Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Hot Potato

Ok, I think I have really done it. I have completed 7, yes count that 7 articles that are currently in review for publishing. I never thought I could do something like that. You know the more you get to this the more you learn it doesn't stop. I probably have not written that much on safe online jobs my whole life. But hey isn't that what I started this for? I think it was.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Educate yourself


I knew I believed early-on in the concept of education but it has been increasingly on my mind. I have been working my new website and taking courses, online courses in the use of photshop and other applications focused on web development. I am impressed what one can do with just a little training. Moving onward and upward.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

The Latest...


I am truly beginning to believe that becoming skilled at some of the major software packages gives one a head start. It is more difficult than it appears to put together some of the websites discussed in the listed programs. Filling forms with original content and striving to make the process appealing can be a challenge. It is important to keep moving forward.

Education!


Things have been rolling a long rather nicely. I have been learning some new things that have helped me branch out into some different ideas.

For the last week or so I have been attending training on how to build your own website. I have been disappointed in the generic sites that you pay for. They all have the templates and cookie-cutter concept down. But that just doesn't work for me. I am wanting something different, something fresh and new. Not the same suit with a different color.

That is just it. This whole marketing thing happens in different directions and takes you down different roads. One of the things I like best is the fact that you don't have to rely on one method of income. This is very important. 

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Add To Cart


I am learning some different strategies to make it in the online marketing world. But one thing was observed today that may be very familiar with each of you. Have you noticed something? Have you noticed that as you search for marketing ideas and home business ideas that one thing seems to keep popping up, (to use a probably inappropriate pun). At the end of almost every web page right near the bottom you will find a special little button. Just hit the "End" key and you'll most likely find it. You will find the words, "Add to cart." How does that make you feel? It probably is a little uncomfortable, partly because throughout the whole excitement process of this particular marketing campaign did you even see a price? And what is it you're being enticed to buy anyway?

I have noticed I have a habit. Perhaps this is the skeptic in me but every time I start to see words in bold type, screaming, "limited time offer". I hit the "End" key and look for this Add to cart button. Before I go any further I want to know the cost and exactly what it is I am being sold. I do this partly out of safety to myself and my pocketbook. Before I get too deep in the sales pitch, with all it's glory, I want to know the damage up-front.

Does this sound familiar? Pass it on.

Kevin

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Moving along

This is getting exciting. I have been learning more than I ever expected at this stage of the game. I think being an average guy who has his mind grounded in reality has some huge advantages. I am not going to hype up an idea larger than it really is and from my experience I generally only want to see the facts or results.

I have learned in the last few days that it is very difficult to get an article published. I don't know how many of you are great writers but perhaps the editors just don't like me. I don't know. Article submission can be frustrating. This is one of those parts they don't tell you when they're trying to sell you on the idea.

Learn to read the fine print. Generally everyone out there is trying to sell you something. That is not necessarily bad but just be careful. With the Profit Lance system I've been using I have learned that frequently information and knowledge is more valuable than tangible things.

I registered a domain this last week. I will have to reveal that at a later time as I am working on the website.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Keys To Success


What are the keys to success in making money online at home in your spare time and with little know-how but a computer and an internet connection? This generally is the great question for the honest every-day person out there. I believe persistence is a huge factor.

One thing that should be remembered is this absolute fact. People are succeeding. I am proof positive of one attempt at this whole idea. In just over a week I have already begun making some money. Now that was an amazing thing in itself to me.

I have added a new link of interest today. Check out the Maverick Money Makers. Mack Michaels may be on to something very good. I have to review the program it's successes and dangers but I really think it's worth checking out.

Keep up the work. It is work. And if someone tells you something different they are lying to you. But it is work that I am finding is immensely rewarding.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Kevin

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Nicley done!


Okay, I am pretty much sold on this idea of making money online. I think that time is the only factor now that momentum is picking up. Things really are moving faster than expected. I listed some of my other websites including this one in the search engines. I found a great site to complete this task rather easily. Check out this site www.freewebsubmission.com.

Everyone have a great day!

Kevin

Friday, January 2, 2009

...and counting


Okay, today I have been working on putting together a website that is not in the form of a blog. I have found this to be more challenging that I expected. Registering a domain name is the easy part. However there is a somewhat daunting effort with creation and publishing software that tries to speak with a host site. Unless I want a cheap looking site that appears pulled out of a box I guess I could have it up already, however I am a little more particular than that.  It is coming along but has become more of an adventure in learning than anything else.

On the other hand take a look at the new numbers. I have been at this for just under a week and have put more effort in learning the ropes than actually implementing marketing or advertising efforts. I believe that education is the key. Education that on how the different elements all tie together, having a website, marketing a product and then converting that to revenue. Of all the tips I have read I have found that the Profit Lance system has had the most powerful impact on my education. You can find a link to Profit Lance to the right.
The Quest

I am on a quest to make money online the REAL way. Over the next few days, months or years I will be in process of putting a program together. I will tell you of my successes and failures, ideas and mistakes. If you will stay with me, I am sure we will learn something together.

Just so you know I am not about all the hype. I really don't like the pomp and glitter. I am for sound business advice and even technical know-how. I believe in the statement "trust, but verify". Testimonials are great, when they are true.