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If you are reading this, you are using a computer and maybe even work form home on a computer. Are you considering to start an online business or do you already have one?

If you’re new to the internet, don’t get overwhelmed, start an online business with the basic components first;

1. Set up your own primary domain name with a reputable web hosting service; If you are going to operate you’re an online business, you need to get your own domain name. This is an address of your website on the internet and needs to be done if you want to come across as a serious business person to your potential customers.

Choose your domain name carefully. It should be short and simple and easy to remember. It should be relevant to the product or service you are selling and include keywords of your product or service to help in the search engine rankings.

I suggest you make a list with a few names you want to use. You will need to check if your domain name is already registered. If so, you’ll need to use your alternates. Once you have registered it , it’s yours to keep as long as you pay the annual fee. I personally recommend www.godaddy.com .

2. Set up auto responders as a follow up system; A large number of your visitors will not buy your product or service the first time they visit. They may want to do some comparisons or just need more time to think about it before they make a decision. Some may just leave your site for whatever reason.

Did You Know that on average it takes 7 contacts with your prospective customer before they make a buying decision?

You need to set up an auto responder system that follows up with prospects that try and convince them to purchase your product or service.

An autoresponder is a computer program that automatically sends out prewritten e-mail messages to subscribers within its data base. You can determine the sequences and intervals of each of your messages, sparing you the time to manually follow-up with your prospects.

There are many online companies that offer auto responder services. They normally have full training and great how to tips to help you through the process. I recommend www.aweber.com .

3. Add pictures, video, audio and text to your site; Most websites are text based, but many now also include audio—and video keeps popping up all over the Internet. So what’s the right media for your website?

People are visual creatures so your site needs to be interesting and interactive. The longer your visitors stay in your site, the more likely they will buy your product or service. Audio conveys the tone of your voice and therefore can clarify your message; video will bring your message alive.

4. Add a payment processing system; One of the most important phase of building an online business is to integrate a payment system and set up a merchant account

Transaction is the most important aspect of any online business! Payments with credit card are the fastest and the most efficient form of a transaction on a website. The most vital aspect of the complete transaction process is security and authentication of the transactions on your website.

You should incorporate a payment system that accepts all major credit cards. You don’t want to lose a sale because you don’t accept a certain card.

There are many third party payment services that completely automate the whole process. Here are some that I recommend; Authorize.net, LinkPointCentral.com,
PSIGate.com.

Of course there is more to know to start an online business and make it successful. The best part is that you can work form home and learning How To is the key. Go to the library, Google search for online e-books and articles and connect with experts on line that will help you.

Work on becoming a master, best invest in yourself, you will always come out ahead.

It’s definitely been my pleasure…

Come meet me at www.jackfinkelstein.com or www.bestinvestinyourself.com

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