This is one of those questions where the answers differ a lot depending on the method someone uses. With paid ads, it is possible to make money within the first few weeks if the setup is right, but most beginners spend more than they earn at first. With SEO and content marketing, it usually takes anywhere from three to twelve months before seeing real income. Freelancing tends to be faster because you are offering a service directly to clients rather than waiting for traffic to build up. The timeline also depends heavily on how much time and effort someone puts in each week. So what do you think is the fastest realistic path for a beginner to earn their first income from digital marketing?