How to Start Your Own Online Business From Home?

Have you been trying to find a way to start your own online business from home? I bet you have.

Do you think you can build a sustainable online business by yourself only?

I think it is possible, but it is always better to have a buddy or some kind of guidance, whether as a course or a person who can teach you stuff.

One thing you need for sure – you do need a website.

If you have ever seen a course where they tell you that you can start to earn money without a website – stay alert because they most likely are not telling the truth.

These days it is very easy to build a website.

You go on YouTube, and there are thousands of tutorials on how to build a website.

What I find not very easy is to decide which direction to go.

Do I want to help local businesses with their SEO?

Do I want to write a blog and monetize the traffic?

Do I want to become a YouTuber?

Do I want to write content for another person or company … there are so many ways how to run an online business.

If you have not decided yet, I will offer you my insights about an easy way to start an online business from home.

It took me 4 years to decide which direction I wanted to go to.

But eventually, I have figured out what is the easiest way to start an online business and you are going to learn about the method as well.

In the process, I have touched many platforms online – I have paid for some, some of them were too expensive for me, some of them were lousy products, but fortunately, I found what fits me the best.

I am sure this is going to help you as well.

How Did I Start My Online Business?

I am going to show you how I started. I admit that your time is precious, therefore if you would like to skip my path you can skip this section, and go directly to the section where I reveal the information about the method I have been using since 2017.

How to Start Your Own Online Business From Home

I started as a guy who was unemployed at that time.

I know it might sound a bit cheesy, but the truth is that right around that time I came in contact with internet marketing.

Also, this is not a story of a guy who touched rock bottom. I used to have a good job in Southern Germany (Bayern).

That means that after I left the position (actually I was laid off after almost 4 years because of the low workload) I was getting unemployment support or benefits for another 12 months.

So actually, that was a pretty good income for doing nothing.

But I knew that the benefit was not going to last forever.

So I have arranged a small meeting with a friend of mine. He was at that time a director of a local business. He asked me to help them to go a little bit global.

I needed a website and let people from other countries know about this particular service this company offers.

Promoting Local Business

At that time (late 2014) I paid a company to build a website for me.

I didn’t know anything about SEO, promoting a website, running campaigns, building content – nothing.

I have been watching YouTube videos and some free courses on how to create a Facebook Ad. I learned how to create a Google campaign.

Technically it wasn’t that difficult. But it took me a while to realize my campaign should be laser-targeted. Too late, I already “burned” a couple of hundred.

Leaving that path aside, I slowly realized that internet marketing is still a good path.

At least for me, since I love traveling, and this is one of the main reasons why I decided to start an online business.

Coming to Online Business

In my case for more information, I stumbled upon many courses.

Mostly high-ticket courses from Jeff Walker or Frank Kern.

I did not want to spend $1,500 on a course.

So I went to ClickBank, and I was checking some courses.

I think in 90% of the products I could not stand the hype sales videos. I kept searching and I decided to sign up for John Crestani’s course Internet Jetset.

Today I think the course is updated and it is called Super Affiliate System 2.0. I did a review of this one the other day.

I was not very happy with the platform.

I mean John certainly has the knowledge and the means to deliver the value.
But on that platform, there were upsells which I hate.

Besides some of the material inside the platform was a bit difficult to comprehend, especially for a beginner like I was.

Did I Find The Right Biz Online?

In the winter of 2017, I stumbled upon a website that directed me to Wealthy Affiliate.

I did not want to sign up since I only wanted to know how to build a simple website.

My idea was simple:

• Learn how to create a website
• Find product at ClickBank
• Drive traffic to that product and make a commission from selling the product

You can say I had a simple and very straightforward plan. (BTW many products at ClickBank try to sell such an idea and claim that this system can generate thousands of dollars a week for you.)

The main problem was actually getting the traffic. A month went by and I had no idea how to drive free traffic.

Therefore I realize that I need some guidance.

I remembered the Wealthy Affiliate site and decided to give it a try.

I also realized this was going to need some investment.

On the other hand, I knew that If I had to pay for the course I have to also study and apply what I learned, so my investment would be paid off.

Based on my previous experience with similar online products, I was very suspicious after signing up. I said to myself if I find one upsell or an additional fee… I am out of there.

I paid for 1st month…checked the platform – no hidden fees, no upsells – Great:)

What Is The Easy Way to Start an Online Business?

In my opinion, the best way to start an online business is through Affiliate Marketing.

You do not need any product, you do not need to deal with the customer, you don’t have to contact suppliers…

All you have to do is write an objective review of a product within a niche you have chosen.
In other words, affiliate marketer connects people ready to buy with vendors who want to sell their services/products.

The easiest is to go to Amazon Associates sites and become a partner with Amazon.

Briefly – How it works:

1. Go to Amazon.com and check the category.
2. Choose what you are interested in the most.
3. Build a website where you will review the products. Choose a keyword and create content.
4. You will then get traffic by using these simple SEO steps.

Within a few months, you should be able to see some traffic and also sales.

Yes, a few months. But think about it as having any other business;
How long does it take to open the restaurant? How much money do you need to open a restaurant?

Affiliate marketing needs only time and effort.

You may be asking…

Is Starting An Online Business Still Worth It In 2024?

Regardless of your past, there is still a significant chance that you will succeed in the online world.

Did you know that, as of this writing, there are more than 5.6 billion searches per day on Google? (That doesn’t include the smaller search engines like Bing, Yahoo, or DuckDuckGo…)

However, there are fewer than 400 million active websites.

What does this mean?

There is a significant chance that, by picking a proper niche, you can have a consistent income within 6 months!

As I mentioned, it doesn’t matter what you have been doing in the past. With a little bit of effort, most people can learn basic SEO skills. In other words, they can learn how to get to the 1st page of Google.

Believe me, with proper tools and training, it is not so difficult.

Inside the Wealthy Affiliate Educational Training

A brief note:

The following section might come across as a shameless plug, but I am genuinely confident in the educational training platform I am about to introduce.

I firmly believe that anyone can build a successful online business from home using the methods taught on this platform.

Through the teachings of this platform, you can transform knowledge into a consistent online income.

The content is presented in a highly systematic order, offering step-by-step training through video tutorials, practical tasks, live chat interactions with fellow members, excellent support, and weekly webinars.

I would liken it to a university-style education, where you have the flexibility to decide the pace that suits you.

The initial training comprises five courses, each containing ten lessons.

This course is designed to guide you through the steps of creating a successful online business that generates revenue.

Consider this introductory course (level 1) as your initial stride toward realizing your potential as an online business owner.

My notion of starting an easy business online was validated on this platform. The easiest way, in my opinion, is to kickstart with affiliate marketing.

Conclusion

In the realm of online courses, platforms, and products, there is a multitude of opportunities to acquire knowledge.

However, it’s crucial to acknowledge the presence of subpar products, and it appears that a majority of e-products in the make-money-online niche fall into the category of low quality.

If you are seeking free information on SEO and online business, you can explore Neil Patel’s site. Another valuable resource is Backlinko.

In my opinion, I have covered the essentials to initiate an online business.

Recognize that the online landscape is already saturated with numerous blogs, websites, and ways to make money. Starting on your own at this time is exceptionally challenging.

Therefore, I firmly believe that proper education is paramount, especially for those embarking on their journey in internet marketing.

The more you learn about websites, SEO, and promotion, the more value you can provide and subsequently earn.

Success has no shortcuts.

If you aspire to learn how to create a website and reach the first page of Google, consider checking out the platform I mentioned earlier.

You don’t need to spend a dime to get started.

Feel free to ask any questions about Internet marketing or starting an online business. If you find yourself stuck in the process, I genuinely believe I can assist you.

Remember, the number of people on the internet is continually rising, presenting an opportune moment for you to initiate your online business.

Thank you for reading,
Mike