As part of researching different side hustles I wanna try, I keep seeing people talk about UGC… but I still genuinely don’t understand it 😭
Is UGC basically like affiliate marketing or is it completely different?
Where do people even find UGC gigs? Is it mostly outreach, agencies, TikTok, Fiverr, apps…?
I’ve been trying affiliate marketing recently, so now I’m wondering if I should spend time learning UGC too or if people online are overhyping it like they do with everything else.
Would love to hear from people who actually tried it:
How long did it take you to get your first paid gig?
Was it worth the effort?
And realistically… can beginners still make money with it in 2026?