What Kind Of Business Should I Start On The Internet?
Do you want to start a business on the internet? There is more than one approach for starting your own business. Let's take a look at some of the options, and what they might lead to, so that you can choose what will work best for you.
There are many different ways to start a successful business. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages, but if choosing among them sounds like too much work then just focus on whatever kind of product or service interests you most and go from there!
A few commonly used methods are:
- Starting an Online Store or Website: This is probably the most popular method and usually involves selling something online such as books, custom inks, artwork, etc. to customers who can find you through a website. Many people enjoy the flexibility of doing their current job from home and setting their own hours, and this is a great way for them to branch out into another field of work that they are interested in. To start up an online store, first you will need to decide what kind of products or services you wish to offer (see above for some ideas), choose an internet domain name (for example, yourname.com) and then set up your website so that it looks appealing, is easy to navigate and has a secure environment. It also helps to find a web designer to help you get started. To set up a site, you will need a domain (such as Name.com) and hosting package (such as Hostgator, Bluehost or Siteground), and some basic website tools such as OpenCart (an eCommerce solution).
- Creating a Blog: This is definitely an easier way to start up online business. All you need is an idea for what kind of blog or website you want to create, then you can simply sit down at your computer and write your thoughts about whatever topic interests you! You can then post your article on your blog for others to read. If you blog frequently, then you can attract a large audience and get more people to visit your website. Google (and other search engines) will "spider" your blog, which means that they will automatically scan your content for keywords and show them in the search results when people search for those terms. For example, if you were an expert on bed bugs, and had a blog about how to exterminate them, you would want to include these keywords in your content so that Google would find and rank it when people searched for this topic. Blogs can also be used to promote a website or store as they will often give you a place to post your latest articles. You can then link to these new blog posts from your own website or blog to reach even more people.
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There are several free blogging platforms such as Blogger, WordPress and Tumblr that are well known and very easy to use. They will allow you to sign up for an account for free and install a blog within minutes. However, if you select a blogging platform that does not offer eCommerce functions, then you will not be able to sell any products through your own blog.
- Starting an Online Business Offering Services: This is another great option for those who are looking at branching out from their current job but do not have any special skills that would help them run a business online. For instance, if you wanted to start up a business to help people buy and sell products online, then you could use Ebay or Craigslist as your platform... or you could use these platforms as a way to promote your own online business.
- Starting an Online Business Platform: This can be a good idea if you have a solid and well thought out plan for how you will start up your business online.
To get started, first decide what kind of business you want to start, and then design a website that includes all the information that potential customers would need to find out more about your company and what it offers, including links to other relevant information about the job or product. It helps to have some design skills because the better your website looks, the greater traffic it will have and thus attract more people who might be interested in learning more about you.
Once you have a website for your business, you can link it to social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This allows you to build up a following and create awareness of your business. This can be free but is usually beneficial for you to invest in some paid advertising options such as AdWords, Facebook Ads, Google AdSense and Yahoo Search Marketing.
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- Starting an Online Shop: This option has many similarities to the previous method but is usually done through Etsy, eBay or Amazon... although others can be created by other companies such as Shopify. If you choose this method of selling your products or services, then you would want to create an online store that is easy to navigate by customers, and where it is easy for them to find what they are looking for.
Ecommerce Platforms
There are many ecommerce platforms that you can use to run your online business. Some of the most popular ones are as follows:
- Shopify: This is a great platform for both selling physical products and running an online business, including customization options and a drag and drop interface so that it is easier to create your own website. You can also connect your shopify store with platforms such as Amazon and eBay so that you can sell products online. To start selling on Shopify, you first need to develop your business plan, choose a domain name and purchase hosting. Shopify has a free trial plan but to get more features or to have a larger store, you need to sign up for one of their tiers of subscription plans.
- Big Commerce: This is another popular platform that is well known for easy customization options and having a variety of payment processing solutions. BigCommerce has four different levels of pricing plans that start at $24 per month depending on the level of services that you want.
- WooCommerce: This is a popular platform that allows you to create an online store that integrates with many platforms, including Amazon and eBay. It is easy to use and includes payment methods such as PayPal and Stripe.
- Shopify Plus: This is another ecommerce platform that offers a more advanced way of being able to design your own website and sell products online in three different ways, including through listing your products on third party marketplaces, like Amazon or eBay. There are free marketing tools available for you to use but you will need to pay a fee if you want free shipping, sales reports and customer support.
Conclusion:
As you can see, there are many great options that you have for starting an online business. As long as you choose a platform that is compatible with the products or services that you want to sell, then it is a great option and can later be expanded to create your own eCommerce store.
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