Business Opportunities are also high on list of potential scams - "be your own boss and earn big bucks". Don't be taken in by promises about potential earnings, many consumers have invested in a "biz op" that turned sour, as there was no evidence to back up earnings claims. You should get all promises in writing, and study proposed contract carefully before signing.

Credit Card Fraud is something everyone should be aware of, and you should never share your credit card number to prove you are over 18. You should provide your credit card information only when buying from a company you trust.

Many people want to get their own web sites for their business. Avoid Web Cramming where you are promised a free custom-designed website for a 30-day trial period, with no obligation to continue. Many companies charge their services to your telephone bill, and continue service after trial period, making it difficult, if not impossible to stop. You should review your telephone bills and challenge any charges you don't recognize.

Internet Access or Long Distance Services where they offer free money, simply for cashing a check should be studied carefully. Without realizing it, you may become "trapped" into long-term contracts for Internet access or long distance service, with big penalties for cancellation or early termination. If a check arrives at your home or business, read both sides carefully and look inside envelope to find conditions you're agreeing to if you cash check.

Don't get hooked in buying a discounted computer if you sign up with an internet service provider. Usually it is a long term contract, and if you are unhappy with their service, you are stuck for term of agreement.

These are just a few of more popular "Dot.Cons, floating about Internet. When confronted by offers like this, "Just Say No".

7. Build your web site – incorporate appropriate keywords in your meta tags and text on your site to make it search engine friendly.

8. Promote your site through pay-per-click search engines to make some fast money, but also submit to main search engines. Find other targeted locations e.g. participate in forums, newsgroups, and write articles related to your topic. You must be persistent with this, to be successful.

Conclusion: The key is to build a focused theme for your web site (in this case, camping tips i.e. what to take, where to go, what to do, precautions you need to take etc). This will provide useful information to visitors about camping. While they are at your site, they click on link to camping products (the affiliate program you signed up for), to purchase camping equipment.

Congratulations, you have now made some money!

Good luck with your new venture! ====================================================== Herman Drost is a Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) owner and author of iSiteBuild.com. Web Site Design and Low Cost Hosting (http://www.isitebuild.com)

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Herman Drost is a Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) owner and author of iSiteBuild.com. Web Site Design and Low Cost Hosting (http://www.isitebuild.com)

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