A little over two years ago I began to look for alternative ways to earn money. This being the age of the internet I of course began my search online. One of the first things I noticed is that there were all sorts of web sites and ads telling me how to earn or make money online. Everything from filling out surveys online, to MLM, to creating websites that earn money. The possibilities were overwhelming and endless.

So how did I come to a conclusion about what I wanted to do? I did some research about the different money making routes available and I finally decided on doing Affiliate Marketing using Google Adwords. The reason I decided on this path was I came across a downloadable e-book called Google Cash by Chris Carpenter. At the time there was an excerpt available that explained how Adwords worked and how I could make money using it.

I went ahead and bought Google Cash and my quest to earn and make money online had begun. The first 3 to 4 months I lost some money but after that I slowly began to see daily and then monthly profits. In 2005 I profited a little over $23,000 and my return on investment (ROI) was just over 100%. That means that for every dollar I spent I made two dollars in return. Not a bad addition to my income from my full time job.

That brings me to today and my quest to earn a living online continues. I have found that there are a few good resources out there to help anyone interested in earning money online. The online business environment is constantly changing and while you can still make money it is hard to keep track of all the changes.

I have found two extremely valuable resources that I highly recommend. Both are from a two man team who has created one of the best affiliate membership sites on the internet today.

Beating Adwords - an up to date e-book that gives step by step instructions and examples on how to successfully set up a Google Adwords campaign.

Wealthy Affiliate The membership site for Beating Adwords that includes even more information including keyword lists, case studies and a user forum that cant be beat.

The two guys in question are Carson and Kyle. They are successful affiliate marketers who have taken it upon themselves to help anyone who becomes a member of their Wealthy Affiliate membership site. And by help I mean they will personally coach any member that asks for it.

You will also get invaluable advice from other members who are more than willing to help in the Wealthy Affiliate user forum. These are all people who have succeeded at or are continuing to learn how to earn or make money online.

I joined Wealthy Affiliate back in October of 2005 and bought Beating Adwords soon after that. Since that time using the methods I learned in the e-book and on the Wealthy Affiliate membership site and forum my ROI has increased to the tune of nearly 200%.

If you want to know how to earn or make money online then you cant go wrong with Beating Adwords or a membership to Wealthy Affiliate. Your success with their help will only be limited by how much work and effort you put into these programs.