How to Build a Money Making Information Website

1. Decide what you want your money-making information website to be about. Look for 'hot' and popular topics on such places as Yahoo Buzz and Google Trends for ideas. Make your website niche-specific, that is, writing information and blogging only about one or two ideas or themes.
2. Buy a domain and website hosting for your information website. Make your domain memorable --- something which will prompt people to visit your site multiple times. Choose only a basic hosting plan, as this is all you will need for an informational or blog-type website.

3. Set up your money-making website by installing a content management system such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal. A content management system (CMS) allows you to build your website without prior HTML knowledge or any coding skills. Many are open source, and free.
4. Look for a WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal theme to use for your site. A content management system 'theme' is a pre-designed template which can be installed with one-click to your money-making website. Choose a theme and upload its contents to your web hosting provider. Select this theme in your CMS control panel to install it on your site.
5. Hire a freelance graphic designer to create a unique header image or logo for your money-making website. A logo helps create a brand image, makes your site more attractive, and sets it apart from plain-looking websites. This logo helps establish the all-important 'brand' or identity for your site.
6. Start blogging or writing information on your website related to your chosen niche or topic. Add valuable, helpful information for visitors to your site. Upload images on your site to make your content stand out.
7. Monetize your website through web publisher's text advertisements. Sign up for Google AdSense, Yahoo Publisher Network, or BidVertiser. These money-making pay-per-click programs display blocks of text advertisements on your site. In return, you receive a small commission or payment ranging from a few cents to dollars for each of your website visitors that click these ads.
8. Display text-link advertisements to make money directly from the information or blogs you post on your website. Apply for a publisher's program such as LinkWorth, TNX, or Text-Link-Ads. As visitors click the text-linked ads, your information website earns a small amount of money.
9. Register as an affiliate on a website such as ClickBank.com, Commission Junction, or PayDotCom. These marketplaces contain products which you can promote as an 'affiliate' and receive commissions. Choose a product that would be helpful to your site visitors. Obtain your affiliate link--the special URL that tracks the number of purchases for which you'll receive commission payouts.
10. Write a helpful review of the affiliate program or product on your website. List the disadvantages and advantages of purchasing such a product. Include compelling information about why your site visitors should buy it. Make sure to include the special affiliate link which you obtained when you registered at one of the product marketplaces.
11. Continue blogging and writing information about the topics and areas within your niche. To make additional revenue, sell premium content, such as special videos, e-books, instructional courses, or other content that requires a one-time fee for access on your website.