We’re going to look at how to create a website and how to make money online with it. With our help, you can choose a domain name, host your website, design your pages with website templates, add content, and earn money with Google AdSense and affiliate programs. But before you can even start you need to decide what niche you want to promote. Look at this first it will give you some ideas. The ultimate ‘Money Making Topics’ list
STEP 1: CHOOSING A DOMAIN NAME/WEBSITE ADDRESS
The first step in creating a website is choosing a domain name or website address. Choose an address that contains keywords related to your business or website. You can also choose from a number of other domain extensions, including .com, .co.uk, .co.nz, .net, .biz, .tv, etc. The extension will make it easier to remember and also benefit from search engine optimization. There is a new domain extension available, .ws (WorldSite or WebSite). This extension may have more names available than .com. One search domain this is what I use.
Top 5 Tips:
* Make the address easy to remember.
* Choose an original domain that reflects what you are about.
* Include keywords in the domain for what your site or business is about.
* Decide what domain extension to use (.com .ws etc.) a local or international domain.
* Buy multiple domains if required. Similar wording for the domain names.
STEP 2: SETTING UP YOUR WEBSITE HOSTING AND EMAIL ACCOUNTS
As soon as you have a domain name, you will need a hosting account. You can find many hosting accounts on the web that are suitable for your website and business. You may find it best to choose a hosting account that is located in your country. There are even hosting deals called ‘reseller accounts’ that let you host unlimited domains and divide and sell web space. I’m using Hostgator with the reseller package.
Top 5 Tips:
* Search online for an appropriate hosting provider.
* Choose hosting that is within your country.
* Check details for MB allowance, email accounts, databases, etc.
* See if the hosting account has an easy to use control panel.
* Decide if you want to run a ‘hosting resellers account’.
STEP 3: THE DESIGNING OF YOUR WEBSITE BY YOURSELF WITH WEBSITE TEMPLATES OR USE A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNER!
You can design your website yourself by learning HTML or using web design software if you have the skills. Otherwise, you can hire a web designer to create your website. We recommend buying Macromedia Studio 8 as a professional web design package if you wish to design yourself, although there is a range of freeware and shareware software available.
By using website templates, you can take shortcuts in your design process. Thousands of free and professional templates are available on the internet for you to choose from. They save hours of time, and money, and make your websites easier and more enjoyable to design. Note: HostGator has a range of webpage makers to install I use WordPress and Drupal.
Top 5 Tips:
* Create the website yourself or hire a designer.
* Choose suitable design software.
* Surf the internet to get ideas and learn from other websites.
* Use free or professional website templates.
* Search for free scripts and tools.
STEP 4: ADD SITE CONTENT AND PROFIT WITH GOOGLE ADSENSE!
With Google AdSense, you can earn money online and add content to your website. Google makes it simple to display relevant Google ads on your website. Your visitors will be interested in the ads since they match your keywords and content, and you will profit from their clicks. As an added bonus, you can refer others to the program. The first time they make $100US, your account will be credited with $100US as well. As an additional bonus, you can receive $1 for every Firefox download and installation.
Top 5 Tips:
* Use text ad units for best results.
* Blend link colors to match your site.
* Place the google ads amongst content.
* Have links for referral signups.
* Place ads on all your pages and websites.
STEP 5: MAKING MONEY WITH AFFILIATE PROGRAMS!
You can make money online with affiliate programs. You simply link to products and services on your website. Once customers click on your links, you can receive commissions.
Top 5 Tips:
* Signup for a selected few good programs.
* Create your own affiliate program for your products.
* Signup with Google Adsense to create profit fast & easy.
* Create multiple streams of income on different sites.
* Use your mailing lists to advertise your affiliate programs.
Stay tuned for the next part where we’ll look at the promotion of the website you’ve created.
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