Will 2011 be a better IM year for you?

For the past two years profits have been doubling despite the recession.

I've been targeting niches that contain micro sized groups however they are ultra enthusiasts of the niche and love to spend.

So, I plan on taking on a few more of those this year.

My strategy against Halloween in 2010 worked exceptionally well and I plan on doubling those efforts as well, Halloween alone brought in above the mid range five figures, it was incredible.

I find that attacking trends can really influx traffic and sales, sometimes out doing the evergreen yearly product profits.

In Overall, I think 2011 is going to be a good year for the Internet.

It will be much better for me. Because I'm pretty sure I have found something that works, so I just gotta start scaling.

2010 was much better than 2009 so YES 2011 will surpass 2010.

This year was phenomenal; 2011 is going to simply kick a$$. In 2010 I had about 75% of my operations out-sourced, by the end of 2011 I will have it at 95% where I get to focus solely on product creation, business growth, and looking more into real estate and stock speculation.

RoD

Oh yes! I'm having heart palpitations just thinking about it!

No way to tell - I prefer to go with the flow and there have been a few times when I've almost stopped IM to do other things instead and that may happen next year if something I care about comes along.

I'm only interested in IM as far as I can help people with it - I'm not in IM for the sake of being in IM. Sure it's interesting and it makes good money - but life's short and if a friend or family member needed me I'd be there like a shot, or if someone I knew needed help feeding starving children or building a house for a local displaced family - there are lots of things that could draw me away from IM, so while I think 2011 will be even better - It's not my main focus and I'm not relying on it in any way so I have no way to tell what I'll be focused on next year.

To be honest, one of the biggest things I've found over the years is that I'm much more passionate about helping others with IM than I am doing it for myself - so while I can understand that some people put their entire focus on IM and make it their plan for the future - I just see it as something I do because I enjoy it and if I wasn't using it to help others I probably would just be dabbling out of interest.

But you never know - I did just launch a membership 2 weeks ago and have over 200 members so far and no marketing done yet, and there are big plans for things to come so I may get consumed in IM stuff and do more next year than ever before - it depends which way the wind blows

Andy

Very optimistic forum members that we have here

I am one of those optimistic forum members . I just started learning about Internet Marketing in July of this year. I have had several websites before, but I really didn't know anything about marketing or monetization.

I fully believe that 2011 will be a better year for me. I think that I have gained a TON of knowledge since learning about IM. This forum and many products have helped me to understand the world of internet marketing. I have begun to outsource my SEO work and I have already seen a huge improvement in traffic and rankings.

2011 is filled with possibilities. I can't wait to see what the future holds

P.S. I am also planning to launch an IM product at the beginning of next year

Every year should always be better than the last if your online business is growing the right way.

I voted better. Why? Well, 2010 was already a good year for me, but with all the knowledge I gained, the network I was welcomed in too (oh I love my network )and the ideas I have in my mind just waiting to become products, I'd be a fool to not have a better year then this one

Leslie

I'm not a psychic, but I voted better as that's my belief. I've done/am doing a lot of things in the last half of this year that lay a strong foundation for continued growth, so my optimism is not without a solid basis.

Good luck to all!

I voted that 2011 will be better.

2011 will be better than this year but not as good as 2012.

2011 was not a good year for me.

didn't even had to think about it; i chose the first one as i truly believe 2011 will be way better than 2010; things are already coming together, so i have high expectations for 2011. in the last few months, i had better results than i expected, and since i'm confident i've started into the right direction, there's no reason why 2011 wouldn't surpass the current year. hope will be the same for every warrior here

Mike,

It'll be a worse year unless I can guarantee swapping musical tastes again...





Steve

Voted Better.

2010 was a really good year, as I grew my business by buying into another service business. Excellent foundation for increasing my business through out 2011 and I'm already looking for another Internet business to buy.

Also major focus on my present customer list and providing top notch products for them to grow their business.

Ken Leatherman

The Old Geezer

2010 was a good year and looking to make 2011 even better with a new launch. It is 2012 that I really have my targets set on

I voted 2011 will be better.

I find that (generally speaking) the more work you put into something, the greater the rate at which you reap the rewards. Thus, 2011 will build off of a positive 2010.

I remember answering a similar thread about the year 2000. Man, I wish I could go back to then with what I know now!

I voted that 2011 will be better, because IT WILL BE. Each year, I grow more knowledgeable and less cocky. It seems to be a winning combination.

No doubt, 2011 will be more better, Take The visitors number on Warrior forum as one indication,

2011 will be a better year for me as well. I am really just starting to focus on my sites and see them all the way through and it's really starting to pay off. If I can continue the hard work through the next year, I have no doubt that this time next year I will be doing a lot better than I am now!

Some great responses so far.

I have to admit I had a reason for asking, and I find the results interesting.

The poll, as of now, breaks down as follows:

2011 will be better. 91.11%
2011 will be worse. 0 0%
It will be about the same. 2.22%
No way to know yet, ask me next year. 6.67%

What I was wondering was how many of those 91% actually have a plan, and how many just "know" it will be better? In other words, HOW will they MAKE it better?

The vast majority of people think the future will be better, yet they don't always do the things that will make it better...so, they continually say things like "next year is going to be my year, I just know it."

Granted, that may be true, but are you just hoping, pretty sure and guessing? Or do you have a plan, evidence and momentum?

That being said, it's great to see how many people actually have things in place to make 2011 better. I'm not trying to be mean to those who don't have any plans, but I am trying to encourage them to DO something to make it happen; after all, dreaming about it isn't enough.

It may seem a bit early for this type of post, but it will hopefully give some people the motivation they need to get moving in the right direction. Either way, I truly hope everybody has an AWESOME 2011, and beyond.

All the best,
Michael

I sincerely hope so. I can feel it in my bones

It not us who can control what will happen next. It is in the hands of God. But if you will pray and work hard then I am sure it would be better for you.

It will get better than ever! My online earnings just got tripled this month and I'm going to make it 10x better next year. Woohoo!

2011 will be way better. But then again I always think that. That's why I'm an entrepreneur.

Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right - Henry Ford

2011 Will be great for those who think so. Any way I truly believe that it will be great.

If I visit great forums like warrior forum regularly, interact with other good minds, give value to my visitors, build a list and give value to my list, Solve others problems, Learn marketing, Be loyal and trustworthy and TAKE ACTION 2011 will be Great.

2010 has been a great year for me so far, and I'm cautiously optimistic that 2011 will be even better, as long as I keep my head screwed on straight and don't let the success get to my head!

Paul

Yes, it will be better - I'm an optimist, so the glass is always half full for me.

There is always something new to learn in online marketing. Always changes happening that makes you want to improve on what you know. IM is really addictive and I'm sure I'll be plugging away at my online projects, even as I expand into the offline world.

Hah, good news is that nobody answered "worse"

2011 will be better for me, but not financially. Why? because I scaled right down in terms of sites, products and development and invest my time purely in a handful of sites and my mentoring/helpdesk.

So financially poorer in 2011, but also richer in terms of doing what I enjoy and think is worthwhile.

it will definitely be better for me

I have no way of knowing of course, but I believe 2011 will be a lot better than this year. Most of this year has been spent freelance writing for upfront pay. I did recently open my PLR business, and will be working on that in the coming year.

I have also learned a great deal about niche sites and creating my own products, so I look forward to getting started on that as soon as the holidays are over, if not sooner.

I think 2011 will be a better year for me.

I'm not thinking aboout it because I know it. How do I know? I'm working towards making it a reality; I'm not lazying about neither am I just talking or wishing that it becomes a better year.

Work, work and work.

Yes I know for a fact I'll be making $2k/day on autopilot.

Automation FTW.

2010 has been the best year for me (averaging around $30k per month), but I have no idea what 2011 will bring. This business is far too dynamic for me to dare to make any type of estimation. Last year I was averaging at $10k/month and I had no idea I'd be able to triple my income, so who knows what's going to happen in 1 year time from now?

Intent is pretty important, but then again, we all know how the majority of New Year's resolutions go by the wayside. For people that are struggling with following through on their plans, may I suggest finding and seeking out responsible accountability partners that can keep you on track? Or perhaps form a small mastermind of like-minded people who have the same intentions and goals? The energy, enthusiasm and camaraderie that is generated in such groups are contagious, and can really help.

Paul

As time pass I am growing.. 2009 was best and 2010 is better than 2009 ..

2011 will be better than 2010...
Cheers

Yes, 2011 will be better than 2010, which was a lot better than 2009.

Things seem to get back to normal finally...

Nina

I sure hope 2011 will be better. Don't get me wrong 2010 was an amazing year for me, but I'm a new person coming into 2011.

I know a lot more than I did one year ago from today. Instead of wondering how I'm going to survive, I have an income that supports me and my business.

I have 6 major product launches planned on schedule for 2011 for each of my 5 niches. That's a total of 30 products coming this next year. That's three times the amount I launched this past year. Some of these are membership sites and recurring payments so that should help boost profits.

I have also been putting a lot of effort to develop a great affiliate program and I have a large list of affiliates who sell my current products. Affiliates are going to be a huge focus for my IM businesses in '11. This will at very least return more money for the total work I put in.

There is a waiting list right now on my marketing consulting services and I start a series of seminars at the end of December '10. I know you said just IM stuff, but these two things will more than likely profit double what my internet marketing businesses will do.

Add whatever ideas pop in my head over the next 12 months and I could have a very promising year. I'm excited about it. That's for sure.

Travis

Shouldn't everyone plan on the next year being better than this year? If you don't , you don't have much faith in your business.

2011 will be my best year by far online, up until recently I have struggled online, but now I am making progress with a great plan in place and some great people making me accountable for my progress, it really is powerful, so that is why 2011 will be better for me and here is hoping it is better for everyone.

Rob

2011 is the year I finally help The Brain take over the world! DO NOT call me "Pinky," though. I'll sic the monkey on ya. I mean it.

Hey Pinky,

what has the Brain planned for next year?

Leslie

I can honestly say that 2011 will be a better year. Not that 2010 was terrible or anything, I just didn't progress with business like I should have but with everything I've learned this year & the things I learn in the future...I can't help but take things to the top now.

I have learned SOOOO much this past year about myself and where I stand in life so I am feeling pretty confident about 2011 and future years.

Wish everybody else well

YES YES YES!!!!

I plan on having a much better year in 2011. I now have my PLR store that is gradually growing in size and customer base, so for the first time in a long time I have something that is working and so I am going to keep going with that and making it bigger and better.

I also recently bought Deadbeat Super Affiliate and am determined to make the methods of that system work for me. I am busy working away on my first site and I WILL NOT start any new sites with this system or any other until I have this site where I want it. So far so good, am loving the system and loving my new site and it WILL do well for me in 2011.



Good luck everyone!

I'm sure my 2011 year will be better than this year. Granted, I did get a late start, but I have learned a lot and hope to apply what I have learned and continue to grow. I am going to make it a point to make 2011 better than 2010. =D

Improving every year, getting wiser gradually. There are no fast ways to $$ success. Have to follow a proven path. Am getting there, hopefully be resigning from job soon, and living the dream!

I honestly feel 2011 will be one of the best years of my life. I've learned so much for the pass 2 1/2 years on my Internet marketing journey. I'm starting to finally take some action.

Based on my current results if i continue to work hard and dedicate my self. 2011 can be nothing but greatness. I have a big smile on my face just thinking about. 2010 was a hard year for me.

I losted alot in many areas of my life this year. But i plan to gain it all back times 10. Good luck to everyone on there future goals!

Never Give Up!

Cris Stylez

2010 was my first year working online, so I know 2011 will be much better. Now that I'm starting to get a better idea of what I'm doing, things are starting to take shape. I have passive income streams that will continue to make me money in the coming year, plus plans in the works to start 2 new businesses.

Glad to see so much optimism in the poll results. Q4 2010 is really shaping up for us right now and we're planning for 2011 now. It will be a good year... maybe the year I get my AMG?

2011 will definitely be a better year for me. I wouldn't say I'm new to IM. I do have knowledge about how to start and run an online business. A more accurate statement would be, I'm new to taking action to build my business.

2010 was a very distracting year for me, and I'm definitely going to make sure that I see results from my business in 2011.

Absolutely will be better.

I feel as if I've just stuck my feet in the water, so hopefully next year I'll be at least waist deep, if not all the way in.

I have extremely high hopes for 2011.

Yes, it's all about doing something. Optimism is great and it starts with optimism, but if you want to reach your goals in 2011 do something about it!

2009 and 2010 were great years for me. Now my main product is getting stable and have many returning customers. In 2011 i will have more customers. So I plan to launch my sales page and mail list.

2010 is definitely better than 2009, but no where near 2006-8. Although I did make a conscious decision to downsize in 2007. The main problems I had were repeated Google slaps and also the economy.

I voted no way to know yet. I know that it will very likely be a worse year if I keep my present business model entirely. I hope I will be able to make some positive adjustments next year.

We hope so, and we also hope the world recovers from the global recession

Yes 2011 will be a better year for me.

I'm going into the bunker building biz

Seriously though, based on the results I have been getting this last year, I can see clearly those areas that need to be trimmed and the points that I can "ramp up" as they say, to increase the income.

My biggest concern is that I don't lose sight of why I do what I do.

The lifestyle.

I firmly believe that no amount of money can replace time with my family and I don't want to lose that while I start more projects this year.

Basically, the idea is to swap projects from one income to another higher one without losing that family time.

Hey,

awesome post, and I believe that every
year will be better, because you probably
want to make the commitment to become
better and better, and if you do that,
your next year will be more successful
and better to.

It´s just a question of your mindset, because
there´s always room for improvement and
better things.

All the best,

Gerald