Whether you are interested in and passionate about computer security products or something else, you can turn your knowledge into spare cash or a full time income. All you need is some basic internet knowledge and a desire to enter the exciting world of internet sales and marketing.

Whether you know HTML and want to build your own websites from scratch, or have no interest in learning how to build websites, there are many terrific web-based income opportunities out there for you.

Following are my recommendations on web hosting services as well as good companies to partner with.

Web Hosting

If you're the type of person who wants to take the " do-it yourself" approach to building websites, you'll need a hosting provider that offers top-quality service, excellent technical support, 100% "uptime", and an easy to use interface. I highly recommend Hostgator. They have several reasonably priced hosting packages to choose from, allowing you to start small and grow your business at your own pace. Hosting packages start at only $6.95 a month.

If you have no clue how to use HTML and want hosting that offers every tool you could possibly need to build a high traffic website, Site Build It is the perfect hosting provider for you. SBI provides everything you need, including great training on internet marketing, research tools, an online site builder tool and much, much more.

Your Own Internet Store

If you have always dreamed of having your own ionline store, but don't have the high amount of money necessary to set it up and maintain inventory, consider Telebay. They have a huge online shopping mall that is yours to promote, using your own unique free mall webpage. If you enjoy telecommunications products like satellite TV, internet, voip and long distance phone service, Telepay has terrific opportunities to market these things too - all with your free website that you can customize with your own logo.

Earn Money from Referrals

A great way to make a little extra cash is to join the online shopping portal Spree.com, and make your purchases there. Spree gives you cash back on every purchase and you'll get a cashback check in the mail from them every time your cashback reaches $25 or more. You can earn even more by referring others to Spree. You get money every time they make a purchase. This is an easy way to make some extra money and no website is needed - just email your friends and family and tell them about the cashback deal at Spree.

Become an Affiliate and Earn Commission on Sales

If you have a topic that you are excited about, build a website around it and then find companies that are willing to pay you a commission every time someone you refer buys a product. A couple of my favorite affiliate marketing management sites are Linkshare and Commission Junction.

Create and Sell Your Own Products

If you are knowledgable about a topic and want to write an ebook, you can sell it on Clickbank. You can sell other digital products as well. Once you create a seller account and have your book (or other product) approved for sale, other members can sell it for you for a commission. You can also sell it yourself. With Clickbank, you could potentially have a huge online salesforce working on selling your products. How cool is that?

If you're creative, you can get a free store from CafePress. Sell your own designs on t-shirts, magnets and other items via Cafe Press' "print on demand" system. You maintain no inventory and don't have to do anything except design cool products. You can get a free website store or buy a store and sell more products. Here is my store http://www.thegeekscloset.com. It is a paid store, and I have purchased my own domain name to use with it. A friend of mine has a free store, http://www.cafepress.com/pceandlove.

In this day and age, it is possible for anyone to have their own internet business. Internet marketing is the only business you can start for less than $100. Whether your intent is to make a full time or part time income, the internet is the most enjoyable and rewarding way that I know of to make this happen. Internet marketing is not a "get rich quick" deal, despite what many people say. If you enjoy it and stick with it though, you can do very well over time.