$$ daily sales - how i made it happen

I'd like to post some tips from the successful launch of my first product to give something back to the forum as i have learnt all i know here.

I'd also like to point out i did all of this without spending a penny/dime (apart from the hosting), proving to all the newbs out there that it is possible to suceed without spending a fortune.

A while ago i posted asking some advice on how to launch my first product. Well i am pleased to report that it has been up and running for about 2 weeks ago and to i'm glad to report that the sales have began come in regularly and now every time i see a new mail in my inbox i am half expecting it to be a new sale notification -nice surprise!!

What is even nicer is that eveything so far is all coming from natural search engine traffic and before I have spent too much time reworking my site for on page seo or off page seo or attracting affiliates.

I believe this product has the potential to be a true "passive income" - something we all hear a lot about but often can seem to be too good to be true.

Here are some tips i found crucia to my newfound sucess:

1. Niche

Finding the right niche was crucial i believe. After researching many niches that i thought would be good money makers I finally listened to the advice i have read here many time - created a product for a niche that is a true interest. I picked my hobby (non IM!) and wrote an information product for it, simple as that.

2. Create a quality product

Using my knowledge and some good research I was able to write what i believe is a great product packed with useful information that will truely help people in that niche.

3. Keyword Research

This need not take time but head over to seobook's keyword tool and check out search volumes then check compaetition levels in google. Start a spreadsheet with the following columns so you can keep track of it all and guage your progress:

Keyword
Daily Searches
Google Competition ""
Google position when first indexed
Google position now (to guage progress made!)

4. Optimise your product sales page for your keywords

(still work in progress for me)
Use your keywords in your heading and title tags. Don't over do it, just make sure you think about seo when you wirte your headings

5. Talk to your niche.

Join forums, post signature links, get on Yahoo answers, google your keywords and see what kind of sites they appear on, essentially, become part of your niches online community.

6. Be consistant

Take action every day, even if for only 10 minutes. A product launch from scratch can be daunting but split it out in a spreadsheet into minor tasks and pick them off one by one. You'll soon be ready for launch!

feel free to ask any questions. and thanks again to everyone who posts good info here.