In this new era, it is extremely easy for anyone to setup a website. Most webhosting providers do provide their customers with a website builder to go along with the hosting package. This is easy to get by, just refer to their guide. You will do just fine. Nowadays webhosting is so cheap you can even get one from $2.95/month and of course you do need to purchase a domain name which will cost you around $8.95/year. With all this, you are set to go.

Do you put up a website just for the purpose of putting it up? Or are you aiming to generate sales from your website? If you are treating your website like any other business, I strongly suggest you do it right. First thing you have to bear in mind, ignore the noises from all sorts of "gurus" claiming to have the best methods to skyrocket your sales. That is plain get rick quick scheme. You need to put in the effort like any other business.

I'll share this tip with you. Ever heard of a process called CTPM? It generally means Content- Traffic-Presell-Monetize.

Let's break this down bit by bit. Why content? It is the lifeblood of any website. You need to provide relevant and valuable information to your visitors regardless of the business you are into. Do not outright sell your product. It's a definite no-no. Your visitors are looking for information, not a sales pitch! With good quality contents (lots of it!), it will gradually build traffic to your site.

Learn to write your content as though you are talking to a friend. Your own voice. Build relationship with your visitors and in due time they will learn to trust you. With this relationship and trust that you have nurture, gradually convert your warm, willing-to-buy "presold" visitors into income (Monetize).

Do you have a clearer picture now on how this can really work for you? Just follow the steps mentioned above and you will do just fine. In fact there are many ordinary people with no IT background having tremendous success in their respective niche market by following religiously through this process.
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