This is the Web skill that helped beginners reach their 'first 10,000 yen' fastest! Top 3 frustrations for beginners
According to a survey by WebAca Co., Ltd., Web writing is the fastest Web skill for inexperienced individuals to earn their 'first 10,000 yen,' with approximately 70% monetizing within 3 months. Additionally, 80% of those who continuously earn utilize AI tools to reduce their work time.
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In the side jobs of busy company employees and homemakers, voices saying "I don't know which skill to choose" and "I don't have time and can't continue learning" are endless.
If you choose a skill for vague reasons like "it's somewhat popular," you often get frustrated without even earning the first yen after several months.
WebAca Co., Ltd. conducted a survey targeting 100 people who earned their "first 10,000 yen" with Web skills from no prior experience, asking about the fastest skills for monetization and the current state of AI utilization.
The results revealed that "Web Writing" was overwhelmingly the number one skill for achieving 10,000 yen the fastest, with approximately 70% of participants monetizing within 3 months, even with only 1-2 hours of work per day during their spare time.
Furthermore, it became clear that about 80% of those who are currently earning consistently are combining AI tools such as "ChatGPT" to achieve an average of 1 hour of work time reduction per day.
■ Survey Summary
Web Writing is the most common Web skill for earning the "first 10,000 yen".
Approximately 70% can monetize within 3 months with 1-2 hours of spare time per day.
Beginners are most likely to get frustrated with "applying for projects" and "low hourly rates".
Pros who continue to earn utilize AI tools to "reduce work time" and achieve "zero rework".
【Reality】 "Web Writing" is the fastest way for beginners to reach their "first 10,000 yen".
When asked, "Which Web skill allowed you to earn your 'first 10,000 yen' fastest from no experience?", 73% responded "Web Writing / Article Writing," making it overwhelmingly the top choice.
It seems that the easiest route for beginners is to first gain confidence with accessible Web writing projects, and then gradually expand into other skills such as simple design creation and adding video captions.
Additionally, the most common period for earning the "first 10,000 yen" was "less than 1 to 2 months (33%)".
Including "first month (13%)" and "less than 2 to 3 months (21%)," approximately 70% overcame this initial hurdle within 3 months.
The average daily working time at that time was "1 to 2 hours (35%)" for most, indicating that even busy company employees in their 30s and 40s (51% of respondents were company employees doing side jobs) can fully achieve this by accumulating daily spare time.
Beginners are most likely to get frustrated with "applying for projects" and "low hourly rates".
▼Top reasons for feeling frustrated during the process of earning the first 10,000 yen:
1st place: Applying for projects (sales/passing tests) … 35%
2nd place: Low compensation (difficulty increasing hourly rate) … 29%
3rd place: Difficulty acquiring skills … 16%
Even those who earn a stable income from side jobs reported that approximately 60% "struggled" until they achieved their first 10,000 yen.
The number one reason for feeling frustrated was "applying for projects and passing tests (35%)".
Beginners faced unique struggles such as being continuously rejected due to not knowing how to write proposals (sales) when applying, and spending 2-3 hours on "research and outline creation" before writing an article, leading to feeling exhausted when converted to an hourly wage.
This is how pros use it now! Successfully improved work efficiency by combining AI tools.
So, how are those who are still earning consistently reducing time and improving work efficiency?
When asked if they currently use "AI tools" in their Web practical work, 80% responded that they do. The top tool used was "ChatGPT (73 votes)," followed by "Gemini (45 votes)."
Specific examples of time reduction achieved through AI utilization included:
・Research that used to take 2 hours was shortened to 20 minutes with the use of Gemini.
・Getting AI to produce a draft outline eliminated the time spent agonizing over a blank slate.
・Transcribing videos that used to take 2-3 hours was completed in approximately 10 minutes.
This highlights the reality that beginners are delegating the most difficult "zero-to-one processes" to AI.
Furthermore, many voices were received regarding troubles avoided thanks to AI tools, such as "client revision requests became zero by letting AI handle proofreading" and "double-checking before delivery by feeding regulations (instruction manuals) to AI."
With the introduction of AI, more than half have succeeded in "saving an average of 1-2 hours per day," making AI not just a convenient tool, but an essential tool to compensate for beginners' lack of skills and time.
First, try applying for one project. Three pieces of advice for the fastest monetization.
Finally, when we asked for advice for beginners aiming for their first 10,000 yen, three common ways of thinking emerged among those who achieved results.
▼Tips from seniors for earning the "first 10,000 yen" fastest
・Preparation
If you choose a skill for vague reasons like "it's somewhat popular," you often get frustrated without even earning the first yen after several months.
WebAca Co., Ltd. conducted a survey targeting 100 people who earned their "first 10,000 yen" with Web skills from no prior experience, asking about the fastest skills for monetization and the current state of AI utilization.
The results revealed that "Web Writing" was overwhelmingly the number one skill for achieving 10,000 yen the fastest, with approximately 70% of participants monetizing within 3 months, even with only 1-2 hours of work per day during their spare time.
Furthermore, it became clear that about 80% of those who are currently earning consistently are combining AI tools such as "ChatGPT" to achieve an average of 1 hour of work time reduction per day.
■ Survey Summary
Web Writing is the most common Web skill for earning the "first 10,000 yen".
Approximately 70% can monetize within 3 months with 1-2 hours of spare time per day.
Beginners are most likely to get frustrated with "applying for projects" and "low hourly rates".
Pros who continue to earn utilize AI tools to "reduce work time" and achieve "zero rework".
【Reality】 "Web Writing" is the fastest way for beginners to reach their "first 10,000 yen".
When asked, "Which Web skill allowed you to earn your 'first 10,000 yen' fastest from no experience?", 73% responded "Web Writing / Article Writing," making it overwhelmingly the top choice.
It seems that the easiest route for beginners is to first gain confidence with accessible Web writing projects, and then gradually expand into other skills such as simple design creation and adding video captions.
Additionally, the most common period for earning the "first 10,000 yen" was "less than 1 to 2 months (33%)".
Including "first month (13%)" and "less than 2 to 3 months (21%)," approximately 70% overcame this initial hurdle within 3 months.
The average daily working time at that time was "1 to 2 hours (35%)" for most, indicating that even busy company employees in their 30s and 40s (51% of respondents were company employees doing side jobs) can fully achieve this by accumulating daily spare time.
Beginners are most likely to get frustrated with "applying for projects" and "low hourly rates".
▼Top reasons for feeling frustrated during the process of earning the first 10,000 yen:
1st place: Applying for projects (sales/passing tests) … 35%
2nd place: Low compensation (difficulty increasing hourly rate) … 29%
3rd place: Difficulty acquiring skills … 16%
Even those who earn a stable income from side jobs reported that approximately 60% "struggled" until they achieved their first 10,000 yen.
The number one reason for feeling frustrated was "applying for projects and passing tests (35%)".
Beginners faced unique struggles such as being continuously rejected due to not knowing how to write proposals (sales) when applying, and spending 2-3 hours on "research and outline creation" before writing an article, leading to feeling exhausted when converted to an hourly wage.
This is how pros use it now! Successfully improved work efficiency by combining AI tools.
So, how are those who are still earning consistently reducing time and improving work efficiency?
When asked if they currently use "AI tools" in their Web practical work, 80% responded that they do. The top tool used was "ChatGPT (73 votes)," followed by "Gemini (45 votes)."
Specific examples of time reduction achieved through AI utilization included:
・Research that used to take 2 hours was shortened to 20 minutes with the use of Gemini.
・Getting AI to produce a draft outline eliminated the time spent agonizing over a blank slate.
・Transcribing videos that used to take 2-3 hours was completed in approximately 10 minutes.
This highlights the reality that beginners are delegating the most difficult "zero-to-one processes" to AI.
Furthermore, many voices were received regarding troubles avoided thanks to AI tools, such as "client revision requests became zero by letting AI handle proofreading" and "double-checking before delivery by feeding regulations (instruction manuals) to AI."
With the introduction of AI, more than half have succeeded in "saving an average of 1-2 hours per day," making AI not just a convenient tool, but an essential tool to compensate for beginners' lack of skills and time.
First, try applying for one project. Three pieces of advice for the fastest monetization.
Finally, when we asked for advice for beginners aiming for their first 10,000 yen, three common ways of thinking emerged among those who achieved results.
▼Tips from seniors for earning the "first 10,000 yen" fastest
・Preparation