considering online marketing? id first like to say that it is absolutely a wonderful and rewarding journey. here are just a couple of things you should know as a beginner. i came face to face with these decisions when i got started. 1. decide this really is the first and most important decision you will make. make a true decision. dont enter in this with the idea of "ill just try it and see how it works" if you do, then you havnt made a real decision and youre setting yourself up for hardship. so...what do you really want? 2. homework please do your homework. there are many great programs to help get you started but you have to do your research and find the one thats best for you. so...what are your interests? 2. learn once you start you will realize quickly that you have to learn a few new SKILLS. being successful is within reach of anyone....but...like anything else, it means learning something new. dont jump in blind. so...where can you find the best resources? 4 plan you must make a plan. without one you will be flying blind and start jumping from this to that and back again. write down daily tasks and stick to them. so...where do you want to be in a month? 6 months? a year? 5. stick with it folks its not easy. now its now particularly hard either, if: you made a true decision did your homework learned how it really works made a plan persistence and dedication are a must. what will it take? anything worthwhile will take some work right? so dont lose sight of that. with the right attitude or mindset, youll be fine. this of course comes from within, and it can be nurtured and grown. have a conversation with yourself now, not later, and it will make everything remarkably easier once you get started. now go make it a great day courtney :end