Who hasn’t thought of working from home? We have all had that dream at some time. Usually you just want to make some extra cash with chance to become successful enough to quit your job and work from home all the time or the dream of making it big and being wealthy.
With the maturity of the Internet, building a home based Internet business is becoming a reality for many people. However there is something you should know before you start on your exciting journey to a new life.
I have learned a variety of things on my journey to making the Internet work for me. In the beginning it was hard, just like anything else that is worth having is hard to make work. So I thought I would share some tips that I believe are to the up most importance to making money online.
Get organised.
You are setting up a business, so you really need to be organised. Ideally set aside a room as your office. Stock it with all the items you need. Computer and printer are obvious! However think about stationary and filing. you could use a whiteboard next to your PC which you could use to write important to do’s. Here is a great article written by the pro blogger on using a binder for organization.
Be disciplined.
It’s easy to get side tracked working from home. There are so many other things that attract your attention. Stay focused on you blog or website. I have often found myself spending way to much time browsing the Internet and reading forums. This is not a bad thing, just limit the amount of time your doing it. It’s easy to find a whole day go by and you have done nothing to improve your own site, so stay focused on your business. It’s another good reason for allocating a room as an office. You can shut the door and really focus on your Internet business.
Family and Friends
If you work at home, it’s easy for Family and Friends to think you are available for other things. “As you are at home today, can you pick up the shopping” etc. It can be really frustrating how working from home can be seen as not a “proper” job. Keep to strict business hours and spend the time working on your Internet business. If you waste that time you will just reinforce any prejudices that you are not really doing a proper job. This is especially important if you are also working a job which most people have to do at first. Set aside a couple hours and get done what you need to for your web site.
Getting your website noticed
This takes time When building a home based Internet business you need to accept that getting noticed by the search engines can take months, especially if you are using a new domain. Using Pay per Click can get immediate results but if can be costly if you get it wrong. Don't give up and keep plugging away. You will see result eventually. Most people give up too soon because they thought it was a quick way to get rich. Making money online is not a get rich quick plan. It takes time and patience and it will slowly build into a profitable business.
Learn about keywords
Keywords are king. If you are not using keywords properly on your website then you are in serious trouble. Get keywords right and you will sail ahead of the competition. A well optimised website using the right keywords for your Internet business will reward you time and time again. Be sure to use proper targeted keywords in your website in the hopes of being ranked #1 in Google for relevant content.
Do it yourself Optimisation
There are many companies offering optimisation services. This might be ideal if you really don’t have the time or the inclination. However it can cost you some serious money and it’s not always successful. There are quite a few so called “experts” who are talking a lot of rubbish. Optimising your website really is easy. You can do it yourself and once you’ve learn the tricks you really are the best person to do it. You know your business. You know your customers and so you know what words they are likely to use to find you. Use all the free tools that the Internet provides and you will find your self getting ahead.
And finally Above all enjoy the journey. Enjoy building a home based Internet business. In the beginning you need to do it because you want to. The money will come later. Give it time, patience and dedication and you will be successful at making money online.
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Helping you make money online, Stud
With the maturity of the Internet, building a home based Internet business is becoming a reality for many people. However there is something you should know before you start on your exciting journey to a new life.
I have learned a variety of things on my journey to making the Internet work for me. In the beginning it was hard, just like anything else that is worth having is hard to make work. So I thought I would share some tips that I believe are to the up most importance to making money online.
Get organised.
You are setting up a business, so you really need to be organised. Ideally set aside a room as your office. Stock it with all the items you need. Computer and printer are obvious! However think about stationary and filing. you could use a whiteboard next to your PC which you could use to write important to do’s. Here is a great article written by the pro blogger on using a binder for organization.
Be disciplined.
It’s easy to get side tracked working from home. There are so many other things that attract your attention. Stay focused on you blog or website. I have often found myself spending way to much time browsing the Internet and reading forums. This is not a bad thing, just limit the amount of time your doing it. It’s easy to find a whole day go by and you have done nothing to improve your own site, so stay focused on your business. It’s another good reason for allocating a room as an office. You can shut the door and really focus on your Internet business.
Family and Friends
If you work at home, it’s easy for Family and Friends to think you are available for other things. “As you are at home today, can you pick up the shopping” etc. It can be really frustrating how working from home can be seen as not a “proper” job. Keep to strict business hours and spend the time working on your Internet business. If you waste that time you will just reinforce any prejudices that you are not really doing a proper job. This is especially important if you are also working a job which most people have to do at first. Set aside a couple hours and get done what you need to for your web site.
Getting your website noticed
This takes time When building a home based Internet business you need to accept that getting noticed by the search engines can take months, especially if you are using a new domain. Using Pay per Click can get immediate results but if can be costly if you get it wrong. Don't give up and keep plugging away. You will see result eventually. Most people give up too soon because they thought it was a quick way to get rich. Making money online is not a get rich quick plan. It takes time and patience and it will slowly build into a profitable business.
Learn about keywords
Keywords are king. If you are not using keywords properly on your website then you are in serious trouble. Get keywords right and you will sail ahead of the competition. A well optimised website using the right keywords for your Internet business will reward you time and time again. Be sure to use proper targeted keywords in your website in the hopes of being ranked #1 in Google for relevant content.
Do it yourself Optimisation
There are many companies offering optimisation services. This might be ideal if you really don’t have the time or the inclination. However it can cost you some serious money and it’s not always successful. There are quite a few so called “experts” who are talking a lot of rubbish. Optimising your website really is easy. You can do it yourself and once you’ve learn the tricks you really are the best person to do it. You know your business. You know your customers and so you know what words they are likely to use to find you. Use all the free tools that the Internet provides and you will find your self getting ahead.
And finally Above all enjoy the journey. Enjoy building a home based Internet business. In the beginning you need to do it because you want to. The money will come later. Give it time, patience and dedication and you will be successful at making money online.
If you enjoyed this post than Subscribe in a reader OR Buy me a Beer
Helping you make money online, Stud
