So you’ve decided to buy a website, and become the ruler of your own online kingdom, but what kind of site should you start with? There are many options to choose from, like community or local tourism sites, web shops, specialist sites and much more. With so many options it can seem a bit daunting, but never fear! The Web Developers are here to help!

The first consideration is this: how much time do you want to put into your website? If you’ve got plenty of time to spare, you may want to take the opportunity to create a drop-ship web shop. This type of site allows you to create your own marketplace and sell products without having to cope with delivery and despatch, which are handled by the supplier. Since your main job with this type of site is in curating and maintaining your product list, as well as handling customer service, this type of site can be a full time job, although the financial rewards more than make up for the time commitment.

If you’re looking for something that’s a bit less demanding, you may want to consider an affiliate marketing site. This type of site lets you earn commission on a variety of goods and services by acting as a reseller. For example, some of our most successful affiliate sites are local tourism-based. By creating a page for a town, city or region and ensuring it has some quality content, you can earn money by promoting holiday cottages, activities and much more. If you’re passionate about your local community, this is a great option.

The next consideration has to do with the way you like to work. Are you a face-to-face person? Do you have great sales skills? Or would you rather work independently? If you’re a natural born salesman, you may want to consider a site which focuses on advertising and lead generation, as this involves a lot of talking to potential clients and chasing up potential leads.

So if you’re thinking of investing in a website or online business, there’s an option to suit all types of people here on BritFlip.co.uk