So much potential.. but lack marketing knowledge

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I'm going to apologize in advance for the vagueness, but it is absolutely mandatory.

I run a blog that gets quite a bit of traffic. I post videos/blog entries that garner 200k - 1 million views. (The average is about 250k). A little over 200k subscribers. I have a very devoted following and my fans genuinely love the work I put out. Been featured on television as well as large magazine publications.

My work is mainly in the self-help industry. I release information that is very easily digestible for the masses and the quality exceeds that of many "pay-for" services in the same field.

I have an extreme passion for what I do and that is the main reason it is so successful. I have been monetizing with ads, however I have definitely NOT yet taken advantage of the full monetizing power I have.

When it comes to traditional "marketing" I lack the knowledge. My success has stemmed from talent and accessibility.. not marketing. Everything I have put out has marketed itself. I never do any sort of promotion.

At this point I have a lot of options, however I'm not sure the best route to go with. I'm making this post in hopes of getting some sort of direction. I fear losing a chunk of my audience because they may feel I have "sold out". However, I don't view it like that. If I were able to better monetize what I do the content quality would also improve. I would be able to spend 100% of my time/resources doing what I love.

Can someone point me to a book/article/blog anything.. I'm a little lost right now and could use some advice.

Cheers
#knowledge #lack #marketing #potential
  • Profile picture of the author David Raybould
    Check out some of Dan Kennedy's
    "No BS" books on Amazon. They're
    cheap and there are some useful
    examples of general marketing.

    I think they'll be an eye opener
    to somebody without any prior
    marketing knowledge, and you
    can move on from there.

    Hope that helps.

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    • Profile picture of the author likesomebody
      Originally Posted by David Raybould View Post

      Check out some of Dan Kennedy's
      "No BS" books on Amazon. They're
      cheap and there are some useful
      examples of general marketing.

      I think they'll be an eye opener
      to somebody without any prior
      marketing knowledge, and you
      can move on from there.

      Hope that helps.

      -David Raybould
      Thanks

      Could you recommend a specific book of his? He has many available.
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      • Profile picture of the author peep666
        So you have website(s) with a huge traffic? Do you advertise anything on your pages eg. Google adsense stuff or any?
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        • Profile picture of the author likesomebody
          Originally Posted by peep666 View Post

          So you have website(s) with a huge traffic? Do you advertise anything on your pages eg. Google adsense stuff or any?
          I am running ads but they are minimal. I don't want to dilute the information I have with ads everywhere. Also, I want to monetize what I do and don't want potential future customers distracted by ads for competing/other services.
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      • Profile picture of the author likesomebody
        Originally Posted by likesomebody View Post

        Thanks

        Could you recommend a specific book of his? He has many available.
        bumping this question
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  • Profile picture of the author Tim Russ
    You may want to find a mentor or just go to the JV forum to see if someone with marketing knowledge can work with you.
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  • Profile picture of the author TolyZ
    Do you mind sharing your web site? I'd suggest affiliate marketing may be? Promote products in your niche? Make sure the products are high quality that way you don't lose your followers.
    What about selling advertising space?
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    • Profile picture of the author likesomebody
      Originally Posted by TolyZ View Post

      Do you mind sharing your web site?
      I'm sorry I can't do that.. unfortunately i need to be vague
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  • Profile picture of the author likesomebody
    wow no one?
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  • Profile picture of the author salegurus
    what's with the double post.
    you have the same question here: warriorforum.com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/541062-potential-make-millions-need-help.html
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    I'm lost with your post. Are you YOURSELF looking for motivational tips, or are you looking for more ways to make money from your website?
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