What to do with what I know?
This is a bit of a ramble so to let you know what you're getting yourself into, I am a young but experienced marketing professional. I am new to affiliate/dropship/list-building, etc.. I am looking for advice on learning resources/direction, and what kind of IM is best suited for me.
My background is in graphic design and branding. I worked as a graphic and web designer for a few years and still do this work on a weekly basis. I am also a skilled front-end coder, and I am extremely adept at building custom WordPress websites. I have a very good knowledge of modern marketing techniques such as AdWords, social media, SEO, branding, etc. I have not undertaken a serious SEO or social media campaign, though I have dabbled successfully, I am mostly "book-smart" in those areas.
A little over a year ago I quit my FT and started my own business providing these services to clients. Money is tight but I've been able to have my wife leave her job and raise our kids full-time, which was my main goal.
To put it bluntly - I feel like an asshole over the fact that I have all of these skills and this experience, but I'm not using it to promote anything of my own. My major goal now is to create some recurring income through IM.
I am NOT afraid to work long and hard, or to put in the time to learn. I am almost entirely self-taught in everything I do. I feel like I just need some direction though. I think that my major weaknesses are:
P.S. If anyone needs design critiques or technical help, especially with WP, I am happy to help in exchange for your advise - thanks!
My background is in graphic design and branding. I worked as a graphic and web designer for a few years and still do this work on a weekly basis. I am also a skilled front-end coder, and I am extremely adept at building custom WordPress websites. I have a very good knowledge of modern marketing techniques such as AdWords, social media, SEO, branding, etc. I have not undertaken a serious SEO or social media campaign, though I have dabbled successfully, I am mostly "book-smart" in those areas.
A little over a year ago I quit my FT and started my own business providing these services to clients. Money is tight but I've been able to have my wife leave her job and raise our kids full-time, which was my main goal.
To put it bluntly - I feel like an asshole over the fact that I have all of these skills and this experience, but I'm not using it to promote anything of my own. My major goal now is to create some recurring income through IM.
I am NOT afraid to work long and hard, or to put in the time to learn. I am almost entirely self-taught in everything I do. I feel like I just need some direction though. I think that my major weaknesses are:
- finding a niche
- implementing off-site SEO (getting valid linkbacks)
- understanding the different IM monetization strategies
P.S. If anyone needs design critiques or technical help, especially with WP, I am happy to help in exchange for your advise - thanks!
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RylanClayne -
Thanks
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