subject: How to make money - article marketing [print this page] Online money making can be accomplished through a variety of different methods using your computer. You would probably know or heard of by now about affiliate marketing? If not, you need to get educated in this field of money making. This is easily done by searching online, and reading articles on this topic. Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to start making money on the internet. You basically join an affiliate program, and promote the link to earn commissions in return, no website or real hard work needed.
Maybe you would like to make a website and advertise your affiliate links on it? This is great move, and one I use to make money online. There are several free website building programs you can start with, like yola.com. This will give you a good starting point. You will need to write articles for content, this can be about any topic you choose, and you are not limited. If writing is a problem for you, you can find services online that will do this for you at a small cost, so excuses shouldn't hold you back anymore.
One important thing to remember is, don't paste affiliate banners and links all over your site, this makes it look like a flea market, and most people will leave without visiting any of you offers. Keep it to a couple banners or text links within your content; don't get greedy, it will not work for you. You are more likely to sell if you are promoting one or two affiliate offers only. It's hard not to do this, as you want to give your visitors a variety of programs. I find it hard this way, and like I said, it doesn't work.
When it comes time to advertise your site, the best and fastest method I believe is article marketing. This is where you submit articles to article directories online, the point of this is, people will use your articles on their websites, and your affiliate links or site URL is imbedded into the article. When someone reads the article, they have the option to click on your link and visit the site you are promoting. If they decide to buy the program on offer, you make a commission.
You will need to submit quite a few articles to see good results, so a bit of work is needed on your part. The end results are well worth the effort you put in. Stick to it and it will pay off. If you dislike writing, well, start liking it. Just practise in word, you will get the hang of it before you now it. I hate writing articles, but I do it because it works!
Put these tips to the test, and soon enough, you will start making money online
