When it comes to programming, I advise that you soak in as much information as possible. Besides HTML and CSS, you should know that PHP is often one of the most popular and dynamic computer languages. There are certainly others that you can learn and use effectively such as Java, Perl and Python, but in the Internet marketing industry (at least on the affiliate side), you’ll want to stick to the basics at first. You can learn more as you achieve goals and progress. I’ve seen many people’s failure to learn a new language stem directly from the fact that they just weren’t open to trying very hard. It’s almost as though once we hear the words ‘computer’ and ‘programming’, we imagine a nerd sitting in a dark room staring at a computer screen with MSDOS code as he pounds away at his keyboard.
This isn’t true of course, but many people let their doubts, inhibitions and stereotypes keep them from really achieving their true potential. Do NOT fall into the trap of keeping that toolbox locked because you don’t want to learn to use other tools you feel may be beyond your skill level. You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, but nothing - including Internet marketing is impossible as long as you put your mind to it. This is making money from home we’re talking about people! (P.S. Nearly every person in the world’s dream job!)
If your efforts in this industry you ever begin to feel too tough or hard, then remind yourself how much you would love to work for yourself, or how much you hated your office gig. You don’t need to learn every programming language - but you need to understand the basics of the most popular ones. Learn the names of the best ones and then try and find out which one is the best suited for certain tasks. Once you have completed some various programming tutorials and feel as though you are beginning to grasp the basic concepts, feel free to move on to the next section. WordPress.
While WordPress has been a major tool for Internet marketers since its inception, it has really taken off as of late with its numerous updates and wide array of plugins that allow you to customize and optimize your site. Although your marketing travels may have you trying some other services, it is highly likely that you will use the WordPress platform at some point. WordPress, at its core, is a blogging service platform. However, it has evolved into a website plugandplay product. Through “patch type” layouts called themes, you can browse a variety of different templates for your website’s overall look. And with a little bit of programming knowledge, you can even code your own. When you first start out on your Internet marketing endeavors, it is highly recommended that you begin a project using WordPress, especially since this platform allows you to do so many different things. For starters, familiarize yourself with the platform so that you’re comfortable when it comes time for you to seriously use it.
Head on over to http://WordPress.com/signup/ and think of a site - any site. It doesn’t necessarily have to be something focused on making money yet, but if you’re comfortable with an offer on one of the affiliate networks then by all means get practicing with that! Your main goal is to get your feet wet with the ins and outs of the system and see what cool and possible useful things you can do. For instance, try getting some plugins to help bolster your site in one of dozens of categories. Or even brave the theme world and outfit your new WordPress blog in its own customized skin. It doesn’t matter what you do, just as long as you do it on WordPress.
Simple enough, right? If the aforementioned tasks seem a bit too easy, try and find something that WordPress can’t help you accomplish. That should be a bit more difficult! After this section, if you’ve completed everything up until now, you should have a pretty firm understanding of HTML, CSS, what it takes to succeed in the industry (and now WordPress - the special sauce that ties everything together)!
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