Well after reading this and that. We finally decided to get started on some kind of Website. Now what to sell, a site name, a domain name and who to host it. I thought here we go again time to put the thinking hat on. During our research we found people who sell domain names and would offer hosting. We looked at the large companies and smaller ones.
We decided on a company that offers, domain names, hosting and a package that would get us started. Also, it offered the Clickbank marketplace which has over 11,000 digital products for sale. It wasn't just about on line business, but totally everyday information. We thought this was pretty cool that we could feature items that we have purchased and subscribed to. This site was very helpful and it was user friendly 1stPromotion.
Now we had to decide on a website name. We brain stormed on the possibilities and came up with what we thought could relate to what we were trying to accomplish. This is what we came up with check it out. ACRESMARKET
Hey, I know what the heck is this, but remember this is our first try. Everyone has to start some where. The VERY VERY VERY hardest part is just getting started. Now we have to figure out how to get people to our site that would be interested in what we have to offer.
On my next post I'll tell you about traffic
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Info Overload
Info. Info. Info. WOW, We couldn't believe the amount of different types of businesses on the net. Each site that we went to gave you a big pitch and all kinds of testimonials. Then at the end they want you to buy the product or join a membership. The prices were all over from $29.95 to thousands for large training systems.
Well we thought if we are going to get this going we might as well jump right in. WRONG. After about a month of going through part of the training and thousands of dollars. We got discouraged and looked for a different approach. We began to see an opportunity in affiliate marketing to see what we could do. We set up accounts with Google, Microsoft and Yahoo. Where we found infomation products to sell was the Clickbank Marketplace. The amount of products that they offered were in all types of categories.
We began to find products that we thought were good and could sell. Now the real work was on researching KEYWORDS. Seeing what keywords would produce searches and possible sales. Well, impressions came and people clicked on the ads. At first the cost per click was costing alot and no sales. So we began to tweak the ads and keywords. We saw some sales after a month of ads.
So, we began searching for help on writing ads and keyword searches for better results. Now more and more time spent in front of the computer doing research. We did find some interesting web sites out there that began to give some insight into what can work and what won't.
On my next postI'll tell you what we found.
Well we thought if we are going to get this going we might as well jump right in. WRONG. After about a month of going through part of the training and thousands of dollars. We got discouraged and looked for a different approach. We began to see an opportunity in affiliate marketing to see what we could do. We set up accounts with Google, Microsoft and Yahoo. Where we found infomation products to sell was the Clickbank Marketplace. The amount of products that they offered were in all types of categories.
We began to find products that we thought were good and could sell. Now the real work was on researching KEYWORDS. Seeing what keywords would produce searches and possible sales. Well, impressions came and people clicked on the ads. At first the cost per click was costing alot and no sales. So we began to tweak the ads and keywords. We saw some sales after a month of ads.
So, we began searching for help on writing ads and keyword searches for better results. Now more and more time spent in front of the computer doing research. We did find some interesting web sites out there that began to give some insight into what can work and what won't.
On my next postI'll tell you what we found.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
My Very First Post
I just wanted to share with others what I have seen occurring in the past year. My business as a re modeler began to change about mid 2008. I noticed more people interested in making changes in their present home in stead of moving. They liked the neighborhood, friends and neighbors so why move. They began to look for ways to improve their present home by making sutle changes.
Also, the industry began changing very rapidly near the end of the year. People began to really watch what they spent, but wanted to improve the appearance of their home. So I got more calls to get estimates then actual jobs.
Well, my wife and I decided to look for opportunities to supplement our income. We thought everything we have been hearing about the Internet could be a possibility. My wife did alot of research for ways to start a business with the Internet. We couldn't believe all the information overload.
On my next post I'll tell you what we discovered.
Also, the industry began changing very rapidly near the end of the year. People began to really watch what they spent, but wanted to improve the appearance of their home. So I got more calls to get estimates then actual jobs.
Well, my wife and I decided to look for opportunities to supplement our income. We thought everything we have been hearing about the Internet could be a possibility. My wife did alot of research for ways to start a business with the Internet. We couldn't believe all the information overload.
On my next post I'll tell you what we discovered.
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