Glowleaf

There is a known book on amazon, called “The only things you really need to know, is what you learned at kindergarten”.

There are many aspects of life, where that phrase is true. While our generation grew up with Walt Disney characters, we were introduced to the filthy-rich and heartless Uncle Scrooge.

I recall reading him say in a comic, regarding his early business adventures at Clondyke, where the “gold-fever” raged:

“When everyone is digging for gold, sell shovels.”

This phrase will ring true to your ears if you have been in any industry for a few years.

For example, for all you Rich Dad fans, that is the trick he uses. He sold books telling people how to get rich, to make him rich.

If you dont believe me, look at wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kiyosaki

A quick search at “make money online” will show you that many embrace that tactic, and make money telling people how to make money, or selling them the tools to “succeed”. Its like the SBI crap I have an ad for to the right.

Dont fall for it. Dont buy ebooks, dont buy get rich quick programs and schemes. They will make money, but to the people who sell it to you, not for you.

You can find more than enough information, tips and tricks browsing fora and blogs. Some people like eli at bluehatseo give out much more than they should. Of course, he gives out a trick only after he has squeezed every drop off it, but simply reading his techniques and trying some of them puts you in the correct mindframe to look for similar opportunities yourself.

So, how can you make money online? There are only two ways.

First, is to present yourself as an expert, a guru, and sell ebooks and other crap to gullible people.

A way to do this properly, is to create products that actually help people make money. Think Wordpress, Xrumer, Vbulletin, Commission Junction, eBay, Excel, Photoshop and numerous others.

Secondly you can take this seriously, have a business plan, treat it as a business, make investments, look for long-term benefits and build solid foundations. Also, never give up. Quitters are losers.

Its up to you to choose.