How to Make Money
on the Internet
My name is Mike Segaloff, and I make my living on the Internet. I grossed about $140,000 last year, and I expect to make about a quarter of a million dollars this year on the Internet. I learned everything I know about the Internet over the course of the last three years, and there were plenty of hard lessons learned in that time. I wasn't as lucky as you are, since at the time I got started in this business, the Internet was a relatively new medium and there weren't any "old timers" around to show me the ropes. So I learned it the old fashioned way... I studied books and manuals, and I experimented constantly to see what worked and what didn't.
I found out that the Internet isn't as easy as many people would have you believe it is. As an Internet marketing consultant, I discovered that many people turn to the Internet as a last resort, after other more traditional marketing methods have already failed. This practically guarantees failure on the Internet as well. I also found out that lots of people fall for old, worn-out concepts that simply don't work on the web... "Internet Malls," for instance. Fact is, real malls are popular and successful because (1) they're comfortably out of the weather, (2) they're compact, (3) they serve as a meeting or congregating place, (4) they incorporate entertainment features, such as movies or arcades, and finally, (5) people pass and become interested in things on their way to something else. Internet malls have none of these features... which explains why most people do do patronize Intenet malls. Let's face it... when was the last time YOU bought something in an "Internet Mall?" If you're like most people, the answer is "never."
So, how DOES one make money on the Internet? The answer is simple:
Associate Programs.
How do Associate Programs work? Rather simply, really. Certain companies pay you for referrals. This may sound a bit far-fetched, but it really is built on sound marketing principles. After all, money spent on advertising is a gamble, since an advertiser can spend a fortune and still get disappointing results. However, money spent on referrals is the best kind of advertising, since the advertiser only pays for results, and he only pays AFTER he gets the sale!
I use Associate Programs,and I think they are truly the easiest way in the world to make money. Why? Because, for the most part, you only have to do the work once, but the income just keeps rolling in, month after month, year after year. Imagine doing one hour's work, which brings you $50 this month, $200 next month, $500 the next, and so on and so on! Not bad, eh? Of course, you may be saying, "But I can't live on $50, or even $500 a month!" Well, those numbers represent the income from just one website, one hour's work. I have over 40 websites, and more are in the works. YOU can have as many as you like.... because they're FREE!
You're probably thinking, "Okay, so what's the catch?" and you're expecting a sales pitch right about now. Well, I'm not going to try to sell you anything. I don't have to. I get paid by my associate programs. By referring you to these programs, I'll be paid a fee by my associates, just as you'll be paid when you refer people to them after you're in the program. What does it cost you? NOTHING. That's right... NOTHING. Really! That's the beauty of the system. No "pay to play" B.S., no hidden costs, scams, pyramids, or "personal trainer fees." This really is what is appears to be... a good deal for everyone involved.
So which Associate Programs do I recommend? To start, I really like the One & Only program.
You can check some of my sites at the following locations:
Ecommerce-Auctions.com, Online auctions, all the time!
HeartQuakes.com, Looking for love in all the right places!
Xcentric Alternatives, Personals from the EDGE!
On each one of these sites, you'll see a link that says something like, "Income Opportunities for Webmasters!" You can sign up for the One and Only Associates Program by clicking on one of those links, or you can go to this site:
The One and Only Network Axis Point
where you can go directly to the program details.
The Internet Marketing Center
I also highly recomend the Internet Marketing Center as both a great Asociates Program, and a good source of materials on how to make money on the Internet. Check it out:
Be Your Own ISP!
Ever thought about becoming an Internet Service Provider? You can become a Virtual ISP by contacting me Toll Free at (888) NET-1026, or visit my web page at UniDialNET.com to see an example of the web page that I will give you, absolutely FREE. If you'd rather have a more hands-on ISP experience, I can Private Label your ISP so that you can operate as the "Whatever-You-Wanna-Callit" Internet Service. This option includes your own domain, your own virtual email and newsgroup servers, branded and labeled customized sign-up software, and much more. The Private Label ISP option isn't free, but it's very affordable, and a hell of a deal. Call me for details, or email me.
Other Associates Programs I like:
I also highly recommend the GoTo.com referral program, where you get paid every time someone uses a GoTo Search Box. Find out about it at GoTo.com.
Some of the other Associate Programs that I think are wonderful are the Amazon.com bookstores program (www.Amazon.com), the Music Boulevard program (www.MusicBoulevard.com), and CD Now (www.CDnow.com).
You can get free webspace all over the internet. I shouldn't have to tell you where you can find it... You can't walk five cyber feet without bumping into someone who wants to give you free web space. If you're still at a loss, try www.geocities.com, www.fortunecity.com, www.webjump.com, or www.Xoom.com .
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call. Good luck, and may God bless your efforts!
Copyright 1999 Mike Segaloff and LawtonNET Communications
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