Starting an Internet business can be daunting. Especially if, like us, you were not born into the computer age.
The thing is, for older citizens who would like to continue eating, making money online is often the only alternative to becoming a greeter at Wal-Mart. But it seems as if the skill sets needed to become an Internet entrepreneur are almost part of the DNA of the younger generation. Not so much for the older generation...
So. Throw up a web page? Hey, why not? FTP that stuff right on up there, make a video, go viral, do a podcast or two, don't forget the RSS feed, and...Yeah, right. We'll get to it later this afternoon... after we figure out what the heck they're talking about. Okay. We can't do one of those Venusian mind melds with your average computer geek twelve year old. But here's the good news: we can Google it! Hey, what are the two things we already know how to do? Send e-mails to the kids. And Google stuff. Right? What has this got to do with making money on the Internet? Actually, for the computer semi-literate, just about everything.
A couple of years ago, we bought a laptop at Circuit City. The young salesman - a really kind teenager - set everything up for us, installing the essential software with no extra charge, explaining to us exactly what to do and how to do it.
Sweet.
But sweeter still is the education he gave us. We were so impressed with his computer expertise that we asked him: how did you learn all this stuff? He said: "Anything I needed to know, I just asked on the computer. There was always someone who could give me the answer."
Wow!
So when we needed to find a way to hook up our blog with a menu tab on our website (it's a Stores Online site that wouldn't let us do a regular link), we Googled it. And sure enough! The kid was right! Our question led us to a java script site that showed us how to copy and paste the link we need - for FREE!
So what do you want to know? What's FTP? What's a niche market? What's SEO?
Google it!
Now you know. It won't make you a teenager. But it may save you from being a greeter at Wal-Mart. Which, as we all know, can get a little tough when the old arthritis kicks in.
Better to be at home making money in your jammies, yes?
We thought so.
The thing is, for older citizens who would like to continue eating, making money online is often the only alternative to becoming a greeter at Wal-Mart. But it seems as if the skill sets needed to become an Internet entrepreneur are almost part of the DNA of the younger generation. Not so much for the older generation...
So. Throw up a web page? Hey, why not? FTP that stuff right on up there, make a video, go viral, do a podcast or two, don't forget the RSS feed, and...Yeah, right. We'll get to it later this afternoon... after we figure out what the heck they're talking about. Okay. We can't do one of those Venusian mind melds with your average computer geek twelve year old. But here's the good news: we can Google it! Hey, what are the two things we already know how to do? Send e-mails to the kids. And Google stuff. Right? What has this got to do with making money on the Internet? Actually, for the computer semi-literate, just about everything.
A couple of years ago, we bought a laptop at Circuit City. The young salesman - a really kind teenager - set everything up for us, installing the essential software with no extra charge, explaining to us exactly what to do and how to do it.
Sweet.
But sweeter still is the education he gave us. We were so impressed with his computer expertise that we asked him: how did you learn all this stuff? He said: "Anything I needed to know, I just asked on the computer. There was always someone who could give me the answer."
Wow!
So when we needed to find a way to hook up our blog with a menu tab on our website (it's a Stores Online site that wouldn't let us do a regular link), we Googled it. And sure enough! The kid was right! Our question led us to a java script site that showed us how to copy and paste the link we need - for FREE!
So what do you want to know? What's FTP? What's a niche market? What's SEO?
Google it!
Now you know. It won't make you a teenager. But it may save you from being a greeter at Wal-Mart. Which, as we all know, can get a little tough when the old arthritis kicks in.
Better to be at home making money in your jammies, yes?
We thought so.
Bob Brooker and Kaye O'Dougherty have been looking for a simple way to make money for a long, long time. As far as they're concerned, the only thing better than finding that way is to find it, and then find a way to share it with you. Which is the purpose of their website, http://makingmoneysimplified.com. Their background, however, is in the performing arts. So while they've been seeking their fortune on the Internet (the performing part of their repertoire having been dealt a serious blow when Bob, a long-time saloon singer, had a stroke a few years back), they wrote a book, Football is for Lovers, available through their website http://www.footballforlovers.com. But the point is, Bob and Kaye keep on keeping on, reinventing themselves when necessary. Don't you?
A Fast Blast Checklist in Recognizing Problems and Providing Solutions For Your Online Business
It's a fast blast decade as social media continues to infuse itself in every part of 21st century society. The absolute relevance of you doing business online is critical to your on-going success. I have posted two fast blast checklists that will provide problematic insights and focused solutions to running your online business successfully. The first fast blast checklist is a 'technological prognosis" if you will,of what is holding you back. It consists of problems,roadblocks and frustrations that are preventing you from achieving your complete business vision,mission and goals online. The second fast blast checklist is a course of action,disciplines and solutions to these problems. Granted,both checklists are brief. My point is to focus on the 'big things' with both of these checklists. I am using the 'fast blast' phraseology on purpose. So you will get quickly to the root of both the problems and viable solutions. Get a strategic plan in place,tackle the issues and move forward with action.
Your Problems
Chad invites you to submit your comments, ideas and feedback. Your Problems
- You have been trying to figureout how to set up domain,hosting and a blog without hiring someone.
- Your budget is limited to make a big splash online.
- You know the "money is in the list" but not having a clue as to how to build a big list.
- Your time is precious and you are not able to afford to waste it on trial and error,or endless searching for what works.
- You have tried launching before,only to get stuck and the frustration finally becomes overwhelming.
- You are doing this alone without a team or community to plug in to for help,and is not fun.
- You are learning pieces of the online puzzle,but missing the part that makes the cash flow in.
- There is no traffic to your website or blog. You need help.
- Have in place step-by-step videos,webinars,powerpoint outlines,resource links on all key aspects of internet marketing- social media and building a successful online business.
- Put in place a time saving "real time results" training system.
- Utilize community and faculty based support in topic specific forums.
- Maximize sequential training modules with homework and quizzes to increase comprehension of key points.
- Capitalize on search engine optimization tips, techniques and strategies to make your time highly efficient.
- Establish traffic and conversion strategies to build a large lucrative list of customers.
- Strategize how to leverage product launches and continuity programs as an affiliate.
- Get mentoring in place from an expert faculty.
- Learn the what the insiders know and become un-stickable,which makes you unstoppable.
Chad's blog can be viewed at http://chadebriggs.com I wish you and yours the best of health,success and friendships. Have an outstanding decade!
