Make Money Online - Archives

• The Biggest Mistakes Online Businesses Make
  After 9 years in online business I've seen a few things that would make your hair stand on end, your toenails curl, and your stomach sink.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: July 2, 2006



• Did You Buy Stolen Merchandise?
  In a recent article, I wrote about how owners of ebooks, software, CDs and other intellectual property can keep from getting ripped off through online auction sites such as eBay and Yahoo auctions.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: April 23, 2006



• Earning a Living Online – A New Home Study Course Reveals How
  Earning a living online can lead to more than just a fat bank account and a new car. It can also lead to independence, freedom, and the chance to be closer to your family. To top it all off, earning a living online can result in residual income, otherwise known as streaming income, meaning you’ll be earning money even when you aren’t at your computer.
  Author: Bill Schnarr - Date: January 8, 2006



• The Dark Side Of Blogs
  America Online (AOL) announced recently they will pay as much as 25 million dollars for Weblogs, Inc. (www.weblogsinc.com) in a move to expand their reach even further into the consumer market.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: January 1, 2006



• Get More Website Visitors Without Going Broke
  In the never-ending quest to make money online, every website owner wants to get traffic to their website fast.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: December 25, 2005



• Make money online and money online business opportunities
  When you consider all the benefits of working for yourself from the comfort of your own home, it is no wonder so many people are looking at the benefits and ways to successful and make money online. Conventional jobs usually come with commuting, clothing and meal expenses that do not exist with a successful business at home.
  Author: Daryl Marples - Date: November 9, 2005



• Can You Really Strike Gold and Get Rich Online?
  I guess human nature leads us to this about every 30 - 50 years.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: September 20, 2005



• Free Website and Blog Content Bonanza
  Did you know that literally millions of pages of website content and material exist out on the Internet that you can legally use (some would even say "swipe") to put content on your own Internet website?
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: October 23, 2005



• Three *Very Cool* Things You Can Do Online
  "Print-on-demand" publishing makes it simple to get your book into print without a traditional publisher.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: July 12, 2005



• How To Avoid Spam Robots
  Despite the fact that Federal legislation (the CANSPAM act) made it illegal, harvesting email addresses from the web using automated robots remains alive and well.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: October 2, 2005



• Avoiding
  The Internet represents the most powerful communication revolution since the dawn of mankind, but don't underestimate the web hosts.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: September 25, 2005



• How To Accept Credit Cards Online
  Anyone with an online business, whether for auctions, services, or virtually any type of product, has asked the same question at some time during their quest to create the ultimate online business - "How do I accept credit cards?"
  
  Since over 90% of all transactions on the Internet involve customers paying by credit card, accepting plastic money rates a must for almost any business. 
  
  The problem for most small online business owners involves the high cost of setting up and maintaining a credit card merchant account. 
  
  With startup fees ranging from $200 to $500, minimum monthly fees of at least $40 to $50, plus per transaction fees and a percentage of sales, most people who want to supplement their income online or test an idea can't risk that kind of money.
  
  Add in credit checks, 48-month service contracts, expensive equipment purchases or leasing, financial statements, and last 3 years' tax returns and most people throw up their hands and give up before they even get started. 
  
  Fortunately several companies responded to this problem with unique solutions that enable smaller online merchants to accept credit cards at a fraction of those high startup costs with no long-term commitment, no equipment purchases, and zero minimum monthly fees.
  
  
  ~ PayPal.com ~
  
  PayPal has gotten some negative press over the last couple of years, but that press has been mostly undeserved. 
  
  PayPal makes it easy for you to collect money for your online sales, send money to merchants, bill people monthly, collect dues and donations and integrate a free shopping cart into your site. 
  
  Of all the payment and money transfer services online, PayPal ranks as the absolute lowest in cost and the easiest to set up. 
  
  PayPal allows merchants to sell physical and downloadable products along with personal services.
  
  
  ~ ClickBank.com ~
  
  For a $50 one-time fee ClickBank enables online ebook, software and other electronic information sellers to not only accept credit cards, but provide instant delivery of their products to online purchasers. 
  
  ClickBank allows any merchant to accept virtually every major credit card on the planet. 
  
  The online merchant simply adds a purchase link to their site, the customer clicks the link, fills in their payment information and the credit card gets authorized on the spot. 
  
  Once the card gets approved ClickBank redirects the buyer to a page that enables them to download the ebook, software, or other product they have just purchased. 
  
  ClickBank also operates a fully integrated affiliate program that automatically pays affiliates who sell your products for you.
  
  ClickBank heavily restricts what merchants may sell through the service and does not allow the sale of physical goods.
  
  
  ~ PaySystems.com ~
  
  Of the three, Paysystems behaves most like a traditional credit card merchant account. 
  
  The service allows the merchant to integrate with a number of third-party shopping carts as well as use the PaySystems shopping cart system. 
  
  Merchants pay a small transaction fee and a percentage of the sale, but don't sign up for any long-term service contracts or equipment leases.
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: July 27, 2005



• Can You Survive In An Online World?
  Do you have the skills to make it in a computer driven, increasingly online world?
  Author: Jim Edwards - Date: May 23, 2005



• Search Engine Listings Made Simple
  Does the labyrinthine world of search engine listings have you lost? Don't feel foolish, many people just like you can't figure out what's going on either. How do you get listed on a search engine? How do you make sure that your site is highly ranked? The search engine listing system is confusing and complicated, and while I can't explain all the ins and outs of listing, I can at least offer some help.
  Author: Keegan Michaels - Date: July 8, 2002



• Signature Files: The easy way to create more business
  If you do business as an affiliate, then you're constantly concerned with getting your name and your business information out there. You probably send a lot of e-mails, post on message boards, and submit articles to business e-zines. These are great techniques for making contacts, but are you taking full advantage of the visibility these forums create?
  Author: Keegan Michaels - Date: July 8, 2002



• The Beginners Guide to Writing Classified Ads
  One of the best ways to get your business noticed is through classified ads. These are the short, simple, ads you see on the back pages of newsletters and between the articles in ezines. They are usually cheap, sometimes even free, and easily accessible. There are countless web sites, newsletters and ezines that accept and print classified ads, and hence thousands of people you can reach through this simple method of advertising.
  Author: Keegan Michaels - Date: July 8, 2002



• Internet Marketing: Can you Speak the Language?
  Planning an Internet marketing strategy? Will you get the best ROI from a CPA, CPC, PPL, or a hybrid model? And how will you track your CPM and determine your CTR?
  Author: June Campbell - Date: April 4, 2002



• Search engine marketing... Only for the rich!
  The foundations of search engine marketing have changed, and are continuing to change, very fast. This is nothing new, search engine marketing have always been a quick changing market, but now it’s not just the techniques, but more the matter of having the money to get the top positions. Just two years ago, there were numerous alternatives for the hobbyist web master to get good rankings in the ten most important search engines and directories, without having to spend a penny more than their time. During the last year we have seen how all this has changed.
  Author: Jan Nordlund - Date: January 11, 2002



• Connect with an online training community
  You can now find online training in a wide variety of topics including free web development, vocational training courses and certificate programs. Online training allows you to train for a new career, job or hobby on your own time.
  Author: Kristen McCarthy - Date: January 2, 2002



• How to find free online training today!
  Multimedia technology offers a total learning experience through free online training. The Internet provides free online training as well as a worldwide community to connect with.
  Author: Kristen McCarthy - Date: January 2, 2002



• Find information about jobs online
  Whether you want to work at home or are looking for a new job you can find information online. You can search for jobs online by accessing search engines and different sites. Finding jobs online has become one of the easiest ways to search for jobs. You can create a resume and cover letter and post it online. When you choose to do this employers can come to you.
  Author: Maria Verwindt - Date: November 30, 2001



• Hot jobs is great for finding employment
  Searching for that ideal career or job? Want to post your resume so employers can view it? Well why not check out hot jobs online? Hot jobs is a great place to post your resume and cover letter, find the career you want and even the location you want. This is a great way to access millions of jobs worldwide.
  Author: Maria Verwindt - Date: November 30, 2001



• Check out help wanted ads
  You can find help wanted ads online and in newspapers. In order to apply to help wanted ads you need to have a strong resume and cover letter. Online you can access job search engines and different sites that offer employment. These sites will also help you write a resume, give resume samples and show you how to post your resume.
  Author: Maria Verwindt - Date: November 30, 2001



• Create your own internet employment
  Web sites dedicated to building internet employment have created a resource for all your needs. Those seeking internet employment can utilize a management office to direct business activities at anytime, anywhere. Member support will be provided at most online business building sites.
  Author: Kristen McCarthy - Date: November 19, 2001



• Set your goals with career research
  Online services dedicated to career research can provide you with valuable information. Look online for great career research opportunities, find details on hundreds of expanding careers and learn your income potential.
  Author: Kristen McCarthy - Date: November 19, 2001



• E-Book - How Tough is It?
  Not the Steak or the Roast. I am talking about Writin' Stuff for you Folks. One of my favorite things besides fishin' is passing along good information in our Ezines and Writin' for other ones.
  Author: Mike Smith - Date: November 2, 2001



• How to Make Money on the Internet
  A lot of people’s efforts to make money on the Internet very often end up in frustration. However, you can make money through Internet affiliate marketing programs if you focus on a few key things.
  Author: Craig Butler - Date: March 11, 2001



• What are Affiliate Programs?
  We have all heard how wonderful affiliate programs are, and how they are an invaluable tool for eCommerce, but what are affiliate programs?
  Author: Craig Butler - Date: March 11, 2001



• What Are Internet Affiliate Programs?
  Internet affiliate programs are revolutionary marketing tools that allow online merchants that offer products and services to create an online sales team of affiliate web sites that promote their merchandise within their affiliate’s content. Whether you are a merchant with a product, or interested in becoming an affiliate to earn extra money, it is a wise idea to become familiar with Internet affiliate programs.
  Author: Craig Butler - Date: March 11, 2001



• Why Retailers Should Become Affiliates
  Understanding affiliates and their mindset is crucial. For instance, if affiliates are involved in several programs, they may log into several different interfaces for reporting, work with dozens of retailers and receive paychecks on different payout schedules. It can be difficult for affiliates to manage a business on these terms.
  Author: Craig Butler - Date: March 11, 2001