Can Newbies Make It Online?

With the web becoming more and more of a dominant force in our lives, people are starting to look towards creating online businesses. Known as "newbies" because they are new to the practice, many are wondering if it is possible to still make it in the internet business game. The clear answer is yes, it is.

What are the possibilities? Well, they are endless just like they are in the real world. After all, someone once had the brilliant idea of selling rocks in a box, the Pet Rock, and made a bundle. Never underestimate the willingness of people to buy things. Even in these grim economic times, we are a consumer society. If you can find the right thing to feed the beast, you are going to be in good shape.

So, where do you start? I've been in the business for over a decade. That may not sound long, but it is on the web. Having spent all that time typing away, I have a unique perspective on the best way for you to make money on the web. That way is to create your own product. Personally, I would do it in the form of an eBook. Why? The process is simple and you can get it up and on sale pretty quickly.

Ah, but I can already anticipate what you are thinking. "But what would I write about? Nobody is going to want to read what I write!" Wrong! Most people don't realize it, but they are experts in certain things. Seriously. Take the time to think about what you can do that most people can't. It is often something mundane, but fills a need.

I'll give you an example. I once dated a girl who was big on natural products. She hated the chemicals in commercial products. She decided to write an eBook on how to clean a bathroom without using the toxic junk you can buy in the store. I thought this was a waste of time. Well, it wasn't. Her book was a big hit and she really cleaned up. She didn't make huge money, but she made enough to live on and, apparently, upgrade to a better boyfriend!

The point is we are all experts in something. After 10 years, I know things about internet marketing that I take for granted that you would find fascinating. That's why I moderate a newbie forum. The web evolves so fast, however, that in two years, you'll know as much as I do if not more. So, yes, you can make it online even if you are just starting out. In fact, you might be better positioned because you aren't carrying around a lot of old, useless knowledge.