15 Ways to Make Money with Framer

1. Client Work

Offering your services to clients is a direct, time tested way to make money with Framer. You can find clients through platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Contra, Framer community and the usual sites like upwork. Another clever way to get clients is by offering template customization as a part of your template. Interested clients will see the creator of the template and request either a customisation or creating a site in a similar style You can do this either as a Freelancer or as an Agency

Pros:

• High earning potential per project and Immediate income

• Relatively stable if you maintain good client relationships

Cons:

• You are trading time for money

• Deadlines, revisions and client acquisition can be stressful.

2. Templates

Creating and selling templates can be a lucrative venture. Become a Framer partner and list your templates on Framer's official site. Promote them on social media to reach a wider audience. If you're trying to speed up your template creation process, you can check out our design system that will help you ship faster and stand out.

Pros:

• Passive income potential.

• Scalable with multiple templates.

• High demand for quality templates.

Cons:

• Hard to make sales after the initial boost from Framer

• Requires marketing efforts to drive sales.

• Extremely high competition with other template creators.

3. Affiliate Income

Join Framer's partner program to earn rewards through remix links and affiliate links. Anytime someone purchases a plan using your template link of affiliate link, you immediately make 50% of the revenue for the next 1 year.

Pros:

• Passive income with minimal effort.

• Relatively predictable

• You can leverage existing audience

• Can compound very easily

Cons:

• Takes time to kick off

• Requires effective promotion strategies.

4. Create Products for the Framer Ecosystem

Develop custom products such as forms, authentication services, or other utilities that integrate with Framer. These products can solve specific problems for Framer users and generate steady revenue.

Pros:

• Continuous revenue from product sales.

• Potential for high demand.

• Low competition

Cons:

• Requires development and maintenance.

• Requires a lot of time

5. Sell Overrides & Code components

Overrides are custom interactions and animations that enhance functionalities of Framer projects. Create and sell your overrides through platforms like SegmentUI, Framestack, Overrrides, and Frameroverrides.

Pros:

• Niche market with high demand.

• Lower competition compared to templates

Cons:

• Requires technical skill.

• Continuous need to update and innovate.

6. Offer Consultation/Coaching Calls

Leverage your expertise by offering consultation or coaching calls. Charge for time blocks to help clients with their Framer projects, provide design advice, or troubleshoot issues.

Pros:

• High hourly rates.

• Builds personal brand

• Relatively high demand

Cons:

• Requires significant time investment

• Limited scalability since you're trading time for money

7. Courses

Teach advanced or beginner-level courses on how to create websites with Framer. Platforms like Udemy, Teachable, or even your own Framer website can host these courses.

Pros:

• High earning potential from course sales.

• Low competition and high demand

Cons:

• Extremely Time-intensive to create and update.

• Requires marketing to drive sales.

• Can become outdated very quickly as the team releases new updates

8. YouTube Ad Revenue

Start a YouTube channel dedicated to Framer tutorials and concepts. Monetize your channel through ad revenue, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing. Some great channels are Framer University, Guy Acey and the OG Flux Academy

Pros:

• Passive income through ads.

• Builds a large, engaged audience.

• Multiple monetization methods.

Cons:

• Requires consistent content creation.

• Ad revenue can be inconsistent.

• Needs substantial subscriber base to earn significant income.

9. Revenue from Posting on X

Create Framer-related content on X that complements your YouTube content. Apart from the obvious benefit of driving traffic to your site, you can get supplemental income from ads served through X

Cons:

• Extremely low $$

• High Barrier of entry

10. Subscription Services for Framer Websites

Offer subscription-based services for Framer websites, such as ongoing maintenance, updates, and support. This model ensures recurring revenue and helps you build long-term relationships with your clients. Think designjoy but for Framer

Pros:

• Recurring, stable income.

• Predictable revenue stream.

Cons:

• Requires ongoing service provision.

• Client retention and acquisition can be challenging.

• Time-intensive maintenance.

11. E-books/Guides

Write e-books or guides that teach specific aspects of Framer. Selling these resources on platforms like LemonSqueezy or your website can be a great source of passive income.

Pros:

• Passive income with minimal upkeep.

• Easy to get off the ground

Cons:

• Initial time investment in writing.

• Requires marketing to drive sales.

12. Maintenance and Hosting Services

Offer maintenance and hosting services for your clients' Framer websites. Ensure their sites are always up-to-date, secure, and running smoothly. Take the headache of hosting from their site and charge a small premium to make minor text and layout changes.

Pros:

• Recurring revenue stream.

Cons:

• Time-consuming to manage.

  
  

13. Offer React/Coding Services

If you have coding skills, offer custom React or other coding services to create unique overrides and components for Framer projects.

Pros:

• High demand for custom coding solutions.

• Can charge premium rates.

Cons:

• Requires advanced technical skills.

• Time-intensive projects.

14. Sell UI Kits/Design Systems

Design and sell UI kits or design systems tailored for Framer like SegmentUI, Framepad and Sections. High-quality design systems save time and ensure consistency across projects.

Pros:

• Passive income from repeated sales.

• Easy to get off the ground and maintain

Cons:

• Requires marketing to drive sales.

• Competition with other design kits.

15. Framer Boot Camps/Workshops

Organize and conduct Framer boot camps or workshops like Xperian School. These can be weekend workshops or longer live sessions aimed at helping people learn Framer.

Pros:

• High earning potential per event.

• Builds a strong community presence.

Cons:

• Requires significant planning and organization.

• Time-intensive preparation.