5 Step Guide to your Own Online Business

Why Your Method?that let you "reprint" their content. It's a good deal for
It's free, It WORKS. It's a GREAT way for theboth you (the publisher) and for the author for the
beginner to earn money online. It's simply a quick, costexposure it provides them. The flip side is the sheer
effective and proven method for the average personamount of time it takes to find quality articles, go
to create a money making Internet business thatthrough the hoops necessary to obtain rights to
generates real revenue.distribute them, the cost if they are truly unique &
And it only takes about an hour or two to complete, atpopular, and the amount of labor for you if you (and
no cost to you. My guide will take you step by stepyou should) update frequently. If you are only
through the process, and in the end you will have ainterested in providing some "basic" content related to
fully functional online business that will start earning youyour site or business, or if you are developing for
money today.varied interests and multiple businesses the Ad Rich
If you have basic computer skills, and an internetContent Site can get you up and running quickly.
connection, I will show you how to get started.You can browse the site and copy articles (yes, most
You've probably noticed already you're not seeing a lotare free to use) or purchase the entire package. The
of marketing hype. No GET RICH QUICK!, DON'Tkey word here is "target". Who is your target
MISS THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY, etc., etc., blah,audience? The Ad Rich Content site is a super quick
blah, blah. That's because I'm not a salesman, I'm notand easy source of articles that are highly targeted to
pitching a scheme, and although you will see someyour business, and that is where you will generate
offers in my guide, you don't need to purchase a thinginterest and make revenue.
from me to make this work.Another way to generate revenue and build traffic is
Not that long ago I decided to start up my own onlineto offer e-Books on your site. An e-Book is an
business, so I starting doing my research. Holy buckets!electronic book that you can open and read by using
there is some useful information out there but who canyour computer. Induce others to link to your web site
find it amongst all the scams and junk? That's rightby offering them e-Books or one of your own
SCAMS and JUNK, if you don't get completely rippedproducts. The more links you have pointing to your
off you're bound to at the very least waste your time,web site, the higher you'll rank on the major search
money & expectations on programs that justengines (and the more targeted traffic you'll get) Go to
don't work.eBookDeal.net and choose from hundred of e-Books
I eventually succeeded, but it sure seems like I had toin 20 different categories.
do everything the hard way until I found what worked.Acquiring more content:
In this guide I am going to show you how to do it MYIf you have a product-based site, your suppliers can be
way. In most areas I'm not going to be providing a lota terrific source of content. A few of their product
of different options, after wading through all theproduct photos with vendor descriptions can be placed
different scams, when I did find legitimate opportunities Ialong side your own content and articles.
found myself overwhelmed by the sheer amount ofBear in mind, authorities and experts in a given field are
information. So we're going to keep things simple andoften seeking exposure, which you can provide them.
straightforward here.Find an article published online that contains content
So why am I giving this away for free?related to your industry and ask for permission to
The first reason is that just like you I want to make a"reprint" it on your site. The trick is to identify
little extra income on the side to enjoy a better life. Icomplimentary, not competing materials. And it's out
profit from this site through advertising and referrals.there.
See that ad to the left? I can earn anywhere from aCreating or finding content for your site is not as hard
few pennies to a couple of dollars if it's a real goodas it sounds. Think about it. Every product or service
one when you click it. Then there's the links I providesolves a problem for the consumer. Find related
you in the guide. You can go directly to the provider ofcontent that someone else has already written.
course, but if you reach them through this web site ITo get started for now simply select articles from the
earn a small commission on anything you might buy,free content site that relate to your product or
but you don't pay a cent more. And I'm going to showbusiness then cut and paste them into the free
you how to earn money doing the exact same thingtemplate provided.
with my advice, my links and my free site template.Step Four - Getting Paid.
The second reason I'm giving this information awaySoon you can start to customize the products and
free is simple, I want to make a better income andadvertising on your site, but first you'll need accounts
expand my business, but I want to go about it the rightwith Google and Amazon to duplicate the items in the
way, and to be proud of the things I do in my life. I'mtemplate. Don't worry though, signing up with both are
just somebody from a simple background who didn'tfree and easy.
have a lot of education, but fell in love with technologyWouldn't it be great if you could find advertising that
and picked up an entrepreneur bug at an early age.really works? Something for your web site, that didn't
However as I grew wiser and more successful I neverrequire any maintenance, and provided you with
lost sight of my core values & beliefs. It disgustsdetailed earnings reports?
me to see online marketers flat out lie and cheat thereGoogle AdSense is a fast and easy way for website
way to riches at the expense of people like us,publishers of all sizes to display relevant Google ads
especially when in the extensive amount of researchon their website's content pages and earn money.
I've done that seems to be the norm rather than theIt's also a way for website publishers to provide
exception. A little bit of revenge? Maybe, but howGoogle web and site search to their visitors, and to
sweet is it if you and I make a few extra k a yearearn money by displaying Google ads on the search
while costing the real scammers millions?results pages.
So, now that you know a little about me and how ISigning up for Google AdSense is free and just takes
operate, if you're interested and have an hour, goa few minutes. The free template from this guide uses
through the five steps and you'll be surprised howAdsense ads throughout and you can start earning
easy it really is to get started.This is the step in mymoney from clicks the minute you put your new site
guide where I am probably going to save you the mostonline.
amount of grief, anguish, and money. Although yourNow that you have ad revenue from your site you
choice of domain name can be one of the most criticalshould have some actual products to sell. Amazon
decisions you make, you don't have to be overlyAssociates program will help you do just that with no
concerned about it right this minute and it certainlyworrying about orders, inventory or customer service.
shouldn't stop you from getting started. I'll explain thisThe free template incorporates 4 targeted products
further in a little bit.through Amazon. You'll need to sign up for their
In this step you will select a name for your onlineassociates program, then you can add or modify the
business and a place to host it on the Internet. If youproducts listed to meet your needs.
don't have a web page yet, don't worry, I am going toThe Amazon Associates program was the first online
give you one in step 2. If you don't have anything toaffiliate program of its kind when it launched in 1996.
sell I'm going to give you that too. You WILL have anToday, it is the largest and most successful online
online business after going through the 5 steps on thisaffiliate program, with over 1,000,000 members
site.world-wide. If you are a Web site owner, Amazon
Name and host, sounds like 2 steps right? Not really,seller, or Web developer, you can start earning money
you'll accomplish both at the same time. This is also thetoday and earn up to 10% in referral fees.
ONLY part of the guide that costs you any money.Get started by clicking the graphic below, and click on
Please note that I am not selling you anything, you"Join Associates" at the very bottom of Amazon's
simply need to signup with a provider and I am going topage to sign up.
direct you to the least expensive choice, offering theGoogle and Amazon will both provide you with your
most bang for your buck around. You can apply theown affiliate or partner ID that you can replace in the
rest of the guide using a free hosting provider, but Itemplate. They will also create the code for you to
recommend not wasting your timecompletely customize the look and scope of your site.
Step One.Step Five - Promote Your Business.
Pick a name. You probably already have one in mind,If you've completed the first four steps, congratulations!
write down a couple of variations in case it's alreadyYou will want to continue to develop and expand your
taken. A domain name should reflect what your site orbusiness of course, but at this point you have a
business provides, but if it's taken or not a good fit, orfunctioning site that is making money through
you just have a brain freeze check out someadvertising and commissions. And as promised, your
interesting band, business, people or place names toonly expense was a nominal fee for quality web
inspire a memorable name.hosting. Now you just need to attract visitors to your
Now, go to 1&1 Internet and sign up. I've usedsite.
LOTS of hosts in the past and 1&1 is the bestQuick Start Advertising:
thing going. Cheap, reliable and loaded with features,Here is my favorite first method for the beginner to
they are the best deal around. This site and all myget started earning ads and traffic. InstantBuzz is a
sites and businesses are hosted therefree toolbar application you download for free. It's a
You can search for your desired domain name on thesingle line bar that displays simple text ads while you
front page, or just start the signup process and theysurf. InstantBuzz is not spy or ad ware. For every
will walk you through it. I recommend for those justpage you surf to you earn credits to have your own
getting started to select the 1&1 Linux Beginnerads displayed automatically. After a very simple setup
Package, this is just $2.99 and will serve your needsprocedure it runs automatically and requires no more
for now, I cannot stress enough that you will not find aof your time.
better hosting package for less than 3 bucks a month.Link Exchange:
The best part is 1&1 gives you a free domainAutoLinkManager simplifies the entire link exchange
name with every package, if you're like me and onceprocess, making your life a lot easier. It integrates link
you get started with this and the ideas really startexchange services and link exchange software into a
flowing, you think of the PERFECT domain name thesingle system that allows you to exchange links with
next day, simply upgrade for $2 and you get anotherany member in the directory, manage incoming link
free name plus a ton of new features & space.exchange requests, build a categorized directory and
We'll get into how to design your site in the next step,publish your link pages to your web hosting.
but I want to talk briefly about logos here. Once youCreate your first link to your site/business here for
have a catchy name you need an equally impressivefree!
logo. I've paid for logo design in the past and althoughFree Link Exchange Software and Automate Link
pleased with the results, I've discovered I can makeSwap Service
my own logos and web graphics VERY easily usingOffers free link swap service, link trade directory,
The Logo Creator. The Logo Creator enables evenreciprocal link exchange software that auto updates
the novice to create professional looking logos and allyour link pages and complete link exchange.
kinds of web graphics with ease. Trust me you don'tSite Directories:
have to be a graphic artist to create slick PhotoshopInstead of fighting the explosive growth of the Internet,
quality art & graphics for your site for less than itthe Premier Directory provides the means for the
costs you to get just one image professionallyInternet to organize itself. The Premier Directory
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Step Two - Start Designing your Site.and maintained by many volunteer editors. Free Web
There are a lot of sources out there that will sell youDirectory - Human edited web directory, submit your
web site templates to fit any need or niche and manywebsite free, PremierDirectory.org
of them are quite good if a bit pricey. I've learned in myClassified Ads:
experience creating many new sites that even when IAnother method is to place free classified ads.
have enough content, links, graphics and ideas to fill aPressMania is a new classified site where you can
50 page site, I inevitably spend many frustrating weeksplace your ads with pictures in your local area. You
actually designing a professional looking site aroundcan sell without your own website. You can even
them. Hours and hours of getting the right consistentsetup your own free store and sell your products or
look & feel, tediously creating tables and aligningservicesdirectly from their website.
things just so, I was spending all my time doing graphicMiscellaneous Ideas:
design beating my head against the wall because I'mPut your website address, for example on everything
neither an artist or nor a professional web designer.you print. Including, business cards, letterhead, invoices,
Simple lesson finally learned, and once I accepted it Ietc.
was about 10 times more productive, focusing on myGet more than one domain name for your business.
ideas, products and content.Of course you should get your business name, but
So unless you are a professional designer, I highlyalso get a domain name that includes keywords
recommend starting with a professionally designedrelated to your business or service.
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tip in this guide. If you have a very specific or veryautomatically added to all the messages that you send.
custom design in mind, search for just that rightBe sure that you put your website address in your
template or contract artist and be prepared to pay forsignature.
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decide to create after getting your first business online.Regularly add new content to your website. Go back
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provide you with a fully functional website/business.sincere approach that that wins customers over and
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professional design that you can easily modify to fitcustomers are ones who were initially disappointed for
your needs.whatever reason, and when they brought it to my
You can see the site live here, and download the filesattention, I explained why it happened, immediately
to build your own here.corrected the cause, and did what it took to make it
Once you've downloaded the files you can very easilyright from their perspective. You may lose a bit of
modify the index.htm file to create your own uniquemoney with that approach at times but will prosper in
page. Using any web page editor (one could even usethe long run.
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4 related products that you earn commision on,I first published this guide in it's most basic form on
approximately 8 built in ads consisting of 30 links thatMarch 11'th 2006. There is much more that I will be
you get paid for with every click. When you upload thisadding to it as time permits, so check back from time
site to your web host you start earning moneyto time.
immediately without any more cost to you.I hope this guide inspired you to at least try an internet
Feel free to use and modify the template, it's a greatbusiness/side income. If you make a generous income
way for you to get started. We'll discuss thewith my method great! I can't imagine anyone who
advertising and affiliate programs more a little later.followed this guide NOT making at least a little extra
Step Three - Adding Content.money each and every month. I'd love to hear your
Now you should add some content of your own to thecomments & feedback. If you have a testimonial
site to draw visitors in, remember that you can earnI'd like to feature it here, if you've started a brand new
money through targeted advertising links on everybusiness take a minute to let me know and I will
page of content you provide.provide your first link here!
There are a several "ezines" or article directories online