I am very new to internet business

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Hi folks.


My name is Patrik and I am very new to internet business. So I feel very excited about how it all works.
Just started a new ecommerce business with a niche in boating market.

Cheers,
Patrik
#business #internet
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  • Profile picture of the author Evans Tomety
    Are you using any software to aid you?
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    • Profile picture of the author Patyracer
      I built a shopify store and tried Facebook ads, but this didn't really work.

      So no additional software.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamell
    Good stuff . I would say learn and apply . Get active in 1 or 2 groups related to your niche and contribute.

    And as far as having an ecommerce website I would advise you to post some content to drive traffic , build trust and build awareness about your products and services.
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  • Profile picture of the author seankelly1
    How did you use facebook ad's. Theres a common misconception about how mass marketing is good, but realistically, those who are not in your niche would completely ignore it. So if you are spending money of facebook ad's, niche down as much as you can by interests youd want your customers to have
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    • Profile picture of the author Patyracer
      Well.... I tried to narrow the audience. So I ended up with 180.000 and spent $200 for 7 days. Only sold one product.

      I checked on Aliexpress and there were over 6000 products sold. So it's a good product to sell in my opinion.
      But on the other hand.... what do I know about this market? I'm very new to this business and this is my first try.

      I have created another shop with a product in boating industry that is an additive for bottom paint which will reduce haul outs and save you tons of money. I do not want to make the same mistake with this product. It is the only product on market. So I want to understand how Facebook ads work, but I don't.
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      • Profile picture of the author pronetsolutions
        Patrik, in my opinion don't waste your money on Facebook or other Social Media Ad's yet. Figure out how to drive organic traffic to your products.

        Make sure there is a target market that wants or needs your product.

        Figure out how to drive traffic from your target market to the product, if you're not converting and you're getting traffic, check price or maybe there is not a target market for that product. Ad's will cost more money than you'll gain, and most likely wont be the right target either. Once you determine how to drive that target market to your product organically, then you can successfully use Ad's.

        Hope this helps,
        Kyle
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  • Profile picture of the author snyx
    I am sure you'll learn quickly and succeed. Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author anthony saxena
    Will 2019 be the year you will finally create a profitable online business?

    You've thought about it every year. You've gone over countless online business ideas in your head and imagined what your life would be like if you could quit your job and generate money on the internet.

    You could travel the world with ease, create a comfortable lifestyle for yourself and your family, and achieve financial freedom. You could finally escape the constraints of the 9-5 lifestyle and own your time completely.

    But then, what happens? Usually, you spend some time considering the ideas but ultimately resort back to your comfort zone.

    The steady income of your secure job, the ease of having somebody else tell you what to do every day (instead of trying to figure it out from scratch), and the consistent schedule.

    You tell yourself, "You know what? This year is a little too crazy. I'll start that online business next year!"
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    • Profile picture of the author Patyracer
      That's not true.

      I'm working on it every day, because I want it. But I don't understand marketing. All these online things are a secret for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      Originally Posted by anthony saxena View Post

      Will 2019 be the year you will finally create a profitable online business?

      You've thought about it every year. You've gone over countless online business ideas in your head and imagined what your life would be like if you could quit your job and generate money on the internet.

      You could travel the world with ease, create a comfortable lifestyle for yourself and your family, and achieve financial freedom. You could finally escape the constraints of the 9-5 lifestyle and own your time completely.

      But then, what happens? Usually, you spend some time considering the ideas but ultimately resort back to your comfort zone.

      The steady income of your secure job, the ease of having somebody else tell you what to do every day (instead of trying to figure it out from scratch), and the consistent schedule.

      You tell yourself, "You know what? This year is a little too crazy. I'll start that online business next year!"
      How do you know what the original poster is thinking. The poster comes to the forum looking for help, as he just got started.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patyracer
    @DWolfe

    Thank you Sir.
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  • Profile picture of the author webcontent
    Originally Posted by Patyracer View Post

    Hi folks.


    My name is Patrik and I am very new to internet business. So I feel very excited about how it all works.
    Just started a new ecommerce business with a niche in boating market.

    Cheers,
    Patrik
    First decide whether you wish to go for long run or your goals are to get some profit and move to the next business. Your goals seem to be short term, as you are not talking about generating leads, increasing traffic on on eCommerce web portal, how about SEO, SMO and so on.

    I remember one of our clients from the same niche 5-6 years back. He followed tactics like distributing press releases, posting useful articles on good websites. Why don't you consider such tactics?
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    • Profile picture of the author Patyracer
      Originally Posted by webcontent View Post

      First decide whether you wish to go for long run or your goals are to get some profit and move to the next business. Your goals seem to be short term, as you are not talking about generating leads, increasing traffic on on eCommerce web portal, how about SEO, SMO and so on.

      I remember one of our clients from the same niche 5-6 years back. He followed tactics like distributing press releases, posting useful articles on good websites. Why don't you consider such tactics?
      Oh I did. I am advertising in boating magazines and I just talked to a news paper and they will write an article about the product.
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    • Profile picture of the author Patyracer
      Originally Posted by webcontent View Post

      First decide whether you wish to go for long run or your goals are to get some profit and move to the next business. Your goals seem to be short term, as you are not talking about generating leads, increasing traffic on on eCommerce web portal, how about SEO, SMO and so on.
      The reason for this is.... I have no idea what you are talking about. I told you I am a beginner and don't know how to work with these powerful tools like SEO. Don't even know what SMO means.

      And I do want to go for a long run business of course.
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidLMorris
    Hi Patrik! Good luck!
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  • Hi Patyracer, I just want to give value.I hope this one helps. FB ads works by attracting your target audience and your target market. And the same time we as user, facebook would like us to have a good use and have a great experience in using this platform. We are the ones who supply data points in fb. Like our interest and what we would like to see (ex.) like in our newsfeed.
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  • One of d mistake of doing fb ads is that in "detailed targeting section " you must not get one box to insert all your target option but you must get separate boxes of interest to generate a specific number of target audience that being said its like lowering down the number to have a successful rates in reaching out to people. For you to be successful in generating leads and conversions.
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    • Profile picture of the author Patyracer
      Originally Posted by Melissa Farrales Pantoja View Post

      One of d mistake of doing fb ads is that in "detailed targeting section " you must not get one box to insert all your target option but you must get separate boxes of interest to generate a specific number of target audience that being said its like lowering down the number to have a successful rates in reaching out to people. For you to be successful in generating leads and conversions.
      To be honest.... I have no idea what you are talking about.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    The problem you have at the moment is you say "i know nothing" so people who know 'a little more than nothing' will answer as will those who know a great deal.


    You won't know which is which until you've read more here and understand better how forums work. Read all replies/advice and sort out what you think works for you...ignore the rest.


    The more detailed and knowledgeable your questions here are - the better answers you will have. Want to know about FB ads or about guest posting or influencers? Use the forum search and read those threads you find - do the same with google search to find free tutorials. Then, AS you learn, ask specific questions here - and the answers will be more targeted to what you need.


    All IMers start at the beginning but you have to dig out the answers sometimes. In your niche, some of threads about selling that are in the 'offline' section might be helpful, too.
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  • Profile picture of the author rain21
    try more methods and find out what works for you the best. If you watch "income school" youtube channel, you'll be able to learn more about earning money online.
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  • Profile picture of the author Richard Batt
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    Hey Patrik! My advice to you is be patient. Yes, you can earn a lot of money through internet business but in return it requires a lot of work. Success will not come to you instantly. You could be doing the work now but could only see the result after years of labor.
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  • Profile picture of the author chiragkd
    Welcome to this world of internet marketing. But use Facebook Ads Carefully. It will suck your budget very quickly if you will not take care of your interest targeting. Research your interests and start with a low budget. If you found your winning campaign then try to increase your budget gradually.
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  • Profile picture of the author coffeediva
    Congratulations on taking the first step.
    There are a couple of things you can do but jumping into facebook ads is not wise as you can spend a lot of money without getting a return on your investment.
    My best advice would be to find someone who is having success in this market and model what they are doing. If you can afford to pay for a mentor then do that. Make sure you do your homework and make sure you try and contact their students.
    There is a lot to learn and you will make mistakes but don't worry it is good to make mistakes as this is the best way to learn.
    All the best with your business
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  • Profile picture of the author Melvin Joe
    With only FB Ad's you cant run the business. First, analyze well about your site's position in SERP and if you do a long term business, you must analyze it and define your own strategy.

    Learn first then Earn !!!
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  • If you are looking to build up your eCommerce business, you can go for a multi-vendor eCommerce script. You need to select a unique market place to meet up with the current trend. So make sure when you select the eCommerce script.
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  • Profile picture of the author DABK
    I would suggest you take a couple of days and read
    https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisite.../dp/0887307280 (I'm not an affiliate)


    https://www.google.com/search?client...w=1440&bih=758


    https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Sale...4J3XT3T70KNWG0


    Then go to Backlinko.com and read some of the older stuff on SEO (https://backlinko.com/hub/seo/choosing-keywords). (If you intend to get traffic via SEO.)



    And, of course, look up some of the stuff here... on Warrior Forum. There are a few people who are good at what they do and would help you.


    Give yourself a bit of time to learn, then start implementing what you learn. This part is important. You will be tempted to buy new stuff, to learn new stuff and not implement. Give yourself a couple of weeks or a month for learning; then implement; stick to which ever method of making money you selected. Jumping from one to another to another leads to years and years of not making money. It's happened... Not long ago, there was a post here by a guy who's been at it for 11 years and make $4 or so... But tried many, many methods... none long enough to make it work.


    Make one method work; then add another one... Most (at least many) methods are scalable at infinitum almost... so, you need to add others just to feel secure, not because you pushed the method as far as it goes.
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  • Profile picture of the author mdgolammostafa
    Hello, I am new to Warrior Forum, very stressed about how I work internet business. But with what I know from the internet, can I do Internet business? Insha Allah.

    The petitioner,
    Md. Golam Mostafa
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    These are some of the ways that, you can start your business online. There are companies that provide readymade scripts for web and mobile app that you can make use of for these businesses.
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