How to Start a Business Online within 30 Days

Seriously, can you set up and run a business within 30 days? Sure, you can. All you have to do is create one online.

You don’t need to copy the following schedule, but you can use it as your inspiration or step-by-step guide. (Note: The first thing you should do is to create a calendar with all the days of the month displayed on the page.)

First Week:

• Plan your business.
• Create a short business plan.
• List down your targeted keywords.
• Design your blog or web page.
• See if you can afford to pay a web host or domain. If not, begin with free platforms such as WordPress.
• Search for a supplier (or start creating your products if you want to be the manufacturer).

Second Week:

• Fill the pages with content.
• Upload the necessary images.
• Plan out your SEO strategies.
• Gather the blog sites, message boards, and social networking websites you need for online promotion.
• Check if you have a budget for a PPC.
• Populate your page with products (or create a catalogue).
• Set up your mailing list.

Third Week:

• Set up your social networking accounts, such as in Facebook and Twitter.
• Create your squeeze page and newsletter.
• Start your e-mail marketing campaign.
• Strengthen your online marketing strategies by creating articles for submission.
• Submit your web pages to different directories and search engines, especially Google.
• Make a local business listing.
• Set up test pages to determine which sales or squeeze page generates the highest conversion rate.

Fourth Week:

• Continue with your SEO strategies.
• Start looking for someone who can help you out, especially with routine tasks such as writing content.
• Complete your product listing.
• Improve your Contact Us page. Perhaps you can add an e-mail feedback form.
• Send your newsletter.
• Enhance the dynamics of your web pages by adding videos and podcasts.
• Set up a blog for updates. Make sure you can turn on your comments section.
• Integrate your social networking accounts with your website. This way, it’s easier for your viewers and makes it easier for them to follow you and keep track of your progress and updates.
• Think about freebies and promos to boost traffic and arouse curiosity.

These are definitely a lot of things to do within a month, but as long as you plan them properly, you can reach your ultimate goal—that is, run and manage a business in 30 days.