EDUCATION--Key to Internet Marketing Success Owning an internet business is as fun as it is profitable.
It doesn't take a lot of money to start your own online business; however, it will require patience, perseverance, and a real desire to become financially independent.
Ninety seven percent of all internet businesses fail.
They fail because of poor planning, direction, lack of skill and or knowledge.
There is an innumerable amount of get rich quick internet schemes out there promising immediate success.
Many programs offer step by step solutions but purposely skip critical steps.
Especially those steps essential to laying a solid foundation for you to build on.
I may be wrong but can it be they don't want you to know the critical steps? It's to their advantage because they would lose sales and you will ultimately become their competitor.
Savvy internet marketers will tell you just enough to keep you coming back for more never willing to fill in all of the blanks for you.
That's how they make their killing.
Simply, by selling similar products to you over again.
Some internet marketers duplicate this process to prey mostly on the unlearned novice looking for quick and easy money.
Unfortunately, this tactic creates time wasted and unnecessary costs that could have been avoided.
Experience has taught me Making Money Online Made Easy is a misnomer.
Sure one can make money on the internet using simply applied techniques but if you want to make big money on the internet you must be willing to do some homework.
Whether you are a tradesman or degreed professional the common denominator for both is education.
Firstly, Be as patient as you possibly can when it comes to starting your Home based internet business.
Go to the library or book store and buy some books on subjects like affiliate marketing, AdWords, AdSense, network marketing, how to write sales letters, articles, blogging, search engine optimization, list building, email marketing and autoresponders.
Patience and due diligence will save you time and money in the long run.
Screen your emails carefully, be selective instead of falling prey to the obvious scams.
Use some as training tools for writing your own ads.
You may even find some decent bonafide opportunities for your portfolio.
Educate yourself before buying into all of the hyper-motivating get rich quick programs you're receiving in your inbox.
To reiterate--nothing takes the place of education.
B2B SOCIAL NETWORKS ADVANTAGE Social networking sites are a great place to start, especially for those that are new to internet marketing.
Even if you are an experienced internet marketer you can achieve great visibility for your internet based business with B2B networking sites.
Some good Social Network Marketing Sites provide excellent resources.
They automate your marketing efforts by sending contacts (which will email you with their offers) directly to your unique profile based on the market niches you select.
You can send emails to them and add them to your contact list for future communications.
As more people join the B2B network your customer base grows exponentially in very little time and effort on your part.
COST Most B2B Social Network sites are free to join; however, your earning potential with these sites is greatly affected by your membership ranking within the network.
Executive, managing and independent representative rankings are typical levels of membership.
Costs range from $10 to $30 per month.
The lower cost ranking providing limited tools and resources while the highest cost ranking maximizes your exposure and provides maximum tools and resources.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES Ads placement, types of ads placed, number of emails you can send and receive, marketing tools provided by the site, commission percentage based on bringing new members on board, blogs, forums, skype and etc.
are all things to consider when choosing your membership ranking.