Hello all, I am new here and am interested in starting a website of my own to possibly build up some extra money on the side.
I have been here for probably a little over a week now, and have been conversing with one of the members here for the last few days via PM's. He has been a tremendous help so far and I have learned a few good things as a result. I figure it's about time I get in here on the forums and start picking everyone elses brains as well. It's always a good idea to get a broader span of ideas, suggestions, opinions, tips, tricks, etc, etc in order to make something work.
The things I have on my mind, I want to get settled first before I even start the website. The only things I know for sure is the subject (content) of the website and that I will definately be joining two affiliate programs, possibly three. One of them will be eBay.
Anyway, some of the issues I need to get some input on is...
- Web host - service/features/options vs cost
- Some kind of SEO, whether it be a program of sorts or manually done
- Hiding redirects - I know why, but how exactly?
- Other ways of marketing the site
- Any extra FREE tips or tricks of the trade
Just from my own bit of research and through the PM's:
I have been looking at GoDaddy for the web host. My father uses them for his own tube radio business and he really likes them.
As for
SEO, again, I have been looking at GoDaddy as they have something called Traffic Blazer which connects you with all of the major SE's out there. My father also uses this and has received nearly 6100 hits within the last 8 months to a year. I don't know if it's just because of his line of business or what, but that hit count doesn't seem all that high to me, but I could be wrong.
I have been told about hiding redirects within the server and such and why it is necessary, even been told how, but I still don't fully understand. Maybe I just need someone else to explain it to me in a different way.
Ways of marketing my site, I'm thinking of ways to supplement the whole
SEO bit. The more I make my site know, the more business I can attract, which also means more $$$ every month. So far, the only thing I can think of is adding the address to my Sig in the various forums I am active in.
The last one there is pretty much self explanatory if anyone wants to indulge me.
Many thanks in advance!
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