Yes, there are lots of reputable ways to make an honest income or just make a little extra cash on the Internet. 

Here's a list of ten honest ways you can make money using the Internet:

1. Sell on eBay -  eBay is the perfect way to make start a business. You can start small, with items around the house. As you make a little extra cash, start investing it in more inventory - either from the used market (garage sales, thrift stores, etc) or by contacting wholesalers who will sell in small lots. Need a jump start? Check out my online business 101 class. 

2. Amazon.com - You can sell your own products on Amazon via the Amazon ProStores or become an amazon.com affiliate. Amazon has several programs available.

3. Build an Newsletter around a niche - not spam, make sure it's opt-in. You can create one using constant contact that allows readers to purchase directly from the email.

4. Blog - If you have a passion, write about it. Setting up a blog is free and easy. If you use blogger software, adding the Google Ad Sense program is easy. Once you build traffic, you'll find money in your account.

5. Affiliate Marketing - Find a product you like, understand how to use and write about it. Join commission junction and use their program to track the clicks and sales. You don't even need to know advanced web design to create a web page full of content. Look at this sample I created for PhotoWorks. I've invested no money, your only job is to drive traffic to the page.

6. Create A Membership Site - Member only access sites are great ways to share your knowledge of a topic and get paid for it. Create great content, and ask for a monthly subscription. There are several sites offering the software. After research, when I start a membership site, I'll use membergate software.

7. Make Your Own Product To Sell - an eBook or Video or? - We're all experts in something. And chances are other people want to know it. Write a how to product or create a how to video and sell it online. If you are not blessed with writing talent hire a ghost writer at elance.com. If you are interested in producing a DVD and need help, contact www.ghostlegproductions.com

8. Drop Ship - Use OneSource -Although I have lots of reservations telling you this, because there are so many scams out there, you can make money drop shipping. That simply means contacting a distributor and making the arrangement that you'll sell the item for them, but they will ship it to the customer. This can be a win-win for both parties. You don't have to buy inventory and the distributor has another outlet to sell their goods. The only company I recommend, if you don't want to pound the pavement to find sources - is onesource.com

9. Sell A Service - Are you a writer, web designer? Find clients who need you on elance.com. Do you consult? The internet makes it easy to consult with clients in other cities, states or countries by using "go to meeting" technology

10. Squidoo - It may not make you rich overnight, but if you like to write squidoo pays royalties for your work.

That's ten of simple ways I know to earn a honest income on the Internet. Use these ways to build your online business and you'll be able to sleep at night knowing you've kept your integrity.

Over for the next several months I'll be writing in more detail about each of the topics outlined above. Stay tuned for more!

Guest Article:
Helping Yourself And Others Build Their Business
by Dany Byrne

Last summer, eBay promoted their convention with the slogan, “The Power Of All Of Us.”  That slogan holds the secret to multiplying the effectiveness of social web sites  like Squidoo and YouTube far beyond their everyday reach.

You’ve probably all heard Web 2.0 gurus preaching about the importance of having a page on MySpace or a lens on Squidoo. But that’s only half the story. Yes, those sites do tend to get higher rankings on Google than a single page on a low traffic web site. But unless you are in the business of promoting MySpace, your goal is to get your product on the first page of Google – not to add another page to MySpace’s subscriber stats.

The way to boost your page out of all the millions on MySpace, etc.,  is to harness the “Power of Us All.” When you upload a video to YouTube – don’t just hope for views. Let people know the video exists and then – most importantly - ask for ratings. Ask your readers to add the video to their favorites or to write a review. Ask them to subscribe to your channel, add it to Digg, Stumble Upon or Del.icio.us. The same goes for Squidoo lenses, MySpace pages, blog posts, etc.

Attracting viewers is only half the equation. The real power – the force multiplier – comes from having other people rate and recommend your content.

Now, that takes (a little) time and a (small) amount of effort – so why should your customers, viewers and readers do it? First, because you actually supply great content that they’ll want to share. Second, because you always take the time to rate, rank, favorite and recommend other’s efforts. If you want the system to work, you have to participate. That’s right – it’s like eBay’s feedback system. If you want feedback, you have to leave feedback.

Don’t be afraid to educate your audience.  A lot of people don’t understand how to rate a video on YouTube. They may have never written a review on Amazon or heard of del.icio.us. You can provide helpful tips on using these services at the same time that you ask for ratings. Remember – educate, don’t badger. And use this process to build your own network. Your “friends” network can include loyal customers, happy blog readers, other members of groups like OSI Rockstars - in fact, any group that sees value in helping each other.

The first step is yours – comment on a video you watch on YouTube, rate a Review & Guide on eBay, recommend a lens on Squidoo. Let the creators know you enjoyed and recommended their work, and ask if they’d take a look at your video or web page.

On the social web, success breeds success. The more rankings you get – the more hits you will get – which will lead to higher ratings –which will garner more reviews – and on and on and on. Let’s lift each other up above the crowd on our path to success.

Using Video In Your eBay Auctions
four part video series value bundle

Using Video on eBay is the amazing, information packed, four part web workshop that gives you the tools you need to market your business and entice new customers by adding video to your eBay listings, your blog, your web site, and even Amazon reviews!

• Volume 1: Tools of the Trade
• Volume 2: Tell A Story
• Volume 3: Editing
• Volume 4: Marketing
• Volume 5: Bonus CD

This four part series is narrated by Dany Byrne from Ghost Leg Media and me - Cindy Shebley. It was hosted by Janelle Elms at OSI Rockstars.

If you missed the live web broadcasts in September, now is you chance to catch up with them. Video is going to be a powerful new tool for selling your products on the Internet.

For a limited time only – Get a free 5^th BONUS CD that includes iPod and MP3 versions of the webinars, for studying on the go, plus an exclusive eBook, “The eBay Sellers Guide to Video”

For More Information, or to buy - here's a link to the four part eBay video series

FREE eBook Full Of Neat Niche Markets!

For a limited time eBay expert Scott Foster is allowing me to give away the instant-download, (ebook version) of his newest book to my customers and subscribers as a special gift.

It's called, "91 Common Everyday Items that Bring Huge Profits on eBay!"

I just checked it out myself and I have to tell you, this eye-opening ebook has more value then most PAID ebooks you find on the market today. I promise you've NEVER seen anything like it before.

You could have hundreds of dollars just laying around in your garage or attic -- get your copy of this valuable report right now...

To download your complimentary copy please use this special link below: (Do it now, I don't know how long Scott will have this available online... enjoy)!

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Keeping Your Photo Light Stands From Falling Over    

Putting a heavy light and a umbrella on the end of a three leg contraption is a recipe for disaster. Photographers have been doing this for over a century and have come up with a solution. Although it's not pretty, it works. What they do to stabilize the tipsy stands is to put a small sandbag on the the crossbows. You can make them if you sew. Simply go to the garden store and buy a small (4 Quart bag) of sand.  Put the sand into a small ziplock type bag and then sew the ziplock sand into a strong canvas type material. The trick is to allow the bags to drape over the legs.

Of course, if you are like me you may prefer to just buy them and get it done with. Here's a link to a seller on eBay who sells Photo Sand Bags (of course, you'll still have to buy the sand).

New Online Digital Camera Class Coming In January

Take this class without leaving the comfort of your home!
Taught by Cindy Shebley

Dial in and watch your computer monitor. 

When: January 23, 2008 and January 30, 2008 (Two Wednesday sessions).
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm (pacific)

I'll provide the information necessary to produce great photos and walk you through step-by-step how to use your digital camera.

During these two classes we'll cover: the various modes and settings your camera has to offer, the basics of composition, how to get those images to your computer, basic software uses, printing and sharing your photos via email and the internet. 

We'll open up the phone lines for questions at the end of each session, so bring your camera, questions and enthusiasm - and never leave the comfort of you home!

Includes a downloadable PDF file with the presentation so you can follow along with your camera instead of taking notes.

For More Information or register about this online camera class click here

New eBay Business 101 Online Class 

Are you considering expanding your business to the Internet? eBay is an effective, easy and low cost-high traffic way to get into the game. 

Have you always wanted to start a business, but never had the funds to just leave your day job behind to follow your dreams? eBay can help you start small, in your spare time, with little more than a desk and computer and grow a business.

Learn how to sell on eBay without leaving the comfort of your home or office!

Click here to find out more