What web business is for me?

RalphAlt · 04-29-2009, 05:35 PM

So I have been reading about domain flipping, domain parking, buying expired domains, buying prebuilt websites that use Adsense or an eBook or of course, buying an existing website--but where to start?

I promote my company (day job's) website with a pretty decent Google Adwords campaign but I am not a web developer and really would like a simple place to start where I can plunk down a few hundred bucks, spend 5 to 10 hours per week and some additional $$ promoting the site, work up to making $1K a month.

Any tips?

shockie · 04-29-2009, 06:04 PM

what do you enjoy doing? what type of interests do you have, etc?

RalphAlt · 04-29-2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks shockie
I like science fiction and cool new technologies. Really think something about solar power or green energy is great stuff and a lot of people are interested in going green...I'm a big Microsoft techie (no Apple jokes please) and am familiar with the Ebay Marketplace too.

shockie · 04-30-2009, 01:22 AM

with your background, you might want to try domaining with names that are very technical in nature as you'll probably have a better understanding of their values / how to sell them to others.

if you're into sci-fi and new technologies then maybe development is a route you can try to. make some sites about those topics perhaps?

RalphAlt · 04-30-2009, 07:46 AM

Domaining meaning buying names and flipping, parking or developing?
I guess all three!

fripmix · 05-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Generic tip:

In your research thus far, what topic has most appealed to you? That is the one to start with and continue to research. Stick with one until you've made it profitable.

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RalphAlt New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5	What web business is for me? So I have been reading about domain flipping, domain parking, buying expired domains, buying prebuilt websites that use Adsense or an eBook or of course, buying an existing website--but where to start? I promote my company (day job's) website with a pretty decent Google Adwords campaign but I am not a web developer and really would like a simple place to start where I can plunk down a few hundred bucks, spend 5 to 10 hours per week and some additional $$ promoting the site, work up to making $1K a month. Any tips?

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shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,702	what do you enjoy doing? what type of interests do you have, etc? __________________ - shockie

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shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,702	with your background, you might want to try domaining with names that are very technical in nature as you'll probably have a better understanding of their values / how to sell them to others. if you're into sci-fi and new technologies then maybe development is a route you can try to. make some sites about those topics perhaps? __________________ - shockie

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fripmix New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 9	Generic tip: In your research thus far, what topic has most appealed to you? That is the one to start with and continue to research. Stick with one until you've made it profitable. __________________ Have a social media plan for your business yet? Discover the 8 Must Have Sites for any business.

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RalphAlt New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks shockie I like science fiction and cool new technologies. Really think something about solar power or green energy is great stuff and a lot of people are interested in going green...I'm a big Microsoft techie (no Apple jokes please) and am familiar with the Ebay Marketplace too.

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RalphAlt New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5	Domaining meaning buying names and flipping, parking or developing? I guess all three!

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