There is no answer that is right for everyone, but I’m about to tell you something that not many people will agree with.

Look, truth be told: the make money online market is one of the most lucrative markets online, and it’s only going to get bigger the worse the economy gets.

Because job security is pretty much a thing of the past, and nowadays getting into business is actually more stable than working for “The Man”.

IF you do it right and have a long-term perspective in mind. (If you are just out there to make a quick buck, good luck to you. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s just hard to do and sustain long-term).

But is the make money online market also right for people who just get started? Even for people who are NOT yet making money online?

I believe it is.

See, you never should claim to be an expert on something you don’t know anything about. But getting hip on the basics of online marketing isn’t that difficult. Take two weeks of and study some good stuff.

Afterwards, you’ll be a lot wiser when it comes to internet marketing. Just try out different things. There are so many “Internet Marketing Gurus” handing out special reports on how you can make money right away even if you don’t have a website yet and never made a dollar online… just try the free tactics they give away and see how “easy” it really is. (Hint: It’s not!)

There’s a certain amount of frustration involved in starting to hustle online to make money – and that is important for you to experience once, so that you know what it’s like. This will later become very valuable to you, because you’ll be able to relate to the market. You’ll understand them. You’ll be able to wear the “been there, done that” shirt. And that’s extremely valuable.

But don’t end up buying lots of stuff. Just get for feet wet for starters. Set up a blog. Submit some articles. Do some social bookmarking, and create profiles on web2.0 places. Just so you know what it’s like. Chances are, you’ll not make a dime (and if you do, it’ll be dumb luck).

But afterwards, you’ll know and understand the marketplace really good. And you’ll be able to relate to them and become an advisor to them.

(Never pretend to be something you’re not. If you’re not a millionaire, don’t pretend to be a rich internet marketer. But your way to success online a shared journey with others, and by default you’ll develop a following that will like and trust you.)

And if you stick with it, that’ll make you money.