How Alex Tew Became A Millionaire In 5 Months

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Firstly, I apologize for being late this week. I was moving out and had a busy week, so I didn’t get enough time to write this on time.

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Welcome to the #3 edition of Internet Money Stories 💰

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Have you ever imagined making a million dollars from a single web page, and that too in just 5 months?

Sounds crazy, right?

This dude (Alex Tew) did all of this while being just 21 years old.

Here's the complete story of how he built The Million Dollar Homepage:

The Idea and Motivation:

In 2005, Tew was a 21-year-old student facing the challenge of paying for his university education.

He was looking for a creative and unconventional way to raise money and came up with the idea of selling advertising space on a webpage.

He calculated that if he could sell all one million pixels for just $1 each, he would earn a million dollars, hence the name "The Million Dollar Homepage."

Tew had limited programming experience, but he was determined to make his idea a reality.

He designed a simple webpage featuring a grid of one million pixels and a payment system to facilitate purchases.

He also set up a system that would allow purchasers to upload their images and URLs to be displayed on the pixels they bought.

Building Hype:

Tew faced the challenge of gaining attention for his idea.

He started by reaching out to friends and family, asking them to buy pixels and spread the word.

He also used online forums, blogs, and social media to promote the Million Dollar Homepage.

The concept's uniqueness and potential for viral marketing helped generate buzz.

As word spread, Tew's website began to attract attention from media outlets around the world.

News stories and articles highlighted the quirky concept, and people became intrigued by the idea of owning a piece of internet history.

As a result, Tew started selling pixels at a rapid pace.

Snowball Effect:

The Million Dollar Homepage gained momentum as people saw it as a fun and inexpensive way to promote their businesses, websites, or personal messages.

The site became a visual patchwork of logos, images, and messages, each representing a tiny piece of the larger million-dollar puzzle.

The media coverage of the Million Dollar Homepage continued to grow, with major news outlets featuring Tew's story.

The website's popularity and uniqueness led to a viral effect as people shared the link and encouraged others to participate.

As Tew's pixel inventory began to dwindle, the remaining pixels became even more valuable due to the site's high visibility.

In January 2006, Tew announced that he had successfully sold all one million pixels, reaching his goal of earning a million dollars in just 5 months.

Legacy and Impact:

Alex Tew's Million Dollar Homepage captured the attention of entrepreneurs, marketers, and the general public.

It demonstrated the power of a creative idea, viral marketing, and the potential of the Internet for unconventional business ventures.

Currently, he’s the co-founder & co-executive chairman of CALM.

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