Internet Marketing for Beginners: 5 Easy steps

There are 5 quick and easy steps to begin marketing an online business.
Step 1) Find the best keywords and phrases
Step 2) Register a domain name
Step 3) Optimize your web pages
Step 4) Optimize your inbound links
Step 5) Submit your website to search engines

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Actually, you may need to locate a consultant or do some research online to better understand each of these components when getting starting marketing your internet business. The good news, the first step is just getting started and taking the plunge.

Action Plan:

1. Make a list of keywords and phrases
2. Know keyword types
   
3. Choose a domain name and make sure its available and catchy
4. Create at least 6 web pages of content rich "keyword" optimization
5. Make sure your website is attractive
6. Use potential software that could make a difference
7. Use keywords when optimizing inbound links
   
8. Plan for e-commerce on your site
   
9. Create an online marketing plan to implement over the next 12 months
   
10. Submit your sites to all directories avoiding sites with "bad reputations" (i.e. spam linkers)
    

Trisha Ahlman is the CEO of Augment Marketing Group and has over 15 years experience in marketing for corporations and small businesses. She sits on several creative and strategic development boards nationwide. Augment's mission is to inspire growth in all businesses large or small when developing strong brands. We believe in inspiring, learning and growing. She can be reached at trisha@augmentgroup.com .