Biggest Newbie Mistakes

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by The Niche Man, Mar 18, 2011.

  1. #1
    Everyone makes mistakes, but especially when first started out. What was your top 3 mistakes when you first started internet marketing.

    For example, here's my 3
    My 3 biggest mistakes was
    1. Believing the hype over the facts!
    2. Not sticking to the basics ... because they sometimes seemed too slow!
    and
    3. Impatience for results!
     
    The Niche Man, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  2. Philvault

    Philvault Active Member

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    #2
    My biggest mistake as a newbie was to try everything I've read in this fo rum. :)
     
    Philvault, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  3. wiseman.wiseman05

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    #3
    Getting bios for discussing with lots of IM analyzer and not to follow only one mentor.
     
    wiseman.wiseman05, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    kittyluver Notable Member

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    #4
    My first mistake is starting too many blogs and closed all due to lack of time. I learnt - "Slow and steady wins the race".
     
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    bama boy Active Member

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    #5
    My first mistake is trying to be smart :)
     
    bama boy, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  6. sannyhenry

    sannyhenry Peon

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    #6
    My first mistake was I believe in maximum promotion not in relevancy and in good sites.
     
    sannyhenry, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    nintyninepercent Peon

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    #7
    First mistake in online marketing I made was to delete a search campaing from adwords by accident.
    Second mistake to believe that online marketing is the future :-p
     
    nintyninepercent, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    Hammad.pk Peon

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    #8
    thats right i fell for impatience too but google didnt care at all :)
     
    Hammad.pk, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  9. Justin_Dupre

    Justin_Dupre Peon

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    #9
    Not using keywords and my blog to it fully potential.
     
    Justin_Dupre, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    MaryMckenzie Peon

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    #10
    My biggest mistake is reading and looking for ways of earning money through affiliate programs and not sticking with one.
     
    MaryMckenzie, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  11. Reputation

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    #11
    wasting all the time trying to get a edge and trying to always study more than actually going out there and practice things.
     
    Reputation, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  12. IHustler

    IHustler Well-Known Member

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    #12
    Amen to that!!! I always say even the turtle finishes the race! :) Getting started is absolute necessary to win, how much more important is finishing what you start!? :)
     
    IHustler, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  13. IHustler

    IHustler Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Yes another gem! The formula is "learn + apply" I know in the beginning I got stuck in learn mode and almost blew my brain out with "info overload"! :)
     
    IHustler, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    IHustler Well-Known Member

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    #14
    My biggest mistake in the beginning was not treating this like a serious business! Being frankly honest I treated this more like a lottery ticket than a business! :)))
     
    IHustler, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    #15
    another noob mistake is sitting on forums all day long reading

    you dont get anything accomplished by reading nonstop - you need to read a little then incorporate!
     
    dragtastic, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  16. InfantryVet

    InfantryVet Well-Known Member

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    #16
    My biggest mistake when I started out was that I didn't build any relationships with authoritative players in the markets I went into.

    For instance... Let's say that you wanted to create a website that promotes dog training products. It would be wise to build relationships with the people who are already in the dog training market.

    Give them some free promotion every now and then, send them tips on how they can improve whatever it is they are doing, ask if they would like to be a guest blogger on your blog, etc...

    If you take the time to build relationships with the authoritative people in the dog training market, and 6 months down the road you decide to create a dog training product, chances are, the people you built relationships with already will be more than willing to help promote your product. Most likely, they have lists already. You can leverage their lists and authority, while building your list and authority at the same time.
     
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  17. ForgottenCreature

    ForgottenCreature Notable Member

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    #17
    Well, some of the biggest newbie makes I see happening are:
    ~Trying to make money too fast
    ~Not using unique content
    ~Not knowing how to market
     
    ForgottenCreature, Mar 18, 2011 IP
  18. Adnan959

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    #18
    1) Wasting a lot of time and accomplishing nothing.
    2) Rushing into everything, desperate for results.
    3) Not paying enough attention to content.

    I'm happy to say that I've overcome all of these problems. :)
     
    Adnan959, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    #19
    you need more action than anything you can plan and perfect anything till the point that it will never be a working product
     
    srisen2, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    #20
    My biggest mistake was listening to all the so called Gurus that are online.
     
    ramie242, Mar 18, 2011 IP