As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself at a crossroads. Earlier this year, my main client—a long-term partner for whom I developed a large automation system for the tourism industry—ended our contract. This marked the end of a steady income stream, which, understandably, was unsettling at first. However, it also opened a door to something I’ve long wanted: the time and freedom to start something new, something truly my own.
Reflecting on past experiences, I realized how precarious it can be to rely solely on clients or traditional employment. This time, I resolved to create something autonomous—an online source of passive income. The idea that immediately came to mind was contextual advertising. Back in 2013, I started a business blog that, despite limited effort, earned me around $20 a month. If a neglected blog could do that, what could a fully optimized one achieve?
The Birth of a Bold Experiment
Revitalizing and scaling my business blog seemed like a logical first step. However, I quickly understood that even with significant effort, it might only generate €100 per month. To reach my goal of €2,000—enough to sustain my family of seven—I would need 20 such blogs.
This realization sparked a bigger idea: what if I created 20 online projects over the course of 2025? They wouldn’t all have to be blogs; diversification is key. Some could be e-commerce stores, others niche sites, or even digital tools. It would be an ambitious experiment, but one that could lead to financial freedom.
A Diary for the Journey
This blog will document my journey, serving as both a record of my progress and a project in itself. I’ll share my daily actions, ideas, successes, and setbacks—not necessarily every single day, but consistently enough to track my growth. The goal is to provide an honest account of what it takes to build multiple streams of online income from scratch. And perhaps, along the way, it will inspire others to pursue their own dreams of autonomy.
Today marks the beginning of this experiment. Stay tuned as I outline my first steps and start paving the way for 20 online ventures in 2025.