For anyone who is looking to grab a piece of Internet pie, she or he could certainly do worse than to start with Priscilla Y. Huff's HerVenture.com as an appetizer.
Ms. Huff has done an admirable job of packing her book with plenty of jumping-off points for those who seek to make their living from their websites. Huff delves into everything from choosing a provider, to building the site, to providing great customer service. She also fills her pages with websites, addresses and book recommendations for the taking. Though the book is presented from a female perspective, we found nothing that could not be useful for the male as well.
The most helpful segments are the mini-interviews of existing and supposedly successful women webprenuers, who offer advice on financing, idea generation, resources and the like. We did take the time to visit some of the sites that were mentioned, and found that several were out of business, including one by high-profile author and web pioneer Aliza Sherman, and others were rather unattractive and unprofessional. This led us to wonder if the author took the time to visit the sites of the women she profiled. Nevertheless, the profiles will serve as inspiration for those who value the ingenuity and tenacity needed to succeed on today's Internet.
If you are feeling hungry for success, pull up at seat at Huff's table. You won't leave hungry.
--Literate Planet