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Need direction - can anyone give me any ideas with my skills?

by asc
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Hi can i start by saying sorry if it seems im copping out and asking for where to go next, im sure lots here started and learned the hard way but i would love to hear from any people that might want to throw ideas at me.

Quick bit about me. Found IM via the 30 day challenge around 2-3 years ago, gave it around 6 months using WP on domains for targetted keywords. Learnt a bit about SEO and got a few sales, via amazon, few pounds here and there but not exactly life changing.

I stopped (NOT gave up!) as my computer/web skills were zero and i found it all overwhelming to be honest - so decided to get formal training in that aspect. So enrolled on foundation degree/HND and am almost at the end of that, and really want to try my hand at making some money online.

I am just back to hanging around forums such as this - i didnt want to as it can suck you in so much and coursework had to take priority. Anyway i read about people suggesting you focus on what you know, what you can offer or what interests you as a starting point....Even identifying this i'm a bit lost as to some ideas to get the ball rolling. I still have some domains from 2 years ago and have been playing with them but the actual content/design is awful, plus im still unsure of direction....

So if i list my skills could anyone throw any suggestions my way?

Registered nurse - mental health 10 years experience(thinking some sort of article writing, but not sure if there are more ways to use this?)

Web related - html, javascript, actionscript, photoshop, illustrator (but im a terrible artist, so....), flash.

Somewhere in me is telling me that the knowledge i have may be something that someone would pay for, or i could build on in a decent direction..

Plus I hear that a decent grasp of the English language can be something of a commodity, i'm scouse (think the Beatles for people far afield!!)so not sure if I qualify, but with a bit of work...

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brendan Mace
    Learning the 30 day challenge and then creating targeted sites is a great way to start. Are you sure you found it overwhelming. It's sound to me like you want to do something that involves a topic that you're passionate about.

    Sniper sites work. But they require meticulous effort. And aren't exactly the most fun to develop.

    Perhaps you would be best to create a product or promote a product in the health niche.
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    • Profile picture of the author asc
      Originally Posted by co2 View Post

      Learning the 30 day challenge and then creating targeted sites is a great way to start. Are you sure you found it overwhelming. It's sound to me like you want to do something that involves a topic that you're passionate about.

      Sniper sites work. But they require meticulous effort. And aren't exactly the most fun to develop.

      Perhaps you would be best to create a product or promote a product in the health niche.
      Hi thanks for the reply!

      Yes i found even learning wordpress - if you wanted certain images positioning or colours changing then some basic HTML was needed - then maybe an understanding of PHP. Maybe i was a little too inquisitive for my own good but i felt i needed to learn it rather than just use the platforms, or learn the basics anyway.

      With regard to doing something i'm passionate about, sort of yes but the general feeling i get reading around threads and the like is that that is the best way to go.

      And creating a product, really not a clue where to start with that. I dont mean HOW to do it- although i dont know how to, that is something that i could research myself and learn (without just asking people to point me!!)....it is more i really cant think what type, which way to consider marketing it.

      I read that people say offering a service is a fantastic base, offer a good and honest value. That sits well with me as i'd be far happier making money from something good than something totally rubbish, just not a clue what to think about next.

      Thanks again

      Alan
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      • Profile picture of the author Therese
        Originally Posted by asc View Post

        And creating a product, really not a clue where to start with that. I dont mean HOW to do it- although i dont know how to, that is something that i could research myself and learn (without just asking people to point me!!)....it is more i really cant think what type, which way to consider marketing it.
        The simplest way to create a product is to write some useful information using the free OpenOffice wordprocessor then save the document in .pdf format which is very simple to do with OO.
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        • Profile picture of the author asc
          Originally Posted by Therese View Post

          The simplest way to create a product is to write some useful information using the free OpenOffice wordprocessor then save the document in .pdf format which is very simple to do with OO.
          Thanks again for reply! But when you say useful information? for example i could easily write out a few techniques of how to relax, in a word doc or pdf format, but what then?

          Alan
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  • Profile picture of the author Brendan Mace
    I'm not sure if you could sell your nursing knowledge online. But you could probably find a way to use your web related skills to create a service that helps people. hmmm....
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    • Profile picture of the author asc
      Originally Posted by co2 View Post

      I'm not sure if you could sell your nursing knowledge online. But you could probably find a way to use your web related skills to create a service that helps people. hmmm....

      2 years ago i bought my first domain when following the 30dc. Kept it but have done nothing to it, it is pretty embarrassing really and it will be my first task when i've got this coursework out of the way. I bought it as it is something i know about and something that is searched online - however my keyword research was not the best and turns out very few search for the term 'managing anxiety' - think my site ranks 2-3 for that term. My site is Managing Anxiety and think that it does have potential for expansion but again not a clue what direction to take it. Or just leave it and focus on better ways to make money.

      By the way i know my site is goddam awfu, BUT it still gets 2-3 sales per month. Crazy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brendan Mace
    As for the passion thing. I really don't have one and never needed one. It only helps if you want to create your own content. If you outsource the content then it really doesn't matter to me that much.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gengis
    I really think you can do something with your Nursing knowledge.. Nursing is one of the careers in the USA atleast with the biggest demands so im sure if you can put out some really awesome content and not try to rip people's heads off you can really do well with that niche.
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    • Profile picture of the author Brendan Mace
      Originally Posted by Gengis View Post

      I really think you can do something with your Nursing knowledge.. Nursing is one of the careers in the USA atleast with the biggest demands so im sure if you can put out some really awesome content and not try to rip people's heads off you can really do well with that niche.
      I don't know man. I can't see that type of information having commercial intent. You have to make sure that the niche your targeting will actually spend some money somehow. Otherwise you'll have a low CPC or won't sell any products.

      I'm not saying the demands not there. Just not sure if it could be a money maker. I could be wrong though.

      I started in a niche with low commercial intent. My original site gets a 1000 visitors per day BUT only 1 dollar per day. And I would guess that nursing knowledge would have even lower commercial intent then the niche I chose.

      Choose your passion IF it's profitable. <--- That's what I think anyways
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      • Profile picture of the author asc
        Originally Posted by co2 View Post

        I don't know man. I can't see that type of information having commercial intent. You have to make sure that the niche your targeting will actually spend some money somehow. Otherwise you'll have a low CPC or won't sell any products.

        I'm not saying the demands not there. Just not sure if it could be a money maker. I could be wrong though.

        I started in a niche with low commercial intent. My original site gets a 1000 visitors per day BUT only 1 dollar per day. And I would guess that nursing knowledge would have even lower commercial intent then the niche I chose.

        Choose your passion IF it's profitable. <--- That's what I think anyways
        Totally agree with the profitable point!! But i do think things like anxiety management techniques, anxiety herbs or medication, relaxation techniques or audio etc? What do you think? or anyone think really??
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        • Profile picture of the author Brendan Mace
          Originally Posted by asc View Post

          Totally agree with the profitable point!! But i do think things like anxiety management techniques, anxiety herbs or medication, relaxation techniques or audio etc? What do you think? or anyone think really??
          The "anxiety" niche is extremely profitable from what I hear. I've never personally dabbled in the niche, but there are people ready to pay for a solution.
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          • Profile picture of the author asc
            Originally Posted by co2 View Post

            The "anxiety" niche is extremely profitable from what I hear. I've never personally dabbled in the niche, but there are people ready to pay for a solution.
            Yes that is what i was thinking to be honest. But do i build on the site? or in what direction? For now im considering looking at related keywords and building on this. but i hear about building lists is more profitable? could this be done via the domain i already have? really clueless and just need a few pointers on what to research really..
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    • Profile picture of the author asc
      Originally Posted by Gengis View Post

      I really think you can do something with your Nursing knowledge.. Nursing is one of the careers in the USA atleast with the biggest demands so im sure if you can put out some really awesome content and not try to rip people's heads off you can really do well with that niche.
      Thanks for the reply. Yes, i know...something inside me is saying to try and work with this. I actually hated nursing and googled 'how to make money online' as many many do. That led me to 30dc and then the uni course. But i love the subject of nursing and could talk about it loads, and miss helping people. But too much politics in the job, i digress........

      Yes, any suggestions of how to work with what i have? create a product, but what? and with the site i already have, well the domain anyway, i think it could have potential as anxiety is a massive area. work anxiety, health anxiety, exam anxiety, the list does go on. Just not a clue what to do with it!!
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  • Profile picture of the author vivi62
    Hi having a quick look at your skills perhaps you could sell wordpress plugins onWPPlugins.com or create flashy websites and sell them on flippa.A few more ideas may be to Sell web design templates at ThemeForest.net and offer your services on odesk,warriorforum or fiverr.I hope that gives you a few ideas.
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    • Profile picture of the author asc
      Originally Posted by vivi62 View Post

      Hi having a quick look at your skills perhaps you could sell wordpress plugins onWPPlugins.com or create flashy websites and sell them on flippa.A few more ideas may be to Sell web design templates at ThemeForest.net and offer your services on odesk,warriorforum or fiverr.I hope that gives you a few ideas.
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      Brilliant! just the sort of thing i was hoping for. I actually dont know how to make a plugin but im going to start searching now! I'm poor at the flash and graphic side to be honest. I know how to use the packages but I really enrolled to learn the technical sides and the graphics really didn't interest me sadly. But i had to learn it to pass the course. Maybe i could utilize them in some way.

      But thanks for the suggestions!
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  • Profile picture of the author vivi62
    no problem I have lots of proven ideas rattling around in my head.
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  • Profile picture of the author SamuelUherek
    Hmm... It depends. I would find one method that would attract me or would seem the right choice for me and stick to it. What I mean by that?

    There is plenty of ways to make money. You have to find the right for you. So if you want to have a website about something, then focus on it and don't do more things until you master it. Do you want to provide services? Learn as much as you can in the field you like and offer a great service with even better customer service. Do you want to create products? Research what is going to be selling amazingly well and create something that would be valuable for your customers... You see where I go with this?

    My suggest is to find something that you picture doing. If you are bad writer, then you are not going to provide article writing services, unless you feel frustrated.

    I believe you can get good advice here in this thread, but you are the only one who can answer it right.
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  • Profile picture of the author Spock1
    How about blogging about nursing. The aging populace must have all sorts of interest in health tips.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mbullard
    10 Years as a nurse? There's got to be some interesting stories in there that you could compile into a book. Sell that. Then write a book on how families can cope with somebody that experiences anxiety. Then write a book......rinse and repeat.
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    • Profile picture of the author asc
      Originally Posted by Mbullard View Post

      10 Years as a nurse? There's got to be some interesting stories in there that you could compile into a book. Sell that. Then write a book on how families can cope with somebody that experiences anxiety. Then write a book......rinse and repeat.
      Well yes i guess i can talk a leg off a chair! But really how would i even market or do something with them ramblings??
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      • Profile picture of the author BrashImpact
        ASC,
        I am going to go way out on a limb here... This will either click really well or be so overwhelming you won't have any interest...

        Your background is in nursing... Meaning you have a lot of information you can Leverage to your Advantage...

        I would recommend... Learning these skills first...

        Keyword Research for Profitable Keyword phrases with good search that apply to your field of expertise... Most IM'ers are not targeting this niche...

        You want keywords that are easy to rank for...

        Next since you can use English good, you will want to do some Amazing On Page SEO with Articles that apply directly to the niche your new site is in and caters too your expertise...

        Now wait 30 to 45 days to see where you end up in the serps... Then use Off Page SEO - We outsource ours to get to #1 in search for that phrase.

        Once you are controlling the eyeballs you can use Adsense to monetize as your creating your Own Sellable Product to be added to the site... You can also use Advertising in the same way...

        This isn't as tough or Rocket Science as many would lead everyone too believe... At the end of the Day, Controlling Eyeballs is where its at...

        We have built 100's of websites and continue to do so every day... Easy, Profitable and Exciting as things are changing all the time...

        If you have any interest in this model... You can Kill It IMHO - I think you have a huge leg up in your Expertise Niche that could be applied amazingly well to this model...and make great money at the same time.

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        Robert
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