Why Websites Don’t Get Rich Quick: Debunking the Myth!

Early on in the creation of this website, we thought that if we build the website, visitors will just show up by the thousands.  Boy, was we wrong.  Being a beginner in the World Wide Web, we  thought that all websites were treated equally, the truth is, they are not.  In this article we will touch the surface of what it takes to get your ideas (your website) to the top.  Search engine optimizers will likely be annoyed that we are letting these secrets out so freely, however, isn’t it time you make some money or at least keep it instead of them.  Search engine optimization should not be a industry secret, and really it isn’t.  You just need to know where to look, and of course that is why you are here.

Topics to be discussed:

•  Who is this article for?

•  Why you will not get rich quick on the web.

•  How you can earn a living on the web.

•  Where to get started with a website

Who is this article for?

This article is for a committed, dedicated, in it for the long hull person.  Building a website is simple with the right tools, but staying committed to adding fresh and unique content requires lots of dedication and commitment.  If you are lazy and “want it now, ” then we kindly just ask that you go to one of those get rich quick schemed websites instead of being here.  Why so harsh?  Because we are serious and after all just giving this information away.  So if you are ready for boot camp, then let’s go!

Why you will not get rich quick on the web:

The only people getting rich quick on the web are those selling you e-books on how to get rich quick.  These e-books often tell you to just repeat what they just did to you.  Don’t know about you, but we rather stay honest, and maintain integrity, instead of fueling off of another’s lack and desperation.  Building a website takes time and lots of effort.  It will require that you have high quality rich content and something worth reading by the viewers.  Below are some common fatal mistakes website owners make.

•  Created a small one or two webpage punch line website with little to no content and expects traffic.

•  Creates a website full of affiliate links, ads, and banners with little content (looks like a mess in other words.)

•  In the beginning, made a good effort at getting started, but never maintained the site.  Content grew old, wasn’t created for timeless reading, so it fell by the wayside.

•  Created a site that is not it’s own domain like www.xyz.com/yourname instead of www.yourname.com

•   Didn’t plan well for the future of the content or product.

We know computers will be around now forever, however we also know computers change.  So, with this said, most of the content on this site will have to change with time, while other content on this site is timeless such as this page.  Not saying we will not add to this page in the future, it is just means that it is foundational subject to adding to.  Keep in mind when you design a site, you should think deeply about what you are going to be promoting and how you plan to get the search engines to recognize your work.  Getting rich quick should be the furthest thing from your mind, so if it lingering around in your head, get it out now.  Feel better?  Good, let’s move along.  Did you know that it could take up to a year for search engines to really begin to organically index your webpages?  Well, unfortunately being that there are millions of webpages, this is very true.  So what do you do during this “sandbox” time?  Build, build, and build more.

So, how do you earn a living on the web?

This is were the building is very important and that you learn the right way the first time around instead of trying to break bad habits latter.  Since by now you should be creating at least one article a week, or as often as you can, you soon find that suddenly search engines such as Yahoo, Google, and MSN will recognize you as a resource and not a circus.  Quality, unique, content is vital for this to happen however.  Having repeated content (copied and pasted) on your site is a huge no-no.  Don’t do it!  Unless you are under restrictions for a product you are promoting, selling, etc.    There are many different types of ways to make money on the web, here are some examples:

•  Blogging or be a news resource

•  Infopreneur:  That is what this site does, it brings useful information to the public at no cost, funded by advertising.

•  Brick & Mortar:  You own a store, however also want to sell online as well.

•  Online Product Selling:  No real brick store, just an online presence to sell to the world your products.

•  Affiliate Products:  Selling others products online.

One thing remains very true to all the above.  If you don’t give away information, your sales will be low.  The best kept, wide open, secret is that when a person(s) get on the Internet, they are searching for information first, then the purchase.  You wouldn’t be here otherwise, think about it.  Why would somebody want to by your product if you only say what it does?  Why don’t you tell them how it works in the real world, how you use it, who has used it, how it has been a success, and so on?  Again, a great website starts with commitment and dedication from the beginning, however it is never to late to bring it up to speed either.