Hey, folks I went next door

I like the spelling cabbie better that cabby, so i have relocated this blog at:
http://dear-cabbie.blogspot.com/

After all, spelling is more important than making fun of Abby.

What's the fastest way to start an online business?

This question was sent in by Aaron. It contains some unasked questions. Like:

• How can I create a profitable online business?
• How can I make an online business work?
• What's the shortest path to profit?

Also it is kind of like asking how to write Yesterday by Paul McCartney. You need to have all your ducks in a row and be ready to jump on it when the break presents itself. As is, I would say the fastest way to start an online business is to:

• Assess your total skill set (a la What Color Is Your Parachute)
• Do your keyword research in several areas of interest at Wordtracker
• Purchase a related domain name made of the most favorable available keyphrase at Yahoo so you automatically rank on Yahoo
• Create a Google account and use it for blogging and Adsense so you rank on Google
  
• Refer to your blog on your site and to your site on your blog
  
• Create an Amazon associate account just in case you wind up recommending a book or a movie
• Add your blog feed to your My Yahoo page near the top and make it your home page so you are reminded to post to your blog twice a week
• Start researching and contacting your keyword competitors to turn them into online affiliates
  

This can be done in a single day, but the follow-up will make the difference. There is also a ready-made pattern for pay-per-click. It is a quick start. Visit Whip The Net Internet Marketing by Mead Rose to learn about:

• Keyword Research: Words people use to find sites like yours
• Market Analysis: Who else is out there. Can they hurt/help you?
• Feasability Studies: What's it going to take? Is it worth it?
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Setting up your pages to rank
• List Management: Keeping your prospects and customers in the loop
• Campaign Design: Taking the necessary steps to get web traffic

Of course, many Multi-Level Marketing companies can set you up in an equivalent amount of time if you find a product you believe in.

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