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Experiencing A Period Of Fustration!

by russells
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Sorry in advance, but I have to vent myself before I implode.

To anyone who cares to listen,

I've been interested in making money online since 2008 but only started taking action this time last year.

During this 12 month period I've spent countless $xxx's on so called courses, ebooks and guides teaching make money online. I'm focusing primarily on affiliate marketing.

I've been hammering this non-stop for a long time but yeild NO results. I work in the evenings when i get home from work and on weekends. I have two children and a Wife! I mean, I've made money yes, but in the scheme of things I'm actually running at a loss!

I've tried Squidoo lens's, article marketing, video marketing, setting up micro-blogs, niche sites, website flipping but I just can't make it happen!

I'm so passionate about this and I WILL NOT accept failure.

I'm burnt out, fustrated and losing money. I really want this to work not just for me, but my kids and Wife. We are in debt and I'm not helping the situation by spending money on this business all the time with no return.

I'm so exhausted by this now that it irritates me when I hear things like 'made a site last week that's earned $500 already'. I'm like WTF how come I create site after site following every step outlined in a blueprint and my site isn't ranking for my low competition, high volume keyword and it's been months.

Crikey, I'm losing patience here.

I've got no budget anymore.

I'm fed up.

Ready to accept a life of trading time for money in the rat race but by heart tells me I can do this.

I still have the BURNING DESIRE to succeed. I also have the ability to take action, but my track record of failing is starting to stunt me.

Any words of support will be appreciated at this very fustrating time!

~Russ.
#experiencing #fustration #period
  • Profile picture of the author LMC
    Russ,

    lack of correct direction is probably your problem here, your probably jumping to fast to too many different methods, but you are one step ahead of the game because you are taking action.

    maybe a mentor would be good?
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    • Profile picture of the author russells
      Originally Posted by LMC View Post

      Russ,

      lack of correct direction is probably your problem here, your probably jumping to fast to too many different methods, but you are one step ahead of the game because you are taking action.

      maybe a mentor would be good?
      I think you may be right. I need to pick one direction and master it before moving on to something else.

      My biggest problem (which I can admit to) is patience. I want things yesterday! I think that's why SEO etc is fustrating for me. I think paid traffic is more suitable to my personality as things move a little faster.

      Do you agree?

      I could do with a mentor, yes. Any recommendations?
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    • Profile picture of the author KenTheriot
      Russells,

      Maybe it's the focus on affiliate marketing. I've only been doing what I call "the IM stuff" for about 2 months now (so let that color what I say), but one thing that seems to be a constant is that driving lots of traffic to a new site is HARD, no matter what people say. And as I understand it, affiliate marketing can only work well if you already have a really high-traffic site. Otherwise, who are you promoting merchant products to?

      I think you have to spend 3-6 months on one site, building it, honing it, creating something that will make people want to stop by, BEFORE you start working on trying to sell other people's stuff as an affiliate. That raises the question, "what makes people want to stop by?" Obviously, if that were easy, all of us Warriors would rich. But it seems to me you've got to start there.

      One way would be to have a "product" of your own. If you are anything LIKE an expert in anything, create white-papers/ebooks or tutorials, or audio books, and focus your site on that.

      Another way could be to provide some sort of "daily laugh" or something that you could just post (cartoons, links to funny pics, etc.) on your site to get people to stop by. A great example of this is the lolcats site at Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger?. It's becoming hugely popular and there is no "product"! People upload funny cat pictures and put captions on them. That's it! But the site is stuffed with ads, so I'm guessing they use affiliate marketing, adsense, etc. and are succeeding because they get millions of hits a day.

      I'm just spit-balling here. It may help, it may not. Good luck either way!

      Cheers,

      Ken
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      • Profile picture of the author secrets2010
        "I've tried Squidoo lens's, article marketing, video marketing, setting up micro-blogs, niche sites, website flipping but I just can't make it happen!"

        It seems traffic is your problem....try to rank for longer and more specific keyword phrases...and do some backlinking work...then you would get more traffic...hope this helps..
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  • Profile picture of the author glynlafferty
    A mentor is definitely the way to go. I am being mentored by alex jeffreys at the minute which costs a few dollars but the training is worth every penny my list is growing gradually and my blog is getting well formed now and it's been about a month.

    This is his last mentor program but some of his past students are offering mentor programs I think. Some of his past students are Marcus Passey and Dean Holland.

    Definitely worth it and keep your head up and things will change. Push forward on the bad days

    Glyn
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  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    SEO IS Frustrating. It's like watching grass grow.

    But you have to have the patience to stick with it.

    Believe me, I've been at this for quite some time and I still get frustrated.

    One thing I noticed about myself is that once I got a keyword on page 1, I would kind of give up. It seems like getting to page 1 isn't that hard but getting to #1 takes forever.

    Yet the difference between being on page 1 and being #1 in terms of traffic and earnings can be huge.

    So now I find what helps is that I spend a ton of time analyzing each keyword - looking at the competition and the backlinks they have and really coming up with a plan on what it takes to get to the #1 spot. Then I just execute the plan and try not to obsess over whether I am doing the right thing or wasting my time.

    You obviously have the desire and are willing to give up your time to get this working so you CAN do it - just focus on 1 or two things to begin with and don't lose the faith.

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  • Profile picture of the author russells
    Thanks everyone for your kind words of wisdom.

    I'm definitely going to keep plugging away at this. I just have to sloow down and focus on one things until I see a result - then scale it.

    I guess I'm just having a bad day :-)

    I will keep you posted as to my progress.

    Thanks again,

    ~Russ
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  • Profile picture of the author Damien Roche
    Hey Russ, sorry to hear you're feeling like this. Does sound like you need to focus more.

    When I did go at this, I didn't experience much success in my first six months. Then I moved into the 'online rat race' and started doing web development. Guaranteed money and some security but wasn't passive. Still, I did something I loved.

    Where I went wrong is that I didn't focus AT ALL. I wanted to do everything at the same time and tried to forward multiple projects and websites, planning products, marketing some random website, writing an article and submitting to ezine for another website...that's what lack of focus is. I was also extremely frustrated, but now I can see exactly why I didn't see any real results.

    I thought I used to be focused, but self-employment gave me too much opportunity and as such, my true lack of direction was exposed.

    Maybe you can see yourself in some of this, I don't know. Just want you to know, you're not alone.

    RESEARCH + MASSIVE ACTION + FOCUS = SUCCESS.

    Wish you all the best for the future!
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    • Profile picture of the author russells
      Originally Posted by Damien Roche View Post

      Hey Russ, sorry to hear you're feeling like this. Does sound like you need to focus more.

      When I did go at this, I didn't experience much success in my first six months. Then I moved into the 'online rat race' and started doing web development. Guaranteed money and some security but wasn't passive. Still, I did something I loved.

      Where I went wrong is that I didn't focus AT ALL. I wanted to do everything at the same time and tried to forward multiple projects and websites, planning products, marketing some random website, writing an article and submitting to ezine for another website...that's what lack of focus is. I was also extremely frustrated, but now I can see exactly why I didn't see any real results.

      I thought I used to be focused, but self-employment gave me too much opportunity and as such, my true lack of direction was exposed.

      Maybe you can see yourself in some of this, I don't know. Just want you to know, you're not alone.

      RESEARCH + MASSIVE ACTION + FOCUS = SUCCESS.

      Wish you all the best for the future!
      Damien,

      I can totally relate to this. There are so many things I want to do in terms of sites, seo services blah, blah.

      Today is a milestone. I have come to realise at this point that I need to cut the slack and simply focus, like you said.

      I appreciate you, and everyone else, for taking the time out of your day to give me your support.

      ~Russ
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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    Originally Posted by russells View Post


    I'm burnt out, fustrated and losing money. I really want this to work not just for me, but my kids and Wife. We are in debt and I'm not helping the situation by spending money on this business all the time with no return.

    ~Russ.
    There's only ONE REASON why you are not making any money: You need it!

    May sound simple. But I've been in this online business for over 8 years now
    and the only time I don't make money is when I NEED to.

    When you are desperate for money, money tends to run away from you.

    "Flee from love and love will follow thee
    Follow love and love will flee from thee"

    Money is a lot like love.

    -Ray Edwards

    P.S. My answer may not sound too "practical" but sometimes our
    minds is our only obstacle.
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