Help out the beginners

I would be happy to help. If you can ask specific questions, I'll give you specific answers. I'm sure it would be a valuable thread to other members who are newer to IM, and lurkers too.

For traffic, the first thing you want to do is learn Search Engine Optimization - so that you can get targeted traffic from free search engine listings. If you want details, I'd be happy to put some simple tips in the next post (just let me know).

Second, Social Networking is a great method of making connections and bringing new visitors into your site. Social Media properties (like Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon, etc) are particularly "hot" right now.

Well if you check out my site i have some great beginner traffic tips and tricks which will lead you into the bigger things that can help your site , i also have tutorials for various promotions

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I've had some good luck with article marketing. While I haven't (yet) used any article submission software, I've done some manual submission to ezinearticles.com with good success.

Whenever I read about article marketing, the benefit espoused is that webmaster can grab your articles, post 'em on their sites and send 'em in their newsletters, giving you backlinks and publicity. I don't think that happened in my case; instead I noticed my articles ranking super high in Google for my niche, very quickly I might add. I heard ezinearticles.com has a high PR site, so that must be the reason.

Another reason, too, is that I took the time to read and follow each of ezinearticles.com's editorial requirements. They are quite stringent, but the site is quite prestigious as far as article directories goes, so I figured it was worth it. And the payoff, in terms of extra traffic, while not torrential, is certainly helpful.

Quick question: Not to sound insulting, but if you're new to this (I'm semi-new myself) I wonder if you're getting ahead of yourself by writing a blog about how IM works. You may come across as someone who's just regurgitating info you've just learned or heard, and the niche of making money online is oversaturated as it is. Again, not trying to jump down your throat here, but it might be a common beginner's trap you're falling into. Perhaps better to spend your time finding a niche with less competition. Sounds like you're already finding a good place with your money-saving tips in the current economy. (Maybe micro-niche it with a subspecialty? Saving money while traveling in this economy? etc...)

Just my 2 cents.

I would recommend that you do the optimization FIRST, and then invest time in other marketing strategies while the search engines are "doing their magic". Just my 2c.

Any more questions, fire away! This could become a very resourceful thread (minus all the "click my sig" posts)...

I second the suggestion for CPA networks over PPC.

They convert quite well if you make them relevant and the payout is much higher.

jimewing2121, personally I highly recommend you follow Lynn Terry and listen very close to everything she has to say. She is very successful online and has helped countless people get their start.

Forums can have a lot of good advice but can also be a little overwhelming at times with ten different ideas pulling you in 20 different directions.

It's always a good idea to know your direction and focus on that. Fortunately Lynn is an expert at it!

Can't recommend her enough!

Mike Hill

Thank you Mike By the way, Mike Hill is one to keep your eye on as well - if I'm not mistaken you have a new group for newbies. Is that right, Mike?

Back to the topic, I do NOT recommend pay-per-click for starting out. Its very easy to dump a lot of money into it and not see the returns you're hoping for. My advice is always this: invest the $50 into Perry Marshall's guide to Adwords and then STUDY it. Otherwise you'll lose at least that much trying to figure it out on your own - if not hundreds more.

PPC (specifically Adwords) is a great way to test keywords, and find out which convert best for your offer -specifically. But it does take skill. I would recommend you start out with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Social Media. Especially with your target market.

Both are free, and give you an opportunity to get feedback and do some testing on your own while you continue to grow the business model.

Ultimately, CONTENT will be your key. Have something useful to contribute to the niche, and that will be the roots of your future success.

There's Adsense like you mentioned before, but its a lower payout in your niche... and not the money you could earn with affiliate programs or pay-per-lead offers.

Hi Jim,

You can read my story on the Success forum or by clicking on my signature line. I was totally broke with thousands in bills coming due. That's when I turned to Internet Marketing and I made a more than $12,000 in just over 5 weeks and spent under $100 in ebooks and supplies.

I investing a lot of time writing a blog and two eBooks to sell. But the time was well worth it! I still make a good income from the blog and it's kind of seasonal, so I expect things to pick up in the coming months to get back to making $5K or more each month.

Check my story out. No log-in, just my story to give back to forum folks and to encourage newbies that this business is worthwhile if you are willing to focus and invest a little money and a lot of time!

The easiest and BEST way to get started is with niche blogging. I have tried many different business models and it is by far my favorite.

Hi, i believe that article marketing and forum marketing are the best free ways to drive traffic to your website if you're diligent enough. If you do have a decent budget to start up, then PPC advertising would be a great choice, but PPC is not that easy to handle.

Here're some of the best article submission sites:
goarticles.com
ideamarketers.com
articledashboard.com
ezinearticles.com
articlesbase.com
easyarticles.com

good luck!

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So what is everyone else's experience with google adsense? What is your biggest pay for a single click.