Simple Steps to Creating your Own Profitable Automotive Web Store (for Beginners)

 Making money online can be tricky to get a hang of, and it can be far more difficult to master. Still, with some intelligent strategizing and a play-it-safe approach, you can help yourself make money online so long as you’re not shooting to be the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates. First, start by identifying a field that you are knowledgeable about, so that you don’t have to add several extra steps such as intensive field research. Then, pick an area in that field that seems reasonably simple to turn into an online business (i.e. don’t try and build a warp drive and sell it when you haven’t even made $5 online yet).

Let’s assume that you had talents and know-how in the automotive field, and decided to open an automotive web store. When selecting items to sell at your online store, keep your offerings simple and straightforward. You’re not going to beat the 800 pound gorilla on the street who is your direct competitor, so instead go with items you think you can have somewhat of an advantage selling, either due to your explicit know-how about the item, or because of a lack of competition for the product in terms of sales. Offering 100 items is a lot, and you won’t be able to cover your overhead easily setting up online sales space for all that merchandise. Instead, go with an umbrella category of automobile parts that you can handle easily, such as body kits.

When selling aftermarket body kits, figure out which models will have the best sales. You don’t have to carry a full body kit for a model that’s rare or simply unpopular, because it’s unlikely someone will come to your store searching for it. Instead, pick several top-selling models. If you sold Honda Civic body kits, for instance, chances are you’d draw some interest, because the Civic (particularly models manufactured prior to 2000) is one of the most commonly modified vehicles around the world. A Ford Explorer might be a big seller, but the market appeal for body kits is decidedly less huge.

When you’ve decided on your products, simply find a free-to-use web store interface by browsing online. It will be cheaper and easier than purchasing expensive software that you’ll need to teach yourself, and that doesn’t even include the amount of time all of that will take. If you want to make quick and easy money selling items online, go for the faster, safer route every time. Then, perhaps when you know the field better and have started making some small profits, you can begin to expand your online business.

This guest posted was submitted by Roger Starbund. He enjoys taking a passion of his, cars, and figuring out how to make money online through car niche sites.