Budgets Are Sexy (2026 Guide)

Saving money on budgets sexy does not need to be complicated. Here is a clear, no nonsense rundown of what works and how to make the most of it.

Key Takeaways

• Not only was I not passionate about crickets, but I didn’t have any interest in their benefactors either: reptiles and amphibians.
• More importantly, but one aspect that does grab my attention is making money online.
• And that’s since it’s a relatively passive method to make added income from anywhere that internet access is available.
• Best of all, nearly any topic, any sub category, and any product has the potential to generate income!

Getting the Most From Budgets Sexy

Been a while since our last hustle showcasing, so had to come back with a splash right now and bring on my man Jeff Neal who sells crickets for cash! When people say you can sell anything online, they sure mean it, haha… So please to enjoy right now - the ins and outs of cricket hustling :)] ******* I have an unusual hobby.

• I sell live crickets online.
• And I know this is unusual since my inner circle of beloved friends and family don’t like to talk about it much (with the exception of my wacky daughters, who can be frequently found playing in the grow bins).
• Worth noting: but, as of this year, I’ve reached new sales records, selling about $7,000 worth of crickets per month, which has lined my pockets with roughly $1,200 per month in profit.
• And although my friends don’t like to discuss it, I fully embrace it - knowing that each shipped cricket is pushing me closer to my dream of financial freedom.

Tips That Make a Difference

Pursuing Something You’re Not Passionate About 2 years ago when I began selling crickets, I broke the cardinal rule of side hustling: I pursued something I wasn’t passionate about. Being passionate at what you do would greatly improve your odds of success whether there’s a little or plenty of competition ;)] But Why Crickets?

• Remember that since it’s a sought after topic with little competition!
• This isn’t my first online rodeo, and I can attest that making money online has 2 key requirements: a topic and an audience.  And when hunting for that topic, it’s critical that there is highly little competition.
• But it’s just as critical that the topic has an active audience as well.
• Now the tricky aspect is that everyone else knows this online too, so finding the perfect topic or product will require hours and hours and hours of research.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

As a rule, before landing on crickets I started researching binoculars, and then moved to thermal scopes. I then dove right into the meat thermometer industry, and even considered women’s shoes!

• But after months of investigating, it became obvious that there was no better choice than live crickets.
• Getting a Site Online This requires 2 main aspects: Scoring some graphics and building a website. #1 Scoring some graphics Logos aren’t necessary, but they can be an inexpensive investment if trying to build a solid brand - particularly if there are competitors as it will assist distinguish your product or service from the others.
• In short, i ended up applying Upwork for this, and it only cost me $125.
• Unlike logos, though, product images are necessary.

Is Budgets Sexy Worth It?

When I started soliciting partnerships with cricket ranchers, I consistently requested that they send over pictures of their products (crickets) to score some excellent - free! - pictures for the site. Building a Website Once the pictures were secured, it was time to slap them onto a website.

• Worth noting: now I have zero programming or computer science skills, which is what makes living in 2018 so wonderful.
• Website platform companies have streamlined the site building process so well that any cricket-pursuing nitwit can put together a clean, professional looking website.
• And there’s YouTube for any tutorials as well.
• But since I was attempting to launch an e-commerce store, I needed assist building a merchant website.

Where the Real Savings Hide

More importantly, and Shopify has proven to be an excellent solution, with excellent shopper support. I picked out a theme, selected some fonts and colors, then stitched them all together and in a matter of hours I had a respectable website - fully loaded with product images of live crickets, and even a company logo.

• But Shopify’s service isn’t free.
• So if you’re looking to take baby steps into an e-commerce venture, expect to fork out a minimum of $30 per month.
• Remember that there’s also less pricey choices, such as applying WordPress - a sought after blog platform - and Weebly and Wix if you’re willing to get your hands dirty.
• All excellent platforms that have streamlined the creation process for those just beginning out.

A Closer Look at Budgets Sexy

Engaging in The Life-Long Battle of Internet Marketing Once the website was built, it was time to push this puppy in front of the masses. There are 2 basic internet marketing strategies: paid ads and search engine optimization (SEO).  Paid ads will instantly position your website in front of interested buyers.

• As a rule, but for a recurring fee.
• Alternatively, SEO doesn’t have to cost anything (unless you hire someone to do it), but it’s a daily grind  that requires non-stop focus.
• And it can take months, or even years, to begin pulling in the free traffic.
• As a boot strapped side hustler, I was committed to keeping my costs as low as possible, so I skipped the paid ads and went straight for the SEO side of aspects.

What to Know About Budgets Sexy

In short, which meant hours of optimizing the website, coming up with excellent content, and then going out and finding methods to get that excellent content shared on social media platforms and other websites - such as this one! And it was a grind.   I watched YouTube videos, interviewed cricket ranchers, stalked pet stores, picked through reptile forums, all for the sake of becoming the most well-versed cricket supplier online.

• I was committed and obsessed, and would blurt out random facts to my wife: “Hey honey, did you know that female crickets deposit eggs through an ovipositor?” “Did you know that male crickets will become cannibals if their habitats become too populated?” “A bearded dragon will eat about 50 crickets each day.
• Wow!” And during this time is when my wife began avoiding me.
• Worth noting: it has since become an unspoken rule to not discuss my pursuit of crickets in the house :-) My First Year of Cricket Selling (2016) My first year at it was pretty rough, accurately reflecting the slow grind that is search engine optimization.
• So I started reaching out to other reptile bloggers and forums, looking to build mutually beneficial relationships with each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on budgets sexy?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. When people say you can sell anything online, they sure mean it, haha… So please to enjoy right now - the ins and outs of cricket hustling :)] ******* I have an unusual hobby.

Is it worth shopping around for budgets sexy?

Usually yes. I sell live crickets online.

Smart Ways to Save More on Budgets Sexy

• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.
• Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.
• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.

Final Thoughts

The bottom line on budgets sexy: a little research goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is a click away.

Originally published at budgetsaresexy.com.