So you want to get started and make some money online? Great!
Here are three steps you need to follow to make sure you get the best out of the internet as a source of income.
Step 1 - Research
Now I know it doesn't sound like any fun, but working online is just like starting any other business, you have to know if their is demand for your product or service. In simple terms, do people want what you have to offer?
Now, luckily for you, there are tools available to help you research your market in 10 minutes or less!
Search online for the Google Keyword Tool
Type in the keywords you think your target market will search for and take a look at the results. The higher the figures, the better.
Step 2 - Research the products
You have a few options at this stage. You can choose to sell your own product if you have one, or sell somebody elses.
The way this works varies depending on whether the product chosen is "physical" (something that needs to be posted out) or "digital" (something which can be delivered online).
If you go the physical route, you'll need to make sure you work out how much postage and packing is going to add to the cost of your product. Don't have a product? You could try dropshipping. There are plenty of companies that will happily post out orders on your behalf, which means you can make money without stocking or even seeing the product!
I'd personally recommend the digital route as it is far less hassle, and conventional items such as Books, DVDs etc are increasingly delivered online, rather than by post. If you have an eBook, Music, Video or any other digital product to sell then you're all set.
If you're just starting out you probably won't have your own product. But hey, that doesn't mean you can't make money online! There are many companies online that will provide you with an entire database of products you can instantly start selling online, and earn commission on.
With the internet being the way it is, everything is tracked, so you get paid for every person you send through who buys. All this without any high overheads or startup costs!
Take a look on google for clickbank.
So, you've got your market and you've found a product, what next?
Step 3 - Get traffic
So you're set and ready to go, and you can't wait to see some money in the bank. The key here is to get as many people as possible who are interested in your market to see your product and be given a chance to buy.
This is where many people starting out tend to fail and give up on the internet as a valid source of income.
Okay, so how do you get traffic?
- PPC - Pay per click
- Write a review
- Write an article
- Make a video
- Use social media e.g. facebook/twitter
- Start a blog
Some of these options will cost you nothing but a few minutes of your time, whilst others will cost you money. If you're starting out I'd recommend sticking to the free options. They will make you money if you use them properly!
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