Comments on: How Should a Teenager Get Started in Online Business?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:39:26 +0000

As a teen who, with a little bit of luck and a little bit of skill, got a gig with a blogging network only three months into blogging, I can definitely say that you’ve nailed all the points.

I would say that numbers 1, 5, and 6 are really important

By: Hermen Shermen

Hermen Shermen — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:26:38 +0000

Get this book – ASAP – http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0672326728/skattabrain11-20/002-4458005-7036853

By: Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:24:31 +0000

Wow, I never expected a post so philosophical on a “blackhat” blog

Clay, I think you are well on your way down the right path. It looks like you’ve got a head start on parts 1-4. One of the best things you can do right now is start building new sites. Don’t let learning html and databases hold you back — you can learn those along the way.

As much as I read and learn every day through blogs, forums, and case studies, I learn just as much, and sometimes more, through my own sites. Some things work, some things don’t. Even if you are building sites that are earning your spare change, you will learn lessons that will help you be very successful when its ready to play hardball.

One other thing, don’t let your age hold you back. If anyone says this isn’t a real job, ignore them. From what I’ve observed, the younger you start, the sooner the big bucks start rolling in.

By: duncanriley.com » Good advice to teens: Learn how to speak and write correctly.

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:40:32 +0000

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By: Hermen Shermen

Hermen Shermen — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 02:56:30 +0000

When i was 18 i cut my teeth on network marketing. I was dazzled by the lure and promise of wealth. Friends (make that aquaitances) where lost by putting into action the annoying methods they insist you do … they didn’t feel right inside but i did them anyways.

For many years later i hated even the memory of this short but emotional period in my life. It embarrased me so badly. But today, i look at it differently … they force fed me so much postive thinking & selling techniques. Think and grow rich … (everyone needs to read this and if you haven’t then you aren’t worth your salt and I don’t care how much money you make) … all these things had such a positive impact on who I am I can almost advise everyone to go out and give network marketing an all out effort for a year or two … just for the experience … the teeth cutting.

Long story short … take Quad’s advice … if you do the things he mentioned in addition to learning dynamic scripting skills, you will be a mile ahead of the pile of “know it alls” with extreme skills proudly making $2 a day with adsense.

Find a need and fill it … in the meantime, find a hole and exploit it.

By: clay whittaker

clay whittaker — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:25:59 +0000

Thanks for your help. I’ll get started on html and databases pretty soon, since I just ordered a few books on amazon. I’ve already read all of the books you mention, with the exception of Think and Grow Rich. I’ve already had a fairly successful blog, (claywhittaker.com) but my hosting company went out of business, stiffed me, and some blackhat bought the domain for the traffic the day it became available. I’ve heard the advice regarding experience and the school of hard knocks, but I suppose you can never hear it too much. Thanks again and good luck in your future seo ventures.