This document provides information on becoming an internet research specialist. It discusses what the job entails, which is providing clients with relevant factual information on requested topics through online research. It outlines the minimal requirements to start such a business, including a computer, internet connection, and research tools. Various types of internet research that can be done for businesses are listed. Tips are provided on how to effectively conduct internet research, market the business, and potential earnings. Key areas of research important for any online business are explored in more depth.

1. Becoming anBecoming an
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Teach You How To Earn
Fabulous Income as an Internet
Research Specialist.

6. Internet ResearchInternet Research
SpecialistSpecialist
Wikipedia defines internet research as "the practice of using the
Internet, especially the World Wide Web, for research."
And research is simply "looking up something".
Becoming an internet researcher, to me, is one of the simplest and
least expensive businesses to start online. As an internet researcher,
your job is to provide your clients with the most relevant, factual
information available on their topic, niche, market, etc.

7. What do you need to start anWhat do you need to start an
Internet Research Business?Internet Research Business?
First and foremost, you need the determination and perseverance not to
give up until you reach your goals.
After that,
 Computer but You Can Start from a Cyber Café
 High speed internet connection
 Website (for ambitious people)
 Access to online directories & databases (depends on industry)
 keyword research tools (ex. www.googlekeywordtool.com/)
 Knowledge of Google's advance search
www.google.com/advanced_search

8. What type of internet researchWhat type of internet research
can I do for businesses?can I do for businesses?
There is a variety of types of research that can be done for individuals and businesses.
Here is a list of examples:
 market research
 keyword research
 content/information research
 fact checking
 background checking
 copywriting research
 competitive analysis
 business research
 product research
 medical research
 image/audio research
 social media research

9. How to Do Internet ResearchHow to Do Internet Research
Use the appropriate research tools
 The tools you use to perform Internet research may vary depending on your topic or
assignment.
 Use major search engines such as Google, Bing, or Yahoo to perform your research; as these
tools will provide you with access to nearly all published websites made available to the public.
These search engines will also display and rank websites for you according to topic relevancy
based on the keywords you entered into the search engine.
Use keywords relevant to the topic you are researching
 Use specific keyword phrases to locate the most relevant information. For example, if you are
looking for information on how to perform an oil change on a 2006 Honda Accord, enter
specific keywords such as "oil change instructions 2006 Honda Accord" instead of a basic
phrase such as "perform an oil change," which may bring back thousands of results for
websites that feature oil changes on motorcycles, buses, boats, and all other automobiles.
 Use alternate words or keyword phrases to locate additional research sources. For example, if
you are performing research on foreign movies, use the words "films" or "shows" in place of
movies to find additional sources that may provide you with more information on your
research topic.

10. How to Do Internet ResearchHow to Do Internet Research
Cont’dCont’d
Review several pages of search results for valid information
 In most cases, search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo will rank search results
based on specific algorithms, such as website popularity.
 Look beyond the first page of search results to find information for your research. In some
cases, you may be able to find websites with helpful information beyond the first 5 pages
of search results.
Determine that the website is a credible and reliable source
 If you are gathering facts for your research, you will want to verify that the information is
being provided by professionals or certified experts in that particular field or subject.
 Read the "About Us" section of a website to learn more about the authors or organization
publishing the information.
 Review the extension of the website in the address bar to determine the source. If the
website ends in ".edu," ".gov," or ".org," the information on the website is overseen by a
school, government entity, or non-profit organization, respectively, and in most cases, is
accurate.

11. How to Do Internet ResearchHow to Do Internet Research
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Use current information for your Internet research
 Some information is time-sensitive, and the sources you may find and use may be
outdated or inaccurate. For example, if you are performing research on popular computer
software, use information from an article published within the last few weeks or months,
instead of an article published from several years ago.
Review each website for grammatical errors and broken links
 If the website is credible and reliable, grammar and spelling should be accurate and all
links should take you to the appropriate landing page. Websites with numerous
grammatical errors and broken links may be copying their information from another
source or may not be legitimate
Cite or list all the Internet sources used in your research
 This process is helpful if you need to revisit a website to include more information in your
research, or if you need to provide your client with a list of sources used to compile your
information.
 Copy or document the exact website link you used to access and provide information for
your Internet research.

12. How do I market my internetHow do I market my internet
research business?research business?
The easiest and least expensive way to start marketing your business is to start a
blog. Start writing about you, your journey to starting your business. Offer research
tips & how-tos. Share research strategies. Or ways to help organize all the
information after the research is done. You want to show your expertise by offering
relevant and useful content for free.
 Offer a free small report or checklist showing them how to do one step of the
process in exchange for their name and email address. You will start to build a list.
The power of your business is in your list. This will be the list of people you build a
relationship with and market to over time.
Set up a website. You can start internet research career without a website but to
build it as a lucrative business, you need a website.

13.  The rates researchers charge vary. It depends on your experience. As well as what
industry you are in. And the type of clients you serve. Researchers can start
charging anywhere from $15-$30 per hour. But this amount can go up to $100 or
more per hour. These higher rates are common for "Independent Information
Professionals". You can get more information about this niche from the Association
of Independent Information Professionals.
 I hope this information has answered your burning question of "How to become an
Internet Research Specialist" This is not meant to be an all inclusive guide. But it
should give you enough information to decide if this is a good online business idea
for you to research further.
How much can I make as anHow much can I make as an
Internet Research Specialist?Internet Research Specialist?

14. 5 Types of Internet Research5 Types of Internet Research
Every Online Business Must DoEvery Online Business Must Do
for Long Term Successfor Long Term Success
 Do you want to start an online business? Do you know what type of business
you want to start? Do you know what market you will cater to? Are you going
to specialize in a particular niche? Is there a demand for what you want to
offer?
 I know this is a lot of questions. But they are essential questions that must be
answered before you start on your online business journey. Therefore, once
you have made the decision to start an online business, your next step is to
begin your research. Regardless of whether you know what you want to do or
not, conducting online research is your first step to success. Don't make the
mistakes many other new business owners make, thinking that doing a little
keyword research is enough. There are 5 types of research you should conduct
to ensure your online business success. We will start this 5 part series with
Market Research. And every day for the next 4 days, the remaining 4 types
will be discussed.

15. 5 Types of Internet Research Every5 Types of Internet Research Every
Online Business Must Do for Long TermOnline Business Must Do for Long Term
SuccessSuccess
Market Research
 Market research consist of collecting, maintaining and organizing information about
your market. Your market is the broad area your business products and services
caters to. You want to evaluate and analyze the information gathered to help
you make strategic decisions regarding your business and how you serve your
customers.
 Often new online business owners are not sure what type of business they want to
start. If this is you, you would start with something general that your are good at or
passionate about. This usually starts with something very broad. Let's say you are
passionate about website design. This is a very broad topic. There are many aspects
of website design you can focus on. Not to mention most broad markets may have
bigger companies that will be hard to compete with.

16. 5 Types of Internet Research Every Online5 Types of Internet Research Every Online
Business Must Do for Long Term SuccessBusiness Must Do for Long Term Success
(Cont’d)(Cont’d)
Niche Research
 A niche is a smaller specialized segment of your broad market. While conducting your
broad market research, you should find that various narrow segments resonate with
you more. Maybe you have specialized training in a certain aspect of your market. Or
you have experience working with a particular industry. You may have noticed an
unmet need while conducting your market research.
 Online business owners can increase their chance of success when they can specialize
in a particular niche. It can be difficult to compete with larger more established
companies in your market. Depending on the niche you choose, you may find that you
have very little competition. And may be able to dominate it quickly.
 In conducting your niche research, your main focus should be finding a smaller
segment. What are you good at or don't mind the learning curve. Then as you research
your niche look for what people are saying they want but no one else may be offering
it. Can you develop a product or service to meet this need?

17. 5 Types of Internet Research Every Online5 Types of Internet Research Every Online
Business Must Do for Long Term SuccessBusiness Must Do for Long Term Success
(Cont’d(Cont’d))
Keyword Research
 Keywords are the words or phrases people type into search engines, like
Google, to locate information. Keyword research is when you locate the
specific keywords or keyword phrases your potential customers are using to
find information about your niche. When done correctly, keyword research
can be very informative. Using keyword research, you can determine how
often people are searching for specific terms each day. As well as estimates of
how many other sites are offering information on these same topics. In other
words, how much competition you have in your niche.
 There are various free and fee-based keyword tools that can be used to
automate this process. Google Keyword Tool or Wordtraker Free Keyword
Tool are too commonly used free keywords tools.

18. 5 Types of Internet Research Every Online5 Types of Internet Research Every Online
Business Must Do for Long Term SuccessBusiness Must Do for Long Term Success
(Cont’d)(Cont’d)
Ideal Client Research
 You know your market. You have narrowed down your niche. You have a list of keywords
that potential clients are searching for. Next you need to determine, who are you going to sell
to. Who is your ideal client? Who will jump at the opportunity to buy the product or service
you are offering? They are just dying to get it. Wondering where you have been all their life.
 It is essential for the success of your online business to conduct research to find out what is it
that your ideal client wants. What are their pain points in your niche? What keeps them
up at night. What problems are they having in this area? Can you produce a product or
service that can solve these problems?
 You want the words on your site to speak your ideal client's language. Find out where they
hang out at. Which social media sites do they frequent? What forums do they participate in?
Subscribe to newsletters and blogs they might read. You may even want to join memberships
or associations they are a part of. You should be everywhere they are. So you can lean in
and listen to what your ideal clients are asking for.

19. 5 Types of Internet Research Every Online5 Types of Internet Research Every Online
Business Must Do for Long Term SuccessBusiness Must Do for Long Term Success
(Cont’d)(Cont’d)
Competitor Research
 Once you have all the information about your niche, keywords, and ideal client, it's time to
research your competition. Find some of the top key players in your niche that also serve your ideal
client. Why is this important? Because you can pay attention to what they are doing for your ideal
client. What type of products and services are they offering to them. What's working for them and
what's not? Better yet, where have they dropped the ball in your niche that you can quickly fill?
 You may want to subscribe to their newsletters and/or blogs. Or you can purchase some of their
products to get a better understanding of what they're offering to your ideal client. There are tools
available that allow you to "spy" on your competition. Spyfu.com is the site I use for this. You can
find out what keywords your competitors are using to drive traffic to their site, thru both organic
and paid search. And use these same keywords for your site.
 Alexa.com also allows you to research your competition. If you enter their domain name, you can
find out lots of information about their site. Examples of information Alexa.com can provide is an
overview of their traffic stats, search analytics and audience snapshots. As well as high impact
search queries.

20. Business Set-up ChecklistBusiness Set-up Checklist
Here is a quick checklist of “To-Do” items for your new Business:Here is a quick checklist of “To-Do” items for your new Business:
1.1. Join Virtual Networks and CommunitiesJoin Virtual Networks and Communities
2.2. Consider taking the 30 Day Virtual Business Start-up System which will help to fast-track your VA businessConsider taking the 30 Day Virtual Business Start-up System which will help to fast-track your VA business
growth and successgrowth and success
3.3. Develop niche ―in-demand services by getting Skills Training eBooks.Develop niche ―in-demand services by getting Skills Training eBooks.
4.4. Find a Business NameFind a Business Name
5.5. Register your business name and obtain a Tax Identification NumberRegister your business name and obtain a Tax Identification Number
6.6. Pick your domain name (Think of a name related to your business focus.)Pick your domain name (Think of a name related to your business focus.)
7.7. Establish your NicheEstablish your Niche
8.8. Define your target client audienceDefine your target client audience
9.9. Define your specific servicesDefine your specific services
10.10. Set up your hourly rates and feesSet up your hourly rates and fees
11.11. Create a business policy sheet (might have a lawyer review before using with clients)Create a business policy sheet (might have a lawyer review before using with clients)
12.12. Get a website or blog siteGet a website or blog site
13.13. Set up your website or blog and complete content for all pages (About us, Services, Contact Form, Policy Form)Set up your website or blog and complete content for all pages (About us, Services, Contact Form, Policy Form)
14.14. Find the right website or blog hostFind the right website or blog host
15.15. Prepare marketing materials (PowerPoint Presentation, PDF, Business Cards, Portfolio)Prepare marketing materials (PowerPoint Presentation, PDF, Business Cards, Portfolio)
16.16. Build your business/marketing planBuild your business/marketing plan

21. 10 Sites That Can Help You Start10 Sites That Can Help You Start
Your CareerYour Career
Whenever you need VA jobs Or you want to start your career without overhead cost, below are valuable sites to start with:
ElanceElance
If you have skills in writing, marketing, graphic design, web development, programming, or many other
professional fields, you can make money
TaskArmy
Well organized. With Task Army, you can either make money or spend money. If you want to make money,
submit your service on the website and wait for someone to buy it. You can submit article writing
services, blogging services and anything you can think of. Whatever you like to do or are good at doing,
post it on Task Army and get paid. You can acquire new clients through Task Army as well.
oDeskoDesk
oDesk is an excellent resource to help you get started & does not charge a membership fee. I work with
this site. There’s work available for people who do Web Development, Software Development, Business
Services, Networking & Information Systems, Technical Writing, Copywriting & Translation,
Administrative section, Design & Multimedia, Customer Service, Sales & Marketing, Email marketing,
data entry etc.

22. 10 Sites That Can Help You Start10 Sites That Can Help You Start
Your Career (Cont’d)Your Career (Cont’d)
Freelancer.com
 This is one of the largest outsourcing marketplaces for small business. The site touts “over
2,753,810 employers and freelancers globally from over 234 countries and regions.”The average
job is just $200.
ScriptLance
 Scriptlance has been acquired by Freelancer.com. It is another great outsourcing company if you
want to focus on computer programming jobs.
Sign up link:http://www.scriptlance.com/
 The sign up is total free,you only have to pay 5% of your salary for the job or 5$ if you win a
job/project. You have to pay it in 30days.So you may finish your job before.
 There are over 200 new project to bid per day, So you have a lot of chance to get paid every day.

23. 10 Sites That Can Help You Start10 Sites That Can Help You Start
Your Career (Cont’d)Your Career (Cont’d)
PeoplePerHour.com
Really a very useful site for starting and making money as a Virtual Assistant
Amazon Mechanical Turk
At Amazon, anyone with a computer and Internet access can serve as the human intelligence behind
all sorts of tasks that computers can't perform on their own. The Web site promises a way to make
easy money: "Complete simple tasks that people do better than computers. And, get paid for it--
Choose from thousands of tasks, control when you work, and decide how much you earn."
Guru.com
This is one of my favorite outsourcing services, hands down. I’ve been using it for years and still have
two great virtual assistants that I use via their service. I find it fast and easy to use.

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