Ever since some fifteen years back when the internet revolution was just about to go into full swing, many people then still doubted its power. Today, when you mention any of these words - online, internet, website, html, Yahoo, Google, blogging etc, you are more often than not going to receive a reply like - oh yes, it sure is an in-thing nowadays isn't it? Even more and more businesses are resorting to going online to boost their market presence. In fact, it's extremely difficult to discount the hard reality that the internet is indeed a powerful and versatile tool for any business.
If you are one who is a complete stranger to internet marketing, a good idea would be to first source for information on the web about starting a business online. Key in the Google search bar for the keyword you are looking for, e.g. starting a photography business. Your search results will reveal all the sites currently doing photography business. Click on some of the links and view how they promote their products and services. Write down what your goals are if you were to start a business online. What are the key areas which interests you, your hobbies, current work etc. The most successful business is one which you are absolutely passionate and confident about. Then set-up a draft of how your site is going to look like, what are the items you would like to include, for eg. current articles or promotions, newsletters etc. If all these sound too much work for you, there are many other options available. Some of them are joining affiliate programs, blogging for profit, be an eBay or Amazon affiliate, be a reseller of niche products, etc.
There are dozens of internet marketing professionals (be wary of some so-called gurus who haven't even made a decent sale online) each specializing in their own fields, and many of them offers seminars and workshops for newbies who are keen to venture into the lucrative bandwagon. Though you might learn a lot during these sessions, my advice is to tread slowly but surely, and conduct your own thorough research on your desired product or service which you are contemplating on building online. Seek advice from those who have gone the online path, and hear out their techniques on how to prevent mistakes as well as getting the most out of your online marketing campaigns.
Before I started my online business, I was just as stumped with the amount of information available out there. With so many ideas popping in and out of my mind, thanks to the barage of articles, sources, seminars, books, more teleseminars and even more advice from friends, I became totally lost and confused. After months of rubbing my Aladdin's lamp for my genie, I stumbled upon an encyclopedia which I found not only an incredible source of information, but also inspiration, tips and tricks of the trade! Besides presenting you with detailed information about the most popular and tested business models available, it also points out the pros and cons of each option, the ways in which you can market your product or service, the techniques involved, and many others!
Within a week of acquiring all the information in the encyclopedia, I started out my profitable venture in 3 days flat! Yes, you read me right - 3 days. How? My option came with an automated website, fully customizable, loaded with autoresponders, an incredible 24-hour support system with online training and marketing tools. That's not all. I was also able to keep track of my visitors and correspond with each of them personally. There's plenty more bonuses for me in fact, but this is just to give you an idea of how I started my internet business, successfully.
Two things you can do right now:
1. Decide what's right for you. Write down all the possibilities and ideas that come to your mind. Start with your own interests and hobbies and work from there on.
2. Browse through my Internet Business Encyclopedia for more solid ideas and have a look at what excites you.
So, get to work and brainstorm for ideas, NOW.
Expect success and it will come to you!
