| I was running out of patience and the hatred of it all | | | | things you really need to worry about. As you |
| was setting in. Whirling around the net searching for | | | | become more experienced and building web sites and |
| that one piece of gold that was going to set | | | | programming there'll be a few other options you will |
| everything in motion and bring a windfall of cash was | | | | consider, but for now I think that should do. |
| just a big waste of time. Thousands of dollars | | | | The type of web site you build is going to be very |
| wasted and countless hours wasted with not one | | | | important. Don't worry if you are a complete moron |
| single return of investment. | | | | when it comes to HTML there are plenty of what |
| That was the way that I started my business. As | | | | you see is what you get (wysiwyg) web site builders |
| you can imagine I was getting nowhere fast. Setting | | | | available just go to Google and search for web site |
| up running and profiting from an Internet business | | | | builders. |
| takes more than just a web site, an e-mail account, | | | | A simple direct response web site should be your |
| and a computer. You need a plan of action, what | | | | goal. You do not need to worry about building a |
| direction are you going to go with your web site, | | | | fancy web site with a ton of graphics and fancy |
| what products will you promote, what other sources | | | | navigation bars. That piece of information alone |
| of revenue will you have, and many other factors will | | | | should take your fear out of trying to build a site. |
| determine your success. | | | | Remember keep it simple stupid. |
| Affiliate Game Plan | | | | A direct response web site is just what it sounds like. |
| I can give you a quick glimpse or taste of a simple | | | | Your main goal should be to capture your visitors' |
| plan that you can put in effect. This plane is going to | | | | name and e-mail address. You can do this by giving |
| focus on affiliate marketing in the arena of Internet | | | | away a free report that you produced or by getting |
| marketing. | | | | a report that has giveaway rights. |
| OK, here is a simple little plan but at least it's a plan. | | | | Build a List |
| The first thing you need to consider is the products | | | | You are going to want to build an opt in e-mail list so |
| or services that you will be promoting. There is a ton | | | | you can keep in constant contact with all of your |
| of different products and services available for you | | | | leads. To do this you will need an autoresponder to |
| to promote. Finding the right one that pays is the | | | | make your life a whole easier. |
| most important part. When considering what you will | | | | Your goal with your opt in e-mail list should be to |
| promote you need to look at a few different areas. | | | | build a relationship so you can offer products that |
| 1. What percentage does that product pay | | | | you recommend. Once you have a list that trust you |
| 2. How well does the sales page convert | | | | making money is very simple. |
| 3. Does the sales page have cookies and how long | | | | The Process of Profit Maximization |
| does the cookie last | | | | Now there is a process you are going to want to |
| 4. What is the minimum payout and how often do | | | | take your visitors through in order to maximize your |
| they pay | | | | profits, here it is in a short description. |
| 5. How long has the Company been in business | | | | From your opt in page you will want to lead your |
| 6. What type of reputation and customer service | | | | visitor to a thank you page that should offer some |
| does the company have | | | | sort of up sell. Your thank you page should exit to |
| These are a few things that I consider when looking | | | | the product sales page. Even will need to follow up |
| at a product to promote. Always try and test a | | | | with your new lead on consistent basis and offer |
| product before you put your name on a | | | | information to help your new customer and |
| recommendation for that product. Just as this you | | | | occasionally recommend a product that you believe in. |
| are going to open a brick and mortar business your | | | | That is a short version because I'm not trying to |
| reputation is very important. | | | | make this book just a quick little plan for you to |
| Web Site and Hosting | | | | follow. |
| Next you need to consider the type of site you will | | | | That is a real quick plan of action that definitely need |
| build and the hosting company you will use. Your web | | | | some more consideration, but hopefully it will get |
| site will be your virtual real estate and you need to | | | | your wheels turning so you can expand on this idea |
| assure that is in a good location. You can find many | | | | to fit your business. There are many different things |
| hosting options by just going to Google and doing a | | | | to consider like traffic generation and support but |
| search for hosting company. When choosing a | | | | that is a whole new subject. |
| hosting company here is a few things that I consider. | | | | Do some research and try to expand on the ideas |
| 1. How much bandwidth do they offer | | | | listed above. Your business should have goals and |
| 2. How much disk space do they offer | | | | your goal should have plans of action. Put your mind |
| 3. How many mysql databases do they offer | | | | to work, work up plan, and work your plan and |
| 4. Can I host multiple web sites from one account | | | | success will be right around the corner. |
| As a beginner those four things should be the only | | | | |