It's never been easier to create a website than it is today. Find a niche you're passionate about. Go to a discount domain registrar and grab a domain name and cheap WordPress hosting and you could be open for business in a matter of minutes. That's the pitch. The reality is, after your WordPress site is turned on, the hard work begins. To create your own website and make it a success, you need an idea, a way to monetize it, original content and traffic. When I built my first site I remember thinking, 'if I build it, they will come' ... they didn't and they won't. You need to market your site, maintain it and keep it engaging by adding fresh content. Building a website is a great way to make money but it's NOT a set it and forget its income stream. If you have a good product, service or information go for it! All the guides you need on how to build a website is already out there.

If you're going to build a site, focus on building a solution for a problem people have. Be specific and fill a niche need. If your solution has value, it will be easier to get traffic to your site.

Once you get your site up and running, you can monetize it by selling eBooks, Affiliate Marketing links (similar to the ones you see on this site), drive business to another business you own or get paid for the referral, eCommerce, Drop Shipping, Selling Software, Selling Courses and Information.