The search engines are in an all out war to be best. Since content is king, they are all striving to develop all around best algorithm to deliver most relevant search results. They are thus in a constant state of flux, which in turn wreaks havoc on our nerves as online home business owners.

You see, search engines are one of best forms of free traffic. And we all know that to run a successful online business, traffic is a must. Most home based web businesses start out on very restrictive budgets. I know mine did, and still is. So, when toss up is time or money, I, like many others probably do, chose to work with time.

In walks optimization. You must be on your toes to stay ahead of every changing SEs. You must periodically evaluate your site's content to ensure that you aren't bumped to low indexes. But this can easily get carried away into what I like to call over-optimization, and then you probably should consult DSM- V.

Traffic is important. There is no doubt about it. But there must be a balance. So ultimate question is not whether you should or shouldn't optimize, but how much time you should spend on it in terms of other site promotion methodologies.

Try to divide your time. In beginning I focused heavily on search engine optimization. Slowly, after several months of realizing that process never ends,(I too consulted DSM-V and had Freud give me a swift kick in tushy.) my focus began to shift to a host of promotion techniques. Here is a short list of some of primary traffic generators I work with.

Are you thinking about starting a home based business?

Great! Now, is time to stop daydreaming about your plans.

Take hold of your future and realize that dream NOW!

The following are home based business ideas that do not require extensive background training, education, or start-up money.

What you will need is: Strong Determination. High Motivation. Hard Work.

Let's get started with list.

1.Teach. That's right! Teach a course at your local community center, college, or you might consider setting up a work-shop in your home. Use that expert knowledge in fly fishing, golf, sewing, cooking, gardening, computers, accounting, writing, editing, to start a business fast!.

2. Write. Contact your local community paper and offer to write a weekly article on a subject you are very familiar with. One friend who is a herbalist contacted a local paper offering to write an article on spec. The editor was very impressed with depth of her knowledge ( was clearly shown in article) and hired her to write a weekly piece.

3. Ghost. Contact local businesses and offer to write riveting eye catching ads for their products or services. Many small businesses are not adept at writing good ad copy. These smaller companies surely require services of a good copy writer.

4. Tour Guide. If you live in a historic area with many interesting points that tourist would like to visit up close and personal you might consider starting a walking tour. Offer unusual historical tidbits they would not get from usual tour guides.