Showing posts with label Wordpress Blog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wordpress Blog. Show all posts

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

How to Make Fast Money Online Legally

You can make money online relatively quickly, but it is not easy and will require that you have some money available to spend. This method is simplified so anyone can understand it. However those who are new to making money online should not use it because if you do not do it properly, you can lose a lot more money than you will make. Newbies should instead find a method for making money that is more long-term.

Instructions: 

  1. Create a website. If you do not already have a website, you will need one. The fastest way to do this is to create a free blog. Go to a site such as Blogger or Wordpress and make a blog. Pick a topic you know well and can write about.

  2. Fill the blog with content. The content does not have to be extensive, but it should prove that you are a real person and that you have good command of the English language. You won't actually be using this blog to make money; you will be using it to get approved for programs.

  3. Register with a CPA (cost per action) network. Go to a company such as Neverblue or FluxAds and sign up. They will ask you for your website address, so make sure the blog you created is up and running. These companies provide you with offers to promote. Each offer will pay you based on how many people you get to sign up for a free or paid offer, a trial, or a request for more information (i.e. pay per lead) or how many sales you make (i.e. pay per sale).

  4. Wait for approval. Once you register with offer companies, you will have to wait to be approved. Some companies will require a phone call. Sometimes they will call you, other times you must call them.

  5. Register with Google AdWords. While you are waiting for approval, sign up for an account with Google AdWords. This is what you will be using to get leads and make sales.

  6. Log in to your CPA network account. Once you are approved with a company such as NeverBlueAds or Flux Ads, you will log in using the information they give you. You can then begin to view offers to promote.Log in to your CPA network account. Once you are approved with a company such as NeverBlueAds or Flux Ads, you will log in using the information they give you. You can then begin to view offers to promote.

  7. Select the offers to promote. Select one offer and stick with it until you get more experience. Once you have the offer, write up a few different ads that you think will get people to try it. The ads must be short as per Google AdWords guidelines. You also will need to select search terms you want to bid on. For example, if you are promoting an offer for free chocolates, you might jot down terms such as "free chocolates" or "chocolate freebies." The more specific the terms, the better.

  8. Log in to AdWords and begin to bid on search terms. Select the terms you are bidding on and how much you are willing to pay each time someone clicks on the ad. Next, enter the ad copy you wrote for each term and the URL of where you want the person clicking on the ad to go. Wait for Google to approve the ad and get it running.

  9. Monitor your sales and your spending. You will pay each time someone clicks on the ad; no matter if they complete the offer or not, so you must carefully watch your spending. Analyze which keywords and ads are getting clicks and sales, and which are not.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you are not in a hurry to make money quickly, there are many options for making money online. One of the best options is to use the website you created on a long-term basis to generate revenue by either offering sponsorships, running pay-per-click ads or promoting the offers you signed up with.

  • Some offers do not allow you to use pay-per-click advertising to promote them. You will need to check each offer individually to find out if you are able to use this method.

  • You may not be able to link directly to the offer. Google may require that you link to your own website and then from there you link to the offer. If that's the case, then you should create a separate website whose only purpose is to promote that offer. Do not spend money to promote a site that does not have a targeted focus.

Monday, 2 July 2012

How to Start a Free Blog in Wordpress

Step 1: Sign Up for a Free Wordpress Account

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Visit the Wordpress home page and select the 'Sign Up' button to register for a Wordpress account. You'll need a valid email address (that has not been used to create another Wordpress account) to sign up for a new Wordpress account.

Step 2: Enter Information to Create Your Free Wordpress Account

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To sign up for a Wordpress account, you'll be prompted to enter a username and password of your choosing. You'll also be asked to confirm that you've read the terms and conditions of the Wordpress website. Finally, you'll be asked whether you want to create a blog or simply a Wordpress account. If you want to start a blog, make sure the box next to 'Gimme a Blog!' is checked.

Step 3: Enter Information to Create Your New Wordpress Blog

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To create your Wordpress blog, you'll need to enter the text you want displayed in your domain name. Free Wordpress blogs always end with '.wordpress.com', so the name you choose for users to type into their Internet browsers to find your blog will always be followed by that extension. You will also have to decide on the name for your blog and enter that name in the space provided to create your blog. While the domain name you choose cannot be changed later, the blog name you select at this stage can be edited later.

You will also have an opportunity to select the language for your blog in this step as well as decide whether you want your blog to be private or public. By selecting public, your blog will be included in search listings on sites such as Google and Technorati.

Step 4: Congratulations - Your Account is Active!

Once you have successfully completed the 'Create Your Blog' step, you'll see a screen that tells you your Wordpress account is active and to look for an email confirming your login information.

Step 5: An Overview of Your Wordpress User Dashboard

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When you log into your newly created Wordpress blog, you'll be taken to your user dashboard. From here, you can change your blog's theme (design), write posts and pages, add users, revise your own user profile, update your blogroll, and more. Take some time to explore your Wordpress dashboard, and don't be afraid to test out the various tools and features available to you to help customize your blog. If you have any problems, click on the 'Support' tab in the upper right corner of your screen. This will take you to the online help section of Wordpress as well as the active user forums where you can ask questions.

Step 6: Overview of the Wordpress Dashboard Toolbar

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The Wordpress dashboard toolbar will help you navigate through your blog's administration pages to do everything from writing posts and moderating comments to modifying your blog's themes and customizing your sidebars. Take some time to press all the tabs on your dashboard's toolbar and explore the pages you find to learn all the cool things you can do in Wordpress!

Step 7: Choosing a Theme for Your New Wordpress Blog

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One of the best features of starting a free Wordpress blog is making it your own with the various free templates and themes available right through your Wordpress dashboard. Just click on the 'Presentation' tab on your dashboard toolbar. Then select 'Themes' to see the various designs you can choose from. You can try several different themes to see which one works best for your blog.

Different themes offer different levels of customization. For example, some themes allow you to upload a custom header for your blog, and each theme offers various widgets you can select from to use in your sidebar. Have fun experimenting with the different options available to you.

Step 8: An Overview of Wordpress Widgets and Sidebars

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Wordpress provides a variety of ways to customize your blog's sidebars through the use of widgets. You can find the 'Widgets' tab under the 'Presentation' tab of your main Wordpress dashboard toolbar. You can use widgets to add RSS tools, search tools, text boxes for ads and more. Explore the widgets available in the Wordpress dashboard and find the ones that enhance your blog the best.

Step 9: You're Ready to Write Your First Wordpress Blog Post

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Once you've taken the time to familiarize yourself with the Wordpress dashboard and user environment and customized your blog's appearance and functionality, it's time to write your first post. Enter the title and text for your post, and select the 'Publish' icon to kickoff your blog!