💰 How to Earn With Just HTML and CSS: From Beginner to Boss

Think you need JavaScript, Python, or complex frameworks to make money as a developer? Think again. HTML and CSS alone can open up powerful earning opportunities if you know how to use them smartly.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through real ways to earn money using just HTML and CSS — from freelancing to selling templates, and even launching your own business. No fluff — just practical strategies, actionable steps, and perfect examples.

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💡 1. Sell HTML/CSS Templates

What You Can Sell:

  • Landing pages
  • Portfolio templates
  • Resume websites
  • Personal pages
  • Email templates

How To Do It:

  1. Build a beautiful, responsive template with just HTML and CSS.
  2. Zip the files: index.html, style.css, and assets.
  3. Add a README and demo screenshot.

Where To Sell:

💡 Example:

Build a “Freelancer Portfolio Template” with:

  • About Me
  • Services
  • Projects
  • Contact Form (static)
  • Responsive design

💰 Price: $5–$25 per download.

🧑‍💻 2. Freelance on HTML/CSS Projects

What Clients Need:

  • Website fixes
  • Convert designs to HTML/CSS
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • Page styling

Where to Get Hired:

🎯 Pro Tip:

Create a gig titled: “I will build a responsive HTML/CSS page for you”

Add 3 sample projects to your Fiverr portfolio.

🏪 3. Start Your Own HTML/CSS Template Store

You can be your own boss by:

  • Selling digital website templates
  • Offering quick-build website services
  • Creating bundles

Where to Start:

💥 Example Store Idea:

“Clean Resume Templates for Developers”

Charge $7 per template, $25 for a bundle of 5.

🛒 My store 👉 https://codewithdhanian.gumroad.com

📘 4. Write Mini HTML/CSS Ebooks or Guides

Package your knowledge into:

  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Code snippets
  • Screenshots
  • Downloadable projects

Sell On:

💡 Already done for you:

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🎓 5. Teach HTML and CSS Online

Where to Teach:

  • YouTube (AdSense income)
  • Gumroad Courses
  • Skillshare
  • Teachable / Thinkific

Example:

“Learn HTML & CSS by Building 3 Websites in 1 Hour”

Price: $9–$29

Record tutorials using free tools like OBS Studio.

🛠️ 6. Offer HTML Email Template Services

Email templates are a high-demand skill.

What to Offer:

  • Responsive email designs
  • Newsletter layouts
  • Custom promotional emails

Tools:

  • Litmus (email previews)
  • Mailchimp
  • Inline CSS styling

Where to Offer:

🌍 7. Build Your Personal Brand

Post consistently about:

  • HTML/CSS tips
  • Mini UI tutorials
  • Before/after design makeovers

Platforms:

  • Twitter/X (@e_opore)
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Dev.to or Hashnode blogs

Include links to your templates, ebooks, and store:
🔗 https://codewithdhanian.gumroad.com

🧠 Bonus Tips to Scale:

  • Bundle Templates – Create packs of 10+ pages
  • Email Marketing – Build a list with freebies
  • Upsell Offers – Offer a $5 template, then upsell a $25 ebook/course
  • Automate Delivery – Use Gumroad + Zapier

💬 Final Words

You don’t need to be full-stack to start making money. HTML and CSS alone can pay your bills if you apply them creatively.

👉 Be consistent

👉 Start small

👉 Deliver value

👉 Build in public

🎯 Want to speed up your journey?

Get my tech ebooks and templates at:

👉 https://codewithdhanian.gumroad.com

Let me know in the comments: Which method are you starting with? 👇

Written by @e_opore — Educator, Developer & Creator of coding ebooks.