You have probably heard all the claims about how easy it is to make money online. Maybe you've even tried it and found the results disappointing.If you follow a proven approach and have the right idea, using the Internet can help you build a better business and a higher income.Here are 7 reasons why online marketing can be an attractive way to build your income.1. You can get started quickly: You can get into marketing online right away. Though you don't need months of preparation, it's important to spend a bit of time on planning. Sometimes it's so easy to get started that people don't develop a proper plan and a clear idea of what they want to achieve.2. It costs almost nothing to get started: Starting a traditional bricks-and-mortar business involves many expenses such as employing people, buying stock and materials or renting premises. It may need a significant upfront investment before you even get close to earning a return. To get started online, you may need some basics such as the cost of a domain name or a hosting account but this is tens of dollars rather than hundreds or thousands.3. You can afford to make mistakes: Online, you find out quickly whether people want what you are offering so you can test different marketing campaigns easily. Offline, you may have to spend money before you know if your idea will be work.4. The potential market is huge and growing: There are already some 1.4 billion people are already using the Internet and many are using it to make purchases. Offline business may be restricted to people in a limited geographic area so you'd have a smaller pool of customers to sell to.5. You can focus on a very specific niche: The Internet quickly matches specific solutions with specific needs. So, you can easily identify groups of people with the same interest - you can develop solutions to fit the precise needs of these 'niches'. Being able to choose the right niche will help you succeed faster.6. You can work from anywhere: You can fit everything you need into your computer or access it online. This means you can run your business from anywhere you can access the Internet. You can easily work from a home office and drop the commute to work or work while traveling.7. Low-cost support and help is widely available: People all around the world will take on the work at hourly rates that seem low. Making the best use of your time by outsourcing helps you become more successful faster.These are just some of the reasons why the Internet has become an attractive way for people to get started in business and to make money fast.