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• 1. How to Start an Online Business (from Pakistan)The Essential Steps to Starting a Sustainable Legal Internet BizSalma JafriWordPL – Oct 2010
• 2. Who am I anyway and why should you listen to me?Custom Social PagesSocial media mavenMBAPrint columnistNit-pickerWRITERAffiliate marketerSerial entrepreneurBloggerFire-breathing dragonWordPLWifeMomWordpl.net
• 3. Lets get on the same page firstWordpl.net
• 4. Fear FactorsDon’t know where to startDon’t think int’l payments can be received in PakDon’t know how to find a market or clients or buyersToo scared of getting sucked into a scamDon’t know what you have to offerDon’t want to give out credit card details on the NetCan’t decide what to doDon’t have a credit cardJust wanna whine “XYZ is not possible from Pak”P.S. Its all in the attitude > you CAN make money online…Wordpl.net
• 5. Infographic: How to Start an Online BusinessWordpl.net
• 6. Types of Online Businesses (you can start from Pakistan)Wordpl.net
• 7. PAKISTANIsuccess storiesWordpl.net
• 8. MaryamNasimWebsite: http://maryamnasim.com , http://pinkwool.comNiche:freelance illustration & animation, free printablesMonthly Income: $1000 - 5000Primary money-making method: Freelance services“I think internet is magical. I have made some of my best friends over the internet. I use it for my work, entertainment and everything else I need for information. My work structure would be entirely different if I did not have access to the web like I do.”Wordpl.net
• 9. HarisNadeemWebsite: http://www.sizzledcore.comNiche: gadgets, technology &Internet media.Monthly Income: $5000 approx.Primary money-making method:blogging and advertisements“… If you want to start a website, then blogging is the easiest way. I started off with a blog on free host. Then after convincing my parents for a credit card and bought my own paid domain.”Wordpl.net
• 10. ErumZehraWebsite: http://www.acewebcontent.comNiche: Web Writing for Small BusinessesMonthly Income: $500-1000Primary money-making method:Freelance writing services“I love the flexibility working online gives me.  Due to this I have always been present around my children, and have also attained the personal fulfillment that one gets from acquiring professional achievements. A great testimonial from a client makes working from home totally worth leaving the competitive corporate world behind.”Wordpl.net
• 11. SohailAbidWebsite: http://www.sohailabid.comNiche: software developerMonthly Income: undisclosedPrimary money-making method:Freelance software development“To sum up the life of a good freelance developer: you can make three or four times the pay of a regular 9-6 employee with half the time/effort. The most lucrative advantage is FREEDOM. Take my motorcycle tour of Pakistan (www.facebook.com/tourdepakistan) as an example. Only a freelancer can take up such uncertain and free trip.”Wordpl.net
• 12. S. Mohkim KhanWebsite: http://startupmeme.comNiche: Web Startups, Social Media And TechMonthly Income: $500-$1000Primary money-making method:Blogging, Sponsorships“Blogging was my core earning from beginning 2008 right after I graduated to July 2009. It was one of the smartest things I ever pursued and was serious about, at least in my opinion.”Wordpl.net
• 13. AbidBeliWebsite: http://www.beliscity.comNiche: EcommerceMonthly Turnover: $80000Primary money-making method: Product Selling“ I think we need still more online retail shop .. (you should) be professional & show your educated attitude - do competition on quality services not on prices. Secondly because of new online retail shops new customers [are] also attracted [to] online shopping.”Wordpl.net
• 14. ErumMunirWebsite: http://www.DotsnDashes.comNiche: website dev & design, e-productsMonthly Income: $1000-5000Primary money-making method:Freelance web services, e-products“I started out on the net in 1997 with my first Geocities (yah remember that era, anyone?) web page and it has been a great journey since then. From that one web page to an entire website and on to my own business DotsnDashes Website Designs a couple of years later, yep I have come a long way.”Wordpl.net
• 15. SaadHamidWebsite: http://www.sizlopedia.comNiche: TechnologyMonthly Income: $5,000Primary money-making method:Blogging“…Living in a country with less-awareness about a revenue medium like this, I have found blogging to be one of the best professions. Start blogging with passion and you will eventually start making money too.”Wordpl.net
• 16. Salma JafriWebsite: http://www.wordpl.netNiche: Web content, SEO articles, e-booksMonthly Income: $3000-5000Primary money-making method:freelance services“Cultural differences, physical locations and geographical boundaries no longer separate the two arms of business: buyers and sellers. The lifestyle opportunities that technology offer are both overwhelming and awe-inspiring all at once.”Wordpl.net
• 17. Types of Online Businesses (you can start from Pakistan)Wordpl.net
• 18. Option 1: Start Freelancing!Quick to startLearn while you earnFreedom/ControlNo overheadsImmediate cashWork from anywhereFlexibilityBest use of existing skill setWordpl.net
• 19. Start Freelancing!Wordpl.net
• 20. Start Freelancing!Wordpl.net
• 21. Choose a NicheWordpl.net
• 22. Start Freelancing!Wordpl.net
• 23. Places to find freelance workWordpl.net
• 24. Bidding siteshttp://www.elance.com/php/search/main/eolsearch.php?matchType=projectWordpl.net
• 25. Job Boardshttp://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2010/10/freelance-writing-jobs-for-october-4-2010/Wordpl.net
• 26. Social Mediahttp://search.twitter.com/search?q=looking+for+logo+designerWordpl.net
• 27. Email/social mediaWordpl.net
• 28. Start Freelancing!Wordpl.net
• 29. Build credibilityHow to pitch for work (Proposal Writing)Provide samplesMake portfoliohttp://wordpl.net/index.php/2010/08/win-first-project-on-elance/Wordpl.net
• 30. Start Freelancing!Wordpl.net
• 31. Start Marketing like Crazy!Join forums and communities such as http://www.freelanceswitch.com; http://www.freelancefolder.comStart a blogJoin & network on social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube)Join relevant and similar FB pages/groups Take out a newsletter (email marketing)Search engine optimize (SEO) your site“If you build it they will come”Wordpl.net
• 32. My Marketing EffortsWordpl.net
• 33. Start Freelancing!Wordpl.net
• 34. Get Paid!WIRE TRANSFERONLINE PAYMENT PROCESSORSA/C Holder NameA/C Number / IBANBank Account TypeBank NameBank CountryBank ID Type (you will choose SWIFT here for international wire transfers)Bank ID Number (8-11 characters)Bank AddressBank CityBank ProvinceBank Postal CodeMoneybookersAlertPay2Checkouthttp://wordpl.net/index.php/2010/01/how-to-get-paid-on-elance/Wordpl.net
• 35. Pakistani freelancers in action!Wordpl.net
• 36. Pakistan in Freelance Worldhttp://www.elance.com/p/online-employment-report.htmlWordpl.net
• 37. Types of Online Businesses (you can start from Pakistan)Wordpl.net
• 38. Option 2: Make Money BloggingWordpl.net
• 39. Start Blogging!Wordpl.net
• 40. Choose a NicheYOU“When I was younger… I [didn’t] want to be pigeonholed… Basically, now you want to be pigeonholed. Its your niche.” – Joan Chen, actressWordpl.net
• 41. How to choose a nicheDo what you knowDo what you loveChoose something you want to know more aboutWordpl.net
• 42. Can your niche make money?Keyword/Niche: Asian fusion cooking classesSearch results: 5,970AdWords Keyword Tool results: 1300 monthly global searchesCheck domain availability: www. asianfusioncookingclasses.comWordpl.net
• 43. Keywords go fast!Wordpl.net
• 44. Start Blogging!Wordpl.net
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• 46. Start Blogging!Wordpl.net
• 47. Create contentWordpl.net
• 48. Start Blogging!Wordpl.net
• 49. Monetize your blogGoogle AdSenseSponsored PostsChitikaProduct reviewsPaid reviewsKonteraSponsored AdsBuy Sell Adshttp://kommein.com/25-ways-to-monetize-your-blog/Wordpl.net
• 50. Start Blogging!Wordpl.net
• 51. Get Paid!Wire transferCheck (local)Western UnionWordpl.net
• 52. Blogger in action!http://www.problogger.net/Wordpl.net
• 53. Types of Online Businesses (you can start from Pakistan)Wordpl.net
• 54. Option 3: Affiliate MarketingA lot like blogging – create site, add content, do product / service reviewsNo inventory for selling products!No merchant accounts for sellingNo customer service issues to contend withAffiliate Mktghttp://wordpl.net/index.php/2010/07/how-to-write-great-copy-for-the-web-ebook-review/Wordpl.net
• 55. Start Affiliate Marketing!Wordpl.net
• 56. Start Affiliate Marketing!Wordpl.net
• 57. Find Affiliate ProductsProduct name + “affiliate” (e.g. ipad affiliate)ClickbankCommission JunctionShare-a-SalePepperjamE-junkieAmazon AssociatesWordpl.net
• 58. Start Affiliate Marketing!Wordpl.net
• 59. Get Paid!Wire transferCheckWestern UnionWordpl.net
• 60. Affiliate Marketing in action!http://wordpl.net/index.php/2010/07/how-to-write-great-copy-for-the-web-ebook-review/Wordpl.net
• 61. Types of Online Businesses (you can start from Pakistan)Wordpl.net
• 62. Skills to Run an Online BusinessClear focus and directionSelf-discipline & motivationJack-of-allDelegate and automateAdaptability and flexibilityThought leadershipWordpl.net
• 63. The Work at Home LifestyleWordpl.netWhere does the time go?Marketing & tech & social media, oh my!I don’t think I’m going crazy – I know it!Wake up, Family, Work, Family, Work, SleepWhat if I fail?I want my own bank account dammit!Will my parents/friends/spouse support me?
• 64. The most important thing you need to know do!“Ideas are a dime a dozen…”“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.”“If you wait until all the lights are "green" before you leave home, you'll never get started on your trip to the top.”“Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment.”Wordpl.net
• 65. Why wait?Wordpl.net
• 66. For more info…Complete resource pack with active linksComplete e-books pack covering topics like FB mktg, AdSense, blogging, freelancing, etcContact email addresses for more infoFuture detailed sessions on eachOne to one coachingWordpl.net
• 67. Where you can find mesalma@wordpl.netsalmajafri@gmail.comwww.wordpl.netwww.wordpl.elance.comwww.twitter.com/salmajafriwww.facebook.com/WordPLhttp://pk.linkedin.com/in/salmajafriIf you liked this presentation/workshop and would like to know more, please leave a comment at: www.facebook.com/WordPL and I’ll respond. Thanks! -SalmaWordpl.net
• 68. How to Start an Online Business (from Pakistan)The Essential Steps to Starting a Sustainable Legal Internet BizSalma JafriWordPL – Oct 2010