Learning HTML vs. SBI

> It would be well worth your time to learn basic HTML and build your own
> websites. You can then join an affiliate program and promote their product
> and get paid a commission.

> Most of the self-replicating websites make the creator of the program
> money. For example, you may get 1 or 2 sales making a few bucks. They will
> get a percentage of your sales.

> If 1000 others like you join their program, and make 1 or 2 sales, they
> get 1000-2000 backend or 2nd tier sales also. They come out smelling like
> a rose.

> Also, the internet marketing field is extremely competitive and
> overcrowded. If you learn basic HTML, get a website template, and join a
> program that interests you, you'll probably do much better.

> When you build your own site like this, you direct your efforts to benefit
> youself, not some self-replicating cookie-cutter website owner. Plus, you
> are doing something that interests you.

> So, go for it. One of the best ways to begin is to download a free book by
> Ken Evoy called "The Affiliate Master's course." It's free, and
> explains step-by-step what to do and how to do it. The book also plugs his
> site-build-it system. You can join the site-build-it, but to me it is too
> expensive. You can find a free copy Here .

> When I first started I learned the basics from his book, bought my own
> domain name ($9.00 at GoDaddy) and got webhosting for a year for $7.00.
> Total cost for a year? $16.00.

> If I remember right, site-build-it is around $25.00 a month. So for less
> than one-half the cost of one month using his program, I got webhosting
> for a year.

> Good luck!
> Rick K.

Excellent advice Rick! I might add though, learning HTML to a level needed for even a basic website can be a royal pain and an extremely SLOW process to boot. At least, it was for a me when I jumped on board. I already had direct response experience, but found myself wasting ridiculous amonts of time trying to learn how to do construct even the most elementary webpages. And like all the homies in South-Central like to say:

TIME IS MONEY!

Now that I've learned the ropes somewhat and am able to put up a webpage quite easily I went out an purchased an SBI site--go figure--and will be putting it up soon--in adition to my non-SBI sites.

Looking back, I wish I had gotten an SBI right out of the chute. Not because it has a great hosting price. But because the tools and documentation that come with the package are effective and provide web marketing how-to in very clear, step-by-step detail.

But I'd certainly agree with you Rick...even if one didn't go with an SBI package, they could certainly learn the basics from the SiteSell how-to manuals. In fact, I'd say more than the basics.

Best wishes,