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What are the biggest challenges you face?

by Dave scott
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Hi, i'm David, just joined today on warrior forum and thought I'd make a general post. Been internet marketing for about a year but just found out about warrior forum today unfortunately

So tell me, what are the biggest challenges you face on a day to day basis being an internet marketer?
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  • Profile picture of the author clean99
    Getting high quality backlinks. It takes a lot of time going from blog to blog asking permission for article syndication, guest posting and bog mentions.
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    • Profile picture of the author PathofLeastResistance
      Two things: 1) taking action and 2) waiting for results

      We spend too much time worrying about what Google is going to do next that we don't take action. In every business if there is a sudden change in the environment or new technology any business could fall flat, we need to adapt. That is how every successful corporation operates and you should to from and IM perspective.

      I hate waiting for things. One key to IM is to collect enough data to make informed decisions about when/if to scale, stopping, split testing, etc. Collecting data takes time and that is hard for me. My most profitable ventures are those that I start, forget about, and come back to realize I've made money and then I scale the crap out of it.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    Time. Time is the most precious of all resources.

    The better you get at time management, the more you get done, the more lives you can change and the more money you make.
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    • Profile picture of the author writeaway
      Originally Posted by WillR View Post

      Time. Time is the most precious of all resources.

      The better you get at time management, the more you get done, the more lives you can change and the more money you make.
      What do you think is the solution to the time challenges you face?
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  • Profile picture of the author StillSEO
    There is so many ideas I have in my mind.. But, time is being the biggest challenge.. I want to achieve many of my goals at the youngest age possible..
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Ashwood
    Lack of funds!!!!

    Just went through divorce which literally cleaned me out (she had pricey solicitors).

    For the time being I have to look for free everything - Information - Autoresponders - Hosting etc.

    Yup - it's that bad.

    Still - got rid of her!

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    Now where did I put that pencil?

    Time for a cuppa.
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    • Profile picture of the author Andrew Servis
      Taking the time to learn something then when you get to the end realising it is more or less obsolete and is done another way. In other words keeping up with the jones and keeping knowledge of what is happening and what is the most recent developments in the IM world.

      There is also the big struggle of creating content for your first product, getting known, getting traffic etc.
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Franklin
      Originally Posted by Alan Ashwood View Post

      Lack of funds!!!!

      Just went through divorce which literally cleaned me out (she had pricey solicitors).

      For the time being I have to look for free everything - Information - Autoresponders - Hosting etc.

      Yup - it's that bad.

      Still - got rid of her!

      Hang in there, Alan!

      Lots of Warriors have bounced back from adversity just going with free methods. You've hinted some good starting points and as long as you have the available time, you can start to develop some effective campaigns that will get you back on your feet.

      Although from the smiley face, I sense you got great peace of mind which in my book is priceless!
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    • Profile picture of the author wholesale blogger
      Originally Posted by Alan Ashwood View Post

      Lack of funds!!!!

      Just went through divorce which literally cleaned me out (she had pricey solicitors).

      For the time being I have to look for free everything - Information - Autoresponders - Hosting etc.

      Yup - it's that bad.

      Still - got rid of her!

      Alan....Where is the magic forest :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author John Jonas Phil VA
    Motivation

    A lot of the work we do is soooo tedious. I'm happy for the work but I have to keep finding ways to stay motivated to keep moving.
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  • Profile picture of the author himanuzo
    Both focusing one method and persistence are my biggest challenge for the internet marketing. Because of the time. All people have 24 hours in a day, so I must manage it.
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  • Profile picture of the author TryBPO
    A couple of things:

    1. Middle Management - We've got a team here in the Philippines that does a great job, but we've struggled to build up the mid-level managers to replace ourselves. It's something we've been working on this year with mixed results. We recently brought someone out here from the US to help with some of our marketing efforts.

    2. Development/Design - Compared to our peers, we spend a ton of money on this and aren't terribly happy with the results. We've tried quite a few things and still struggle with this...ugh.
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    • Profile picture of the author wholesale blogger
      Originally Posted by TryBPO View Post

      A couple of things:

      1. Middle Management - We've got a team here in the Philippines that does a great job, but we've struggled to build up the mid-level managers to replace ourselves. It's something we've been working on this year with mixed results. We recently brought someone out here from the US to help with some of our marketing efforts.

      2. Development/Design - Compared to our peers, we spend a ton of money on this and aren't terribly happy with the results. We've tried quite a few things and still struggle with this...ugh.
      I come from a management background and I have to say I know what you mean. There is a huge difference between those who call themselves managers and those who can actually manage.
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  • Profile picture of the author Julie10
    Focus-just focusing on getting one thing done at a time. My mind starts going everywhere after a few minutes. I've been working on it, and must say I'm getting better. Decided to write my tasks down for the day, and go through the checklist to keep me from jumping around.
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  • Profile picture of the author John P
    Lack Of Time
    Motivation
    Taking Action

    I really think those are some of the worst fears in IM.
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  • Profile picture of the author HunterWoods
    Getting the traffic, i can make all kinds of great sites, but i suck at getting traffic to them.. Recently sold 25 casino sites i spent 10K on for 3K, couldnt get any traffic, bleh.
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  • Profile picture of the author wholesale blogger
    There seem to be those here who are having problems with managing time and focus.

    For me, I deal with these by having a dedicated work area, a desk with decent seat. May sound daft but it works... in terms of managing time, I just have a list of to do's. Mark each off as you work through (the prioritised list) then end of play, write the new list out with additions. If the same thing pops up, you can see it and deal with that.

    Those who have seen my threads will know I have yet to build an IM site but the issues of weak areas (being able to build a site but rubbish at marketing etc) is not something that is in the IM field alone. The skill is understanding what you can do, then do that well. learn what you can't if it doesn't take you away from a more efficient activity and outsource those things you can't do to a reliable worker. It is enough (mostly) to understand what needs to be done without having expert knowledge, with this you can have an overall view.
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  • Profile picture of the author seobro
    Finding enough time is a major worry. It is like put twenty pound of potatoes in a five pound sack, or maybe six. Well, certainly it is not any way near seven.
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  • Profile picture of the author MadeofSEO
    My biggest challenge is time management. Fighting with it for a long time but still not happy with results.
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  • Profile picture of the author ijohnson
    Biggest challenges:

    1. Staying focused from start to profit

    2. Fighting off "shiny object syndrome"

    3. Being flexible and willing to try new things
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    Make every day count!
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  • Profile picture of the author ElijahM
    Definitely distractions and jumping from one thing to another. I "suffered" for a long while with the "latest shiny object" syndrome but am recovering from that particular disability. I have to set a strict list of To-Do's everyday or I end up not getting anything completed.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bkelly301
    Figuring out how to make money is my biggest challenge...I spend at least 8 hrs/day taking action!
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  • Profile picture of the author Geri Richmond
    Hi and welcome,

    It's always been time for me. That's my biggest challenge. I even use a timer for certain tasks, especially forum marketing/blog commenting.
    What's your biggest challenge?
    Geri
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  • Profile picture of the author Moneymaker2012
    Time management and most importatnly "To invest my money at the right place and right time, and manage other expenses when I have a short dudget."
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