1 year into marketing... 5 things I learned!

Hi all,

Exactly one year I decided to start making money online with marketing, blogging and other things. I know that this is normal on DP, but still I think it is never boring to read success stories and step-by-step tuts.

This is why I am here today... I will share you 5 things that I learned throughout these 12 months. Hope they will help you all a little bit.


1. Never give up!

Motivation is key to success. Don't loose hope. Sometimes things go wrong. This is normal. Like there is a Google Panda update and you drop few places or a website breaks a partnership with you or you get banned from AdSense. I had some very good and very bad momments as well.
Don't worry if things are not that perfect as in your dreams, everything will get better soon.


2. Focus Focus Focus!

I don't like people who make hundreds or thousands of micro-niche websites and they put big and annoying ad blocks on them and that is it... Then they just get a check from Google saying you earned $xxxx last month.
I think this strategy is unsustainable. OK it might work for a few years or so, but not for decades.
I focused on two websites in this year. One is a blog and one is a pioneer startup.
So my message: Focus on a website at a time!


3. Set your goals!

Goals are very important. They give you an answer to "where are you heading?". If you don't set your goals in the beginning you will have a lot harder job.
I didn't set my goals right away This caused me 3 months of standing in one place.
So come on and do it! Set solid, achievable and BIG goals.
Like: "I would like to earn $200/month in a year." (This is one the most simple goals, setting financial goals)


4. Think BIG!

Be a maximalist! Don't be negative when thinking about the future...
And always be prepared for the largest outcome.


5. Read DP!


Hope these modest tips will help you become the next big hit on the internet.

Any questions or comments welcome.

Have a nice day!
Best Regards,
Akos

 

Thanks..

 

What a great thread to start my Saturday morning.

I always take inspiration from threads Like this as I am only just starting out, I totally agree with what you are saying especially the thousands of micro niche sites people are creating, to get " rich quick " which in my opinion won't last long in the long run.

Confidence I'd the key be persistent and confident and you will succeed in my opinion.

Good luck for the future.

 

Thanks for the share...I have also just started in IM, and it helps to have others share their experiences in IM.

 

I really like the never give up and think big. Those are the ones I strive for.

 

there is always new thing to learn

 

Thanks for the great reply!
Yes I also think that confidence is key. If you don't have an "I want to get rich" attitude you will never succeed on planet internet

[Of course not the "I want to be a millionaire tomorrow" attitude matters. Getting rich slowly is more organizable and more achievable, which is good for further, even bigger success]

 

Focus for me is the biggest one! Its very easy to get distracted and jump from one opp to the next!
Build a business plan and make goals. Once you reach them build more goals. Keep expanding

and Outsource so you can build bigger. I think one thing people forget is that you can't always do it all yourself and to generate more cash you need to outsource.

Thanks for sharing these tips. Great advice for newbies

 

Another brilliant post...... I wonder how many quality sites would be out there if everyone stuck to these points, there's far to much trash floating around these days, luckily google weed through half of it for you.

 

Nice one!
If all newbies would keep themself to your points, the internet would become a much better place

 

Thank you so much for the info. how do you stay motivated when you have not made any money in weeks or making virtually nothing

 

The most important lesson in this post is READ DP - you won't become successfull asking people stupid questions that have been discussed various times alreay.

Basicly from my expirience all other tips apply to and besides the reading the focussing one is important

 

You are absolutely right.

Thank you for sharing, I will also write something like these if I succeed.

 

Amazing steps man

This is my 4th year in internet marketing, and I have made a list of 100's tips ..

I'll share that list here some day

 

Hi,

Thanks for your reply!
I also had a period in the past year when I did not make anything But I did not loose hope! I knew that soon I will make money. And yes... Few weeks after that I started to earn a decent ammount of cash.

So please.... Don't loose hope. This is the biggest mistake!

If you have any questions please reply here or PM me

Good luck!

Best Regards,
Akos

 

Nice tips, it's always a great idea to never give up, too many people give up when no money is made, which is why 99% of Internet Marketers fail

 

nice one bro, I like motivating stories

 

Nice tips! Thanks for sharing!

 

Thanks Akos, love reading posts like this... inspiring & reaffirmation that you need to make sure you build personal values & character before building your business!

 

Wow!!! Not Bad thoufg to shaew quit appreciable thanks a lot....