I’ve seen a lot of posts asking “can you still make money with automation in 2025?” Short answer: yes — if you’re smart and don’t go too aggressive.
For the past few months, I’ve been using a desktop automation tool to grow niche social accounts (Instagram + TikTok mainly), and here’s what’s been working for me.
1. Build & Grow Niche Pages (Content + Engagement on Autopilot)
- Choose visual, viral niches: fitness, memes, quotes, digital lifestyle
- Use automation to scrape content + post daily
- Auto-engage with relevant users (likes, follows, story views, DMs)
After 2–3 weeks of consistent activity, accounts start getting organic follows and story views.
Once a page hits 5k–10k followers:
Monetization options:
- Shoutouts (via DM or niche Telegram groups)
- CPA offers in bio or DM (Grab attention, warm up then pitch)
- Build an email list or drive traffic to another funnel
2. Client Work — Easy Retainers with Local Brands or Coaches
Outreach locally or on LinkedIn → Offer “organic growth” packages
Use automation to:
- Target ideal followers
- Warm them up with likes/story views
- Auto-DM leads with personalized intros
Set and forget once the campaign runs → Check in weekly, send results → Charge $300–$600/mo depending on deliverables
3. Lead Gen for Your Own Product or Services
This one’s been underrated:
- Create 5–10 niche accounts targeting your market
- Auto-post value content & soft-pitch in captions or stories
- Engage target users & auto-start convos in DMs (with spin syntax + random timing)
This works especially well if paired with AI-generated or repurposed content (saves tons of time).
Pro Tips (Stay Safe & Undetected)
- Use good proxies (resi or mobile > datacenter)
- Set realistic limits, always warm up slowly
- Avoid aggressive settings, especially for new accounts
- Rotate messages and content (use spin syntax or AI variations)
Automation is still very alive — if you respect platform limits and run things smart.
You don’t need ads, you don’t need a product — just time, a good setup, and patience.