If
I Can Build a Marketing Website, Anyone Can
This
year I'll turn 65! At first I thought that this blog would be
mainly for seniors, however, there is something here for everyone.
Even
teens and young working parents can benefit from my
observations.
I
grew bored with the usual activities. We were Rv'ers for a
number
of years and then decided to be settle down. I found that I
needed something other than sewing and quilting. So, I decided
to
investigate Internet marketing. I have had
accounting experience, have taken a programming course and used Apple
Computer's Multiplan spread sheet program, Lotus 123, dBase, Excel and
more tax and accounting programs than I care to remember. I
didn't
miss the pressures of full time work, but I did miss learning.
Designing quilts is fun, but about half way through the
actual assembly, it's the pits. Building a website under the
direction of Top
Online Profits and Internet marketing is a brand
new territory that I have found sometimes difficult, but
rewarding.
I have been retired now for almost 10 years so starting to
study again was daunting.
I have a
few observations about an enjoyable and productive life. One
of the most important is that you cannot solely rely on family, a job,
or friends for your own feelings of self-worth. You
need some endeavor that is worthwhile to you and is not dependent on
events out of your control.
Look for
something new to learn.
The saying, "Use it or lose it," is really true. If
you are
working full time with small children, your time will be limited.
That's when you'll have to decide whether or not your leisure
activities will be beneficial in the long run.
I encourage
everyone to critically examine their behaviors. Sometimes we fall into
patterns that bring little value to our lives.
Don't give up.
As long as my health holds up, I'll just keep on.
Persistence is one of the biggest keys to success in any endeavor.
Do something
constructive. It does not necessarily have to be
Internet
Marketing. What
I am trying to convey is that you need to be both mentally and
physically active. If you have had a hard draining day at
work,
perhaps some exercise with your kids or solo would be
refreshing.
We all
have tedious chores. Moms and Dads know all about those.
I
don't clean or cook any more than absolutely necessary.
I
might
spend an hour making an entree that will last for three days.
I
would rather eat leftovers than go to all that work every
single
day. When I married at twenty, it didn't
occur to me
that I
was signing up to cook for 44 years and counting!! I don't
consider daily chores to be fulfilling, rewarding.or constructive.
I do
them as
quickly and efficiently as possible so I can do what I truly enjoy.
Limit passive
activities.
A little escapism
is fun and good for you, but it can be addictive.
We all
enjoy watching TV, movies, plays, sports or reading. Turn off
the
television!! Pick a few programs you really enjoy and
only
watch those few. Be as careful with your time as you should
be
with your money.
There are some of us
that have many activities on the go, so have trouble focusing our
attention and efforts. I am currently working on a quilt,
afghan, ceramics and Internet Marketing. I'm a hands busy
person so I do sewing during TV shows and the ceramics classes are fun
and social.
If
you are
spending hours and hours in passive unproductive
activities
as a
means of escaping from every day life,. think about substituting a
productive activity. Internet marketing, hobbies, sports
and volunteer work are all very stimulating and rewarding.
Learning something new can be fun and you get a rush from any
little success.
If
your only goal in life is to
achieve
happiness and self-gratification, it will elude you. Get
going, get busy,
and you'll find gratification and yes, some happiness along your
journey,
Top Online
Profits - The Work at Home Directory Program
When I
started in this business I made some terrible mistakes and spent money
on a program that has yielded nothing in return. I was
floundering without direction. My SFI sponsor suggested that I try Top
Online Profits.
What it
boils down to is that it takes knowledge, hard work and some investment
to earn income. Top Online Profits
will give you the tools .to succeed.
As part
of their program, they give you a website, but recommend that you
obtain your own domain name and web hosting. They recommended
IPower. Ipower
has built in email, web builder and many other useful
programs. It's easy to use, reasonably priced and I highly recommend
it. Also, they don't send out 100's of emails
advertising additional services like some other web hosting companies.
Click
Here to check out their site.
I don't
use the web building program in Ipower because I have a very uncertain
wifi signal down here in Mexico,. I have used it for minor edits only.
I tried Microsoft Frontpage and didn't like it.
One of the major assets of Top Online Profits is their Work at Home Discussion
Forum and
forum managers. On the forum I discovered that many people in
Top Online Profits have been using NVU, a free web building program.
I started using it and it does the job, but that
doesn't mean that you don't have to learn html or xhtml. You
need to know the basics because any of these web building programs will
accept a lot of commands and your site will get garbled and you simply
must go into the code and fix the problem. There are lots of
sites online that offer free html and xhtml instruction. There
are
also tons of free graphics, free banners, free online banner services
and free templates. I used the Top Online Profits website
provided to me as a template and just started gradually changing it as
I learned.
The
mentoring I've received from the Work at Home Discussion Managers for
Top Online Profits has been
invaluable. The program is structured to ensure your success.
All you have to do is follow directions and do the
work. It's a matter of duplication. Spend all the
time you can reading the various forum threads. You'll find
the answers to many questions and problems
I
am not artistic. Many members of Top Online Profits have very
creative web sites, but my simple site will do the job.
So, don't be afraid if you don't have artistic talent. You
are
designing a sales site.
Top
Online Profits
will guide through the process of setting up a
professional website. They will provide a website template, and you are
encouraged to modify it to make it your own. Their program
very
nearly forces you to learn
what's necessary to become a successful Internet marketer and
web master. Best of all, the cost to join is low, about $60 a
year
for the program. A big bargain for all the help I have received.
Click Here
for more
information.
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At Home Opportunities
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