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Today I’ve got a great method that can make you big money by turning niche websites and domain names into easy sales. Sounds like any other sales pitch right? Well I’m not charging :razz: , so sit back and let me know what you think.

The  Costs:

  • Domain Name (~$8) — Buy from 1and1
  • Web Hosting (~$40/yr) — Buy from HostGator

The Benefits:

  • $100-$1000+ per website  sold… remember, your one hosting account at HostGator can hold every site you make!

The payoff and profit potential is pretty clear, and if you do this time & time again you will net yourself a huge profit margin on every dollar you invest. Eventually, your only real cost is the domain names you purchase… and you can grab them for under $10 nowadays.

The Method

No need for fluff material here, let’s get into the ten steps:

Step One: Idea Generation
The first thing that I want you to do is take out a pad of paper and a pen. Take five minutes and think about a dozen or so different types of businesses. This could be anything from a “racing company” to a “florist” so use your imagination!

Step Two: Get Local!
In order to make this profitable and not just like any other domain flipping technique, what we are going to do is add a little local flare to it. Choose one town or local city (think somewhat mid-size like “Detroit” or “Georgetown”), and keep in mind that this doesn’t need to be necessarily where you live.

Step Three: Combination Domain Names
The next move for you to make, and the most important, is to find a domain name combining your business with your location. For example, I could have “GeorgetownFlorist.com” or “DetroitRacing.com”. The hard part is finding names that aren’t already taken,  so it may take awhile for you to manually input combinations into a domain registrar website. One solution is to use software like Domain Name Analyzer (available for free here) to search combos out for you.

Step Four: Adding A Word
Knowing that most of your combination domain names might already be taken, you should experiment with adding short words to get something unique that you can register. Try adding words like “best” or “in” (example: “FloristsInGeorgetown.com” or “BestDetroitRacing.com”)! The software we showed you above can help you combine names and hopefully find a great one.

Step Five: Search It Out
Now we are going to see if we have a winner… go ahead and take the domain names that you just created and enter them into Google. What you are looking for is the ads on the right-hand side — the domain names that have more sponsored links are the ones you should use. For example “Best Detroit Racing” showed no sponsored results… but “Florists In Georgetown” had quite a few, including a local business which is even better!)

Step Six: Registration
Step Six is pretty simple, log into 1and1.com (for $8 domain names) or GoDaddy (usually more like $10, but there are more coupons) to register the domain name(s) that you have selected! :D

Step Seven: Record Contact Information
Now you need to go to each website and grab the contact information for the site’s owner. This is why any kind of small business will be especially good for the method. If necessary, use iwhois.com to figure out who bought the domain name.

Step Eight: Make a Blog for Each Domain Name
You don’t need anything special, in fact it probably won’t take more than 10 minutes if you know what you are doing. With HostGator, you can install WordPress blogs through their CPanel administrative backend with one click.  What goes on the actual website? Just put the names and contact information about the businesses you just grabbed in step seven! Don’t forget to edit out the big store names — if you only put mom & pop stores you will be much better off. The headline and title of your website will be your domain name phrase (i.e. “Florists In Georgetown”).

Interestingly enough, very simplified websites like these will index into Google quickly. It’s not uncommon to see the target phrase in the top 5 for your keyword within the week — but even if it doesn’t get there immediately don’t panic! You can always do some quick article writing or basic marketing to boost your rank.

Step Nine: Send Emails to Prospective Buyers
Good afternoon Mom&PopGeorgetownFlorist.com, I just noticed that you are paying Google to sponsor ads for your keywords. You can boost your rankings even more by buying my website, which is already ranked for your keyword. I’m number 3 and 4 in the rankings and am currently providing traffic to you and all your competitors. Whoever buys the site will get exclusive traffic rights and score better exposure online!

Naturally your actual email should be more formal, but it just goes to show that you really have a great opportunity for all of these small business owners. Be sure to put your real full name, address and email so that they can respond to you… and definitely include unique information about their business in the message so they know you aren’t spamming.

Step Ten: Sell The Thing!
This is my favorite step… just sit back and wait for the offers to come in. Feel free to make other websites in your spare time. I think the whole process start to finish should take around 3 hours, and you can easily make hundreds on every sell if you find a niche that is competitive enough.

If you enjoyed this free tutorial, don’t forget to share it with your friends!
-Jimvesting.com

There are many ways to start making money online. Some are more glamorous than others, but as long as you are earning something you are ahead of the game. Believe it or not, many online freelance writers are pulling in a nice monthly income. If you are familiar with the English language, enjoy writing, and have a knack for marketing, you may be able to take full advantage of this career path.

Before you get started, you probably have one question on your mind: how much do online freelance writers earn? While there is an “income range” that you want to become familiar with, there is no one answer to this question.

On the low end, there are people in many parts of the world charging as little as $1/500 words. This is not a reasonable wage for somebody living in the United States, for example. But just because there are people working at a low rate doesn’t mean you have to follow in their footsteps.

At the high end of the market, I know many freelance writers earning in excess of $1/word. While it takes some time to reach this level, it is more than possible if you stay the course and continue to work your way up the income ladder. A bit of quick math shows that a 500 word piece (blog post, sales letter, keyword article, etc.) would result in a payment of $500.

In the past, high paying freelance writing gigs could only be found in large national magazines. This is no longer the case, thanks to the internet. More and more webmasters and companies are forking out big bucks for online content. The internet is how they connect with the majority of their customers and clients. For this reason, they want the “best words” representing them at all times.

There are thousands of freelance writers earning somewhere between the low end and the high end. It is good to know that the opportunity to earn a lot of money exists.

9 Aug 2010

How much do Online Freelance Writers Earn?

Author: chris | Filed under: Make Money Online

What is holding you back from making money online? There are many reasons why you may be sitting back and watching everybody else clean-up. One of the most common is the belief that it “takes money to make money.”

Believe it or not, you don’t need thousands of dollars to make money online. There are many people who have started with nothing, but quickly rose through the ranks and are now earning a solid income.

Let’s take a closer look at what you need to get started, as well as how much it will cost.

Generally speaking, you will have to spend roughly $10/year for a domain name and $5/month for hosting. Of course, this greatly varies based on how you are trying to make money online. But guess what? You can get your feet wet with a free website if you don’t have a single dollar to your name.

Once you have your site up and running you are in position to chase after some money. Many beginners go the easy route and attempt to make money with AdSense. Others focus more on content, and hope that this will eventually bring them enough traffic to sell private advertisements.

What about affiliate marketing? Don’t you need a lot of money to get started? Even though a big budget will help, it is not necessary. If you have money, there is no denying that you can speed things up by purchasing traffic. But on the other hand, don’t overlook the fact that you can drive free traffic through link exchanges and article directory submissions among other methods.

So, what do you think? Does it take money to make money online? In short, the answer is yes and no. You will probably need some money, but to get started a few dollars is more than enough. Don’t miss out on your chance to make money online because you think you need a huge investment to get started.

5 Aug 2010

Does it Take Money to Make Money?

Author: chris | Filed under: Make Money Online

Let’s face it: some people are dying to make money online, but for whatever reason they never make any progress. Does this sound familiar? One reason for this is simple: these people do not know the first thing about getting started. And even if they do, they get off track soon enough.

What can you do about this?

If you can find a mentor who is already making money online, you will be putting yourself in much better position to achieve success now and in the future. While it may sound impossible, finding a mentor can be very easy if you know where to look.

1. Turn to your friends first. Do you know somebody who has been making money online for many years? Why not ask them to show you the ropes? This is a great way to learn from somebody close to you who is already achieving the success you are chasing.

2. Ask your network for advice. While you may not know somebody who is making money online, somebody in your network may be able to hook you up with the right person. Talk to as many people as possible about your goals. The more networking you do the better chance there is that you will eventually find a mentor. It may take a few days, it may take a few months – just make sure you stick with your search.

3. Send emails to those you admire. Believe it or not, many people who are making money online are willing to help others. If you send out enough emails, you will eventually find somebody who can show you the way. It can take a while to develop a mentor – student relationship, but you have to start somewhere.

Even if you don’t find free help, you may come across a “mentoring program” that could be invaluable to your career. No matter if you are searching for a blogging course, freelance writing course, or something else, you can find a mentorship program that will point you in the right direction.

Always remember this: no matter how much you know there is somebody who knows more. If you want to make money online, find that person and see if they are willing to help.

15 Jul 2010

Wanna Make Money Online: Find a Mentor

Author: chris | Filed under: Make Money Online

Saying that you want to make money online is a broad statement. With so many opportunities, you need to narrow down your options to ensure that you are focused on the right career path. One of the best ways to make money online is by offering freelance writing services. This may not be as glorious as other opportunities, such as affiliate marketing, but it offers a good chance to make a solid living.

If you want to make money online as a freelance writer you can focus on several areas:

1. Web content. Content is king, right? Webmasters, affiliate marketers, and companies of all sizes need web content in order to keep their business running smoothly. Do you have what it takes to provide what they need? Not only is there a big market for this type of content at the present time, but it is growing as the days go by.

2. Sales letters, marketing material, and more. Don’t get caught thinking that basic web content is the only way that you can make money as an online freelance writer. In fact, this is not even the tip of the iceberg. If you really want to make big money, get involved with writing sales letters and other types of marketing material. These types of projects payout better than web content. Along with this, they are often times more exciting.

3. Create your own money making websites. If you are a freelance writer one thing is for sure: you are skilled at creating content. Rather than work for others all the time, why not put some effort into building out your own sites? By doing this, you can supplement your income while growing a “side business.”

If you want to make money online, do not overlook freelance writing and the benefits that this career offers.

12 Jul 2010

Ways to Make Money Online as a Freelance Writer

Author: chris | Filed under: Make Money Online