My First $100 Day With Article Marketing...

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It took a while but if finally happened. Checked my clickbank account this morning and BAM! Here's what it said:

Daily Sales Snapshot

Tue Jan 26 $2.15
Mon Jan 25 $126.38
Sun Jan 24 $2.10
Sat Jan 23 $0.00
Fri Jan 22 $16.59
Thu Jan 21 $0.00
Wed Jan 20 $0.00
Tue Jan 19 $0.00
Mon Jan 18 $0.00

As you can see, my stats are not fantastic. But they are realistic. The $126 came from 3 sales. If you're wondering about the $2.15...that's for a one week "try before you buy" product. On the 15th and 16th I made $33 each.

Anyway. I really wanted to thank all the Warrior Members here because some of those sales happened because I followed YOUR advice. I tweaked a Squidoo page not long ago which led to sales.

I also started another niche which led to sales.

Thanks for your help. Now, with the money I get from CB I can join the War Room. Good times and fuzzy bunnies!

Thanks folks.

Peace.

Shane

P.S. If anyone here reading this is new to IM or Article Marketing I want you to know the above profits came from a total of $20 investment in domain names. (Not to mention books and WF info) So you can make money with IM. It just takes time.
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  • Profile picture of the author juzanobo
    Congratz bro. Hope it stays or even increase as time goes by
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  • Profile picture of the author Shoaib
    That's good stuff man, congratulations. As many times as the phrase has been beaten to death, TAKING ACTION is the only way to make money in this business, and it would seem that you were doing exactly that to achieve these results! Great job.

    Please post your step by step methods immediately, also your niches, websites, and social security number, so I can do the same. Thanking you kindly.

    Just kidding...
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  • Congratulations! Good stuff! May your success grow.
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  • Profile picture of the author Marketstriker
    I'm glad to see success stories in the forum. It means that our community works. I get always inspired with these posts. So my congratulations, man!
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  • Profile picture of the author Hups
    Well done.. Good luck with the future and hopefully i can make some money with articles.
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    • Profile picture of the author Greggg
      Congrats Shane! That's awesome! Way to stick with it. It's definitely realistic and many people would've stopped long before you had that $100 day. Keep at it!

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  • Profile picture of the author iYingHang
    Originally Posted by ShaneBoyd View Post

    It took a while but if finally happened. Checked my clickbank account this morning and BAM! Here's what it said:

    Daily Sales Snapshot

    Tue Jan 26 $2.15
    Mon Jan 25 $126.38
    Sun Jan 24 $2.10
    Sat Jan 23 $0.00
    Fri Jan 22 $16.59
    Thu Jan 21 $0.00
    Wed Jan 20 $0.00
    Tue Jan 19 $0.00
    Mon Jan 18 $0.00

    As you can see, my stats are not fantastic. But they are realistic. The $126 came from 3 sales. If you're wondering about the $2.15...that's for a one week "try before you buy" product. On the 15th and 16th I made $33 each.

    Anyway. I really wanted to thank all the Warrior Members here because some of those sales happened because I followed YOUR advice. I tweaked a Squidoo page not long ago which led to sales.

    I also started another niche which led to sales.

    Thanks for your help. Now, with the money I get from CB I can join the War Room. Good times and fuzzy bunnies!

    Thanks folks.

    Peace.

    Shane

    P.S. If anyone here reading this is new to IM or Article Marketing I want you to know the above profits came from a total of $20 investment in domain names. (Not to mention books and WF info) So you can make money with IM. It just takes time.
    Woah...Congratulations bro for achieving this feat although I never manage to achieve anything with Bum Marketing.

    Cheers,
    iYingHang
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  • Profile picture of the author lokodomain
    Inspiration for someone like me who has heard all the talk and i glad to be where the walk is. Keep up the good work and let us know when you get to the 1st $1000 day
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  • Profile picture of the author RDJLabs
    Congratulations having your first 100 dollar day.. Hope it continues all the way

    Cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author mozesteven
    I also having my first sales and getting $74 from article marketing. My language is not English so writing English articles very-very hard job to me.

    How to generate sales everyday with article marketing - for your information, I wrote 4 articles and published in the Eza - then I send backlinks from various types of backlinks.

    My keywords of these 4 articles - is long tail keywords with enough traffics. All of my articles at the page #1 Google. Unfortunately, I wait the next sales here but no sales anymore.

    Can you help me please, or do you recommend me to try PPC?

    Thank, Mozes
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    • Profile picture of the author petelta
      Congratulations Shane! How long did it take you to get to this point?
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      • Profile picture of the author ShaneBoyd
        Originally Posted by petelta View Post

        Congratulations Shane! How long did it take you to get to this point?
        I've been a bum marketer for about 3 months. I don't do anything EXCEPT write articles and blogs with Squidoo.

        Those stats are for around 40 articles and 20 or so Squidoo pages. So you see, it's not a lot. But again, it IS realistic.

        I still work my full time job. I own a home inspection company, I'm in college and have 5 classes this semester and I do the article marketing in the evening or morning.

        After this, I'm more committed.

        Peace,

        Shane
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        • Profile picture of the author Jonathan Ferraro
          Originally Posted by ShaneBoyd View Post

          I've been a bum marketer for about 3 months. I don't do anything EXCEPT write articles and blogs with Squidoo.

          Those stats are for around 40 articles and 20 or so Squidoo pages. So you see, it's not a lot. But again, it IS realistic.

          I still work my full time job. I own a home inspection company, I'm in college and have 5 classes this semester and I do the article marketing in the evening or morning.

          After this, I'm more committed.

          Peace,

          Shane


          Don't worry. The first $100 is always the toughest. Before you know it, you'll be making that every day, just as long as you don't give up.
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          • Profile picture of the author petelta
            Shane, thats awesome. Getting good sales like that with only 40 articles says your writing good content. Just wondering, what kind of back linking are you doing with your articles?
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            • Profile picture of the author CatherineMay
              I was wondering about what he's doing for backlinks, too, but he said all he's doing is articles and squidoo, so maybe he means he's not bothering with backlinks.

              Come back and reply, Shane, I want to know, too, lol.


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            • Profile picture of the author ShaneBoyd
              Originally Posted by petelta View Post

              Shane, thats awesome. Getting good sales like that with only 40 articles says your writing good content. Just wondering, what kind of back linking are you doing with your articles?

              Backlinking??????? Sorry man, I guess I'm not doing that. I know I'm supposed to, but I really don't know what that is exactly and I haven't taken the time to figure it out.

              Sorry.

              Shane
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              • Profile picture of the author FivestarHB
                Originally Posted by ShaneBoyd View Post

                Backlinking??????? Sorry man, I guess I'm not doing that. I know I'm supposed to, but I really don't know what that is exactly and I haven't taken the time to figure it out.

                Sorry.

                Shane
                you can start by social bookmarking each article/lens - Digg,Stumble,reddit etc. Onlywire to speed it up or Socialmarker. There is a ton of backlinking ideas on WF. Congratulations. Self hosted sales page would be next step.
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  • Profile picture of the author buffblaze
    what exactly is article marketing ???
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    • Profile picture of the author mozesteven
      Originally Posted by buffblaze View Post

      what exactly is article marketing ???
      You generate sales with articles. You can use ezinearticle, GoArticle etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jesus Perez
    Originally Posted by ShaneBoyd View Post

    P.S. If anyone here reading this is new to IM or Article Marketing I want you to know the above profits came from a total of $20 investment in domain names. (Not to mention books and WF info) So you can make money with IM. It just takes time.
    Congrats...but don't forget the cost of your "time" writing the articles.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan Ferraro
    Awesome job Shane!! You've just made it a lot further than most of the people that will "try" in this business. I remember the first time I made money. It made $25. I was promoting eBay, and that time they were giving $25 commissions for anybody who signed up to eBay under the affiliate's link.

    I practically did a cartwheel. When you are just starting out, and checking your commission stats, you just assume it's going to be 0, but when you see a different number there, WOW....what a great feeling that was.
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  • Profile picture of the author KathleenHobbins
    Congrats on the sales and also on the very smart decision to use your new wealth to join the War Room to learn what you need to do to generate additional wealth. Good thinking.
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  • Profile picture of the author JackPowers
    That's great.. Days like that really motivates you!

    Just curious: How are those try-before-buy products work with Clickbank? Do people remember to cancel?
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  • Profile picture of the author ExpertWriter
    That is a site for sore eyes! Thanks for showing that, because to someone like me, waiting to see my first sale yet, it means a lot. How long does it take normally? I'm not impatient, I just wonder. Congrats!!!

    -Cindy
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  • Profile picture of the author Shane N
    Congratulations Shane! I remember when I had my first $100 day too... It felt amazing.

    Best of luck to you. Nice name BTW!
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  • Profile picture of the author Franck Silvestre
    Congrats!

    Now, do the following:

    1) Double your traffic (write more articles)

    2) Start building a list (more profits in the long run)

    Franck
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    • Profile picture of the author All Night Cafe
      Great, my best is $86.00. I pushing that $100.00
      a day fast.

      Thanks for the update. A lot of newbies will see
      this and know if he can do it I can.
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    • Profile picture of the author duncanb
      Originally Posted by aboutalhah View Post

      Congrats!

      Now, do the following:

      1) Double your traffic (write more articles)
      Hi frank, maybe i have read/picked this up wrong, but what do you mean by this?
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    • Profile picture of the author searchnology
      Or start selling my stuff

      I kid...congrats!

      Originally Posted by aboutalhah View Post

      Congrats!

      Now, do the following:

      1) Double your traffic (write more articles)

      2) Start building a list (more profits in the long run)

      Franck
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  • Profile picture of the author RoyNeale
    Well done Shane,

    As you will see I am new to WF and IM, $100.00 would be great in a week.

    If you can walk me through how you started I would be grateful. Or anybody else come to that. I haven't even figured out how to 'post' something. I have managed a blog but that has come up 'uncatagorized' and I don't know how to change that?

    All the best for the future.

    Roy
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    • Profile picture of the author ShaneBoyd
      Originally Posted by RoyNeale View Post

      Well done Shane,

      As you will see I am new to WF and IM, $100.00 would be great in a week.

      If you can walk me through how you started I would be grateful. Or anybody else come to that. I haven't even figured out how to 'post' something. I have managed a blog but that has come up 'uncatagorized' and I don't know how to change that?

      All the best for the future.

      Roy
      Roy,

      I don't really want to give you long winded answer, but I will tell you it doesn't happen over night.

      First of all, write about something you already know a lot about. If you're into article marketing, stay AWAY from the work at home stuff. Too clogged up for a beginner.

      Pick a niche you know about and then find a product to promote. That may not be THE most effective way to do it, but it is the easiest. Find out if the market WANTS what you are promoting by doing keyword research.

      You see Roy, I write for about 4 niches that I'm very familiar with so the writing is easy.

      I've gotten pretty good with keyword research and I use SEO in my articles.

      I post my articles on like 5 or 6 directories. Here's a link to the 25 best ones. Top 25 Article Directories and Free Content Sites Ranked by Alexa and PageRank

      I assume since you are here Roy, that you know all about Clickbank and EzineArticles. So do some homework there and research what they have to offer.

      Read everything you can from Sean Mize (google him). He has like 25,000 articles written.

      Also, search the WSO forum and buy Zues' product. It's like $9 or something. But I went from writing an article in an hour to writing an article in like 15 minutes.

      The key is just start writing articles and follow the Terms of Service for EzineArticles.

      Also, make sure you buy a Domain Name for the product you are promoting so that way you can post your article on Ezine Articles. Domain name is like $10.

      You'll also learn a lot from Bum Marketer (his name escapes me), just do a google on "bum marketer" and you'll find him. I think his name is Travis.

      Article marketing is NOT the fastest way to start IM, but it is the cheapest.

      Don't be afraid to INVEST in yourself. Buy a course or two and stick to it. Don't buy the next shiny widget that comes along.

      So to recap Roy,

      • Write for a niche you know a lot about already.

      • Pick a product to promote that people want.

      • Write an article (SEO for the keywords), put your link at end of article (resource box)
      • Submit article to top directories
      • Lather, Rinse and Repeat
      Hope that helps,

      Peace,

      Shane

      P.S. I guess this was a long winded answer after all. Sorry.
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      • Profile picture of the author JulieKerr
        Originally Posted by ShaneBoyd View Post

        Roy,

        I don't really want to give you long winded answer, but I will tell you it doesn't happen over night.

        First of all, write about something you already know a lot about. If you're into article marketing, stay AWAY from the work at home stuff. Too clogged up for a beginner.

        Pick a niche you know about and then find a product to promote. That may not be THE most effective way to do it, but it is the easiest. Find out if the market WANTS what you are promoting by doing keyword research.

        You see Roy, I write for about 4 niches that I'm very familiar with so the writing is easy.

        I've gotten pretty good with keyword research and I use SEO in my articles.

        I post my articles on like 5 or 6 directories. Here's a link to the 25 best ones. Top 25 Article Directories and Free Content Sites Ranked by Alexa and PageRank

        I assume since you are here Roy, that you know all about Clickbank and EzineArticles. So do some homework there and research what they have to offer.

        Read everything you can from Sean Mize (google him). He has like 25,000 articles written.

        Also, search the WSO forum and buy Zues' product. It's like $9 or something. But I went from writing an article in an hour to writing an article in like 15 minutes.

        The key is just start writing articles and follow the Terms of Service for EzineArticles.

        Also, make sure you buy a Domain Name for the product you are promoting so that way you can post your article on Ezine Articles. Domain name is like $10.

        You'll also learn a lot from Bum Marketer (his name escapes me), just do a google on "bum marketer" and you'll find him. I think his name is Travis.

        Article marketing is NOT the fastest way to start IM, but it is the cheapest.

        Don't be afraid to INVEST in yourself. Buy a course or two and stick to it. Don't buy the next shiny widget that comes along.

        So to recap Roy,

        • Write for a niche you know a lot about already.

        • Pick a product to promote that people want.

        • Write an article (SEO for the keywords), put your link at end of article (resource box)
        • Submit article to top directories
        • Lather, Rinse and Repeat
        Hope that helps,

        Peace,

        Shane

        P.S. I guess this was a long winded answer after all. Sorry.
        Congrats Shane and thanks for the info.
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      • Profile picture of the author Rick1
        Congrats Shane, just keep the momentum going man




        all the baest
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      • Profile picture of the author RoyNeale
        Shane,

        Many thanks for your reply I believe it will help me a lot to get started.

        I buy vitamins and minerals from a company that has rid me of the pain of arthritis that I suffered badly with for more than 15 years and I have over 100 pages of testimonials from people (with many different illnesses) who buy from this company. I get a small commission from people I introduce, but once a person tries them many come back again and again. Some people have managed to turn it into their only source of income, because the products are so good. This is the niche I will try first.

        Again many thanks for your help. You have probably given me more information in your short reply than all the books etc I have bought over the last 10-12 years and never got anywhere with them.

        All the best, keep in touch

        Roy.
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      • Profile picture of the author spendlessearnmore
        Nice,
        You are ahead of about 95% of the everyone else who is trying to make money off of the internet. Article marketing is definitely a great way to get loads of traffic.

        Good work,
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    NOW SCALE THAT BAD BOY

    Whatever you were doing, do it twice. Whatever you can, outsource. You'll get faster, bigger and better.

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  • Profile picture of the author Ashley Skuse
    Good job - $100 per day is a realistic goal to head for I think. If you keep pushing the product(s) with the advice you've been given, then you will get closer to achieving that I'm sure.
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  • Profile picture of the author juansaldivar
    Congratulations, you inspire everyone here who is starting out. To stick to one method until you see results. The power of persistance.
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  • Profile picture of the author Billy Rey
    thats great. People will surely get some inspiration from this. Start working your way to $200 days!
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  • Profile picture of the author marksinclair
    Isn't it such a huge boost in confidence when it finally starts happening? You finally see some fruits of your labor. It's an unreal feeling. Congratulations to you.
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  • Profile picture of the author mikkosant
    Great job, just keep doing what is working and try not to get sidetracked.
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  • Profile picture of the author Joe Walter
    Congrats!

    Keep it up
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    nice to have results. keep the hardwork
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  • Profile picture of the author PerigVe
    Awesome job! The next step is $100/day on average
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    • Profile picture of the author mdotwhite
      Great job my friend. It's always nice to see people having success.
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    Awsome job, success breeds success.
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  • Profile picture of the author Demond Jackson
    I am sooo happy for your success and totally Celebrate with you. I remember my first $100 day not just because I really needed that money but also because doing so gave me hope for what was possible.

    Congrats again my Friend.
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  • Profile picture of the author GeorgR.
    yes it works, now keep submitting those articles!! Consistency is Key here.
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  • Profile picture of the author iVentureBiz
    Gratz, you will remember this achievement for the rest of your life... right up there with the first dollar you make, first thousand, first million etc...
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  • Profile picture of the author 7_8_shortcuts
    Originally Posted by ShaneBoyd View Post

    ...So you can make money with IM. It just takes time.
    Absolutely!

    For me it started to happen when I made
    a case of doing something profitable (not reading)
    EVERY DAY... no matter how small.

    Something like one article, a piece of content, a video, a page to a mini-site etc.

    All of these things add up to profits sooner than people may think!

    At least ONE profitable step every day :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author lee stewart
    great stuff mate

    squidoo seems to be making a comeback....

    good luck with scaling this thing and making a ton everyday

    gary lee
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  • Profile picture of the author CanEh!
    Great job bro, now just scale it up and watch the figures double & triple.
    Cheers
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  • Profile picture of the author egavasyak
    Really insprational - many thanks for sharing it with us.

    It has really spurred me on as up until know I have been flitting form one piece of info to another after reading this I really must focus and keep at it!
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexww
    Well done bro!

    Keep going!!!
    I make $100 a day, but guess what? Clickbank CDR doesn't let me live my life
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  • Profile picture of the author 4thstreet
    Congratulations on your success You're headed in the right direction and you should be proud of your accomplishment.
    Keep it up
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    Super Super Super Congradulations!!!
    I am proud of you!
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