We’re in a recession?  Wow, you could’ve fooled me.  And I’ll bet there are thousands more out there that continue to profit day after day online.  There are dozens of reasons for this, but here are just a few important ones:

1. You have a global market.  If your local economy is lagging, you can sell to the whole world.

2. People will always buy items they need or want.  They will always find the money, so why not let them give it to you?

3. You can get started with a very small initial investment.

4. You can start part-time while keeping your day job.

5. You can work in the comfort of your own home.

As I said in my last post, I will publishing a series of videos to show you how to create a website that can make you hundreds - maybe thousands of dollars per month.  If you follow the steps I’ll be outlining, your success will only be limited by your imagination and determination to do the work.  It will require taking some action, but it won’t be overly difficult.  And with the step-by-step instructions I’ll provide, it won’t require any special technical skills.

While I’m preparing the first video and supporting documentation, there are a few things you can do to prepare.  The first is to look for a web hosting account.  When choosing an account, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. You will probably want an account that will allow you to maintain multiple websites for one low price.  One site probably won’t produce the level of income you seek.  You’ll likely want to operate several sites.

2. Some of the scripts we’ll be looking at will require the Zend optimizer.  Don’t worry if you don’t know what I’m talking about.  You don’t have to.  Just make sure the web host you’re considering has this installed.  The majority of hosts provide this.

3. Make sure the host supports PHP and allows multiple MySQL database installations.  Most hosts support PHP - even those that use the Windows operating system.  But for the scripts I’ll be demonstrating, a Linux account will probably work best. 

4. Look for a web host that provides quick and easy installation of scripts like WordPress for blogs and Joomla for membership sites.  This will make your life much simpler in the long run, and most hosts that provide this are very affordable.  This is usually provided through the hosts CPanel (their web management interface.) 

It probably won’t matter where you host your sites if they meet the criteria listed. In case you’re wondering, I host many of my sites with HostMonster.  I’ve had accounts with them for over a year, and I’ve been extremely pleased with their service.  I’ve only had to contact their support a couple of times, and they were very helpful.  I run dozens of sites on their servers that earn me money day after day.  But the choice is ultimately yours to make.  Just be sure to get an account that will grow with your business.

Next, you’ll want to begin thinking about the market you want to target.  The best way to do this is to make a list of things you’re interested in.  Also create a list of anything you’re particularly good at doing.  These lists may or may not be the same.  Don’t rush out and buy a domain name just yet because there are a few rules to keep in mind.  We’ll get into that soon enough.  For now, just begin thinking about what you’d like your site to be about.  Have some fun with it, and stay tuned for our next step.

If you’re doing business online, you’re well aware of the numerous products and services that you may use to operate or improve your online business.  This includes services like autoresponders, shopping carts, and web hosting accounts.  Although some of the services are optional, you must have a web host to operate a website. 

And choosing a good web host can be a difficult task.  Even if you follow the advice of the hosting review sites, you’re likely to end up regretting your decision.  That’s because many of these so-called review sites are simply affiliate sites.  The reviews are made simply to drive traffic through their affiliate links to make them some money.  They don’t care which host you choose as long as they’re getting their cut.

So, the better choice is seeking the advice of someone you know and trust.  If you can find someone that has used numerous web hosts and learned the good, bad, and ugly about them, you will be able to avoid the problems and set up your site with a host that provides the service and stability you need.

I’ve been operating websites since the late 90’s, and I’ve gone through dozens of web hosting providers.  I’ve hosted on Windows and Linux.  I’ve used the “big names” and more obscure local companies.  I’ve dealt with downtime issues, email delivery problems, spam complaints, etc.  Some hosts talk a good game but fail when it comes time to deliver.  And you’ll often see them named on review sites as having “superior service.”  You won’t know the truth until you’ve signed up and put your site online.  That’s when the nightmare begins.

So, I’m going to help you out here.  I’m going to tell you who you should be hosting your sites with.  Yes, I’ll also make a commission if you purchase through my link.  And yes, this makes it sound like I’m operating just like those review sites I so despise.  But there’s a difference.  This is the host I use.  In fact, the site you’re looking at right now is hosted with this company, along with dozens more.  That’s because they provide enough space and bandwidth to allow you to host multiple sites on one account.  And if you have sales letter sites, one account may be all you’ll ever need.  Just think about how much money you’d save.  Plus, the price for that one account is far less than you’d pay for a lower quality package somewhere else.

Not only will you get lots of drive space and bandwidth, you’ll also have one-click access to all kinds of useful scripts.  This blog was hosted with a simple click through their script installer.  I didn’t have to install it myself.  It was a piece of cake.  You can also install forums, shopping carts, content management systems (Joomla and Drupal are both available, just click and install), image galleries, wikis, and more.  It’s so simple that you’ll wonder why everyone isn’t using this web host. 

You can host as many domains as you can fit on 300GB of drive space with 3 Terabytes of data transfer (great for podcasts or video streaming).  (You might as well say you can host an unlimited number of domains.) You can have up to 100 MySQL database instances, unlimited email accounts (with up to 250MB on each account - if you’ve ever used a host with a 10MB limit, you’ll see this as a huge plus), and simple site stats reporting.

So, if you’re serious about doing business online, and you want to be able to grow without needing to lease a dedicated server, this just might be what you’re looking for. 

Here’s my affiliate link to their site:
http://www.profitwithyour.com/hostwithmost/  

You can also get the exact same price if you go straight to their site at HostMonster.com.  Although I obviously would appreciate the commission, I really just want to provide you good information on what works for creating a profitable online business.  And, in my experience, this host fits the bill.