Struggling marketer in need of help...

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by jackofeverything, Oct 22, 2012.

  1. #1
    Fellow marketers,
    I have tried for sometime now to make money line. My effforts have included everything from podcasts to ebooks. All have failed. I truly just do not know what I'm doing wrong. I have not been able to find work in my rural area for sometime now and I really need something to pull through for my wife and 3 kids. I am not looking for a hand our, ratheer a hand up. I was wondering if there is a warrior out there that could mentor me and accept me as their apprentice. I have 12 years of experience the IT industry. I gave also a good deal if experience in writing. We are really against the wall here and I need my wife to get out of her job as it is causing her pain. Sorry for all the backstory, however I wanted to be transparent with you all. I'm willing to work hard, learn and follow orders. I just need someone to show me how to do this successfully.I just do not have the cash to invest in another failure. Any and all help is needed.

    My thanks is more than I can express

    Rob
     
    jackofeverything, Oct 22, 2012 IP
  2. kinnethharring

    kinnethharring Peon

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    I think it could be better for you to read more articles related that matter.
     
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  3. zubizubi

    zubizubi Active Member

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    Simply working hard will not help you achieve your goal. You must continue your work as well. Continuity is the most important thing rather than hard work.
     
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  4. annazuka

    annazuka Peon

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    [h=3]Thomas Edison[/h] “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”


    [h=3]Sam Walton[/h] “High expectations are the key to everything.”
     
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  5. waedwards

    waedwards Peon

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    Hi Rob

    I know what all of that feels like. It took me a year before I made anything at all; today, I earn a full time income online, so it can be done if you are persistent and focused. With regard to help, can I suggest you take a look at my challenge (in my sig) - it's free and it can get you started fairly quickly.

    And good luck.

    Will :)
     
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  6. Sandler

    Sandler Active Member

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    There are tons of ways through which you can make money from a website or online. you can start with freelancing work. there are tons of free lancing opportunities available here @digital forum or you can visit freelancing websites like freelancer.com or elance.com. If you are good in writing and have experience in IT industry then you can find loads of work.

    When it comes to making money from websites then it is a little long process to go through. You will at least need 6 months to start generating money from a website. you can monetize a website through different ways like Google adsense, affiliate marketing, banner ads, selling links and so on. For detailed information on ways to make money visit my website( check the signature). go through the pages and read all the information. if you don't understand anything or don't know how to start then just Google the topic and you will be flooded with info.

    PM me if you want guidance on this topic.

    Hope this helps.
     
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  7. techlead

    techlead Active Member

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    First learn then earn. Internet Marketing success isn't a simple thing. It needs a dedicated hardwork through out some months if not years......

    For me it took nearly more than a year to set a perfect platform

    Try these in order to achieve success
    1. Affiliate marketing ( here you are going to promote or sell products of others. By doing this you can know how affiliate marketing works )
    2. Try to develop your own unique digital product that targets number of people
    3. Sit at home and count money

    Please PM me your Skype ID or gmail ID

    I will surely help you

    IMPORTANT: I won't charge anything
     
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  8. dexmedia

    dexmedia Member

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    You can use your mobile phone (sms) for your marketing purposes. There is a strong option of social media; use this and you can do better I hope.
     
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    dexmedia Member

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    That is great.... simply great. Thank you very much.
     
    dexmedia, Oct 23, 2012 IP
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    NVWebsites Peon

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    I've been working on creating a very targeted sales funnel. Having a landing page that captures targeted leads from relevant sites, and then following up with offers via has been beneficial. It takes time.
     
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  11. Nicholas Ferrante

    Nicholas Ferrante Greenhorn

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    Rob, I think most of us have been in your situation in some way. Maybe not the 3 kids, but I have 2 so I can feel your pain. I agree that the fiverr gig could get you a few buck and might help alliviate some of the stress, but another thing to look into is what you already have the skills for. Maybe you setup a wordpress site and start contacting companies to provide IT advice for a fee. I would think that you can make decent money if you do a hard press. And companies pay pretty decent when you have the knowledge they don't. I hope this helps and good luck!!
     
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  12. Griffin Smith

    Griffin Smith Peon

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    First thing you need to do is figure out what can you do?

    1. What can you do to add value to other marketers businesses or projects?
    2. Can you write?
    3. Can you design logo's, headers or art?
    4. Can you make websites?
    5. Can you provide an SEO service?

    First, provide a solution to another person's problem and from there start building your business.
     
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    I think the way to go is Freelancing.
    I agree with him:

    Sandler

     
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  14. Internet-Business-Expert

    Internet-Business-Expert Greenhorn

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    pains my heart to read as this is not uncommon to 70% of people who want to sell online.
    I have trained students in sales for years (people offline) the internet is only a tool extra as
    the basic needs in business communications do not change, only the way in style and habits they are deployed change.

    The new crazy is called socialmedia, people aka customers started to call me socialmedia expert, but that is not
    where I have my diploma's in, it is the tool i used latest - the way we sell online is different then 1994 but if you
    look close actually NOTHING changed in the base meaning you can run with a basic gear.

    traffic with an interest --> good offer .
    sure next comes the refinement of this setup you put in gizmo's and automation but FIRST think
    what value you want to add to the world in exchange for money.

    I myself fancy internet stuff like domains, hosting, websites, i sell what i love most.
    Please contact me, you can easy find me in Google

    Themelis Cuiper
     
  15. HowDoYou

    HowDoYou Well-Known Member

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    I like what the guy before said:
    I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison.
     
    HowDoYou, Oct 25, 2012 IP
  16. Habiba Alam

    Habiba Alam Peon

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    today online working is so much popular. you can earn money by online outsourcing job.
     
    Habiba Alam, Oct 25, 2012 IP
  17. vevus vici

    vevus vici Active Member

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    have you ever considered going on websites that pay you for articles or SCO. If you're from me with the concept of arbitrage, you can bring in revenue fairly quickly.
     
    vevus vici, Oct 25, 2012 IP
  18. iandille101

    iandille101 Greenhorn

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    There are a lot of online jobs that you can find in the internet. Since you have a background in IT, I suggest you try to apply odesk.com or elance.com, you can present yourself as a virtual assistant or a website designer. You are actually lucky because you have a background in IT and there are a lot of outsourcing corporations looking for people with a background like yours. And remember it takes patience to wait and look for a job. I hope everything goes well with you.
     
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  19. simplemarketing

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    Hey Rob,Congrats on stepping out and sharing your situation. I work part time online as I have a great traditional full time job. I agree that you need a mentor, all successful people online got were they are due to help. I just recorded a video for people like you on Sunday. You can go to my YT channel and look at the most recent entry to see what I do and how I help others. After you put in the youtube url in the address box, type /richardcrooke. If I can help further, you'll have my contact information. To your success,
     
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    Google chris farrell membership. He will give you a solid foundation..
     
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