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The internet is a place with so much potential for starting a business, especially in South Africa where more and more people are getting connected.
Our internet markets are so far from its full potential that I suggest you get yourself ready for the day when Telkom eventually gets new underwater cables. The internet will become accessible and cheaper for households throughout the country.
Ask yourself...where you see yourself when that happens?
For you to really start earning money from multiple income streams on the internet, you have to have some sort of an online presence.
As I have explained in a previous article, you can earn an income without a website, by marketing Bidorbuy's auction site, individual products or their seminars. It is very limiting though, as most referral programmes require you to market their products through a website or blog.
Even though there are many free websites available on offer, it is preferable to get your own domain name to create a trustworthy site.
A better alternative would be to start blogging at free sites like www.blogger.com, available as part of the Google stable.
There are many other blogging platforms like www.typepad.com or the popular www.wordpress.com, you may want to consider.
A few blogging sites, like blogs.24.com are social sites and do not allow affiliate links and other marketing tools. Make sure that you follow the rules of the sites you decide to blog at.
The best topics to blog about (or create your website around) would be things you have a real interest in. It might be something you consider to be simple, but other people might be looking to talk about.
If you are a movie buff then talk about the latest movies or if you like gaming, then write about that. You can write about writing, knitting, cooking, crafts, fishing, cars, etc. The list is endless.
NOOO! You have to do your research! Read everything you can about blogging and internet marketing. A good place to start would be a free resource from Quirk eMarketing. Keep up to date on what is happening in the internet marketing world and you will make money.
Now you start writing/typing! Get those fingers clicking and get a few articles done and then sign up for an account with a reputable website like the TrafficSynergy Affiliate Program and find campaigns to match your topics of interest. Sign up to Google Adsense immediately and start earning.
Kalahari.net's eTrader and PC Mall have their own products you can link to and earn a commission for.
Believe me when I tell you...there is no other ethical way (except selling your own products or services) to earn a decent income online. You can waste your time clicking on adverts or start writing!