Newbie Thoughts & Observations

by elaway
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Yes I am a" newbie" to this scene. And I would like to express my opinion on what I've observed thus far.
I'm sure that there are some people making money (some good money) in the vast internet market. And I'm also sure that a large percentage of the claims are grossly overstated.
I am basically trying to figure out which of the many types of income sources I want to pursue. I'm not really a writer so article writing wouldn't work.
I'm not much on graphics so that rules out website design. I'm certainly not a techno geek, and know nothing about programming or writing code. And I don't have a boatload of money to gamble on adwords. I'm thinking about affiliate marketing, but it appears that when I google a product or a new launch that most of the "gurus" are offering some type of freebie or other incentive to buy through their link. I have nothing like this to offer.
I have heard that in order to be successful in this that you need to establish several revenue streams. So I have to start somewhere. Question is where do I find the right, legitimate information to begin this process? I can see there are literally thousands of products,programs,software, etc. out there and it of course would take more money to purchase all of them than I would ever hope to make.
And I have also noticed several free resources on this forum. I'm beginning to see the value of this site the more I explore it.
I of course receive numerous emails with different offers most with the old "opt in" box stating of course that your info will never be sold or given away. I have as an experiment, I put a pen name and a throw away email address in to see what would happen. And guess what, within a couple of days this email address is receiving bunches of offers. Go figure. Lol.
Anyway I'm glad to have found the WF and look forward to reading it often.
Whichever way I decide to go, I will be focused and pursue that method and that method only until I'm sure that it either works for me or it doesn't.one secrete I do know is that perseverance usually pays off.
I welcome any and all suggestions and any constructive criticisms you warriors care to offer.
  • Profile picture of the author sjkstone
    Welcome elaway.
    This is not something that you receive overnight my friend.
    You wan't to make money online?
    Think Chris Crocker. This may not make any sense but it will eventually.
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    • Profile picture of the author elaway
      Thanks for the welcome sjkstone.
      I note that you've been around here awhile.
      At the risk of sounding kinda dumb, who is Chris Crocker?
      Hope all your endeavors have and will continue to be successful.
      I checked out your site The Villages Marketplace.
      Nice site and a thoughtful concept.
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  • Profile picture of the author Teresa Coppes
    Chris Crocker is a youtube phenom. He took something that he loved or I should say someone, Britney Spears, and became an expert at all things her.

    I may be reading more into sjkstone's post but from my own understanding - find something that you love and are capable of doing and just do it. If you fail, well at least you failed trying versus doing nothing and failing.

    This site is indeed extremely overwhelming with the ton of information and sometimes a number of posts seem to contradict themselves with another but you need to find something that stands out to you. As for what the gurus are promoting, is that what you want to promote as well? Go to an affiliate site like Clickbank, CJ, or any other and browse thru the programs. If you are a fishing nut then find one there, get a domain & setup wordpress. Outsource your article writing and read thru the site on how to promote even without adwords. It can be done.

    Good luck to you!
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    • Profile picture of the author elaway
      Thanks Teresa for the explanation on the Chris Crocker thing. I had never heard of him. But I'm not a big fan of Britney Spears either.I think she is
      a terrible role model for young girls/women today.
      And I appreciate the other tips and inspirational advice you included.
      I relish any and all advice from the members of this forum and hope to build
      on this each and every day until I'm able to offer such help and advice to
      someone else along the way.
      You actually hit on one of my favorite hobbies, fishing. Along with stock
      trading and gardening. So I'm sure I will find something.
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  • Profile picture of the author valerieSONORA
    Start reading in the MAIN FORUM. You can find lots of tips there. This part is the asylum. It would also be easier to read if you used paragraphs.
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