Create a Money-Making Website from Scratch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you ready to dive into the world of website creation and online money-making, but have zero experience? Fear not! This engaging tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a fully functioning, monetized website from scratch. By following these simple steps, you will be well on your way to achieving your goal of having a profitable online presence.
DISCLOSURE
Reading and applying what is written in this guide as it is would provide you 100% of the knowledge you need for a side income that may gradually become bigger then your current income, all that is required from you is to be persistent and commit to it.
01
Choose your niche and target audience
The first step is to decide what your website will be about. Pick a subject that you are passionate about and have some knowledge of. This will make it easier to create content and keep your audience engaged. Identify your target audience to tailor your website’s design and content to their preferences.
Self assessment
Begin by evaluating your interests, passions, and areas of expertise. List them down and consider which ones could potentially be turned into a website. A niche that you’re passionate about will make it easier to create engaging content and remain motivated throughout your website’s growth.
Market research
Once you have a few ideas, conduct market research to gauge the demand for your potential niches. Use tools like Google Trends, Keyword Planner, and social media platforms to analyze search volume, trends, and engagement. This will help you determine whether your niche has enough interest and potential for growth.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
02
Register a domain and select a hosting provider
The average American spends 6% of their budget on groceries, plus another 5% on dining out, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means we spend about 11% of our incomes on food.
Easy peasy, right? Not quite. We wish we could give you a magic percentage of your income you should spend on groceries. But 11% is just an average. Your actual budget will vary based on how many people are in your household and with their ages, sexes and dietary restrictions.
Ready to create a customized budget for your household? Follow these five steps.
Check the USDA’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports
The USDA’s Cost of Food report is a helpful starting point when you’re planning a grocery budget. Published monthly, the report estimates how much it cost individuals and families to eat a nutritious diet for the previous month across four spending levels.
The plans show just how widely grocery budgets can vary. For example, estimates for a man between ages 19 and 50 range from $185.90 to $341.20; a woman in the same age range could spend $164.80 to $327.30.
Note that these plans assume you’re making all your meals at home. LOL’ing? It’s fine if you like to eat out, but you’ll need to adjust your grocery budget downward to account for restaurant spending.
Take a 3-Month Average of Your Grocery Spending
Look back at your grocery spending from the past three months and calculate the monthly average. It’s OK to look back at credit card and bank statements to calculate the average. But in the meantime, try to save a month’s worth of grocery receipts to examine in greater detail for our next step.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
03
Install a content management system (CMS):
The average American spends 6% of their budget on groceries, plus another 5% on dining out, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means we spend about 11% of our incomes on food.
Easy peasy, right? Not quite. We wish we could give you a magic percentage of your income you should spend on groceries. But 11% is just an average. Your actual budget will vary based on how many people are in your household and with their ages, sexes and dietary restrictions.
Ready to create a customized budget for your household? Follow these five steps.
Check the USDA’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports
The USDA’s Cost of Food report is a helpful starting point when you’re planning a grocery budget. Published monthly, the report estimates how much it cost individuals and families to eat a nutritious diet for the previous month across four spending levels.
The plans show just how widely grocery budgets can vary. For example, estimates for a man between ages 19 and 50 range from $185.90 to $341.20; a woman in the same age range could spend $164.80 to $327.30.
Note that these plans assume you’re making all your meals at home. LOL’ing? It’s fine if you like to eat out, but you’ll need to adjust your grocery budget downward to account for restaurant spending.
Take a 3-Month Average of Your Grocery Spending
Look back at your grocery spending from the past three months and calculate the monthly average. It’s OK to look back at credit card and bank statements to calculate the average. But in the meantime, try to save a month’s worth of grocery receipts to examine in greater detail for our next step.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
04
Choose a theme and customize your website:
The average American spends 6% of their budget on groceries, plus another 5% on dining out, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means we spend about 11% of our incomes on food.
Easy peasy, right? Not quite. We wish we could give you a magic percentage of your income you should spend on groceries. But 11% is just an average. Your actual budget will vary based on how many people are in your household and with their ages, sexes and dietary restrictions.
Ready to create a customized budget for your household? Follow these five steps.
Check the USDA’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports
The USDA’s Cost of Food report is a helpful starting point when you’re planning a grocery budget. Published monthly, the report estimates how much it cost individuals and families to eat a nutritious diet for the previous month across four spending levels.
The plans show just how widely grocery budgets can vary. For example, estimates for a man between ages 19 and 50 range from $185.90 to $341.20; a woman in the same age range could spend $164.80 to $327.30.
Note that these plans assume you’re making all your meals at home. LOL’ing? It’s fine if you like to eat out, but you’ll need to adjust your grocery budget downward to account for restaurant spending.
Take a 3-Month Average of Your Grocery Spending
Look back at your grocery spending from the past three months and calculate the monthly average. It’s OK to look back at credit card and bank statements to calculate the average. But in the meantime, try to save a month’s worth of grocery receipts to examine in greater detail for our next step.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
05
Create high-quality content
The average American spends 6% of their budget on groceries, plus another 5% on dining out, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means we spend about 11% of our incomes on food.
Easy peasy, right? Not quite. We wish we could give you a magic percentage of your income you should spend on groceries. But 11% is just an average. Your actual budget will vary based on how many people are in your household and with their ages, sexes and dietary restrictions.
Ready to create a customized budget for your household? Follow these five steps.
Check the USDA’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports
The USDA’s Cost of Food report is a helpful starting point when you’re planning a grocery budget. Published monthly, the report estimates how much it cost individuals and families to eat a nutritious diet for the previous month across four spending levels.
The plans show just how widely grocery budgets can vary. For example, estimates for a man between ages 19 and 50 range from $185.90 to $341.20; a woman in the same age range could spend $164.80 to $327.30.
Note that these plans assume you’re making all your meals at home. LOL’ing? It’s fine if you like to eat out, but you’ll need to adjust your grocery budget downward to account for restaurant spending.
Take a 3-Month Average of Your Grocery Spending
Look back at your grocery spending from the past three months and calculate the monthly average. It’s OK to look back at credit card and bank statements to calculate the average. But in the meantime, try to save a month’s worth of grocery receipts to examine in greater detail for our next step.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
06
Optimize your website for search engines
The average American spends 6% of their budget on groceries, plus another 5% on dining out, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means we spend about 11% of our incomes on food.
Easy peasy, right? Not quite. We wish we could give you a magic percentage of your income you should spend on groceries. But 11% is just an average. Your actual budget will vary based on how many people are in your household and with their ages, sexes and dietary restrictions.
Ready to create a customized budget for your household? Follow these five steps.
Check the USDA’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports
The USDA’s Cost of Food report is a helpful starting point when you’re planning a grocery budget. Published monthly, the report estimates how much it cost individuals and families to eat a nutritious diet for the previous month across four spending levels.
The plans show just how widely grocery budgets can vary. For example, estimates for a man between ages 19 and 50 range from $185.90 to $341.20; a woman in the same age range could spend $164.80 to $327.30.
Note that these plans assume you’re making all your meals at home. LOL’ing? It’s fine if you like to eat out, but you’ll need to adjust your grocery budget downward to account for restaurant spending.
Take a 3-Month Average of Your Grocery Spending
Look back at your grocery spending from the past three months and calculate the monthly average. It’s OK to look back at credit card and bank statements to calculate the average. But in the meantime, try to save a month’s worth of grocery receipts to examine in greater detail for our next step.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
07
Promote your website
The average American spends 6% of their budget on groceries, plus another 5% on dining out, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means we spend about 11% of our incomes on food.
Easy peasy, right? Not quite. We wish we could give you a magic percentage of your income you should spend on groceries. But 11% is just an average. Your actual budget will vary based on how many people are in your household and with their ages, sexes and dietary restrictions.
Ready to create a customized budget for your household? Follow these five steps.
Check the USDA’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports
The USDA’s Cost of Food report is a helpful starting point when you’re planning a grocery budget. Published monthly, the report estimates how much it cost individuals and families to eat a nutritious diet for the previous month across four spending levels.
The plans show just how widely grocery budgets can vary. For example, estimates for a man between ages 19 and 50 range from $185.90 to $341.20; a woman in the same age range could spend $164.80 to $327.30.
Note that these plans assume you’re making all your meals at home. LOL’ing? It’s fine if you like to eat out, but you’ll need to adjust your grocery budget downward to account for restaurant spending.
Take a 3-Month Average of Your Grocery Spending
Look back at your grocery spending from the past three months and calculate the monthly average. It’s OK to look back at credit card and bank statements to calculate the average. But in the meantime, try to save a month’s worth of grocery receipts to examine in greater detail for our next step.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
08
Monetize your website
The average American spends 6% of their budget on groceries, plus another 5% on dining out, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means we spend about 11% of our incomes on food.
Easy peasy, right? Not quite. We wish we could give you a magic percentage of your income you should spend on groceries. But 11% is just an average. Your actual budget will vary based on how many people are in your household and with their ages, sexes and dietary restrictions.
Ready to create a customized budget for your household? Follow these five steps.
Check the USDA’s Monthly Cost of Food Reports
The USDA’s Cost of Food report is a helpful starting point when you’re planning a grocery budget. Published monthly, the report estimates how much it cost individuals and families to eat a nutritious diet for the previous month across four spending levels.
The plans show just how widely grocery budgets can vary. For example, estimates for a man between ages 19 and 50 range from $185.90 to $341.20; a woman in the same age range could spend $164.80 to $327.30.
Note that these plans assume you’re making all your meals at home. LOL’ing? It’s fine if you like to eat out, but you’ll need to adjust your grocery budget downward to account for restaurant spending.
Take a 3-Month Average of Your Grocery Spending
Look back at your grocery spending from the past three months and calculate the monthly average. It’s OK to look back at credit card and bank statements to calculate the average. But in the meantime, try to save a month’s worth of grocery receipts to examine in greater detail for our next step.
Look at a Full Month’s Worth of Grocery Receipts
One of the easiest ways to cut your grocery bill is to look at items that have gone to waste. Once you have a month’s worth of receipts, highlight items you’ve tossed or that are collecting dust in your pantry. When you make your shopping list in Chapter 2, think twice before you add these items.
Calculate How Much You Really Have Available for Groceries
If you don’t know exactly how much money you bring in and spend each month, start with our Budgeting 101 course. But here, let’s assume you know the basics of your budget.
You probably have certain fixed expenses that don’t change from month to month. Think your mortgage or rent, car payment and insurance premiums. You know you won’t have that money available to spend on groceries, so deduct all your fixed expenses before you start making your grocery budget. Note: You may have some fixed expenses that are discretionary — meaning they aren’t basic necessities — that you can cut if you need more money for your grocery budget.
Make your grocery budget based on how much money you have left after deducting basic fixed expenses. Use the USDA estimates as guidelines to set your goals.
Adjust Other Parts of Your Budget as Needed
If you have a decent amount of discretionary income, you’ll need to weigh your priorities as you make your grocery budget and adjust other spending categories accordingly. For example, you might budget extra for takeout and less for groceries if you’re strapped for time and value convenience. Or maybe you’ll decide to cut back on movies and entertainment so you’ll have more to spend at the store.
But what if you can’t stretch your grocery dollars far enough?
Help is available. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families pay for food nationwide; eligibility varies by state. The USDA offers a prescreening tool that can help you determine whether you’re eligible, though you have to apply for benefits at your local SNAP office.
The USDA’s National Hunger Hotline can also connect you with resources in your community. Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern time.
