| In part one of this topic I described some of the | | | | home business projects. True, it's not very fancy but |
| basic concepts of affiliate marketing. I hope you've | | | | it does the trick for what I need. If you're not |
| had a chance to research some of the topics | | | | familiar with HTML or more advanced scripting |
| presented as I'm going to explain a few of the more | | | | options, FrontPage is a great way to get started. In |
| "advanced" concepts associated with affiliate | | | | addition, many hosting accounts provide a fee |
| marketing. | | | | "website creator" that will allow you to upload |
| At this point you should have already selected a topic | | | | pictures, text, and other graphics to your website. If |
| of interest, pursued the market opportunities | | | | you're not familiar with FrontPage you may wish to |
| available, and begun thinking about products that you | | | | look into this option. |
| can market. As I mentioned in part one affiliate | | | | After you've finished building your basic website it's |
| marketing is a great home business to begin because | | | | time to begin signing up with affiliate programs. I |
| it requires such a small initial investment. You've | | | | typically use Commission Junction to find most of my |
| probably not spent any money whatsoever and | | | | affiliate programs. It's a great service in that it allows |
| you're already well on your way to opening your own | | | | you to search for partners using keywords or |
| business. | | | | through a directory structure. After you sign up with |
| My suggestion is to next begin researching available | | | | CJ, use their search program to find 3-5 affiliate |
| web hosting sites. Along with this you might also | | | | partners you'd like to begin working with. After being |
| begin thinking about a suitable domain name where | | | | accepted by each company you will be able to use |
| your business will reside. When you're just starting | | | | approved graphics and banners to promote your |
| out, you may be able to get by with a "free host". | | | | website. |
| However, note that many search engines will not list | | | | Take some time to integrate your new affiliate's |
| these sites. Do yourself a favor and spend the $10 | | | | information into your website. After all, you don't get |
| month it takes to get your own paid hosting account. | | | | paid unless someone decides your website is worthy |
| One suggestion of a reputable company is HostGator. | | | | of a "click"; the more professional your website, the |
| They perform all of my hosting duties and I've had | | | | more likely your success. |
| no issues. Another popular choice is GoDaddy; along | | | | That's all for now; in part 3 of this series I will discuss |
| with their well-known domain name services they | | | | how to market your website to consumers |
| also provide hosting accounts. | | | | throughout the world. In addition, I will describe how |
| After you've gotten your hosting account and | | | | to provide additional income for your home business |
| domain name it's time to begin building your website. | | | | by partnering with Google. |
| Personally, I use Microsoft FrontPage for all of my | | | | Good luck! |