1.    Equip Yourself

You'll need:

• A computer (we recommend a PC less than two years old).
   

• High Speed Internet Connection (you just can't manage the technology with dialup).
   

• A printer.

2.    Get Your Piece of Internet Real Estate

Buy your website name (URL).  It should be descriptive, memorable, and easy to spell and pronounce.  Avoid hyphens.  You can get your URL free here with the hosting package: (coming 1/15/08)
 

3.    Find the Best Web Host

A great web host should be reliable, secure, easy to use, and have great customer service.  It should have good tutorials, a site building tool, and can facilitate WordPress blogs.  And of course, it must be affordable.  Here's the host I use and recommend: (coming 1/15/08)
 

4.    Set Up Your Infrastructure

You'll need a payment system, auto-responders, and an affiliate system.  They are all available together at: (coming 1/15/08)

5.    Design and Construct Your Site

You have choices:

• You can build the site yourself using Dreamweaver or FrontPage software.  If you can use Microsoft Word, you'll find FrontPage fairly easy.
   

• You can build the site using the simple tool available at: (coming 1/15/08)
   

• You can utilize WordPress, which was designed for blogging but is now often used to build websites.  Again, templates are available. 
   

• Or, you can hire a coder very inexpensively at www.RentaCoder.com

6.    Get the Word Out  - Market Your Site

Here are the best ways to market your website business:

• Build your list, and email them regularly.
   

• Consider using Google AdWords to promote your site.  Full information is at: https://.Adwords.Google.com  You may also want to take advantage of Google's free Keyword Tool.
   

• Write and distribute articles.  Here is an easy and automatic way to submit your articles to many different sites: 
  Best Article Submission Software
   

• You don't need professional search engine optimization, but you do need to understand the SEO basics.
   

• Write a blog. Blogs are very attractive to the search engines and will increase your ranking. Also, a blog is a great way to build a relationship with your readers, and let them get to know about you and your products
   

• Build your brand.  Use your name and your logo (if you have one) consistently.  When you email, or when you visit forums, always use a signature line that includes your business name and website.
   

• Joint Ventures are one of the best ways to market your products or services, and build your list at the same time.
   

• Set up an affiliate program.  The best and by far the most affordable yet comprehensive affiliate system is at: (coming 1/15/08)
   

• Send out newsletters.
   

• Visit newsgroups and forums.
   

• Send out press releases - there are some good free services.
   

• Conduct teleseminars and webinars.
   

• Use audio and video - they are becoming the gold standard of the Internet. 
   

• Get testimonials from your customers and post them on your site.
   

• Advertise through Google's PayPerClick.  Watch this site for much more information on this powerful program.
   

• Learn the basics of writing great copy.  Joe Vitale is the master of Hypnotic copywriting.  Check out his Virtual Office page on this site.