#1 Trick for Identifying the Best Monetization Strategy [Authority Internet Business]

You need to do one thing before staring an authority business:

Identify your long-term monetization strategy.

Unfortunately most people fail to do this.  They’ll spend weeks on a site and then wonder how it will make money.

In this edition of the Authority Internet Business (AIB) case study, I’ll cover how to monetize a website.

Specifically I’ll detail a simple trick you can use to find the best way to make money in any market.

But first, I’d like to talk about an important rule for building an authority site.

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My Authority Website Revealed (with Eight Lessons Learned)

After a few months of delays, I just put the finishing touches on my good habits blog.

This website will be the focal point of the Authority Internet Business (AIB) case study that I’m officially launching today.

Moving forward, there will be a lot of content related to this case study.  I guarantee you’re going to learn a lot of things about how to build a business from scratch.  Plus, I’ll provide specific examples of what does and doesn’t work with Internet marketing in 2013.

Today, I’m going to reveal the URL of this case study website.  Plus I’ll talk about eight valuable lessons I’ve learned while putting this website together. 

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What’s Your #1 Authority Internet Business Obstacle? [FEEDBACK REQUEST]

Authority Internet Business Case StudyA lot of things are happening behind the scenes with my Authority Internet Business project.

In the last week, I’ve written a few habit blog posts and mapped out the content marketing blueprint moving forward.   I’ve also brainstormed a monetization strategy that emphasizes income diversity.

There is a lot prep work that is going into this case study.

But, I just realized that I haven’t done one important thing…

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How to Hire a Top-Notch Freelance Writer [Authority Internet Business]

How to Hire a Top-Notch Freelance WriterWant to save time on your Internet business? 

This is an outcome that many online entrepreneurs seek.

Having more time means you can focus on increasing income. Plus, you’ll enjoy life more – which is a major reason why we all run an Internet-based business.

One of the biggest “time sucks” online is writing.  Yes, it’s important to publish great content.  But we all have a limited ability to write on a daily basis.

That’s why you need a strategy for outsourcing content creation.  Hiring an freelance writer allows you to focus on the critical aspects of your business – like marketing and networking.

The problem?

Finding the perfect writer is like looking for a needle in a haystack, which is piled on a bunch of haystacks.   Post a job on any freelance website and you’ll get dozens of applicants with various qualifications and price-points.  Often it’s impossible to figure out who is the right person for the job.

In this edition of the Authority Internet Business project, I’ll detail my strategy for hiring a freelance writer.  This is important because you should have a plan for scaling your business.  It’s easy to get bogged down with writing and not make any forward progress.  Having an outsourcing strategy will free up your time to focus on the actions that drive your business forward.

There’s a lot that goes into finding the best person for the job.  So let’s get to it.

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How to Build an Authority Internet Business [An Overview]

Authority Internet Business Case Studay (An Overview)Can you generate income with a brand new website?

How do you build a large authority business?

What’s the best way to make money online?

All of these questions will be answered in a brand new series titled: “Authority Internet Business Case Study.”

This will be a multi-year look at how to build a profitable business from the ground up.

Unlike other case studies, I’ll show how to take a new website and turn it into a property that generates income from a variety of sources.  In other words, it’s my goal to create a long-term asset that has real-world value.

In true case study fashion, you’ll get both the good and the bad.   Yes, I’ll talk about my breakthroughs and successes.  But I also won’t shy away from discussing my failures.

You might have a lot of questions about building an authority Internet business.  So I thought I’d provide an overview before we get to the meat-and-potatoes.

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