In order to start making money online you first of all need to realize that it's Business.
If it involves a money transaction, then you are in Business.
You are in Business to make profits and you deliver value to make the profit.
In order to make a Business successful, you need a plan. Ask anyone that has a successful Business. They all have a plan they follow.
If you have a desire to achieve something and you want to reach that, you HAVE to set a goal and create a plan to reach that goal.