Selling products online is a great way to earn money whether it be as a part-time hobby or a full-time job. There are so many methods of marketing and selling lately that you have the flexibility of choosing a method that not only best suits you but also brings in more revenue.
An individual has several options such as eBay, blogging, and services such as Google Adsense and their affiliate network. Each method has its own pro’s and con’s especially when you are trying to market specific products. In this article you’ll learn about the different options in which you can consider so you can make an informed decision as to which method would best suit you.
Ever considered eBay?
eBay is a place you can consider starting at and it is a site mainly for buying and selling, both new and used products. If you are the type of person who likes selling products online as a business or as a one time house cleaning event, then this option is good for you. One thing to note is that eBay has “fees,” that don’t seem big to start off with but all of them slowly add up. First you have your listing fees, followed by your “buy now” fees, followed by your “success fee.” This is one thing that deters people from eBay because a large percentage of the profit is leached by MASSIVE fees. Though your fees do pay for a premium service which is worth considering.
If you are the type of person who wants to put up an auction and forget about it till the due date, then eBay is right for you. On the other hand if you are a growing tycoon, eBay may not be right for you. In the end, it would really depend on the products in which you sell, how often you sell them, and how well you market them.
Do you sell products with your blog?
Blogging is another good way to market and sell your products online. Not only is it a great way to reach a wider audience, but if done correctly the blog itself could be earning for you. All you would need is some knowledge of SEO, creativity, and a great way to market your products. To make things even better, there is such services like Google Adsense & their affiliate network which help target specific ads based on your sites content so as to promote products and services which would be of interest to your reader community.
If you have products that are pretty unique or have a lot of people visiting them through your site – profits could be tremendous. Some people start out with the intention of selling products online directly, but find that services like Google Adsense and their affiliate network are a better way to earn or add as another layer of revenue. The one thing about this method is the learning curve you would have to go through to not only promote your products successfully but to bring in enough sales at the same time to keep yourself afloat. It’s not too hard, but it does take time. However, the good thing about blogging is there are plenty of free blogging services and tools that can help you easily get started, and to start earning money online immediately from selling products.
If you have been wondering what method would best suit you, above are a few options of many in which you can consider when it comes to selling products online.
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Interesting perspective Christian. I have a totally different way I look at selling online. Blogs I would use to market my products. Marketplaces like Ebay, Amazon I would use to sell.
Hey Christian,
Speaking of selling products on a blog…I’m waiting for your ebook (if, in the works) to be offered on your blog. I’ll be first in line as you have done well at over-delivering on the posts I see here. I really enjoy the ‘to the point’ interviews you have.
Is the health situation any better? I’m sure there are many concerned readers.
Live it LOUD!
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April 7, 2011 at 11:57 am
Yes, I do have two eBooks in the works at the moment. One of them will in-fact be a collection of all the interviews here on SmartBoyDesigns.com, with an easy to follow format and style. The other, name withheld, should be finished within another week.
I feel like the health situation is improving. I feel like my body is starting to catch up, so I’m very happy about that. I’ll keep everyone updated.
Thank you both for the thoughts!
2-ebooks Christian? Wow! You’re running on all cylinders…but, health comes first.
Glad it’s going better.
Live it LOUD!
I agree that internet is a great medium to make money online by selling products. Ebay is the most competitive place online to do it. Digital devices like Smartphones, Cameras, Gameboys are trending on both sellers and buyers. Where I admit, is also my interest.
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June 20, 2011 at 11:12 am
All electronics, you’re right – are doing so well. There’s such a rat-race competition between big phone companies to produce the best smart phone.
The battle between Droid and iPhone is intense!