Welcome To BuildAWebsiteBuzz

My aim is to help you build a website which will make you money from home, whether you want a part-time income or have ambitions to grow a full-time business.

These days, few people have the kind of job security that used to be the norm, so it makes sense to have a 'Plan B', an income you can fall back on while you work the hours you choose.

Starting an online business has numerous advantages.

• You can work the hours you want to work, when you want to work them.
• You can work at your own pace - you don't have a boss looking over your shoulder.
• Start up costs are lower than any other business.
• The potential for online businesses is enormous; if you're prepared to put in the effort and work to a system then you can take it as far as you want.

A word of warning though. There are many, many 'make money from home' schemes out there. I expect you've had a look at some of them. The promises they make are seductive, aren't they? I know, I've fallen for them. Unfortunately, there are too many which are a waste of money, don't work or are out-and-out scams.

My take on this? It's an old saying but it's a reliable one: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

I don't think it makes a difference whether you want to earn an extra few hundred dollars a month or your ambition is to build a business that brings you a six-figure annual income. The philosophy is the same.

• Sustainability. Your business must have solid foundations and be able to grow at a steady rate, for years ahead.

• Honesty and trust. If you are honest in the information you provide and the products and services you promote it will show. Try to scam people, and you won't last.

• Provide real value. As Ken Evoy of SiteBuildIt! says, 'keep it real.' When visitors type a query into a search engine they expect unique, quality information, not some regurgitated garbage. The good news for you is that the search engines are getting better and better at filtering the 'quality' from the 'dross.'

These days, setting up a website is cheap, easy and fast. How quickly you earn money from it depends on your commitment - the time, effort and persistence you put into it. This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme. I think we all realise, deep down, that there's no such thing.

More good news is, there's a plan for doing this, and there are techniques and tools available (many of them free or inexpensive) which help make the process as hassle-free as possible.

So, let's get going...

How To Set Up A Website - Getting Started

In this section I'll explain the first steps you need to take to get your website up and running, including deciding on your domain name and how to find out if it's available. Then we'll take a look at the options you have for hosting your website.

Niche Research - Why It's Your Important First Step

Niche research should be your first, and most important, action step towards creating a website or blog that will rank well in the search engines. So why is that?

Keyword Lists And How To Build Them

Let’s look at building keyword lists for the most important topics on your website. There’s nothing complicated about effective keyword research, and the even better news is that you don’t have to spend money on keyword research and analysis software.

Design Basics - Web Design For Beginners

The basics you need to know about website design, including structure, layout and a look at HTML editors, what they do and how to use them to build a website.

Advanced Website Design

Taking things further once you've developed some confidence. We'll be looking at website design navigation, SEO design and graphics design.

Web Content Writing

The thing many internet newbies find the most difficult to do.

Going Live - Upload Your Website

So your website is ready to go - what do you have to do to get it live on the web? I'll show you how to upload your website, submit it to the search engines and generate a sitemap.

Making It Simple - Easy Website Design

Tools and tips to help you build the website you want without the hassle.

Adding Extras - Customize Your Website

Find out how to add some extra touches to your website, including audio, popup pages and a search box.

Get Traffic To Your Website

Your website will just sit there without anybody seeing the results of your hard work unless you can drive visitors to it. We'll look at how to get a stream of traffic to your website, including researching the right keywords.

Setting Up A Blog Website

Blogs are hot at the moment, and everybody seems to think that they are the way to go as far as getting a presence on the web is concerned. So how do you go about setting one up?

How Your Website Can Earn Money

You've probably read the stories - or the hype, if you like - about the fortunes that some people are making on the internet. Yes, of course it's possible to make money from your website or blog but you need to keep your expectations realistic. Here are some tips that can start you on the road to making your website pay.

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