[LilBlackDress]

It is best to use your own website if possible. You are building a business and you want to be in control
It runs under $10 to get a domain name with privacy. Web hosting prices vary but most places will allow you to pay by the month.

To start, evaluate your niche choice. If there is competition and others going for it....you may have a winner. If no one is going for it, then most likely it is not a profitable area. If it is ultra competitive like weight loss etc. be prepared to really put in time and to find your own "segment" of the market.

Decide the type of format you want. Do you want to profit from adsense? affiliate marketing? What is your business model?

Then purchase or get for free a step by step one time payment blueprint. There are a few I would recommend depending on your goals. A good blue print will teach you how to select the right keywords, effectively drive traffic, select products and more. This will save you hours of time trying to figure it out yourself.

Understanding keywords and keyword selection is essential. If you are unclear you must study the process or you will most likely be wasting your time. Having the right keywords can make or break your online business.

The basics are....(not in this order)

1. Select your niche
2. Find keywords that you can compete with
3. Select products that offer consumer value that you feel good representing
4. Set up your website
5. Write posts using your keyword phrases for your website
6. Drive traffic to your site using some or all of the methods mentioned below and more.
~ a. article marketing
~ b. blog posting
~ c. forum posting
~ d. setting up web2.0 properties that link to your site
~ e. submit your site to quality directories
~ f. submit your sites RSS feeds
~ g. bookmark your posts/articles etc.
~ h. use social media like facebook, twitter etc.
~ i. consider making podcasts, videos, ebooks etc.
7. Look at your competitions backlinks and evaluate how you can improve yours
8. Continue to drive traffic to your site
9. Rinse and repeat with more sites as desired


If you would like more ideas, check the affiliate marketing section in my Work at Home Money site (link in signature).

Hope this helps!