work with brands just like yours. Better yet, there are dedicated platform...

Whop • 22nd May 2025

How to find influencers: A guide for brands

In 2024, influencer marketing soared past $20 billion. This is undeniable proof that influencers drive real results for brands.According to the Harvard Business Review, more than 75% of the world’s most recognized brands have a dedicated influencer budget.It's clear that influencer marketing does pay off, but how do you get started? With so many influencers across multiple social platforms, it can be a challenge to find the right influencer for your brand. But whatever your reach or the size of...

Whop • 16th May 2025

How to make money online: 20 free methods and 5 high-investment strategies

If you want to make money on the internet, you’re definitely not alone. Thing is, actually getting started can be tricky - plenty of tried and tested methods are saturated now, and it can feel hard to find anything that’ll even pay out.Luckily, there’s still tons of money to be made online and the internet isn’t about to dry up anytime soon. We’re going to give you a whole bunch of ways to make some extra cash today - starting with $0 budget methods, and moving onto big moves for those of you wi...

Whop • 5th May 2025

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...

Whop • 30th April 2025

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...

Whop • 4th April 2025

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,...

Whop • 31st March 2025

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...

Whop • 25th March 2025

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...

Whop • 24th March 2025

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...

Whop • 20th March 2025

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...

Whop • 17th March 2025

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...

Whop • 12th March 2025

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...

Whop • 3rd March 2025

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...

Whop • 1st March 2025

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...

Whop • 28th February 2025

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...

Whop • 31st January 2025

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...

Whop • 24th January 2025

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 • 17th January 2025

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...

Whop • 16th January 2025

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...

Whop • 14th January 2025

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...