They Didn’t Think I Could Earn A FullTime Income

They Didn’t Think I Could Earn A FullTime Income Online, But I Proved Them Wrong!

by: Al Martinovic

When I first attempted to make money online I was so naive just like any newbie. But I learned from the school of hard knocks. I learned by trial and error and by just doing.

In the beginning I submitted my site to every search engine under the sun. I tried traffic exchanges, banner exchanges, FFAกs, safelists, online classified ads etc. and not surprisingly I got zero results. If anything… I was very good at getting spammed.

I wasted weeks and even months of my time with stuff that didn’t work. But little by little I started to head in the right direction. I dropped all the stuff that didn’t work and looked for other ways to bring traffic to my site.

I subscribed to a whole bunch of ezines and started posting free ads. The results weren’t great but at least this time I was getting some results. My confidence started to build and I knew I was heading in the right direction.

Then I started to spend a little money on my business and used pay per click search engines and things really started to take off for me and my confidence grew more.

Then I started writing articles and press releases and and in the middle of all this I would spend time learning how to optimize my site for the major search engines to get a high ranking.

The sales started coming in regularly. But I didn’t sit back. I wanted to convert more of my visitors into customers.

I added an optin form on my site to capture email addresses and set up an autoresponder to automatically follow up with my prospects. Eventually I added an alert box to capture email addresses which really exploded my mail list.

I started learning more about copywriting and experimented with different copy and headlines etc. on my site to get maximum results until eventually I had a consistent sales machine over at http://www.ineedsmokes.com

And when I had a sales machine that was on autopilot I then started pursuing other projects to make additional money.

But you know, it took alot of work to get to this point. It is a constant learning process and I still try to learn as much as I can because you never กknow it all.ก

If you think you กknow it allก you are finished because the internet changes so rapidly youกll quickly get left behind.

If you’re new to online marketing… it won’t happen for you overnight. It will take work, dedication and even sacrifice.

You need to keep working your business, be consistent and learn as much as you can about this internet marketing game and most importantly apply what you have learned.

Some techniques and tactics will work great in one business… but not in another. You won’t know unless you try. Find the things that work for you and build upon it.

And eventually… youกll get there too.

About The Author

Al Martinovic publishes the Millenium Marketers Newsletter featuring powerful internet marketing concepts, killer strategies, useful tips, and no bull business advice. Subscribe Free Today: http://www.milleniummarketers.com

This article was posted on November 18, 2003

by Al Martinovic

8 Things I have Learned As An Internet Marketer

8 Things I have Learned As An Internet Marketer

by: Dirk Wagner

I started as an internet marketer, like I am sure a few of you have with various mlm programs. After little success with these types of programs I finally decided it was time I make my own website and get serious about marketing on the internet. Although I have not been doing this as long as some, there have been a few things that I have learned along the way that have helped me achieve much more success than my previous ventures in mlm. I would like to share with you 8 things I have learned since becoming an internet marketer.

1. Choosing The Right Program

Choosing the right program to affiliate with is still a relevant way of making money on the internet. I learned not believe all the hype surrounding every affiliate program on the net. Instead I look for affiliate programs that pay at least 30% commissions and are run by reputable internet marketers.

2. Choosing The Right Tools

I learned quickly that you need much more than just a website to become successful. Choosing the right tools to optimize your internet business is crucial if you hope to succeed. Tools like auto responders, professional emailboxes, and software that help with linking and submitting your site to search engines is very important information to have. However, some of these tools can be expensive, but the return on investment is priceless.

3. Targeted Traffic

Getting the right people to your website is something all internet marketers are constantly working to achieve. In this business you find a lot of tire kickers, these are the people that may download a free product or tour your site but they have no intentions of ever buying any of your products or services. Finding targeted traffic is what you need, people that our looking for a homebased business or a product or service you are selling.

4. Quality Leads

Quality leads are very important when talking about targeted traffic. there are plenty of companies that offer leads and subscription services, and I suggest trying a few different companies out, because you just do not know what type of leads you will get. One of the first companies I used to buy leads from provided me with leads from people all over the world, most of whom did not speak English, or they wanted me to either give them money or go out on a date! So I learned to ask around and investigate a few companies out before I invest in leads.

5. Publishing A Newsletter

Publishing my own newsletter is very important, probably more important than I first realized. With your own newsletter filled with relevant content that can help your prospects, you gain trust and credibility. Your prospects are more willing to buy your product or service if they feel as if they know you.

6. Reciprocal Linking

This was a powerful lesson to be learned. Search engines love reciprocal links when deciding your page rank and position in their search engine. This was an eye opener. With the right software I was able to make reciprocal linking work to my advantage, without having to manually do it myself. Reciprocal linking has helped me with my alexa ranking as well as in the search engines.

7. Finding JV Partners

Finding Joint Venture (JV) partners is also very important is building a successful online venture, in a sense reciprocal linking is a JV partnership in that you are hoping your link on someone else site will bring you visitors and viceaversa. However, there are also other JV partnerships available and are quite easy to find, if you know where to look ( see below). I have a few JV partners that I work with to mutually make our businesses profitable. It is the old adage of ขyou scratch my back, I scratch you backข where each partner brings something different to the table and combined they form a JV partnership.

8. Business Forums

I found reading and posting to business forums to be invaluable to the success of my business. These are great places to learn from people that have been doing business for a long time. I also told you about finding JV partners, well business forums is where to find people you would like to do business with. Most forums allow you to use a signature file that you can use as ขfreeข advertising for your business.

In closing, I would like to add that there are probably a hundred more lessons I have learned since starting my online business. I continue to learn something new everyday that only helps me in my goal of becoming a successful internet marketer. Good luck.

Copyright 2004 Dirk Wagner

About The Author

Dirk Wagner is CEO and owner of http://team4success.biz and the free, easy to install #1 home business toolbar with automated updates.A website dedicated to helping the homebased business entrepreneur start and succeed with there very own homebased business.

My name is Dirk Wagner. I started my internet business in the past with the helping hands of TOP Internet Marketers like Stone Evans. My goal is helping others who are just starting their business and so I have created the #1 Home Business Toolbar.

This article was posted on May 04, 2004

by Dirk Wagner

A Few Things I’ve Learned About Doing Business On

A Few Things I’ve Learned About Doing Business On The Internet!

by: Russ Wilson

A few things I’ve learned about doing business on the Internet!

I’ve learned that there are more programs, and ebooks available than I have money to purchase.

I’ve learned that many, many of the programs and ebooks are simply a rehash of another program, or ebook.

I’ve learned that there are many different sites where by joining a program as a free member. Most, but not all of the ebooks that I’ve spent my money to purchase; can be downloaded for free.

I’ve learned that some, not all of the ebooks that can be purchased are a total waste of time.

I’ve learned that it is possible to download so many ebooks; that either they don’t get read, or you’ll spend so much time reading them that you don’t get anything else done.

I’ve also learned that some of the ideas expressed in some of them are so important, that if you don’t take the time to read them; you’ll be spending not only dollars, but time needlessly.

I’ve learned: that you can spend so much time promoting so many different products; that none of the promotions get enough time to be successful. That shotgun marketing is a losing proposition.

I’ve learned there are more Internet Gurus than I have time to study, and they got that way because they focused their energy.

I’ve learned that no matter how attractive the next program, ebook appears; that you must narrow your vision to the one best program you have in your arsenal, and give it 100% of your energy if you expect to succeed.

I’ve learned that without an optin list, you’re dead.

And last, and most important: I’ve learned; you must discover your niche, and work it until it’s a success…

About The Author

Russ Wilson is an Internet Marketer, and a distributor partner with ISPVIP, the Internet Service Provider that pays you back. http://www.shmyl.com/cdaa

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This article was posted on February 29, 2004

by Russ Wilson

Some Things Not Learned In School

Some Things Not Learned In School

by: Florie Lyn Masarate

Since most people and companies now ate turning to computers and showing off their crafts online, the probability is that many others would want to have one for themselves. Having your own website adds to the guarantee that people will be likely to visit them and get information and idea from you. With the majority of sites having their own marketing and advertising strategy, the question remains on how to best make your site attract and maintain the attention of the readers. One way of doing this is by the way of graphic designs that you put into your site.

For the graphic designers who have gone to design schools to learn their expertise, there are still many things to learn on how to go about your designs. It is important to note that not all things that you need in your chosen filed is learned in school. Some things are best learned from outside of it or from the experience you will gain in the real world. If designers think about it, they are better off learning more than the basics from the ones who have been there and have done it.

In websites for example, if the school taught you to make the most remarkable and marvelous site you can to get peoples’ attention, the experienced tells you otherwise. The advice they would give you is for you to have a thorough understanding about what your site is about. You can go about this by reading through the printed materials that you have and taking in every aspect, detail and concept. Only then can you have a concrete and stable ground to make your graphic designs with. If you already have the main idea, then incorporate all the magnificent designs into this idea. Merge the two but not necessarily losing the idea altogether in the process of the designing. If you based the result from the readers, you will notice that even though they are prone to being initially interested by beautiful designs and gets into sites with loads of them, in the end, they would look for another site where their purpose would be served. The fact that when you see one design, you have seen them all is still very much the opinion of people even now.

There is also the possibility that Even if you are a graphic designer for websites, someone, someday will want you to do some print work maybe because of the way you handled the site or just to see if what you can do on websites you can also do in print.

For the graphic designers out there, learn not only from the school who have taught you what you want to know but from the real world which teaches you what you need to know.

For comments and inquiries about the article visit http://www.ucreative.com

About The Author

Florie Lyn Masarate got a flair for reading and writing when she got her first subscription of the school newsletter in kindergarten. She had her first article published on that same newsletter in the third grade.

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This article was posted on August 31

by Florie Lyn Masarate

How I Learned to Make $100K per Month: The #2 Thin

How I Learned to Make $100K per Month: The #2 Thing I Learned You Must Have in a Successful Home Business

by: Brock Felt

Have you ever heard the expression—ขBe in business for yourself, but not by yourselfข? If so, you may have been promised, ขFull Supportข…ขFull Trainingข…ขWe’re here to help you every step of the way.ข And then, they failed you every time.

FACT: Most people don’t want to leave their jobs simply because they don’t feel confident enough to be in business by themselves. They fear that they don’t have the tools to succeed on their own. And the truth is…they probably don’t. Whether they have a business degree or not, most people don’t have the knowhow to create true wealth in their lives. And, that is precisely why people stay in their jobs and make their boss rich.

FACT: Most home businesses don’t give you the support you need to be successful. Too many people are in it for themselves or don’t have the time to help you succeed because they are still slaving away trying to make their own venture succeed.

I have been in both places. Franchises, Brick & Mortars, the allpromising MLM—you name it—I have been completely alone without any guidance or support AND I have had heard all the empty promises there are. I can tell you…it is one of the most frustrating and discouraging places to be out there.

I remember a few times a buddy of mine tried teaching me some steps he took along the way. But, he was only making $30,000 a year! In hindsight, why would I listen to a guy, friend or not, who was making below the average America income?

I wanted more. I wanted to never have to worry about money again. And, I knew that the steps I had taken this far had gotten me no where. There I was fixing windshields for a living in the Arizona heat day in day out… I knew I had to go in a completely new direction and I knew that I needed help to get there.

When I was introduced to the system that I have used consistently for 2 years now, I was immediately given a mentor to guide me every step of the way. This mentor was already making multiple sixfigures and showed me how to duplicate the same results.

So, the number 2 most important thing that I have learned along the road of finding a successful home business is, by far, LIVE training and support. Without it, I would be in the same spot I was in, wandering around aimlessly. Someone must lead you. If you want to make $300,000 a year, you must be lead by someone who has been there and done that. If you want to be a millionaire, like I did, you will need a millionaire to train you.

With the help of LIVE support, I was able to make $19,000 my first month.

The system I use now offers 13 LIVE training calls every week and if I happen to miss one, I can always listen to the recorded version 24/7. These training calls are given by experienced six and seven figure earners. At first, I was amazed at how these people donated their time to guide me and others toward our success. But now, I understand. Now, I donate my time and give back what I have learned.

If you would like to know more about how I can teach you to make $100K a month, please visit my website: www.ezmillionaire.com.

About The Author

Brock Felt went from working at a gas station to become a millionaire. Now an expert in the home business arena, he teaches others how to find the right opportunity and achieve unparallel success. Copyright © 2004 Brock Felt & MillionaireSuccessSecrets Industries.

This article was posted on October 06, 2004

by Brock Felt

Itกs the Little Details that Can Make or Break a N

Itกs the Little Details that Can Make or Break a News Story

by: Carolyn Moncel

Have you ever heard of the saying, กOne personกs trash is another personกs treasure?ก Well, that statement is a true one, but never more so than in the realm of media relations where so many smallbusiness owners find it so difficult to garner media coverage for themselves or their companies. Allow me to illustrate my point below in an actual incident that happened to one of my clients and the lessons we learned from this experience.

One day a new client approached me about getting media coverage for her company. She had tried writing and submitting press releases on her own but with little luck and decided that it was time to contact a media relations company. We made an appointment to meet and we discussed her business and brainstormed about ways in which to secure coverage in a creative and affordable way. During that meeting and subsequent other ones, I became very familiar with her business and learned why she was so successful. But it was in a casual conversation, which had little to do with her business, that I learned about the information that would allow me to secure news coverage for my new client.

This particular client is a visual arts designer and runs a very successful business in the Midwest, but her one true passion since childhood is gymnastics. She participated in the sport as a child. She still follows the sport on television and even incorporates the sport into the name of her company. I learned that she liked to have people take photographs of her performing handstands near historic structures, and that she had done this all around the country.

It was through that conversation that I learned that she even had a photo taken of her performing a handstand just outside of the World Trade Center several years ago. I asked her why she hadn’t shared this information with me earlier and she said, กIt was such a little thing that I really didn’t think it was very important.ก

In reality, it was that littleknown fact that sealed the deal for local newspaper coverage. When I spoke with the reporter, I was able to strategically mention this กlittleก fact to the reporter and explain that I could supply the actual photo. It mattered less to the reporter that this client was a selfpublished author and ran a successful business. While all of that information was great, it was the World Trade Center photo that peaked the reporterกs interest. In the end, instead of receiving a small blurb in the newspaper, which was what we really expected, she in turn got a frontpage story complete with her photo and references to both her business and her love for gymnastics. Plus, this was a very affordable decision because the client could never have afforded an advertisement the size of that article generated.

The point that Iกm trying to make is this. Sometimes smallbusiness owners need to depend on the services of communication companies in order to secure media coverage. But whether you are dealing with a big agency or a boutique agency or a freelancer, itกs always important to share every detail because sometimes itกs the little details, which can make or break a story.

About The Author

Carolyn DavenportMoncel is president and founder of Mondave Communications, a global marketing and communications firm based in Chicago and Paris, and a subsidiary of MotionTemps, LLC. Contact her at [email protected] or by phone in the United States at 877.815.0167 or 011.331.4997.9059 in France.

This article was posted on May 07, 2003

by Carolyn Moncel