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TOP 10 INTERNET BUSINESSES »
Top 10 best
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Affiliate Marketing
If you already own your own website, it will be simple to add a few
affiliates and begin making money from the visitors you already have
visiting your site. If you don't have your own website, then you'll want to
focus on topics that interest you and areas where you feel you have some
expertise to offer. Then, go to sites such as Affiliate Scout to find
affiliates that match your content. There is a
forum where newbies can ask questions. Also find retailers broken down
by category as well as a handy search feature to find the topics or
retailers of your choice. |
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Blog Owner
There are a few bloggers earning six figure incomes from their witty written words. Many others make a nice side income. There are many ways that bloggers can earn money.
Pay per click advertising, such as that through Google's AdSense is just one
way. Other owners earn money from selling banner ads on their websites, or
offering a subscription area with additional content. You can even get
started with a free blog from sites such as
Blogger and
Live Journal. Once you're ready, you can
get your own web domain and use
programs such as WordPress to create your own, independently owned blog. |
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Business Consultant
Many former businessmen and businesswomen are turning to the Internet to
start their own consulting firms. If you have an area of specialty and can
help businesses, consider this as a career. In addition to setting up a
website to advertise your services, you may also want to join companies such
as Elance and
GloLance.
There are many websites with workshops and information on using your area of
expertise to start your own consulting business. Entreprenuer.com offers a
fantastic article that covers many of the aspects of what it takes to
become a freelance business consultant. |
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Content Producer
There are millions upon millions of websites on the Internet. Websites need
fresh content to stay up-to-date and busy web owners don't always have time
to write new articles. This is where content producers come into play.
Whether you work on a contract for a large website (or several) that needs a
set number of articles per month, or you sell articles on your niche topic
through sites such as
Associated
Content and eHow. |
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E-book Publisher
Ten years ago, e-books were still the stepchild of publishing. Today, many
big houses are getting in on the action. However, there is still room for
small, e-book publishers to break into the market. By finding a niche that
readers crave, you can do well in this industry. Becoming a publisher can
entail selling the books of others or selling your own copies. Places to
sell ebooks include FictionWise, Amazon's Kindle and your own website or
storefront. You may also want to check out Lulu.com and iUniverse.com. |
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Editing
Services
Are you great with the English language (or native language in your
country)? You may want to consider becoming a freelance proofreader or
copyeditor. Editing services are needed by print and e-book publishing
companies, magazines, websites and businesses. Occasionally, editors will
also get assignments to proofread college thesis and dissertations and books
written by others. To figure out how much to charge in your area, you should
pay close attention to competitors and also look at the
recommended
rates online. |
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Online Auctions
For those who can find good deals or have a unique product to offer, online
auctions can be highly profitable. Many online auction sellers make a decent
living from sells online. Some of the more popular auction sites include
eBay,
Webidz and
Bid-Alot. Many
sellers find a product they love and set up arrangements with the company to
have the item
drop-shipped. This means no inventory or overhead for the product. You
order when the item sells and the manufacturer ships to your customer. You
simply collect the money. |
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Virtual Assistant
For those good at typing and detailed work, virtual assistants are now in
high demand. This is a job you can easily do from home in your pajamas and
make a decent income. Like any business, it takes time to build up a client
base, but once you do word of mouth will increase your bottom line. Work
independently or through companies such as
Hire Virtual Assistants, eVoice Receptionist
or check the site
Virtual
Assistant Jobs. |
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Web
Hosting
Do you want to help others find space for their own websites at an
affordable price? You might want to consider becoming a hosting reseller.
Many different web hosting companies offer reseller accounts. There are two
ways you can go with this type of business. You can set up an affiliate
link, so that when people sign up for hosting from a specific company, you
receive a payment. Or, you can set up your own hosting account with a
certain number of domains or space that can be resold. The second option
gives you the most freedom as you can choose your pricing structure.
However, it does also require a little technical knowledge, so you may need
to take an online course or two from time to time to stay up to speed.
Search multiple hosts at
TopCheapHost.com. |
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Web
Design
if you have a little skill in this area, you can make a nice living
designing websites. Most web designers make between $30-$60 per hour.
Regular clients can help keep a steady income rolling in, such as sites that
need monthly or even weekly updates. If you are not familiar with some of
the available software, you may want to take a few
online courses to
see which one meets the needs of your clients. There are also many
free online
tutorials available on this topic.
Dreamweaver is probably the most popular web design software. |
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