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Are the free website builders good?

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They'll definitely work, but the quality of your website may not necessarily be up to par. It's not a terrible place to start, though! You can always upgrade later if you'd like.

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How do I get more traffic on my site?

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Keyword integration is a huge component of this. You have to incorporate language and keywords that people are searching for, and the user's intent has to align with your content. A lot of this also just comes down to time. It takes time for users to start finding your website.

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Can I earn a decent amount if I make a website using a CMS?

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Yes, just place ad units inside of the website. CMS stands for Content Management System, right?

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What if you do not know what to do to get started? I'd like to make a money-earning website but I have no idea how to!

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Focus on what you're good at. What interests you, what do you enjoy? If there's something you've always loved that has any possibility of a commercial link (and in this day and age, even water has been commercialized), then build upon that and help others to find your info/webpage/blog/ebook. You really can do anything, but you can't just blag it, you have to stay true and honest to what is possible for yourself and your enthusiasm will only come across if you're genuinely into that interest.

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Can i create a website for free?

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Yes, but the quality would be not as good as a paid one. Moreover, you need a domain, but if you have a good website with ads, you will have a good income and some of the money you use on it will bounce back to you.

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Can I click the Google ads from my computer many times and earn money?

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No, Google tracks your IP address, and under their terms and conditions, you, the owner of the site, cannot click on the ads. If you do, there is a high possibility they will shut your Adsense account down permanently.

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How will I get the money?

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Via the account you linked to when you created the ad units to put on your website.

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What is an advertiser versus a monetizer?

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Each advertising platform has an input (the advertisers [those paying for there content to be advertised]) and an output (monetizers[those who get paid for putting ads on there blog/website/game/product]). Advertisers say let's create an ad and it has something like $0.5/Click and when someone clicks on the ad, the monetizer will get paid.

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Do you have any tutorials on YouTube?

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Yes, there are tutorials on YouTube in relation to this subject matter. However, wikiHow isn't a source of filtering video choices; use common sense for finding decent information there.

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Does it cost money to get a domain name? How can I get a domain name?

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You need to buy a domain but the cost depends on domain provider. If you are buying a package, then you will get a domain for free but you have to pay for product like WordPress or website builder with that domain.

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Do I have to register our company name in order to earn money?

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Yes and no depending the ad platform and depending on which jurisdiction you reside in. If you don't know, read the ad source's terms and conditions carefully and know your local tax laws intimately.

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I want to make website of online classes related to aptitude, maths, science etc. What do I need to do?

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If you know code, you can develop an entire set of modules and interactive features from scratch. Or, you can create a simple website with embeds of calculators, etc., but it won't be as original or hands-on. If you don't know code, it's recommended that you plan on paper exactly what sort of site you'd like to exist, then seek help from a good website developer able to bring all this to life for you.

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How are the number of clicks counted?

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You can view your website's statistics by adding the Google Analytics script in your site. Note that AD blockers will make the statics inaccurate. You also need to make sure that your users' browsers supports JavaScript, or else it won't work.

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What basic knowledge do I need in order to create a website?

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Some site-hosting services will have their own user-friendly interface for constructing the site, and you'd need little more than knowledge of how to use word processing or desktop publishing software. However, if you want to do your own site from scratch, you will have to learn HTML coding. CSS and Javascript will help greatly, too.

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Can I get money from a Wordpress blog?

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Definitely. You can insert ads or affiliate links to earn.

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How do I get a domain name?

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Go to any domain registrar sites like GoDaddy, Big Rock, or India Link and choose a domain and buy it.

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How can I create a website and earn money?

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The article describes exactly that. The Q&A isn't a substitute for the good details already provided.

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How do I get the money in cash?

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You can't. Most ad payments are delivered through PayPal or special offers.

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After creation of the website, where should I go to earn income?

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Use Adsense.google.com or any advertisers. While Google Adsense has a lot of monetizers and advertisers, everything has its ups and down, so be sure to do a little research.

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How much money would I earn from this website?

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It depends how popular it is. You've got to make your website famous to get a lot of money.

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Can I earn money without paying for a website domain?

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Yes, you can create websites (like a blog at blogger.com) and connect your Adsense account to it. Then you have to post unique content on your blog to attract users and generate revenue.

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Which site should I use to design and create my own website?

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There are a lot of such sites and tools available, depending on your experience with code. wikiHow doesn't provide a comparison service, you will need to test different tools and sites after researching exactly what features you're after.

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How much money can I get from a single click on my website?

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It depends, check the monetizing platform you are using.

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How can I get a domain name for free?

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It's not possible to get a premium domain name for free.

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How can I promote a novel?

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See the answers already provided.

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Is it possible to make a website on a Samsung Tablet?

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Yes. I recommend you download Notepad++. You can start coding from there.

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If I create free website using Wordpress, can I publish it to the world?

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Yes, but the domain will have a "wordpress.com" suffix. All free website hosting apps do. If you're fine with that, then the world is yours.

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Can I make my own website if I'm not a web developer and can't afford to hire one?

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Yes, a lot of web-hosting services provide tools to build your website; if you can use Photoshop or Publisher, you can readily figure out the host site's construction tools.

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Is Wix best for making a website?

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Personally, I prefer Wordpress due to ease of access and more freedom of operation. However, Wix is excellent for getting started.

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Do I need a credit or debit card to accept the money?

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Not necessarily; you can receive money into your bank account or even through Western Union.

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