START BUSINESS
It is so easy to start your own web based business.
Everything on this site has cost next to nothing and it was
put together by someone who had no prior knowledge in
web design, all in a matter of a few weeks.
Starter Website Guide
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Get yourself an idea on what you want to sell or what you want to do with your website. |
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Take that idea and write it down on a piece of paper as well as anything else that pops into your head, the idea here is to brainstorm for the content of your website. |
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Then you need to take all that information and write one paragraph of what your site is and what you want to do. Write it as if you were explaining the idea to a two year old. |
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Get yourself an account with Office Live Small Business and setup your email account and your custom domain name that fits with what you are trying to do. |
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Next, take a look around at the template site that comes with every new account and take note of what you could use for your site. |
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Design a book. Basically, take a few pages of notebook paper and design the layout for each one of your pages that you need for your site. Remember less is more. |
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Implement design structure into office live site by adding or deleting pages and then taking your design to the next level with the advanced features of office live. |
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Want flash on your site? Just go to google and type in "flash office live." a few results will pop up. Do the same search for everything else you’re trying to do with your site. |
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Most people get bogged down because they think that some of what they need is not capable with office live. Not true at all, if you can think it, then it probably has been thought about and done before. |
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After you get your pages set up, go and see what you have accomplished, share with friends and run a website grader report and use some suggestions. Don't forget to submit your site with all the major search engines. Good luck and check back here for more help or just email us and we will personally tell you what you need to do next. |
Craigslist Guide
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Search craigslist for similar items, if other people are selling the same item, it is more likely that people are looking to buy those things on craigslist. You can even email other sellers of similar items and ask them if their item has sold or if they have had any prospects. (Make sure to tell the seller you are trying to sell an item, don’t make them think you are a prospective buyer.) Remember that just because there aren’t other items listed similar to yours that your item won’t sell!
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Consider any wear or damage when pricing, because a good price is important. If you don’t know how much an item is worth then search for the item via Google shopping or eBay to get an idea of how much it is worth.
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A descriptive eye catching header is extremely important; if your item is new, good or perfect condition, make sure you add it to your header.
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If you have a digital camera, then add a picture, because people want to see what they are buying. If you don’t have access to a camera, then look up a photo of your item with Google images. (Make sure to note in your ad that the picture isn’t the exact item you are selling, it is just so buyers have an idea of what it looks like.)
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If you aren't getting any feedback from your ad, then review it and change the header, description, or price. Remember that you can repost your ad after 48 hours and this is important to do, so your ad stays close to the top.
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Never meet a buyer at home, it just isn’t safe! If you live in an apartment complex and your item is big it would be acceptable to meet them outside, but never let them in your house or give them your apartment number. The best places to meet are crowded shopping centers or in front of busy grocery stores. Also, don’t meet buyers alone, always bring a friend to meetings, and meet during the day when it is light outside.
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Some items will sell in a day and others can take a month or more, so don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t sell right away. If it isn’t selling quick enough, lowering the price is always a good way to speed it up and if it hasn’t sold in a month or two it might not sell on craigslist, some just don’t. Give it a month and then try eBay, Amazon or Etsy.com.
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