Internet Marketing Computer Basics
If you are thinking about or are just starting out in Internet Marketing you will defiantly need a computer. For many a computer is not that big of a deal and they may have several at their disposal either at home or at work. Others however are not as fortunate and may have to borrow a friends, use one at the library or just go out and buy one.
Whatever situation you find yourself in, even if it is a difficult one I am here to let you know that just about any computer will work. The only requirements are the ability to connect to the Internet and some basic publishing software. Of course a current browser is a must since your Internet connection needs one to work properly.
I am not going to get into the whole Mac vrs PC controversy. I have friends who are successful marketers who use both. I myself use a PC but that is more because that is what was available to me in '95 when I first started out using a computer. I am also an online gamer so prefer the PC for that reason. If you like Macs that is not a problem, they work well also.
So in short, any functioning computer and Internet connection will work.
Here is what you will need on your computer.
1. A fully functioning Internet Browser.
I use Chrome but Firefox and Internet Explorer are fine also. On a Mac it is called Finder. Can't speak for any more than the first three I mentioned since I haven't used others. Most Internet Marketers (PC users) prefer Firefox because of all the useful plugins available.
2. Writing Software That Contains Spell Check.
Most marketers start out with article marketing, in fact most never stop. A good document generating program is a must. Most computers (PC) come with Microsoft Word or something similar. Macs are loaded with Word also.
However I prefer a straight text editor because I do tons of cutting and pasting and you don't want any errant code in the background when posting to article directories or any place else for that matter.
If you have a PC no doubt you have "notepad". Mac has TextEdit. A few powerful text editors I can recommend are Notepad++ and Text Pad. Both are great (free versions) and I use the latter every day... even right now!
As you learn affiliate marketing you will have a need for other software. I have a post on my site that explains what I use and why. Since I can squeeze a buffalo nickel until it poops you can bet that most are free or very affordable.
I have tried desktop computers and laptops. Both are fine. A laptop is more mobile where as a desk top can be more ergonomically friendly. I had one set up with two monitors and boy was that nice but when I was traveling I couldn't function with my laptop or any computer at motels. So I decided to work only on my laptop at all times.
Now I am just as fast and efficient on one smaller screen as I was on two big ones! I can't speak for a tablet other than my brother uses one to run a network for a Northern California School District. Not saying it couldn't be done but I think marketing on one would be a bit tough.
In "What Works For An Online Business Internet Marketing Computer part 2" will cover some of the other software you will be exposed to as you advance in your skills using your Internet marketing computer.
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