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Main Steps
 

01- Creating Websites.

02- Domains and Hosting.

03- Products to Sell.

04- Search Engines.

05- WebSite traffic.

06- Web Advertising.

07- Accepting Credit Cards.

08- Shopping Carts.

09- Scam Jobs.

10- Web Development.

 
 
Products to Sell 03- Products to Sell- what should you sell?

Once you have built your website, you can add in some moneymaking links. There are so many different ways to make money from your website.

Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular ways to increase your website revenue. Even a personal website can take advantage of these programs to bring in extra money.

  • Affiliates Programs let you sell someone else's merchandise from your website. They ship the product, collect the money, and give you a commission.
  • Set up E-commerce features to sell your own merchandise.
  • Host AdSense ads (by Google) on your pages. You get paid when
  • somebody clicks on an advertisement.
  • Accept pay per click or banner advertisements on your site - directly from other websites.
  • Create, Sell and Distribute Your Own Information Products.
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    Affiliates Programs:

    Looking for a way to generate additional revenue? Affiliates programs let you sell items from your site without the hassle of dealing with inventory, credit cards and shipping.  

    All of these networks are FREE to join, and by joining them you can get access to affiliate offers that other people. Affiliate networks allow you to access several affiliate programs at the same time.

    Affiliates programs exist for selling everything from books, to medical supplies, to camping gear and everything in between.  

    With some research you should able to find an affiliates program that sells something related to the content on your site.

    All you do is create a link from your site to a product on the affiliate's website, embedding a special code that lets the seller know that you provided the link.  When a customer clicks the link and makes a purchase from the seller, you receive a portion of the profits!

    The logic behind it is simple. In order to increase their market share, many of the major Internet companies have started forming alliances with smaller web sites.

    These companies make it as easy as possible for you to sell their goods on your site. For many of these programs, all you need to do is provide a link to the company's site and you will receive a 5%-25% commission on any purchases that your visitors make!

    Other affiliate programs will allow you to either sell their goods directly from your site, or create pages on their web site that looks just like your page so that your visitors will never know they've left your site.

    Either way. You will not need to accept credit cards or maintain the site in any way to collect your commissions.

    What is expected is that you market your site to the best of your ability so that you generate profits for both yourself and the company.

    Affiliate programs usually work through cookies. When one of your visitors connects to the affiliate site through your site, a cookie will be placed on their computer.

    Therefore, every time they connect to the affiliate site thereafter you will be credited with the referral. This will continue for as long as the cookie is valid, usually about a month.

    (See the example on the left side)

    Join these Affiliate Program and earn 30-70% Profit!

    Major Affiliate Programs:

    Commission Junction (CJ)...."The best program"

    Commission Junction is the largest Affiliate Program Provider and manages the network, tracking and reporting on their activity in real time. CJ also processes monthly commission payments.

    The CJ network is, in effect, a third party that connects you with thousands of advertisers and then pays your commission checks.

    More details  about Commission Junction

    Click Bank

    http://www.clickbank.com

    Click Bank is an Internet affiliate network. Affiliate networks combine thousands of Internet affiliate programs into one simple website.

    So instead of signing up for numerous affiliate programs, which can be a hassle, you only need to sign up once with a site like Click Bank. This will allow you access to promote over 11,000+ products and services.

    Learn More a bout ClickBank

    More Affiliate Programs:

    http://www.clixgalore.com
    http://www.linkshare.com



    E-commerce:

    If you have a product to sell, there are E-commerce tools that can make it very easy to set up you own E-commerce website. Often called Store Front packages, they include features that make it easy to accept credit cards, provide shopping cart features, and create invoices.

    Some packages also include features that let you export information to your accounting software so that it's easy to keep track of your revenues.

    Here are some questions to consider when choosing Store Front or E-Commerce software:

  • Do you need to install special software, or can you manage everything on the Internet
  • Does the company provide best practice information to help you start making money quickly
  • How long does it take to get an account set up, and incorporate the features into your website
  • Are the tools easy to use, or will the require help from a web design expert
  • What features are been offered? Popular features include wish lists, email to a friend, and gift wrap
  • Does the software let your customers create profiles that remember their information the next time they visit your site?
  • Do the provided templates look professional and give you the flexibility you need in order to demonstrate your brand?
  • Can you export data to your accounting software?
  • What kind of reports can you run?
  • Are the fees one-time, or ongoing?

  • AdSense: from google

    When you host Google AdSense ads on your website, you get paid each time someone clicks on an ad. There is no cost to you for hosting the ads, but in order to maximize your revenues, you do need to learn some best practices and tips and tricks for working with AdSense.

    The best practices change as Google updates its policies, so it is good to look at websites that talk about Google AdSense to get the latest information.

    Here's a start:

  • Show the ads on "above the fold" - i.e. Where the user can see them without scrolling down
  • Create pages that are visually simple and text rich
  • Experiment with different ad placements and colors
  • Organize your site so that customers can easily find the information they're looking for
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    Text Ads from Pay per click programs:

    Alternatives to Adsense:

    Place text ads on your website and make money online by getting paid for every click.

    Turn your advertising space into cash! Simply display text ads on your website and let advertisers bid against each other!

  • BidVertiser
    Pay per click advertising - online advertising directly on sites of your choice, internet marketing solution for online advertisers. Webmasters make money online from your website or blog with text ads affiliate program.
    http://www.bidvertiser.com/
  • Bell Virtual Marketplace
    Online advertising CPC clicks network CPA lead generation marketer marketing media planning msn performance-based publisher publishing ROI sympatico traffic bell Canada.
    http://www.marketplace.bell.ca/
  • MIVA
    MIVA provides a wide range of tools to help businesses grow; including performance based marketing products to help businesses find new customers, monetization tools to help online publishers generate advertising revenue from their websites, and ecommerce enabling solutions that let internet retailers conduct business online.
    http://www.miva.com/us/index.asp
  • Yahoo Publisher Network
    Initially available in the U.S. through an invitation-only beta, the Yahoo Publisher Network self-serve platform will allow webmasters to sign up online for Yahoo advertising products...
    http://publisher.yahoo.com/
  • AdBrite
    There are not many competitors to Google AdSense but AdBrite is one of the biggest. It accept some sites that Google AdSense doesn’t so if you were rejected by Adsense than go with this program. Adbrite is an online advertising media affiliated with alexa.com. It allows you to make more money by selling your website empty spaces. You can also buy targeted text link on website of your choices. AdBrite is free to sign up!
    http://www.adbrite.com/
  • Banner advertisements:

    See Step 6-2

    Create, Sell and Distribute Your Own Information Products:

    The first step in creating your product is to decide upon a subject. Select a subject in which you have a great deal of knowledge. The knowledge you have within your own mind is extremely valuable.

    Simply write about what you know and teach others how to do the same thing. It's that simple.

    (This website is a good example as info product)

     
     
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