Most Popular Ways to Use Canva to Make Money

I love Canva. I use this tool almost every day for various projects, from social media posts and YouTube thumbnails to creating simple videos.

And I'm not alone. Over 100 million people use Canva.

The question is… can you use this tool to make money?

The simple answer is… yes.

For a more detailed answer, you should read further.

BASICS
Why Use Canva to Make Money?

You might wonder why Canva is good for making money.

Here are some reasons:

• It's easy to use. You don't need to be a pro artist.

• It has lots of free pictures and designs you can use.

• You can do many different things with it.

• People need pretty designs for their work and life.

Now, let's look at some ways you can make money with Canva.

METHOD #1
Sell Canva Templates

Templates are currently popular.

And it is logical.

A template, if you don’t know it, is like a ready-made design that other people can change a little bit.

Here's how to do it:

1. Make a nice design in Canva.

2. Save it as a template.

3. Sell it on websites like Etsy or Fiverr.

I have even created a video on how to create a template in Canva and sell it on Etsy.

And on Etsy, people buy templates for things like birthday cards, posters, business cards, or social media posts.

You can make templates for anything you like. Think about what kind of designs people might want to buy.

METHOD #2
Make Social Media Pictures

Many businesses need pretty pictures for their Facebook or Instagram.

You can help them!

Use Canva to make professional-looking posts.

Here's what you can do:

1. Learn how to make good social media pictures.

2. Make some example pictures to show people.

3. Ask local businesses if they need help with their social media.

You can charge money for each picture you make.

Or you can ask for money every month to take lots of pictures.

METHOD #3
Design Logos

A logo is a special picture that stands for a company.

And every business needs a logo.

You can use Canva to make logos for businesses.

1. Practice making different kinds of logos.

2. Make some example logos to show people.

3. Tell businesses you can make logos for them.

Logos are important to businesses.

They might pay good money for a logo they really like.

METHOD #4
Make Video Content

Did you know you can make videos with Canva?

Yes, even Canva has a simple video editor, where you can relatively good videos.

And when you take into account that many small businesses need videos for their websites or social media, you hit the jackpot.

1. Learn how to make videos in Canva.

2. Make some example videos to show people.

3. Ask businesses if they need help making videos.

You can make short videos for TikTok or longer ones for YouTube. There are many ways to use your video-making skills!

METHOD #5
Teach Others How to Use Canva

Are you good at using Canva? You can teach other people and make money!

Honestly, this is what I do on my second YouTube channel.

And the process is quite simple.

Write a script, screen record your actions in Canva, and explain each step.

Then put your videos on YouTube, and stay consistent.

Think about it a little bit. You are creating something helpful and when you get your channel monetized, you can even make decent money from ads.

METHOD #6
Sell Your Art

Canva is primarily a graphic design tool for beginners.

And it is logical, that you can use it to create graphic designs.

Designs you can sell.

1. Make pretty pictures or designs in Canva.

2. Put your art on things like t-shirts or mugs.

3. Sell these things on websites like Redbubble.

This is a relatively popular use of Canva.

People create designs and then use methods like print-on-demand to put these designs on products like t-shirts, stickers, mugs, or pillows.

Then, they sell these products on marketplaces like Etsy, Redbubble, or Merch by Amazon.

TOOLS I USE

• Design elements: Creative Fabrica

• Graphic design creation: Kittl, Leonardo

• Email marketing: Beehiiv

Disclaimer: Within the article, you will find affiliate links. If you decide to purchase through these links, I want to sincerely assure you that I will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Making money with Canva is not just about learning how to use it.

It's about thinking of new ways to help people.

Ask yourself:

• What do people need help with?

• How can I use Canva to solve their problems?

• What new ideas can I come up with?

Don't just copy what others are doing.

Try to think of new ways to use Canva. You might come up with a great idea that no one else has thought of!

Enjoy the rest of the day,

Miroslav from The Design Nexus