How do I start and Internet business?
July 22nd, 2009
tcarrw asked:
I have a few ideas for an iternet business. My question is where to start. First I need a website. Where is the best place to do that. How do big companies start, like ebay or myspace. how did they get there website initially. These websites were not always huge. I know more than average about computers, but the internet is not my strong point so I just looking for the best route to take. Then I will look into those options.
I have a few ideas for an iternet business. My question is where to start. First I need a website. Where is the best place to do that. How do big companies start, like ebay or myspace. how did they get there website initially. These websites were not always huge. I know more than average about computers, but the internet is not my strong point so I just looking for the best route to take. Then I will look into those options.
First, I’d suggest you either learn to spell or learn how to use a spell-checker. I would never buy anything from someone who does not know how to use the question mark, the comma, capitals, or proper words.
Second, if you know how to use computers but not the internet, you need to just jump on and try it; it could answer all the questions you asked.
The first thing you need to think about is what type of internet business you want. The website and the requirements for it are just secondary considerations, and the complexity will depend on the type of business you will run.
For example, an ecommerce site will require different elements compared to an information site monetized through advertisements. User generated content will also be different.
Think of the business model first.
Here are the steps you need to take when creating your online business:
STEP 1: Set Your Goals - Why do you want a web site? What is the size of the online market? What are the goals for your website?
STEP 2: Develop Your Web Site Strategy - Who is your website target audience? What typically appeals to your target audience? How are the other websites (your competition) reaching out to this target audience? How will you measure your performance?
STEP 3: Set-Up Implementation Plans - What name will you give to your site? How do you envision the design of your web site? How will you create your website? How will you create your content? How will you maintain your website?
STEP 4: Start the Ball Rolling - Do you have a logo? For e-retailers, do you have the critical components needed to run an e-commerce site? How are you going to host your site?
STEP 5: Create and Launch Your Web Site - Have you uploaded your site with your chosen web host provider? Are the scripts and application you need for your website functioning well? Have you tested your website?
STEP 6: Promote Your Web Site and Measure Its Results - Do you have a plan in place to market your website? Do you regularly review your traffic logs and web site performance tracker? How are you going to get sites to link to you? Do you know the search engine keywords that you rank well? If your site is not visible in the search engine results pages for its keywords, what strategies do you intend to do?
STEP 7: Maintain Your Website and Grow Your Web Business - Continue to find ways to grow your web business. How do you intend to continue your education on web development?