I'm Not sure where to get started

hey Brian! I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I'm completely new to this and I'm researching and trying to learn everything I can get my hands on. If anyone could point me in the right direction as to what to start with. I mean when I create my website what should I do first? Research keywords and base my articles on those keywords? Try to write an E-Book and sell it to people? Try to become an affiliate with Amazon or some other company? I want to try all of these avenues in the future I just would like to know other peoples opinion on the best way to start out.


Sorry for not being any help, Brian! I guess I feel as we're in the same boat and I'd like to hear some opinions as well.


-Trey

thanks for sharing.....

great article.. man motivated me a lot.

All legit concerns Brian... no reason to be embarrassed or have fear. Many of us had the same questions and fear when we started.

An Opt-In page is a page that asks for your name and email in exchange for information or a product like a free ebook or something. A great place I found to outsource things for cheap is Fiverr dot com

People will write articles, do website stuff, make opt-in pages, pdf's, ebooks and more for just $5. Pretty cool site.

Best Wishes

I have learned so much from this forum.
You made the boldest step, to get started.
Keep going, you will be amazed....I am also still learning.

Hi Brian,

I think I can answer some of your questions. I use both WordPress and Xsitepro to make my website.

For you, I would suggest you choose wordpress site. Here are the steps to get started.

1. You need a web host - hostgator is my favorite web host.
2. Install Wordpress from your web host control panel.
3. You need to hire someone to create a wordpress theme for your site, check out Warriors For Hire section.
4. Then you install the theme to your site and add the content.
5. Install all the main plugin for your site.

( for the details step-by-step instructions on how to set up wordpress site, I would suggest you do a search on this forum)

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Alexa is similar to Quancast. For ebook writing, also check out the Warriors For Hire section. You can also use PLR ( private label right) ebook if you want to give it free for people to opt-in to your list. Check this site, it has lots of PLR ebooks

master-resale-rights.com

Hope that helps.

Sandy

Thanks for the information. It is always hard to make a change and start something new. At the end it is always worth it if not just for the experience and everything that you learned.

Hello and welcome to the forum.

There is so much information here, that it can be very overwhelming. Take your time, make a plan and consider this a new career that requires training, similar to an online class you would take to further or change your career.

Choosing a Niche? ...
Good. You should be able to choose a niche, no problem.

How do you get a website made?
One of the most popular methods and easy to use is a Wordpress blog. You will host this blog, also called a website through Hostgator, as mentioned here, and there are over a million companies that host websites. Siteground is also good and reasonable. Google hosting companies and spend some time researching.

It will take you a week or more to learn how to use Wordpress, but you can do it. Take the time to read the instruction guide and you will find it is easy to use, no programming experience required.

What is a opt-in page?
A box where people who visit your site will enter the name and email address. This is used to develop a list of subscribers. To learn more about this, visit aweber.com

How can I find, hire, ghost write etc.. to get a E book made (PDF) that I can use as a money magnet?

Check out the Warriors for Hire on this forum. There are other sites with people offering their services, fiverr, odesk, etc. Chances are, however, that you will find great talent here for a very reasonable fee.

What site or individuals or maybe you can help aid me in this process ?
Spend the time to learn. Read, read, and then read some more.
When I got started, a got a three ring note book, divided it into sections, i.e. article writing, marketing, SEO, Wordpress, etc., printed relevant/useful information and put it in my notebook. Consider it a textbook you would normally buy from a bookstore or your ecourse, but you will be putting it together yourself.

Don't just put information in the book, take the time to read it, use a highlighter to highlight important information and learn.

I feel like there is a lot I don't know and its keeping me from a lot of money
None of us knows 100% on every subject in IM. That only thing that is keeping you from making money is you. If you have what it takes to be in IM, you will succeed. Patience, perseverance, a desire to succeed, and commitment.

are there other (better sites) then Quantcast? that do the same thing
I don't know.

Am I too late?
For what? Learning IM and making money. It's never too late.

How do I sell someone else product?
Affiliate marketing. Make that a section in your notebook and learn about it.

I don't have the wit to make my own
Your own what? Product, service?

How does the legal process work once I am using what I learned in MC ( how does the check come)?
Not specific. There is no legal process. Sign up for paypal or a similar payment gateway to accept money.


How much money is needed ( on avg.) ?
Not much. You can get your website hosted and up in 24 hours for less than $100 a year.

The best route for getting all this info would be to break it down and put the information in at different times. After getting info on websites then move on to books ETC.