“Can I Actually Make Money Doing This?”

Let’s cut the crap.

Everyone online is shouting about “6-figure freelancers” and “digital nomads” living in Bali. But what’s realistic when you’re starting out?

In this post, we’ll break down:

• Real freelance income ranges (starting from beginner level)
• What clients are actually paying for
• How YOU can go from RM0 to real side income (and beyond)

Whether you’re a student, fresh grad, or stuck in a boring 9–5 — this is the blog that shows you what’s possible and how to get there.

Quick Answer: RM500 – RM15,000+ Per Month (Depending on Skill & Model)

Freelancers in digital marketing make anywhere between a few hundred to tens of thousands per month. It depends on:

• What skills you offer
• How you charge (hourly, per project, retainer)
• Your experience level
• Who your clients are

Let’s break this down.

Beginner-Level: RM500 – RM2,000/month

What you can do:

• Run basic Facebook ads for local businesses
• Create simple Canva content packages
• Write blog posts or captions using ChatGPT
• Do basic SEO setups for websites

Example Services & Rates:

At this stage, even 2–3 small clients can bring you RM1,000–RM2,000/month consistently.

Intermediate-Level: RM2,000 – RM6,000/month

What you can do:

• Manage full marketing campaigns
• Build landing pages & email automations
• Run Google Ads + analytics
• Provide marketing strategy (not just execution)

You start to attract more serious clients who care about leads and ROI — not just pretty graphics.

Common Retainers:

• FB + IG ads + reporting = RM1,200/month
• Funnel build + automation = RM2,000/project
• Full content + ads management = RM3,000/month+

Advanced Freelancers: RM6,000 – RM15,000+/month

What you can do:

• Serve niche industries (real estate, beauty, e-commerce)
• Handle 6-figure ad budgets
• Automate entire lead generation systems
• Charge premium for consulting + performance

At this stage, most freelancers either:

• Go full-time
• Build a small agency
• Create their own online product/course

“But Why Would Anyone Pay ME?”

Because most business owners:

• Don’t have time
• Don’t know how
• Don’t want to waste money testing things

If you can:

✅ Show confidence
✅ Explain what you’ll do
✅ Deliver even basic results (clicks, leads, reach)

They’ll pay you. Consistently.

Pro Tip: Don’t Sell “Services” – Sell Outcomes

Instead of saying:

“I’ll post 12 graphics a month”

Say:

“I’ll help you attract more walk-in customers with targeted IG content and ads”

Outcome = value = payment.

You don’t need a long resume.

You need a clear solution to a problem they’re already trying to solve.

Freelance Pricing Models You Can Use

Start simple. Package your services. As you gain results, raise prices.

Final Thoughts: Yes, You Can Earn. But You Need the Skill First.

Digital marketing freelancing isn’t magic.

But it’s one of the most accessible, low-cost ways to start earning online.

All you need:

• One real skill
• One offer
• One client to say yes

Then rinse and repeat.

I’ve helped dozens of beginners go from “zero skill” to “charging clients” in a matter of weeks — because we focus on the real stuff, not fluff.

Want to Learn the Skills Clients Will Pay For?

Join My Digital Marketing Course Today

I’ll teach you step-by-step how to:

• Run Facebook & Google ads
• Build content & funnels
• Track results & optimize
• Talk to clients with confidence

Learn today. Start earning next month.