The 3 Essentials: Domain Name, Web Hosting, Autoresponder

You’ve probably read that you can become a zillionaire online without having a domain name, web host, or an autoresponder list. The truth is that you have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do of having online success without the above. Yes, it is possible. It’s also very unlikely.

Your domain name is your online address. Your web host is the virtual land upon which you build your store, site, forum, whatever. Without these you have no online presence. Your autoresponder list is your bread and butter.

Domain Name:

There is no trick to choosing a good domain name. It involves Keyword Research, creativity, and even a bit of luck. Your domain name will be your online address for as long as you have your site. Choose your domain name carefully.

Web Hosting:

If you’re going to have a site you must have a web host. Never use a free web host. NEVER! Support is shoddy at best and they’ll put ads all over your site. Your site will look very unprofessional. Remember, you get what you pay for. You’re paying nothing and you’ll get nothing.

Autoresponder:

As with web hosts NEVER use a free autoresponder. Free autoresponders will put ads in every email you send. Most important for you is that their delivery rates are abyssmal.

In future posts I’ll go into greater detail and give you my recommendations for the best companies I’ve found.

Best,
Rick Olsen