Imagine a tool that not only fuels your creativity but also opens doors to a world of financial opportunities. That’s Framer.
It has taken the world by storm and it’s easy to see why. An intuitive tool solving a the burning pain point of designers — to develop websites themselves. On top of that, Framer’s low barrier to entry and amazing free plans makes it accessible for designers. In other words Framer has democratized design
The rise of Framer has resulted in lucrative avenues for designers to earn a substantial income. Some of these require a one-time effort to reap the rewards while other methods can litreally make you money with just one click.
Let’s take a deep dive on how you can make money with Framer!
The Various Ways To Make Money with Framer
Selling Framer Templates
Templates are the lifeblood of design communities, and Framer is no exception. Crafting and selling templates can be a lucrative venture if done right.
However, it’s not easy. Why?
Well, The supply of templates is high while users have endless options. For your template to even be considered, you need to do something very different.
So, what makes a good template?
It has to be unique: You can’t launch a normal template these days and expect it do well. Designers have pushed the limits to what templates can look and feel like. Therefore, you need to create something extraordinary to be considered. For example; A recent trend of websites with a sidebar have started to take off. Or making a template based around a OS? You need to think out of the box.
Choose a niche where you can complete: You can try to make a template for a Landing page, portfolio, or Agency website. Truth is, the chances of competing there are minimal given the insane competition. Rather, if you chose a niche with a rising demand and low number of templates, then you might be on to something! A good example of this can be the Web3, Photography, and Ecommerce templates. All of these categories have less than 200 submissions on the Framer template.
Freelance With Framer
Freelancing is the epitome of freedom in the digital age, and Framer opens doors to a plethora of opportunities.
Once you've mastered Framer, you can approach local businesses to offer website revamps or create new ones from scratch. Additionally, you can also register yourself to online platforms like Fiverr and Upwork to find clients.
Another great platform is Contra. Contra has partnered up with Framer and if you’re meet certain criteria you can get a Framer expert badge giving you an advantage above others.
You can learn more here
Become a Framer partner
Becoming a Framer partner can be your golden ticket to a symbiotic relationship with the platform. But what exactly does it entail?
As a partner, you varouis benefits such as:
Everytime you sell a template and add you referal link in the template — you get 50% of subscribers fee for 1 whole year.
When you handover a client website you can add your referral link in the remix link and you get 50% of your client’s subscirtion for 1 whole year.
Laslty, when you share your Framer link online for other users to try it out — cookies are stored in their browsers for 90 days that link back to you. If they end up creating a project and upgrading to a plan you get 5-% of your clients subsscritoin - just like this
You also get access to an exclusive Framer partner community where you can ask questions with other partners. Plus a partner’s badge too! Pretty cool.
You can apply to become a Framer partner here
Teach Framer Online
They say the best way to learn is to teach, and teaching Framer online can be both rewarding and lucrative.
Building an audience starts with creating valuable content—tutorials, case studies, or even live streams showcasing your expertise with Framer. Leverage social media, YouTube, or platforms like Teachable to reach aspiring designers hungry for knowledge.
And here's the bonus tip: utilize affiliate links strategically. By recommending Framer or related tools in your content, you not only provide value but also earn commissions for every referral, turning your passion into profit effortlessly.
Sell Products Built Around Framer
This is one of those “Sell the shovel during a gold rush” moments.
While the adoption rate for Framer is high, it’s still not perfect. Like any tools, there are some limitations and the way to solve these limitations is using products built around Framer.
For example; it’s not natively possible to make a membership site to hide content behind a paywall. However, with FramerAuth, you can do so!
Similarly, you can use this eCommerce plugin to build a fully working cart and transform your website into an eCommerce store.
You get the idea.
While you will need extensive programming language, you can find someone off Contra, Fiverr, or Upwork to help you develop something.
Closing thoughts
In the world of design, Framer isn't just a tool—it's a gateway to endless possibilities. Whether you choose to sell templates, freelance, become a Framer partner, teach online, or build products, the opportunities are boundless.
Try Framer for free and discover a world of opportunities waiting for you. Need a website developed with Framer? Reach out to us, and let's turn your vision into reality.
