subject: How To Make Money Online From Home And Live The American Dream [print this page] It used to be that if you wanted to work from home, as opposed to working for an employer, you needed to start your own business. While this sounds good to most people, it can be very risky, with a high percentage of new 'brick and mortar' businesses failing within their very first year. The advent of the Internet opens up doors of opportunity that have never even existed before.
Selling Online - So Many Options
Perhaps one of the easiest and most accessible ways to make money online is to sell something. What you sell depends on you, although it is generally best to sell something that you personally enjoy. For example, if you really enjoy skydiving, you probably wouldn't enjoy peddling dog treats. While it may seem that there is a bigger market for the treats, if you don't enjoy them, the likelihood of keeping that business going is slim.
A great way to help boost the chances of success for your new business is to be an expert in your chosen niche. People like to know they are buying from someone who knows what they are talking about; that if they have questions, there will be someone there to answer them...correctly. This is another reason to sell what you love, not what you 'think' will make money.
Blogging - Advertising for Your Thoughts
Nowadays it seems as if everyone and their brother has a blog. So how can there still be money to be made if everyone has one? While making money from blogging may not be the quickest way, it can be done with perseverance and patience. A blog is especially nice to have if you are selling a particular product (as opposed to just posting your personal thoughts), as it helps to give customers a sense that you are serious about your business and gives search engines something to attach to.
While setting up a blog can be a bit on the intimidating side, there are plenty of sites that are dedicated to taking the intimidation out of the equation all together. Many of these sites have templates set up already waiting to be filled in with your personal and business information. Also, many blogs can be set up in a matter of minutes. The hardest part of owning a successful blog is the dedication that is needed to keeping it updated with current information
Auction Sites - A Good Choice for Everyone
After you have decided exactly what it is that you want to sell and have a blog to link to, it is time to decide upon the selling format. Perhaps the easiest way to sell online is to use an auction site. These sites allow you to set a minimum price for your product, attach photos and information, and close the transaction online. They are safe and secure and can produce a very nice income.
Most auction sites also allow you to link your auctions to your blog and vice verse so that no matter where a potential customer finds you, they will know what you have to offer them in both product and information.
