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Iv seen many threads asking for advice when the OP only has $100 or so to spend to start up. Also In these threads the OP Is always usually bashed for having only $100 to spend.

Was reading an Interesting thread a couple days ago about you not knowing what that person Is going through (wish I could recall the thread, please post the link If you know). Saying that person may be getting kicked out onto the streets, etc, and needs to make some funds.

So I decided to put myself In some of those warriors shoes today, with only $100 to start making money, and also to somewhat prove you can make a profit.


Expenses-

Pre-Made WP Niche Site- $25.00
Domain Name- $10.00
Hosting- $8.00
Aweber- $1.00 (first Month)
Bing Ads- $25.00

Total= $69.00

I did buy War Room access today, but I will not Include that because that Is just something I have been wanting to do. A lot of great Information to my surprise, I was shocked lol.

Anyways, that leaves $31.00 to sit back on In case you want to buy unique articles, or use for more PPC exposure to your squeeze page. In my case, I will be writing my own articles to save money. Or I might buy some articles, and add It to the total. Just trying to stay as In budget as possible so others with low start up funds can do the same.


The budget Is tight, but I think I can manage to make profit from It. Wish me luck! Will be posting my results. I plan to start cashing In as soon as I can, and try to reach profits ASAP, within a month so It's a realistic goal for people to achieve with low start up funds.

Just thought I would share, have a good day
#$100 #startup
  • Profile picture of the author DoubleOhDave
    I love your idea, but please PM me - i can help you save othe aweber fees. I am not reselling anything. I am just an expert on making the most of free stiff and i can help youbset up a free autoresponder. Sorry for crap spelling but"sent from my ipad"
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    • Profile picture of the author foenyxly
      Originally Posted by DoubleOhDave View Post

      I love your idea, but please PM me - i can help you save othe aweber fees. I am not reselling anything. I am just an expert on making the most of free stiff and i can help youbset up a free autoresponder. Sorry for crap spelling but"sent from my ipad"
      Dave

      I'm interested in your free AR...PM me.

      thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author MKCookins
    Good Luck

    This is the great thing about building a business online. Although it is not free it sure is cheap compared to a offline business
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  • Profile picture of the author Alex Blades
    Lol, keep us posted. From the looks of it, you have a good plan in place
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  • Profile picture of the author Larry Leggett
    Why don't you go for google ads instead of bing ads. Google ads will give your site more exposure than others.
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    • Profile picture of the author Nicholas H
      Originally Posted by Larry Leggett View Post

      Why don't you go for google ads instead of bing ads. Google ads will give your site more exposure than others.
      I have found that Bing Ads Is a lot cheaper then Adwords, for obvious reasons, but the point Is to keep the start up costs as cheap as possible. Might add In an adwords campaign If the price Is right.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Blades
      Originally Posted by Larry Leggett View Post

      Why don't you go for google ads instead of bing ads. Google ads will give your site more exposure than others.
      I think bing converts better, but that is just my opinion.. Google has alot of garbage clicks that go with the good ones, Bing has less garbage clicks.
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      • Profile picture of the author Nicholas H
        Originally Posted by Alex Blades View Post

        I think bing converts better, but that is just my opinion.. Google has alot of garbage clicks that go with the good ones, Bing has less garbage clicks.
        Actually I have found that out as well, I see a much higher conversion rate from Bing for some reason, or maybe It's just been chance. Will probably end up doing some personal tests after this project Is done with.

        If anyone has anymore Input on this feel free to post.
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        • Profile picture of the author Alex Blades
          Originally Posted by Nicholas H View Post

          Actually I have found that out as well, I see a much higher conversion rate from Bing for some reason, or maybe It's just been chance. Will probably end up doing some personal tests after this project Is done with.

          If anyone has anymore Input on this feel free to post.
          I think since Google owns about 60% of the web searches, they get a big amount of garbage traffic (people not looking to buy anything)

          Also there is so much competition on Google and click fraud. Bing has it's share of garbage traffic also, but alot less then Google, maybe even more concentration of buyers.
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      • Profile picture of the author celente
        Originally Posted by Alex Blades View Post

        I think bing converts better, but that is just my opinion.. Google has alot of garbage clicks that go with the good ones, Bing has less garbage clicks.
        I have 8000 keywords on adcenter ads...they are awesome.

        They do have a maximum limit for keywords....but...

        before you go thinking.. that is crazy, its actually not about the keywords....its about your ads....and getting cheap click. I love them.

        I think bing / adcenter is 10000 times better than google if you TEST TEST TEST.
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    • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
      I think you have a good strategy. If you have the recurring funds... i would invest more into advertising...much more.
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      • Profile picture of the author Nicholas H
        Originally Posted by Randall Magwood View Post

        I think you have a good strategy. If you have the recurring funds... i would invest more into advertising...much more.

        Yes there will be the $8.00 hosting, and $19.00 Aweber fee. Will throw some more funds Into the advertising, but I think I can make a profit.
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  • Profile picture of the author Confined To Life
    I can't wait to be updated on your progress. What niche are you in and what does your site look like/URL?
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  • Profile picture of the author Nino
    Interesting journey... I can't wait to see how it goes... Is Bing advertising cheap Nicholas?
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  • Profile picture of the author Arunabh Singh
    Originally Posted by Nicholas H View Post

    Iv seen many threads asking for advice when the OP only has $100 or so to spend to start up. Also In these threads the OP Is always usually bashed for having only $100 to spend.
    I think I might be the only one but I am yet to see anyone bashed here for having less money to start with and $100 is certainly not a small amount to start with. In most cases they are advised that they can start a business with less than $20 and that includes a domain, hosting and an autoresponder. In your case, $100 is more than enough to start a business. I wish you luck in your pursuit.
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    • Profile picture of the author Nicholas H
      Originally Posted by Arunabh Singh View Post

      I think I might be the only one but I am yet to see anyone bashed here for having less money to start with and $100 is certainly not a small amount to start with. In most cases they are advised that they can start a business with less than $20 and that includes a domain, hosting and an autoresponder. In your case, $100 is more than enough to start a business. I wish you luck in your pursuit.

      By "bashed" I simply mean the people who tell the OP to put It back In their bank, etc, Instead of trying to help them out by stating what It Is they can do with that money, If they need to make money with It. Thanks for the luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author adetunji
    That cash is small but with careful analysis-- budget-- and smart decision you can achieve a lot of things with that.

    More Grease to your elbow!
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