Listen, I don't think you are an idiot. Actually, I think you are very intelligent. But sometimes the so called gurus make it seem like making money online is rocket science. Trust me, its not. The formula is actually pretty simple. So simple that you probably wouldn't even believe it. You see when it comes to making money online it boils down to two things. A product that is in high demand and traffic. Those are the two things you need to make money online. Yes you can build a list and do other little things to help increase the amount of money you make, but all you really need to get started are those two things. Of course you will have to do a little work and figure out what high demand product you will want to promote. I will give you a quick hint. Look for products that solve HUGE problems. For example, a wife who suspects her husband is cheating is experiencing a huge problem. She needs a quick way she can find out for sure if her husband is indeed cheating. Presenting her with an ebook that shows her how to catch a cheating spouse is a guaranteed sale. If a woman is experiencing itching due to a vaginal yeast infection, that's a huge problem. When it boils down to it, making money online is all about solving problems. You solve peoples problems and you will never have a problem making money. The good thing about the internet is that it allows you to solve those problems instantly. If someone purchases a ebook they can immediately download it to their computer and get the answers they are waiting for. No waiting for anything to be delivered in the mail. This is one of the things that makes the internet such a money making powerhouse.