I realize this is an old post, however, I thought I would throw my hat into the ring as well...
$95 is IN FACT more than enough to get started. To get started with your own eCommerce
based website, there are a few basic necessities:
- A Domain
Now a days, you can find great deals on domains. I have even registered my last 2 or
3 dozen domains for UNDER $1 each. Many for just 50¢ each.
.
- Website Hosting
Hosting can easily be purchased for $5 per month (or less), however, you have to keep
in mind that you get what you pay for.
.
- Storefront Software
There are many many many companies/sites out there offering FREE eCommerce software.
WordPress, of course, being what most would start off with because, of course, Wordpress'
popularity, however, WP is not the ONLY eCommerce solution out there. There are many
non-WP based scripts out there.
.
- Traffic/Visitors
Obtaining initial traffic can easily be done for free. Of course, it requires more effort on your
part, but it is still very doable.
Now, the one thing you must keep in mind is that you get what you pay for, however, the question
was simply "is it possible" and the answer is YES.
When I first started out online, and yes, I realize things are VERY VERY different now than they were
many years ago (even just a few years ago for that matter), however, when I first started out online,
I started with just $15.00 in my bank account. And even at that, I only used $9.xx to get started.
With enough hard work, stamina, determination and effort, it is DEFINITELY possible and definitely
worth it...
