Good question and is asked by most so you aren't alone, that is where I was years ago but have since found out what works and what doesn't...however only after spending $1,000's and sitting in front of the computer for 10-14 hours everyday, including Sundays, and tearing my hair out and losing my health...ensure to get up and walk around each and every hour at least or you could end up with a DVT and PE (Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism, I had both).
Don't let this happen to you!
Let me explain. I attended a desktop publishing adult ed class. It was cheap and was the sole course in computers that was offered back then. This demonstrates how long ago I started, doesn't it?
Following the critical step of learning how to turn on a computer, yes I learned on a mac at the school, then eventually had to re-learn a pc, I started trying to write copy or content and then.
As most of us back then Net Marketing was the sole focus for a topic to go after. Don't do it! You won't be able to compete with the 1,000's of whales... as in huge beasts that are called 'guru's or marketing experts. There is a ton of competition in Internet Marketing and your life will be one of heavy frustration attempting to better these beasts. They have the money, savvy and extra help to make superior products and know how to promote them. Plus they collude with each other in a joint venture, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but many times it is. Aren't you tired of seeing the same email ad from 30 different marketers?
Here is my suggestion, find an easy software program to design a website. There are free one's out there but they aren't that simple to use. SiteBuildIt! is the finest for anyone just starting out. I used it when it was first offered and found it to be an incredible tool that not only built a great looking page but optimized it for the Search Engines, and now easily adds video (which is very hot). Not a beginner in IM? No problem, SiteBuildIt! will be perfect for anyone except maybe a pro.
Lastly, ensure you pick a market that has some monthly searches and has less than 100,000 results. You can do this manually or use other tools that might cost a bit. I have a list of these tools on the page below.
Whatever you do, ensure you stay focused and don't get distracted or some other b.s.
Spend a few bucks and most significantly get to work.
If you aren't spending the grocery money, and if not, this home based business will be very exciting. Believe me, it is worth it!
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