When people think about making money online, platforms like YouTube and Facebook are often the first that come to mind. And while they certainly offer great earning potential, they’re not the only game in town. In fact, there are several other rising platforms where you can build a personal brand, grow your audience, and generate real income—if you use them strategically.
Let’s explore three major social platforms where content creators, educators, and entrepreneurs are successfully earning money—and how you can do the same.
1. Telegram – A Messaging App Turned Income Engine
While Telegram is widely known as a fast and secure messaging platform, it has evolved into much more than that. In 2025, Telegram offers three primary ways to monetize your content and presence:
✅ Telegram Ads Platform
Telegram’s official Ads Platform allows advertisers to show Sponsored Messages in public channels with over 1,000 subscribers. Here’s the kicker: Telegram shares 50% of ad revenue with channel owners. That means if your channel is active and growing, you could be earning a consistent income.
💡 Important: Telegram pays in TON (The Open Network) cryptocurrency, so you’ll need a TON Wallet to receive your earnings.
Start as an advertiser or monetize your channel by visiting: https://ads.telegram.org
✅ Build & Monetize Chatbots
You can create custom Telegram bots to offer automated services—think tools that convert PDFs to Word, language translators, task managers, etc. Then, charge users a fee to access premium features of your bot.
This is a great strategy for developers, tech enthusiasts, or entrepreneurs looking to provide practical tools at scale.
✅ Sell Online Courses or Premium Content
Telegram is ideal for hosting online courses, paid content, or coaching programs. You can set up a private channel where only paying subscribers are allowed access to your exclusive lessons or materials.
💡 Just be sure you’re delivering real value—people are happy to pay if they’re learning skills they can actually use.
2. Instagram – The Visual Platform with Serious Earning Potential
Instagram continues to be one of the most profitable platforms for creators, influencers, and marketers, and it’s not just about selfies or fashion anymore. Here’s how you can start earning:
✅ Sponsored Posts
With a large following and solid engagement, brands will pay you to feature their products or services. Even with a few thousand loyal followers, you could earn between $10 to $1,000+ per post, depending on your niche and audience.
✅ Affiliate Marketing
Don’t have your own product? No problem. Sign up for affiliate programs such as:
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Shopee Affiliate
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Amazon Associates
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ClickBank
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Digistore24
Post product links in your bio or Instagram Stories (if you have 10,000+ followers), and earn commissions of 5% to 30% on every sale made through your link.
✅ Reels Bonus Program
In selected countries like the U.S. and parts of Europe, Instagram offers a Reels Bonus program. If your short-form videos go viral, you could earn $100 to $5,000 per month directly from Instagram. Unfortunately, this program is not yet available in Cambodia, but it may be coming soon.
3. X (Formerly Twitter) – Where Tweets Become Income
X is no longer just about 280-character opinions. With its monetization tools, it’s becoming a serious platform for independent creators and micro-entrepreneurs.
✅ Ad Revenue Sharing
To qualify for ad revenue sharing, you must:
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Be subscribed to X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue)
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Have at least 500 followers
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Reach a total of 15 million post impressions over the last 3 months
Once qualified, you’ll earn a share of the ad revenue generated from replies to your posts.
✅ Paid Subscriptions
X also offers a Subscription feature where your followers can pay to access exclusive content. You can set your own monthly price ($2.99, $4.99, or $9.99+) and offer:
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Private posts
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Exclusive group chats
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Behind-the-scenes content
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Educational threads or courses
If you’re skilled in a niche—whether it’s digital marketing, fitness, crypto, or personal development—Subscriptions can turn your knowledge into monthly income.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Limit Your Earning Potential
While YouTube and Facebook are still giants in the world of online monetization, these three platforms—Telegram, Instagram, and X—offer powerful income streams when used creatively and consistently. Whether you’re an educator, content creator, or entrepreneur, the digital landscape in 2025 is full of opportunities.
So ask yourself:
“Where can I provide the most value—and how can I turn that value into income?”
Start building today. With the right strategy, your next post, bot, or course could be the one that pays your bills—or even changes your life.
💡 Ready to learn more? Browse our guides on monetizing your passion, building an audience, and growing your personal brand across social platforms. Your digital income journey starts here.
