Online Income - The Very Very Bare Basics
Every day I see new people flocking to the net to make money, looking for the goose that laid the golden website. Most have no clue where to start, just like I did some years back. No fear, it’s really not that bad. Let’s get started..
The Very Very Bare Basics if your serious about making a real income on the Internet:
Quality Reliable Hosting - Without a doubt, the most important part of the plan. you could have the best website, the killer products and incredible copy, it’s nothing if buyers can’t get to your pages. Don’t even think about using a free hosting service, unless your looking to only earn beer money. I use Atci Hosting, they have superior support and plans to fit any ones needs or wants.
Domain Name - Your official name on the net, call it your very own piece of Internet real estate. Take your time and choose the name wisely and make sure to register it in your name with your contact information, don’t let your host register it for you. I have used Domain Name Systems for several years without a problem and superior service.
Computer - I would guess since your reading this, you already have that part covered. If you can browse the Internet, you’ve got what you need.
Software - Windows notepad. Yep, you heard me right. HTML (hyper text markup language) pages are simple files you can create in a word processor program, actually the simplier the better. Some more advanced word processor programs add un-wanted characters. Save your file as webpage.html and your good to go. For the first couple of years I was creating web-pages all I used was notepad. It’s not a bad idea to start with notepad so you learn the code and have some idea what your doing. I eventually graduated to a program called Macromedia Dreamweaver But it can be on the expensive side. The only other required software you’ll need it an ftp (file transfer protocol) program. There are quite a large number of ftp programs, the only one I’ve used and can recommend is Cute Ftp. On a side note, if you do happen to get your hands on a copy of Dreamweaver, it comes with a built in ftp program. Kinda nice huh?
So what are your waiting for? Go make a website and make some money! If you need more help, let me know.
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2 comments
Starr on June 26, 2007 at 2:33 am
Well, I got the hosting, the domain, the website (which I’m still tweaking and updating after redesigning it to look nicer.) Ok.
Now…what’s next?
*lol* You said if I want more help to let you know.
Ron Killian on July 16, 2007 at 10:16 am
Hello Starr, thanks for posting. You are right, I did say that. You do have a great start. And most important, you’ve taken action, you should be proud…:)
The next step should be of course to get customers. You should decide who your market is, who needs your services? Make a list and go after them. A good place for your services might be internet marketing forums, such as the Warrior forum. Most all allow you at least one link in your signature, where you can promote your services. Maybe offer a coupon or discount for first time customers to drum up some business. You might be surprised how many people would rather pay some one else to do the web work.
You could also start a mailing list, to again, promote your services. Or since you have some valuable knowledge you could create some information products to sell.
Just a few idea’s, let me know if you need anything else..:)
Ron Killian