Charlie – Founder & Side Hustle Expert

Charlie has a degree in Entrepreneurship and enjoys playing sports and soaking up the sun (for all three days of the year in the UK!). He launched My Side Gig in 2023 with the goal of creating an impartial platform where users could easily find genuine ways to make extra cash online.

Having personally used methods like bank switching and matched betting throughout university, he saw the opportunity to compile these strategies into a comprehensive side hustle guide.

Charlie believes that word-of-mouth marketing is, and always will be, the most powerful form of marketing. He explains: "Brands are willing to pay significant sums for referrals. That’s where we come in. You’re well within your rights to sign up for a service purely to claim a sign-up bonus without any obligation to continue using it. I like to think of us as the 21st-century version of Robin Hood—minus the violence!"

Charlotte – Content Creator & Freebie Hunter

Charlotte has a degree in Classics and spends her free time as a content creator, discussing the latest archaeological discoveries. She joined the My Side Gig team in 2024, bringing a wealth of blogging experience and a sharp eye for spotting the best side hustles.

Charlotte explains: "I've signed up to all the freebie websites over the years, and honestly, most of them just aren’t genuine. They’re usually companies trying to grow their mailing lists, promote ads, or give away one product to 50,000 people. I love finding legitimate freebies and real ways to make extra cash online—especially during a cost of living crisis! It’s rewarding, and people are genuinely grateful."

Our Commitment to You

In a world full of get-rich-quick schemes, My Side Gig is an anomaly. We won’t promise to make you a millionaire, but we will work tirelessly to bring you only legitimate side hustles that we have personally tested and proven to work.

We also hunt down the best genuinely accessible freebies—no fake giveaways, no gimmicks.

💡 Our golden rule: Nobody can buy our loyalty. If we promote something, it’s because we truly believe in it and would want to see it ourselves. While we may earn affiliate commissions from some recommendations, we handpick only a select few providers—turning down countless companies that don’t meet our standards.