The internet opens up a whole plethora of opportunities for young entrepreneurs, bloggers, and photographers, basically anyone and everyone who has an idea and wants to monetize it. Here’s how.
The internet is not a money making machine and you should be wary of the “get rich quick” and “lottery” schemes. But it has huge appeal and virtually a global reach and offers opportunities to make money that demand you invest your time, effort and money. Let’s check out the fastest and most reliable money making techniques on the internet that would make you an online celebrity. However please note, you’ll not become a millionaire overnight.
Website building
Website building is perhaps the most obvious choice for people who are looking for a reliable source of income over the internet. Have an idea? Build a website on it! And you don’t need to be a technical expert or a geek. There are several website builders out there that’ll guide you through the whole process of creating and maintaining your website. These site builders offer a wide range of customizable layouts and themes you can try. Now once you’ve built your website pay attention to the many SEO improvement tools and advertising options to create a lasting impression on the people.
B2B marketing
B2B marketing or business to business marketing is when you deal with your competitors. A smart way to save on resources and build valuable contacts, B2B marketing is a fast expanding field of earning among people. It is also a smart way to generate online traffic and channelize it in a profitable way. Interact, connect and discuss the various policies with the professionals and technical experts to learn more about it. Unlike e-marketing you don’t have to conduct transactions with the final customers but cater to the needs of your peers.
E-commerce and online stores
E-commerce is a pretty lucrative line of earning for budding entrepreneurs and businessmen who want to make it big in the market. The advancement of technology and demand shift has encouraged many retail stores to shift over to the virtual platform. Creating an online store allows you to expand your customer base and maximize the profits considerably. Email marketing and social media promotional techniques are among the few effective techniques that will help you grow and earn faster.
Freelance writing
Tired of the monotonous 9-5 jobs, try something new! Work for yourself, content marketing is a major earing opportunity for writers who are willing to provide quality content to different websites consistently. Yes, freelance writing is a rapidly growing career choice. Also, you can either work independently or work with a company. And though it’s not a regular or permanent income source, the money’s pretty good. You can even join web entrepreneurs and write for major blogs once you’re famous. It’s among the quickest ways to get off on your web based income stream generation.
Monetize your blog
Are you passionate about something? Create a blog about it. Blogs are a great way of spreading an idea and gaining social contacts. You get to meet like-minded people and discuss the things you love. And you’re getting money for it! There are millions of blogs on the internet ranging from trivial subjects like DIY hairstyles to major stuff such as politics and economic advice. Once you’ve gained a substantial number of followers, you can work on monetizing the content.
Publish an E book
Light, accessible and portable, e-books are a rage among booklovers all over. Love writing stories? Now you can share it with the world! Gone are the days when you had to run after publishing houses and create a thick manuscript that would be approved, edited and then sent for sale. Thank God for E-books! E-books are a wonderful way to get noticed on a global platform. And you can even self-publish your book at a very nominal price! You’ll have to do everything by yourself from the designing to the marketing. Publish your story on Kindle and extensively promote in across the social network. You’ll get a certain percentage of the profits and all the fame.
Sell your stuff online
Have an old second-hand vehicle or piece of furniture that clutters your home? Sell it online! Yes, e-marketing is a field that growing in leaps and bounds. Websites ad online stores such as OLX and EBay connect the buyers and sellers, providing a suitable platform for the transaction. You can browse through the many lists of potential buyers and contact one that suits your liking. Meet up; talk set a price, and you’re set.
Follow these suggestions, align your skills and ambitions to them, and you’re set to make money using the tremendous reach and power of the World Wide Web.
Reproduced with permission from Alltechbuzz.net
(This article was published in the recent issue of Karnataka Today Magazine)
