Note: This article was first published in PowerHomeBiz in May 2002 Majority of the web sites that compose the millions of sites on the Web are operated by enthusiasts and hobbyists. They create web sites to talk about, share, and interact with like-minded individuals regarding their interests and passions. Hence, you have sites about seashells, guardian angels, hamsters, … [Read more...] about How to Turn a Hobby Web Site into a Business
Internet Success
What Works on the Web? 12 Lessons From Successful Home-based Online Entrepreneurs
The Web has opened a huge opportunity for home-based online entrepreneurs. In fact, there are consumer sites on the Internet, many of which are home-based businesses, that have been quietly counting profits continuously. They may not be the darling of the press, but they have been making substantial profit and revenues to sustain and grow their online businesses. What are … [Read more...] about What Works on the Web? 12 Lessons From Successful Home-based Online Entrepreneurs
Web Copywriting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs
When writing a copy for the web, good communication is not achieved through a single strategy alone. Instead, quality website copywriting is a sum of four distinguishing features. It needs to be focused on a particular targeted audience and should also use clear and concise language. Website copywriting needs to be excellently researched without being stuffy, and, in order to … [Read more...] about Web Copywriting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs
Selling on the Web: How Small Businesses can Develop their Ecommerce Strategy
Note: This interview was first published on September 23, 2002 Earning online is not easy. In the early days of ecommerce in the 90s, many high profile dot-coms failed by the wayside. These businesses closed because they were not able to find a big enough market, or their funding run out before they can make a profit. So what about the small and home-based online businesses? … [Read more...] about Selling on the Web: How Small Businesses can Develop their Ecommerce Strategy
How to Succeed Online
Every online entrepreneur must understand the simple rule of doing business on the Internet and how to succeed online: customers rule! Consumer power drive today’s economy. With a simple click of the mouse, the customer can decide whether your business deserves his dollars or not. They can either hit your "Buy" button, or click the "Back" button to go to your competitors. A … [Read more...] about How to Succeed Online