It isn't easy to start an online business. Some people may lie to you and say it is the easiest thing they have ever done, but they are being at best unrealistic. Running an online business is as the name implies, "a business that is online". So there are certain rules you must follow in order to earn cash online (and do it the right way).
Even though there are challenges to running a business online there are benefits to it as well. In my view it is better to start a business online. Below I have listed some of the top reasons I believe this to be true.
Anyways.. here it for those who want to actually make their first dollar with something that is guarantee to work. You will need the FOLLOWING:
1-You need a domain name,
2-You need a Hosting provider
3-You need to do keyword research
4-You need to create a website
5-You need to monetize pages with plugins and widgets
6-You need to add content with value
7-You need to add display advertisement and affiliate offer to pages
8-You need to generate free traffic
9-And last but not least, send PPC advertising (Optional, you will bank on free traffic either way)
Now I know what you are thinking.. seems like a lot! Not really... Most of the 9 steps takes less than 5-10 minutes the most to setup and once you're done.. the only thing that matters is to keep sending traffic which is the easy part.
Most of you here will be able to understand the steps im sure. There is really detailed guide with step by step how to set everything up complete with illustrations and screen captures and tutorials showing you from scratch how to do it. It is available on the amazon kindle store which I will share at the end of this article so make sure you pick that up.
So basically, one you create your website all you have to do is use the traffic sources to get the visitors. Your site will be a blog basically. Each post you make should have an eye catching headline and well structured for search engines to pick it up.
I'll start by beginning with step 5 since most people don't need help with the domain and hosting part but if you do I highly suggest you get the full guide so you get the full tutorial from beginning to end.
SO here we go.. Step 5 is you need to monetize pages with plugins and widgets. The following plugins is what you'll be using on your blog site.
A- Yoast SEO - lets you know if your SEO is good for posts
B- Popup Sync Facebook Page - Locks your homepage forcing visitors to click the "LIKE" button on your FB Page
C- Floating Social bar - Easy for your visitors to like and share your content
D- Social Comments - Makes it easy for visitors to comment under your comment from their Fb account
Now you need to do the following once you have a functioning website/blog.
1- You need to add display advertisement and affiliate offer to pages
2- Signup for networks that pay. I use AdSense and Amazon affiliate
Once you setup your display advertisement on pages play around with your ad placement to get the best CTR (click through rate)
Every post you use should sell something from amazon, in my case I sell mostly books related to my content. Amazon is great because most people have an amazon account with the credit card information already stored to make quick purchases so it's a friendly experience to get people to buy easy. Plus it's one of the most trusted marketplaces online.
Now here are ways to get free targeted traffic to your website.
Facebook:
You will join popular FB groups only related to your niche and will share your post at least twice a week. Don't share it everyday it will get remove and people will think you are a spammer and report you to the mods.
Instagram:
You will also have an Instagram page for your niche market. You will be uploading images depending on the niche and using the correct hashtags to drive visitors to like them. I use "quotes" in my pictures I share and watermark each image with a link back to the post I wrote about.
YouTube:
Use a video editing software and splice clips together based on my niche and the subject your blog posts are about. Without sharing the full information in the videos just make a little video teaser that way your visitors will check your site out after to get more information what they just watched. Redirect them with a link is in the description of every video.
Facebook Page:
Yeah you need a Facebook page and group also based on your niche - This will eventually built up and when it does your traffic will increase dramatically. When a FB page has a lot of "LIKES" you are recognized as an authority in what you post.
The Traditional Way To Get Cash Is Becoming Outdated:
There are a lot of people who have great ideas, but can never seem to the get them off of the ground. Many times this is due to lack of resources or the ability to properly fund their business. With the traditional business model there is normally a substantial investment. An internet business does not require this major investment (though there could be a small one).
Using the example of a brick and mortar store an owner must invest in their business only to have their money at times locked in the business itself for years. Many times it takes years for the store owner to recuperate their entire investment. With an online business model you would have less overhead and other means to store your inventory (such as drop shipping or as an affiliate). This means that inventory is not a requirement allowing you to ship product upon demand versus investing in the goods upfront.
Each Industry Dictates It's Threshold To Make Money:
Certain industries require you to invest money to make money. Depending upon the industry itself starting small may be out of the question. The reason? In order to compete you must be competitive. To be competitive in the traditional sense may require a significant investment of funds from the beginning. This is not even mentioning physical location(s), staff and security issues.
However, a home based business that exists on the internet can grow as you grow. We all want to grow. With a smaller investment you can leverage your advantage for greater profits. If staff is required, the positions are minimal and physical security becomes one less thing for you to worry about (especially if you are an affiliate or you don't house your products in-house).
The Internet Is Becoming The Standard For Communicating A Business:
The day is coming where if you're not online you don't exist. Even traditional brick and mortar organizations are now vying for a presence on the web.
The level of innovation new technologies are providing the entrepreneur online are endless. You are limited by your imagination and ambition.
With the internet you can make as much or as little as you want. This is determined by your willingness and effort to take your business to the next level. Will you press forward the wheel of innovation a success and become the next internet millionaire (or billionaire)? Or maybe you're not as ambitious and are only looking to take care of your needs (and maybe your families too)? An online business can provide you with this ability.
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