3 Side Jobs That Can Be Done with Just a Smartphone, Even Without Special Skills
JapanSocial CommerceTikTok ShopAffiliate MarketingSocial CommerceLivedoor.com · November 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM · Translated from Japanese
A housewife in Japan has shared her experiences with starting side jobs using just a smartphone, including affiliate advertising, TikTok SHOP, and content sales, based on her own 5-year experience with these platforms. She has reported making around 1,000 yen per month on Threads and utilizing TikTok SHOP and other platforms to sell products.
This story matters for social commerce as it highlights the accessibility and potential earnings of online side jobs, even for those without special skills. The housewife's success demonstrates the viability of platforms like TikTok SHOP and affiliate advertising for individuals looking to monetize their online presence and sell products to their audiences.