New Kid On The Block

P_fitz said: "hey, I havn't set up my web site yet but have been seriously considering doing so recently, although money is not my main incentive, the money earning potential from websites is very appealing. i was hoping that somebody would be kind enough to tell me how i could go about getting my own webspace. Also i have heard that money can be made just from the hits you get on your site is this true or have i just got some information mixed up? any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. any extra info that you could pass on to a beginner would be very helpful. thanks."

edwin said: "hey, you can definitely make a lot of money. you need to make your site on a popular subject though."

P_fitz said: "yeah i've got a few ideas its just the actual setup that im kind of in the dark about. how do i go about getting my own webspace so that i can start creating my own website. :confused:"

raven said: "Depends on if you're looking for free or paid hosting. If you're looking for free, I'd suggest trying Mike's site [url]http://www.freewebtown.com[/url]"

Darksat said: "I would suggest professional hosting if your serious about making money."

<h1> said: ":D making money from the internet aint that easy Only real way (cos this place really is large) is doing it illegly. That's why there's so much freekin spam out there...advertising (paid by click) is the only way to make money. I fuc*kin hate advertising. Google has it sorted though...that's where to start."

silatpupil said: "Essentials: A web Host. A Domain name. A FTP program. A popular topic. Google Adsense. Some connections to get backlinks to your site."

theHostingFinder said: "Right. First of all, you need a viable business idea. No point in setting up a site otherwise - if u want 2 make $$. 1. -> sell your own product, or promote other folk's products? It is easier 4 a newbie to promote products. You can be an affiliate, and/or just have Google ads on your site. BUT: you need visitors! No visitors - no $$. -> Provide content, that people + search engines like. Good Luck!"

Jinx said: "I have website with 1500 vistors a day and 5000=6000 page viewS and still can not make money. Few bucks I make here and there hardly covers cost of hosting. :("

edwin said: "jinx, have you tried adsense yet?"

Jinx said: "yes, but on avarge I make $50 /month from 5 webistes with combained traffic 75,000 visitors/ month, this is not what I expected after 2 years of trying..... All these websites are "free classifieds" [url]http://www.Polish-Ads.com[/url] [url]http://www.JawUSA.com[/url] [url]http://www.JawFlorida.com[/url] [url]http://www.JawCalifornia.com[/url] [url]http://www.JawCanada.com[/url] I also try to sell banner or link advertising on ebay for $1-$2.5/motnh :("

Darksat said: "What is the motivation for people to come to your sites?"

Jinx said: "to place free ads.......sell or buy something, promote their own websites?"

Darksat said: "So your entire user base is people looking to promote thier products, dosnt that result in a very low ratio of valuable traffic as your not really an authority on anything."

edwin said: "depending on your ethics, you may want to go with something more aggressive to make money. if you search the dark underbelly of the internet affiliate programs (spyware installers, porn dialers etc) you can probably up the money."

Jinx said: "I couldn't do that to my visitors....... In long run it would kill reputation of my websites"

edwin said: "i totally agree. just sharing ideas! ;)"

Darksat said: "I suggest starting a website with a topic, bringing in some trafic and then selling advertising once you have a user base."