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Discover how to make money online using Google News and Claude AI. Build helpful tools like a tariff calculator and generate $200 per lead.
How to Tap Into Google News and Claude AI for Fast Profits
Hey guys, it’s Marcus here and today, I’m going to show you something that’s not just a side hustle… this is a full blown strategy that can help you make $200 per lead using a news item that’s trending right now. And the best part? You don’t need to reinvent the wheel.
If you’re the type of person who likes to sit down, follow the steps, and take action (not just binge watch videos), this post is for you. We’re diving into how to use Claude AI + Google News to build tools that get traffic, serve people, and make you money online. Let’s do this like it’s bring your friend to work day and you’re my friend.
What’s the Big Idea? Traffic, Tools, and Timing
The Secret Sauce: Leverage What’s Already Working
Let me break it down real simple. People are searching for news. They’re on Google News 24/7. That’s real time traffic just sitting there. Instead of making a complicated content plan or traffic strategy, we’re just going to jump in front of what’s already hot.
Example: The topic I chose here is tariffs. Yep, the ones that are messing with global trade and affecting everything from electronics to clothing.
Now you might be thinking:
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“Marcus, what am I supposed to do with that?”
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“How do I make money with a news item?”
Simple. You use Claude AI to create a helpful tool like a tariff calculator, that gets shared, linked, and used.
Build Something Useful (Like a Tariff Calculator)
When people are reading about tariffs, what are they thinking?
“How much more is that TV going to cost me?”
Boom. That’s where our tariff calculator comes in.
I used Claude AI to build a simple tool where users can input their product value, origin country, and see what kind of tariff impact they’re facing.
🛠 Tools you need:
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Claude AI (for building the tool)
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Basic HTML or PHP knowledge
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A domain (I used tarifftoolbar.com—got it for $11)
Once you’ve built something helpful, you can slap it on a simple page, add some relevant affiliate offers, and drive traffic.
Where’s the Money?
The Affiliate Goldmine Behind the Tool
Now just because someone is using your calculator doesn’t mean they’re going to hand you $200. But this is where you need to be smart.
Here are some affiliate monetization strategies:
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Gold & Precious Metals Investing
CPCs can go up to $5.93 per click. Not bad if your calculator helps people worried about inflation or tariffs.
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Dropshipping & Ecommerce Tools
Tariffs affect online sellers big time. They’ll want to know how to price correctly. -
High-Reward Credit Cards & Coupons
“Beat the tariff with 5% cashback”… That’s a solid pitch! -
High Yield Savings Accounts or Financial Products
Use the opportunity to suggest financial safety nets during economic uncertainty.
Building the Tool with Claude AI
Step 1: Find a Trending Topic
Use Google Trends or Google News to find something that’s blowing up. Tariffs? Yep, that’s hot right now. Especially if you’re seeing graphs that are off the charts.
Step 2: Ask Claude AI to Build the Tool
I told Claude:
Make a simple HTML tariff calculator for my website.
Be specific: Is it PHP? HTML? React? I told Claude to stick with HTML to make previews easier.
And after some tweaking (it took about 9 tries 😅), I had a working calculator that looks like this:
Step 3 : Upload and Optimize
Upload the code to your server (I use cPanel). Add disclaimers, a basic homepage, and even a pop up calculator that opens in a new tab for usability.
Bonus Tip: I even made the logo using ChatGPT’s image tools super simple!.
Traffic Methods That Work Fast
How to Get Visitors to Your Tool
You’ve got the tool. Now what?
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Press Releases
Announce your calculator with a press release like: “TariffToolbar.com launches new import cost calculator.” -
YouTube Videos
Show how the tool works in real time. People love walkthroughs. -
Social Media Posts
Share the tool in forums, Facebook groups, and Reddit threads where people are talking about imports, tariffs, or the economy. -
SEO & Blog Posts
Write detailed blog posts (like this one!) and optimize for keywords like “tariff calculator,” “calculate import tax,” or “how much will tariffs cost me.”
Don’t Forget to Build a List
Use an opt in box on your tool page.
“Want updates on new tariffs and tools? Subscribe now.”
Capture those emails and send them updates, new tools, affiliate offers, and helpful guides.
Will This Make You Rich?
Let’s get real.
Is everyone going to get rich with this? Nope.Most people trying to make money online make nothing.
Why? Because they don’t treat it like a business.
But if you go in with the mindset of helping people, and you follow these steps, you can absolutely build something that gets traffic, earns commissions, and grows your list.
Wrap Up + What You Should Do Next
Let’s recap what we just covered:
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Use Google News to find trending, high traffic topics
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Use Claude AI to build simple tools (like calculators)
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Add affiliate offers tied to your niche
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Promote with YouTube, press releases, and SEO
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Always serve your visitors first with ethics and clarity
This strategy works because it’s quick to execute, taps into real-world concerns, and provides value. You don’t need to guess. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel.
Now here’s what you do next:
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Go to Claude.ai and try building your first tool.
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Register a domain at Namecheap or GoDaddy.
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Follow my other tutorials at gotnitches.com
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Drop a comment below if you want to see me break down another tool niche.
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Smash that like button if you found this helpful!
This niche isn’t going to last forever. It’s a short term opportunity. But if you use it wisely, you can build something that pays you long after the news fades.
Let’s go make some money online!
Click Here To Check Out The Tariff Calculator Toolbar
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