About Lisa
My name is Lisa Irby and I’m the webmaster of several sites and author of The Perfect Site Guide.
I have been involved in affiliate marketing since 1998 and working online full time since 2006.
There’s nothing better than earning a living doing something you truly enjoy and having the freedom to live the life you want.
“So You Earn a Full-Time Living Blogging?”
Nope.
When people find this blog and discover that I make a full-time living online, many automatically assume it’s from this blog. The truth is, this blog doesn’t make a lot of money.
I make most of my money from my website, 2 Create a Website through affiliate marketing (earning commissions by recommending products and services), AdSense (Google ads) and 3rd party sponsor ads.
2 Create a Website has helped thousands of beginners establish their presence online. I launched it in February, 2002 and it has been going strong ever since.
At the time, there were very few sites that explained the entire website creation process from start to finish and catered to beginners.
My goal was to break down the instructions in laymen’s terms so people wouldn’t feel so overwhelmed and lost in techie speak.
It’s still amazing to me how a very simple site grew into something that has allowed me to work for myself since 2006. So here I am sharing my advice with the world.
On this blog you’ll find a selection of articles related to creating, promoting and monetizing blogs and websites. I also do video Site Reviews from time to time so check them out!
Even though this blog has been around since 2006, I really didn’t take blogging seriously until January 2008 when I switched from Blogger to WordPress.
You can keep up with this blog by subscribing to its RSS feed or following me on Twitter. I can also be found chatting it up on YouTube or administering my forum, WebsiteBabble.com.
About My Success
I’ll be the first to tell you, I’ve made tons of mistakes out here. I still make them. But I’m extremely grateful for every failure because without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
It’s less about the destination and more about the journey.
If I had to give one piece of advice out here it would be, enjoy yourself. There’s no way I’d be where I am today if this ever felt like work. What a blessing it is to look forward to “work” everyday.
Here’s another suggestion. Take the time to learn the basics of HTML and CSS. Don’t rely on someone else to maintain and update your site for you. I know it’s tempting to do, but it’s so worth the time to learn. Nothing like having the know-how and flexibility to do what you want, when you want it.
I’m no programmer, but I know enough to accomplish my goals. I’m so glad I took the time to educate myself on the basics.
Start by watching my 4-part CSS tutorial. I even provide a free template and show you how to customize it.
I hope you enjoy my blog. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog feed and also join my Web community at http://www.websitebabble.com. Look forward to chatting with you.
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If you don’t mind me asking, how many websits and bloggs do you have that earn for you, and how many different topics do you cover?
You only need one. The key is finding a niche and targeting a specific audience/group. No need for multiple sites or topics. One site and one niche is all you need.
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Yep, although it is good to have additional streams of income to any given profitable website.
My traffic is building very slowly. I have submitted to directories. I also have an article submitted and accepted. How long does it take to build traffic? Do I need to increase the number of articles?
Follow on Twitter: @duanespears
WOW Lisa,
I am sure glad I found you. For the past two days I have been trying to put a form on my sister’s wedding facility blog so her brides can email me their music. I the DJ.
I found your post and with your instructions I got it working. I still have to finishing designing it and make all the labels print so I will know which song is for which activity.
Your instructions were so easy to follow and I appreciate you for your help. I will be spending a great deal of time on your sites learning from you. You are very sharp.
Here is where I place the form, I still have more fields to add, like will there be a prayer, will there be toast and who will give them, etc. I have that part figured out. Here is the link. http://grandloft.net/?page_id=7
Keep up your good work.
Duane
PS I like your theme. I may have to give it a try.
Hey Lisa,
You don’t have to post the message. I need a lot of training to learn how to create a website and know-how to create traffic to my website for two reasons. 1. I want to work at home. (I know it’s not easy to build an online business.) 2. I design t-shirts and plan to sell them online. I have am looking at a 6 month course with PMI Education in Utah. They have an A+ rating at BBB.org. I was wondering if you have heard anything about the company?
Thanks
Keith C
well done on this site lisa ive now been working on my site 3 weeks using all the advice given on your website and it is working a treat thankyou
owen
Hi Lisa – I have been a silent reader for quite some time now, and finally I decided to break my silence when I read your recommendation about theisis theme, bought it..and shocked to see the rankings it is getting for me..awesome!!
I have enjoyed many of your posts. If it’s ok, I ‘d like to make few guest posts on your blog..you can check my writing style on my blog (click the name above). If you like it, drop me an email.
As a special thank you token for your awesome information, I have added your blog link in my blog’s ‘worthy blogs’ section.
Regds,
Deep
Thanks for the comment and link, Deep! So glad you love Thesis!! The more I use it, the more I love it!
Dear Lisa!
I am so glad to find this page because I think this is a good place to find informatior regarding making money by internet. First of all I invite you to visit my blog and let me know your comments and advice. On the other hand I will propose you a partnership, please write to my e-mail and I will explain you my idea.
Best regards,
Carlos
P.D.: Sorry for my bad english, I am trying to do my best
wow girl… you are HOT!!!
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Hey Lisa that’s a fantastic incite into your success online. I am writing a new blog post about how to monatize a website/blog and in the introduction I have given examples of successful affiliate marketers. I am wondering if I can mention your name and link to this page?
Thanks!
Hi Jack, you absolutely can. Thank you!
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i alredy signe up on twiter today, and i have a lot of work to do.
I apreciate your advise and ideas very much.
I already sent you an e-mail asking you for help about how i can put the code htlm google adsense in my site. When i apply for google adsense code, i recieved a different code that has no match at all with my site. maybee i’m doing wrong. Please i will apreciate your help.
Tank you.
HELLO MAM,
GOOD DAY!
I LIKE VERY MUCH YOUR SITE.ITS INSPIRING ME.I READ YOUR SITE EVERY DAY!
REGARDS,
SAMEER
Follow on Twitter: @kenfab92
hi Lisa you and the members of your website has inspired me to go as far as I can in internet marketing im a new user of adsense and I have my own website
http://www.power-esale.com I sell all types of products Baby Beauty Books Classical Music DVD Digital Music Electronics Gourmet Food Personal Health Care Jewelry Kitchen & Housewares Magazines Miscellaneous Music Musical Instruments Music and more….. please support by going to my website http://www.power-esale.com click on my google ads buy some products if you want to we give great discounts also use the amazon link to go buy products on amazon please evrebody give me all the advice you can give me thank you all!!
Hi Kenny, that’s great you are inspired but you are starting off on the wrong foot by commenting and asking people to click your ads. Not only can you get banned from Google AdSense, but it doesn’t work. Your best bet is to learn effective, ethical ways to market your site. Read my free book http://www.theperfectsiteguide.com
hey lisa im new to the whole affiliate marketing and i have really been struggling. i have no idea how to promote things i made a clickbank account and picked something to promote my only problem is i have no idea how to do it can you please help im really confused on how to do this please if you can help please email me at biuru10@yahoo.com
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Hello Lina,
You should really take a look at Lisa’s website 2createawebsite.com. There is many tutorials and articles to guide you in the right direction.
You could also ask your questions on Lisa’s forum. websitebabble.com where many people can help you out.
hello Lisa,
I discovered your site for about 2 months ago and I always see what you hv to say about a subject. You hv really good advises for people that are starting (like me) and a encouraging word for us. I would like to thank you for your blogs and keep the good work. ROck on
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Lisa, I’ve pondered for years starting a business. The truth is, after years of helping advance the businesses and companies of others, I think capitalizing on my talents and creativity is a little over due.
I have been researching for the last few weeks but to no avail, and all of a sudden, i’m goggling today after listening to the blue voda rep and reading feedback, i found you. Your bio hit home and confirms most of my convictions, mainly about turning failures into successes. IT IS time and I’m going to be reading your information and joining in on some of the websitebabble forums.
I also like the fact that you’ve responded to postings consistently from the beginning. That speaks to your dedication and integrity. Thank you so much!
Dear Lisa, I have no words how to thank you for this website; It’s the most useful website for starting online life or blog. In every word you say here I feel It’s sincere and Real. It’s a wonderful feeling when someone helps you to understand some things, your inside voice, to figure out the truth of things. So people *DOES NOT EXIST A FAST AND EASY WAY TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE IN A DAY* Read Lisa’s books as I did and you will be very thankfull to her as I am.
Many websites promise us to make money within 24 hours, or in a single click, and require $10 tu sign up. Hehe, but who is that donkey to trust that? If I’m making so much money from them then why they ask me to pay $10 to sign up? Couldn’t they withdraw that $10 after I earn the famouse promised money from their “magic” system? Hehehe *People DON’T believe them, they’re all scams*
Thanks again Lisa, keep up you wonderful work, so people will know the truth that these days is so difficult to find in the internet. I always loved blogging and computers so my future work is definitely in my lover Internet.
I’ve been thinking of starting this kind of thing years before but haven’t started it so far. After reading this and watching your You Tube I promised myself that I really need to act now and get started. Thank you so much. You are an inspiration!
Hi Lisa,
Now I have become your regular customer day by day. As newbie, I have followed what you say for my blogs.Please be kind enough visit my blogs & let me know what are further improvements.For present I have attracted certain amount of traffic to my blogs
http://jobsatisfactioninlife.blogspot. com http://cleanerproductions.blogspot. com
Thanks
Hi Lisa …….
To thank to your web site, I have created my blogs,
http://goldenrules4u.blogspot.com http://paths2success.blogspot.com.
So happy to tell you now, I have few dollars in my accounts.Dear , now I need further improvements, so seek your help
need help with my site & i would like to try and help promote you. can i have a list of your work or sites(links)
Thanks
Follow on Twitter: @NONE
GREETINGS LISA:
I WAS DOING A SEARCH ON BLOGS AND YOUR HELPFUL INFORMATION CAME UP. I AM EAGER TO LEARN MORE FOR I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY AND I KNOW MANY MORE PEOPLE CAN RELATE PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL TO DISCUSS FURTHER.
SINCERELY,
STEPHANIE
Hi Lisa,
My name is Angeles. I’ve been looking, searching on how to make some profit through the internet like you do now. My financial circumstances are caotic. Please show me a quick and simple way to start. How to bring traffic to my sites once is done. How to moneties a different blogs o websites. I’m kind of nut in this. Do you understand me?
I decided to take the plunge and learn about web-sites by creating one. The basics were pretty easy and I got something up there within a hour but then the jargon, file structures and the code started slowing me down.
After stumbling across your site, I’ve spent the last hours flipping from one of your blogs to the next. They’re inspiring, informative and very easy to read! I’m sure the advice will prove just as useful.
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Hi, Lisa. I found you while I was browsing in Youtube. I was looking for videos about blogging and, after watching and listening to some people bragging about their checks without explaining how they did it, luck took pity on me and led me to you. Thank you for your unselfish effort of helping newbies like me. It’s hard to get through the bragging and learn something with the other “experts”, ya know. You gave it straight and very clear. From this day, I am your fan.
Take care and hope to see more of you. Mwah!
Lisa,
Thanks for your honesty, it’s hard to find that on the web these days! I’ve been looking at your videos for some time now. I seem to always come back to your videos. Could you take a look at my site and tell me what you think?
Follow on Twitter: @kevin_1961
Hi Lisa! Been in network marketing going on two years & hadn’t made a penny… spent a lot of money, but hadn’t made a penny! Around August 2009, I actually decided it was time to do something else. Had your website bookmarked longer than Aug., but never took the time to hear what you offered. I knew for awhile, the kind of biz MLM was after a year into the biz, but I had hoped things would change. Since listening to you, I actually have learned more then the two years I been involved in the Interner marketing arena. You are an AWSOME! person to care about others like you do. I know why you succeed, & I pray that you continue. Thank you for being real!
It does take some time to make money on the internet. Look at how long Lisa has been going at it. So that just proves if you stick with it it can happen.
hi! Ms. Lisa. I’m really interested about adsense… i tried contacting you in youtube and im following you in twitter.. I really like to learn.. im new in website building though i had some personal websites i made back in geocities days till they closed. but i want to learn more.. i want you to be tutor. im using coffecup and dreamweaver. I am trying to invite people to get in to adsense but nobody is believing me. so i want to show them that you can actually earn. here.. I am from the Philippines btw i want to learn more…
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Hello Ray,
It’s nice to see your getting into AdSense. I recommend you take a look at Lisa’s other websites:
http://www.2createawebsite.com and
http://www.2planawebsite.com
as they give more guidance on the actual planning, building and making money process.
Jack
Hey, I just purchased my Sitebuildit! I got it through your site and Im sooooooo excited. Anyhow, I just wanted you to know that. Wish me luck. P.S. I missed the holiday offer like a jerk.
Ed
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… * HAPPY ~ NEW ~ YEAR * …
How refreshing! A caring, helpful buisinesswoman as opposeded to the arrogant technocrats I have encountered on my quest for knowledge on the web. You restore my faith in humankid and I wish you all the success and support you richly deserve.
Hi Lisa
im starting this new opportunity, thanks for all the information you give us is very helpful we will keep in contact
Great site. Thanks for all the info.
Hi Lisa .. this is Lisa smile.. I am deaf person hope is not bother you or scare you .. I ready need some kinda help here about this Google I just Join for two week from now also I pay too.. and I figure all week not know how to used this .. I have three kids and single mom is hard on me be at home ..I was looking for work at home that why I join Google i been working on Google Adsenes and AdWords too. I hope you not mind can help me this how to set everything .. I not have any friend can help.. deaf single mom is hard .. been pray for help .. here is my email if you can email me HolyParham@aol.com thanks be waiting for you smile.. bye Lisa P,
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Hi Lisa (Deaf Lisa). I hope you don’t mind me answering some of this since I am Deaf and I do earn income online also. I use Google Adsense successfully, and I would be glad to explain more of it to you. If you click on one of my websites, which is http://www.babiesandsignlanguage.com you can find the contact form and send me your e-mail and/or VP number.
I am not out to take your money, I promise, and I believe Lisa knows this also. I have several SBI! websites, which you’ve seen Lisa talking about, and I’m a frequent contributor at their forums. I say this just to let you know that I’m earnest in helping, and am THRILLED that there are other Deaf who want to do the same thing and hope many have the drive as you (we) do.
Keep reading ALL of Lisa’s information here, and go to her free Website Babble forum, if you haven’t been already. Check out her SBI! articles and links here. It takes much more than 2 weeks to earn anything, seriously. So hang in there!
Contact me if you wish, I am fluent in ASL (American Sign Language and could explain to you more about Adsense and the difference between Adwords also).
It takes a lot of time and work in the beginning but I believe you can do it!
You don’t have to contact me, smile, I’m just saying that I’d be happy to help another fellow Deaf person.
With peace always,
MJ
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Lisa, thank you very much for allowing my post. This person has contacted me, so please feel free to remove my website link, if you’d prefer to.
Thank you once again for such an inspiring site(s) and may all blessings fall upon you. I will continue to send those serious about this your way (to this site).
In peace always,
MJ
Everytime I want to learn something about Flash or Blogs, I end up on Lisa’s page. I don’t seek her out, she just comes to me via different search engines.
Her initial information is short and to the point – if more detail is necessary, she has that too… just follow her links.
So, Lisa, thank you for your time and effort on all the little training lessons you’ve given me. In exchange, I follow ad links with the hope it raises some cash flow.
Keep up the good work… and by the way, she’s as cute as a bug!
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Hello Lisa…I think u are awesome. You are so sincere and Cute too. You are my inspiration. I have learned more from your info in 2 weeks than I have learned in several months. Thank You. I recently signed up with sitebuildit and WOW, so far I am very impressed. I will keep u posted. I am curious about how u make your videos. Maybe you could make a video on making videos. Do u use a amera or do u use a web cam. They are basic but really get your point across in a personal way. Keep up the great work.
Follow on Twitter: @hilivetweets
thanks for posting great info, just getting in to the affiliate marking thing. ill be back for more. aloha
Follow on Twitter: @BorisReady
Hi, Lisa,
Congratulations for all the success that you have reached. I will return to learn more from you.
All the best!
Boris
Thank You, for your relentless effort to inform. So, could you please, if not already done, place a Donation Box for me and others to say I appreciate your work.
My progress is slow, comments needed while I’m in the building stages.
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Thank You again
P.S. Donation Box Needed
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Hello Lisa, EVERY time I visit your web site or blog I’m reminded of how REAL you are & how unique that is in a sea of scams that is the www of today & I Thank You.
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pls help me to create website,a nd to put my company profile on google seach
Lisa~
I have been researching social media, blogs, and websites online and through various reading material. Your sites and content has been the BEST that I’ve come across thus far. It’s even more encouraging because your delivery is “simple”! I’m excited to follow you as I begin my journey in Internet Marketing.
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TYE, I agree completely, Lisa is very unique & the BESt I’ve come across in my searching.
Both Beauty & brains in one.
I have been reading a lot on here the topic About Author – Lisa Irby inspired me, i have picked up some great ideas. Thanks and i hope to see more soon.
hi this is gopal …. i read one of your book and got inspired to make money online but still i thought i need much information about everything so please try to help me n your busy schedule waiting for your reply…
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Keep up the good work. Even though your are honest and revealing about your mistakes, your successes are even greater. I appreciate your sharing with all. I have learned so much in such a short time. I am continually learning because nothing stays the same.
Hi Lisa…I stumbled across your website today and after hearing you talk about Site Build it…..I look forward to visiting your site again and hopefully talking to you more.
I came about it when i received and email from Eric Anderson
http://www.KWIKiSTOP.com…. I already had invested in other so call investments and income sides. no luck it all!
I am a single dad 2 kids 7 and 11 no job and looking for work at home so i can spent time with my kids and make sure they do their homework. Ect…. so, what do recommend, don’t worried i am not going to hold you responsible for any wrong doing’s. God knows i have my fair share of that.
I am not very savvy on doing this time of thing and i have already spent more money that i can affort.
Please help if you can……!
Thank you
ernetonme@gmail.com
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What third party sponsor ads do you suggest? What do you think about Burst?
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Hello Lisa, it is really nice to hear about you and the success you’ve achieved till date. We would like to wish you a very best of luck to you.
Cheers.
Follow on Twitter: @mikidookie
great job, really was refreshing
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Hi Lisa,
First of all I want to say that I think you do a great job on your video’s and on your site explaining your point so that it is easy for most anyone to understand.
That leads me to the reason I’m writing … and I’ll be as brief as possible.
I’m putting a small group of 4 online marketers together to participate in a JV deal whereby we will all support and promote each other in weekly product promotions using my membership site as a platform. 4 people — 1 week each month — where we will all promote your product — if it’s your week.
The 4 marketers I’m considering besides yourself are … Kevin ‘Mr. EBay’ Johnson, Elizabeth ‘Diva’ Ashe, and Daegan Smith. I don’t know if you know these folks … and I’m fairly flexible in the event we need to substitute a marketer.
Please take a look at my site that will go live on Friday the 18th … I’m just putting the finishing touches on the site now … and I’m confident it will be up Friday. http://www.GreenLeafMedical.org/Business.htm
You could earn $5000 per sale … on just 1 of the monetized items … there are 3 other monetized items: $50 bucks, $10 bucks and a monthly recurring $10 buck membership.
Sorry for the length of this letter…
Please check out the site and get back to me ASAP for a link and answers to any questions you have.
I believe collectively we could really help a whole lot of folks.
Looking forward to meeting you and talking to you further.
Please call me anytime … 650-468-7390 — I would love to speak with you anytime.
Thanks Lisa,
James Mason, Owner
The Co-Op Medicine Club
http://www.GreenLeafMedical.org
just10bucks@gmail.com
San Francisco, California
hi lisa came acoss your site was wondering if you could steer a down on her luck mom with five kids how to make money from home. have been ripped off now by three sites that took my money and nothing, any suggestions would be great appreciated. your site is great. thanks
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Hi Lisa, you’re definitely an inspiration! How nice it is of you to give out such valuable information, you’ve obviously put a lot of hard work into everything. Thank you so much for the information. I would love to speak more with you if ever possible. Thanks! Erin
hi lisa
i came to USA as a refugee and i want to study here programming and web design when i search in the internet i found your video in youtube and it awesome. i get a lot of information from it. i will continue watch your video and website to learn more. i want to ask you about which books may be it is useful for me of design website. thank you
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