To find out if there is a demand in your niche, you will need to do some research.

View the video below and Alvin will show you step by step how to do a keyword research using Google Keyword Tools:

Doing Your Keyword Research from Alvin Phang on Vimeo.

Click on the button below to fill in the Worksheet for your keyword research.

My previous manager once taught me, “Do it right the first time.”
Therefore, if you master the technique of how to do keyword research, you will have an easier time mastering the other aspects of internet marketing.

Watch out for the third video in my next blog post.

What Is A Domain Name And Why Do I Need One?

If you are reading this article then chances are you want to establish yourself on the world wide web, and you have some idea of what a domain name is. But just in case you stumbled across this article trying find out what the term means and why it’s so important, then here you go.

A Domain Name is quite simply a website address. Not completely unlike a home or business address. It is what people type in to their web browsers to go to your website. You will hear people refer to a domain name more commonly as either a “website address” or “URL” (uniform resource locator).

On one hand, if you are not planning on starting your own blog or website, you don’t need your own website address, you can blissfully participate in social networks, and other peoples blogs and forums without needing one. Also, on that same hand, if you do want to start a blog for recreational purposes, there are a few sites out there on the internet that allow you to create a blog for free.

On the other hand however, if you want to establish your own presence, creating your own brand, and claim your own piece of virtual real estate, especially professionally speaking, then you should have your one of your own.

Why shouldn’t you use the freebies that are available? Because they generally have rules in place about certain content, and if the content you wish to publish is not in line with their terms of service, they can remove it at any time. Also, if their company should go out of business or decide not to offer that service anymore, then all the hard work that you have put into your blog or website goes with it.

With your own hosted website, you to have more control over your content, greater versatility, and the ability to create your own brand.

Now having your own website address does not mean that you automatically have your own website. That requires a hosting account as I alluded to a moment ago. But, with a website address (your domain name), you can use it in a few ways.

If you already have a blog or an affiliate (company replicated) website, you can “forward” the domain name, kind of like call forwarding, so that when people type it in, they are automatically redirected to the site of your choice.

Alternately, if you so desire, you can set up a hosting account with any of a number of web hosting companies and create your own blog, company website, or online store, just the way you want it.

In today’s world, and for the foreseeable future more and more people get their news, entertainment, and shop, online. If you want yourself or your company to stand apart competitively, then you will need your own domain name.

Now that you know what a domain name is, and why it’s important for your brand, there is another aspect to domain names. When choosing a domain name don’t be foolish with your choice. Domain names play a vital role in SEO or “Search Engine Optimization”. When you register a domain name it should be relevant to the content on your site, your name, or your business name.

It may be a bit nerve wracking to register your own web site name if you aren’t sure how, so I have posted free information on the process Getting Your Own Domain Name complete with a two part video tutorial on my blog.

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Mike Amberson is an Internet Marketing Entrepreneur who has spent years learning the different aspects of successful marketing online and has devoted his blog to helping others make the most of their online presence. For more tutorials (written and video) visit his blog at: http://www.mikeamberson.com

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Greetings!

Welcome to Start To Blog Dot Net.

This is my very first post here, but it is not my very first blog.
First of all, allow me to give a short introduction of myself.
My name is Marcus and I am from Singapore.

In late 2009, I jumped on the internet marketing bandwagon after seeing its potentials as a business platform.
Having strong interest in this industry, I have been doing part time internet marketing ever since, and even has plans to do it full time in the near future.

The photo below is taken with my teacher, a full time internet marketer and blogger,  Mr Alvin Phang.
As I learnt the ropes from Alvin, I have been specializing in blogging and I created several blogs in different niches.

Since this blog is about Learning How To Start A Blog To Make Money Online, be sure to stay tune for my future posts.

Offline, I am one of the partners of Team Success Magnet LLP, where the company is a motivational course provider, and has corporate, computer and IT training services.

Meanwhile, Happy Easter 2011 to those who celebrate this day.
For those who cant wait to start to blog, one of the service that will need to register for is a web host.
One web host that I highly recommend is HostGator (www.HostGator.com)
Use the Coupon code, happyeasterday when you register at www.HostGator.com to get $9.94 OFF web hosting services!

I’ll see you soon.

Best regards,
Marcus