Thread: best way to start a online business..?

The best way in my opinion is one that builds your list. Your list is a collection of names and/or emails you have gathered in exchange for giving away something for free at your website or squeeze page. Your list is managed by something called an autoresponder. Once people are on your list you can set your autoresponder up to send them gifts, helpful material, tips, etc... related to the niche they signed up for and are interested in. You want to build a good rapport. You can also send out products you are acting as an affiliate for or products or your own. This is where you make your money. Since you have build a good rapport it increases the chances that some might buy. Again, make sure you send stuff related to what they signed up for. Example, if they signed up to learn about fishing don't send them something about home improvements.

Having a good quality list is like gold. It is a very effective and efficient way to create a long lasting successful online business.

Hope this information was helpful. If you have any questions please let me know.

Kevin

I found a niche: making money for free.

I stuck with that niche for over 6 and a half years and it has really paid off!

I would also suggest to pick a niche for your business in something your passionate about. That way you would enjoy writing or making videos about that particular niche and there's a good chance you already know a great deal about it which can help greatly for marketing your business. You can start a blog or make videos and post them to youtube and your blog and link to whatever product or service your offering.

First things first, Find an Affordable Web Host. The Web site for your new business has to reside somewhere. How do you pick a Web host that won't leave you high and dry? Most hosting plans for small companies offer similar features: basically unlimited storage space, support for common databases and publishing systems, and anywhere from a few gigabytes to 2 terabytes of data transfer per month. Expect to pay between $5 and $15 a month for the service, with a one- or two-year up-front contract.

There are a lot of online businesses out there that you can try but my best advice are 1. choose the one that you are most interested in, 2. that you will enjoy doing, 3. do not quit your full time job YET and 4. RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH.

You can start your online business through:

Affiliate Marketing
Online selling on ebay
Blogging
Selling Arts and Crafts (if you are into these)
Freelance services
VA

Baby steps first.