AdSense QuickStart Guide #3: Building A Site From Scratch
Using an automated system like Blogger or Zlio is the easiest way to get
started with AdSense but it’s not for everyone. Create a complete website
from scratch is going to take a little longer... but not a lot longer.
Step 1: Pick Up A Name
The first thing you’ll need is a domain. You grab one of those at either
GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com.
Step 2: Build Your Site
You can build your site yourself or hire someone to do it for you. Or you can
take a pre-built template and pack it with your own content. Yahoo! has a
program called SiteBuilder (http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php)
that’s packed with a good range of templates that you can use and play with
but you’ll have to upload the finished site onto their servers. If you’re in a
rush, it’s a great way to get online and earning fast.
Step 3: Create Your Content
Keep it simple! You don’t have to pack your site with Flash images or
anything fancy. Write about what you like! If you’re into fun at the beach,
create pages with reviews of your local sand spots. Into skiing? Discuss your
favorite ski equipment. Everyone’s got something that lights their fire. Find
yours and put it on your first site. You’ll find that a site that interests you
interests all the people like you... and gets you the sort of following that wins
clicks.
Step 4: Apply For AdSense
Once your first pages are up and built (and none of this should take you
more than a few hours) you’re ready to apply to AdSense. Fill in the form
and wait for the approval.
Step 5: Bring In The Traffic
While you’re waiting for the first ads, you can start submitting your site to
the search engines and building up the traffic.
Step 6: Play With Your Ads
When the ads come in, don’t forget to optimize them for your site. It’s very
simple and will have a massive effect on your CTR, even at this early stage.
And that’s all there is to it, apart from the final step... spending the money! I
don’t think you need my help for that, do you?
Using an automated system like Blogger or Zlio is the easiest way to get
started with AdSense but it’s not for everyone. Create a complete website
from scratch is going to take a little longer... but not a lot longer.
Step 1: Pick Up A Name
The first thing you’ll need is a domain. You grab one of those at either
GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com.
Step 2: Build Your Site
You can build your site yourself or hire someone to do it for you. Or you can
take a pre-built template and pack it with your own content. Yahoo! has a
program called SiteBuilder (http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php)
that’s packed with a good range of templates that you can use and play with
but you’ll have to upload the finished site onto their servers. If you’re in a
rush, it’s a great way to get online and earning fast.
Step 3: Create Your Content
Keep it simple! You don’t have to pack your site with Flash images or
anything fancy. Write about what you like! If you’re into fun at the beach,
create pages with reviews of your local sand spots. Into skiing? Discuss your
favorite ski equipment. Everyone’s got something that lights their fire. Find
yours and put it on your first site. You’ll find that a site that interests you
interests all the people like you... and gets you the sort of following that wins
clicks.
Step 4: Apply For AdSense
Once your first pages are up and built (and none of this should take you
more than a few hours) you’re ready to apply to AdSense. Fill in the form
and wait for the approval.
Step 5: Bring In The Traffic
While you’re waiting for the first ads, you can start submitting your site to
the search engines and building up the traffic.
Step 6: Play With Your Ads
When the ads come in, don’t forget to optimize them for your site. It’s very
simple and will have a massive effect on your CTR, even at this early stage.
And that’s all there is to it, apart from the final step... spending the money! I
don’t think you need my help for that, do you?
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