The websites and offline ads tell you that you can make money being online. What exactly does this mean?

Well the pitch may sound the same, but the offers will vary depending on the website or advertiser. In truth you can make money being online. There are many ways to earn money online. Some are legitimate and some of these ads are just there to make you part with your money. You can become an affiliate marketer, start selling on Ebay, build niche websites or create ebooks to name a few.

One of the first things to be aware of when searching for a way to make money online is what fees are involved. Many of the ads you will find are for business opportunities or mlm companies. Not all of them are bad, but it takes a lot of work and a big network to make good to great money with them. Not to mention one of the keys to your success is having a great sponsor. One who is making six or seven figures to learn from. Most of the mlm type companies require a monthly purchase of products or a fee to host a cookie cutter website that won't bring you a lot of business without great marketing skills.

Think carefully before getting involved with anything that requires an ongoing monthly fee to get started. A great deal of them are product mills for crummy products with the promise of easy cash.

The trick is to have a plan, goal or focus like you do in any business endeavor. Just turning on your pc and going online won't make you money. I know you have heard the pie in the sky offers. It's not quite that easy! It would sure be nice, but nothing comes without some work.

Don't try to learn it all. You will fail that way. You will quickly burn out from information overload and quit before you even get started.

Start by using Google to research for free the different methods to make money being online. Get a feel for what is happening in the online world. Read the blogs of other successful online marketers. Find out what is working for them. You will soon find which marketers advice you like. Pick one method to make money and get started.

Study the experts who have come before you and made money with the method you choose. Once you find a way to make money online that fits your personality go for it. Study as much as you can on the subject. Buy ebooks and video courses telling you how to earn money with that method.

Last of all take action and start putting your studying to work. Just remember in the end without taking action nothing happens!

The sooner you get started the sooner you will start earning money. Also don't ever forget that the most important sale is the first sale. Whether the first sale is $1.00 or $1,000. Get out there and make money being online!