7 Week old blog - $2265.40 profit

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Hey peeps

To me this is amazing ! My blog... The first ever blog I created finally makes me an online income !!

Its such a turning point for me, I think I finally get 'it'

To anyone reading this that has not yet made money online or is wondering how its done let me tell you from my last 7 weeks experience what I think has made it happen...

Ok, well I stopped chasing money online

I stopped trying to sell 'anything and everything' in fact I forgot about making money at all. Although this was a hard thing to get my head around but I was told to forget the money as that will follow eventually.

It actually followed a lot quicker than I expected it to !

So what did I do ???

Well I built a blog, as my first post I introduced myself and stated on there the situation I was currently in and where I wanted to be.

I then went on in the following posts to tell people how I was building my blog and telling every step I made in my online business ( Including the errors ! )

My traffic has gone from strength to strength and yesterday hit the best day of 430 visitors.

I did my first affiliate promotion about 3 weeks ago for Alex Jeffrey's coaching program and made a profit of $1729 in 8 days... Wow money can really be made online huh ?! I couldnt believe it

Now in the first 11 days of December I have made $525 as well as $11.40 recurring monthly commission.

I have now leveraged my last 7 weeks to create my first ever ebook... The blog setup guide !!

This is free on my blog for all to use

I suppose I want to tell this as encouragement to others and incase you are the path that I spent so long on heading in the wrong direction.

Stop buying into products and fads and start to build a life long business !!

Best of luck, thankyou for letting me share this

Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author Razorblade
    This is simply amazing! Thank you for sharing this most inspiring story, Dean, and congratulations!

    I like what you did: forget about the money chase. That's something different.
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  • Profile picture of the author yommys01
    This is amazing and inspirational, I am always on the warrior forum looking for inspirational posts like you. Thanks for posting, you post confirms what I already know....There is money to be made on the internet.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kunle Olomofe
    Way to go Dean. Love your blog too...

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  • Profile picture of the author lakshaybehl
    AMAZING

    Congrats

    Just keep it up... Andf here's a tip for all the warriors thinking about initiating a blog...

    if your blog is more like a news platform for what you have been learning/implementing, suceeding at or failing at... ASnd can be related to subject matter in your niche, it's bound to make money for you... And its much easier to write a post this way...
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    • Profile picture of the author murrayd77
      Dean.. you have done a great thing. I wanted to thank you first for sharing such a valuable stuffs.
      start to build a life long business
      that was a great quote for everyone to establish a long lasting business !!!

      -- Dave.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Kenny
    Well done...

    Now scale it up and put another blog out there in a different niche.

    Merry Xmas
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Huynh
    Nice work Dean. I think you struck a chord with your readers by telling your personal story. That is something that many can relate to. Building rapport with your blog readers helped you generate a nice conversion rate. Let's not forget the fact that you chose an affiliate program that was already high converting.

    Keep it up. There is a reason why you were successful. Just keep doing what you've been doing.
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  • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
    Hi

    Thankyou everyone... The feeling is great as you probably all know

    Its just when you finally prove to yourself that money really can be made online

    A lesson to all I hope... Just do it ! It really is possible if you do it the right way

    I have had some PM's about where to get my blog setup guide. check my blog in my sig and its there for you free

    Thanks

    Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author Jacqueline Watson
    Inspiring. Let's many of
    us know, not to give up.

    It took you no time at all
    to create a nice income
    for yourself! I'm happy
    for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Franck Silvestre
    Awesome Dean, you are starting STRONG.

    One thing I learned over my years in business (off and online) is that you need to keep the MOMENTUM. I don't really know why, but keeping the momentum is really important.

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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    Incredible! I've seen the same pattern where you promote information
    about how to make money using X by using X. This strategy is a sure winner.

    For example, you blog about making money using blog by making money
    using blog. I've seen the same thing with social networks where the
    most popular pages are about the network itself.

    Now I need to go write a product on how to use the Warrior Forum
    to make money and sell to the Warriors.

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  • Profile picture of the author Trent Brownrigg
    Way to go! Good job. I think you were correct in changing your mindset to just build your business instead of trying to make money with everything you could.
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  • Profile picture of the author dndoseller
    Awesome, and I am finding the same thing. The more genuine and real I am to my own passions and interests, the more people are drawn to what I am doing. You still have to put a spin on your content for SEO and good marketing practice, but you have be real and just blog about what is real to you and what people could learn from.
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  • Profile picture of the author dyoung707
    I am almost envious of your success. I also spent my first two years loosing money with all the hype and buying all the useless e-books and gimmicks.
    About a year ago I completely gave up on internet marketing loosing my shirt and no income from any endeavor. Being a retired postal worker with a very small pension and limited budget, in desperation started my first blog about 10 days ago.
    I'm praying that all my mistakes may help me know. After reading your post Dean, I'm pretty sure I 'll have to revamp my blog as it has a bunch of affiliate links and images. I could use a critic from someone who is making it work if you have a chance to vist the blog. I would appreciate any suggestions. I'm not sure my blog is a blog or just another website.

    I'm heading over to your site now to hopefully get some fresh ideas.
    Thanks for your info
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  • Profile picture of the author dyoung707
    Just visited your blog Dean. Is your profit coming from your new e-book?
    I read some about Alex...who is he?

    I would love to know more about your process.
    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author xDennis
    Dean, Very inspiring! Your blog is very nice, and is a cool depiction of where you started, to now.

    I have a question, how did you manage to get 1500+ visitors in 15 days? What means of marketing do you use?

    Thanks again, very motivational.

    Dennis
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Briffa
    I Can vouch for Dean im on the coaching to! Nice to see ya here Dean! lol
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  • Profile picture of the author jbode
    Hey Dean great work, a big problem people have is they give up too soon, I see you contemplated that idea.

    Your blog looks very interesting, I decided to check out your ebook as well.
    It totally rock making your first hundred or thousand dollars online!
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  • Profile picture of the author Louis Raven
    So just by writing the steps you took to make a blog, you started getting 400+ visitors a day making over 2k?

    How did you get all of those visitors, forum marketing?

    Congratulations,
    Louis
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  • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
    Hey ya'll

    To answer some questions... I have done a few things, not only have I aligned myself with a top marketer ( Alex Jeffreys ) I literally have just spread over the net everywhere I can.

    Forums and other targeted blogs has been my thing really, It seems many have gone through the same process as me and can relate to what I am doing

    Its a great feeling ya know ?! It just drives me even more to see the impact I am having on people

    In fact earlier I got a ping back to my blog so went to check it out what the site was... The subject of the post was ..

    Dean Holland changed my life !!!

    I mean.. WHAT !! Wow.. What a compliment.. I just couldnt believe my eyes..

    The guy that wrote this - Stephen Bray just got my ebook and with it built his own blog.. In his words it made it simple !

    Sorry dont mean to go on but thats just the biggest business compliment and acheivement I could get

    Thankyou to you all

    Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author xDennis
    Hi Dean,
    That's awesome that you've been able to make an impact in someone else's life.

    The amount of comments you get for a blog that's only 7 weeks old is something that I strive for! So you have only utilized free forms of marketing? Commenting on other blogs and making forum posts?

    Dennis
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  • Profile picture of the author seye
    this is wonderful my friend , you are a gem ... but it still does not take science to make money online all you have to do is think
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  • Profile picture of the author stephperez
    Dean!!

    Congrats!!

    I sincerely love hearing these kinds of success stories! You found a way to make this industry work for you and I am only imagining things are gonna get better and better for you!

    I am heading over to pick up your free book! ; D


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  • Profile picture of the author WAL08
    Congratz on your success! Like many others, I'm too wondering how you were able to get so much traffic to your blog in such a short amount of time?

    Thanks

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  • Profile picture of the author paowiee1
    Congrats man!
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  • Profile picture of the author writergirlk
    Wow, congratulations! It's such a simple strategy - it makes so much sense. This is the beginning of something really good for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author easysleazy
    Congratulations and my best wishes for the future.

    Man, it must feel SO SWEET to get a decent paycheck in the mail...

    I hope to live that experience too.
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  • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
    Hi Warriors

    Thankyou again for your kind words !!

    I does show you all that it really is simple to make money online BUT...

    It is NOT easy !!

    Hope you understand that.. What I basicaly mean is that I am working SO HARD at this

    That all it takes, daily action.. We can all do this !

    Remember my book comes with master resale rights and the book is totally Free

    Till next time

    Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author jrsencio
    Good job.. inspirational indeed. One thing I see in what you have done which basically is the secret to succeeding, which a lot of other people fail in.. it was the consistency.
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    This is very inspiring!
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  • Profile picture of the author WinsonYeung
    Congratulation !
    I suppose you have a nice list
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    • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
      Originally Posted by WinsonYeung View Post

      Congratulation !
      I suppose you have a nice list
      Hey mate

      Didnt even have any list until I put my book up a few days back

      Got over 250 now though bro

      Dean
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      • Profile picture of the author trafficpayouts
        Hi Dean,

        I am very excited for you that is great work.

        I think our business is going to be strong in 2009 as people all around the world look for additional income opportunities.

        I need to learn more about blogging so I will visit your site.

        Maybe you should think about running a W.S.O about the steps you have taken to achieve a profit so early.

        I am running a W.S.O at the moment and the feedback you get is worth more then the money.

        Best of luck

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  • Profile picture of the author Captcha
    Nice job mate
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  • Profile picture of the author Frostfire Gifts
    That is amazing, i only thought the top tier bloggers made any money, well done.
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  • Profile picture of the author Aaron Tan
    Inspiration indeed...

    I fully endorse " stop chasing money" online too..

    As that's when I start making real "consistent" money online promoting affiliate products as well as my own info products.

    I understand how you feel......cos I have been there done that..

    Gd work...keep it up!
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  • Profile picture of the author GoGetta
    Great work Dean,

    I am doing something similar with 2 blogs both of which I love with a passion. One being making money in the offline niche and I just want to give great content and hope to help as many people as possible. Making money isn't my main goal. I do have a product but I am just dedicated to giving great advice, tips and content.

    Hopefully then I can build followers and help as many people with this niche as I can,

    Keep up the good work Dean,

    GoGetta
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  • Profile picture of the author Tommy McLaughlin
    Dean,

    I have watched every step you have taken, you deserve all the success, you have worked hard mate!

    Good on you !
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    • Profile picture of the author scraggz
      Congratulations, it's great to see that it can work when done right, nice blog.

      Being featured in Alex Jeffrey's Guru's Dream would have given your traffic a nice little boost.
      That's the way to go. I believe that for most internet models it's by association with others and leveraging that association that real success comes.

      More power to you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Razvan Rovinaru
    Always great to see fellow warriors achieving success, this is what all of this is about. I like the style of your blog, it is very personal, you have created a bond with your readers - they can relate to you and your experience.

    Keep it up, and sincere congratulations!
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  • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
    Hey warriors

    Much appreciate all yourwords and it just pushes me even harder to see what you say !!

    I guess the fun starts now huh !!

    Thanks Tommy, we got each others back hey bro !

    Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author ebizman87
    What an awesome and inspiration post.(especially for NEWBIES).I tried the same thing that you did on your blog,but only made few dollars from ADSENSE.But slowly my traffic is increasing by 2-3 visitors a day.
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    • Profile picture of the author GAT
      Ravivaarman Batumalai:

      Get rid of your adsense.... why make $0.10 on a click from adsense and "kick" your visitor to another page? Set up a CPA or a straight offer and make real money instead.

      Just my recommendation.

      -André T.
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  • Profile picture of the author Writing Warrior
    That's impressive Dean! I would be terribly scared to stop trying for sales for awhile, but it's nice to hear that it worked out for you so quickly!
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  • Profile picture of the author esr
    Dean, I swear it's fate or kismet or whatever they call it.

    I've just been learning about blogging this past week. Today I was hit with a HUGE idea, much like what you've done, forget "chasing the money" and let it come to me with a certain type of blog.

    And tonight, I found your post. Amazing.

    I just requested your book and I'll be following your blog. Thanks so much for your inspirational post.
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  • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
    Hey warriors

    To all of you that have been so kind with your comments..

    THANKYOU !!

    If me story can inspire or help anyone then it makes it all worth it..

    Consistancy seems to be the key, be honest and genuine.. People are smart and know if someone is just hyping up !

    Anyone can do what I have been doing, its so simple just takes work every single day !

    Best wishes

    Thankyou

    Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author robert100
    Nice one Dean ... and from a fellow Brit.

    My blog is also very successful. It contains helpful/useful information that visitors will find of interest.

    I too write my posts in a teaching sort of way so that visitors are actually learning something new each time they check my new posts.

    I reveal free software, free information and lot's of info from my personal experiences online.

    A blog is a great way to build lists and promote your own products - which is what I do.

    Best wishes,

    Rob
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    • Profile picture of the author Shafiq Kamal
      Congratulations! Go Ahead Friend..................
      Good Luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author jinmin
    That's awesome ! It gives great motivation for all newbies who has just started IM and especially bloggers !
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  • Profile picture of the author Joe Giannetti
    Very Good Post Dean.
    I think people can see your honesty in your blog,that is why you are having success.

    Good Luck with it.
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    • Profile picture of the author bombdiggity
      Congratulations. It's wonderful to hear about your success, and newcomers could learn a lot from the steps laid out in the initial post. If you're not willing to take some action, have a little bit of willpower to make your goals a realization, and try your best without the fear of failure, you're going to have a very hard time trying to make a success of internet marketing. Realistic goals need to be set, and then can be met and dealt with much easier than extremely difficult goals that you know will take you years to accomplish. A lot of posters seem to get a certain inspiration from seeing others' success, and I'm no exception. Keep on keeping on.
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    • Profile picture of the author newventures
      Congratulations to you!!! It's great to hear of your success and others for that's what keeps us determined. I have a simple question but to me it's not quite clear - when you say you promote your affiliate products on your blog can you explain exactly what you do?
      I've read that article marketing is the thing to do if you're on a budge (i am) but when promoting affiliate products, would you use a blog vs. a static site?

      Thanks and continue your success for 2009!
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  • Profile picture of the author Scott Woodside
    Way to go! It's all about WAYFO!

    What Are You Focused On!

    Pick a plan and stay focused. The blog is an excellent way to do that! I started blogging 10 days ago, and the traffic continues to increase. The blog keeps me focused on what I do! A static website just sits there.

    I have so many ideas coming and going in my head, that a blog keeps me focused. It also enables me to better communicate in the virtual world.
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    • Profile picture of the author eQ
      Inspirational! Always great to hear that not all people have to struggle at this.

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    Your blog concept give me a new inspiration, I'm gonna follow u as well
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  • Profile picture of the author lkpub
    Way to go and Congratulations! Will definitely take a closer look at your posts! I just visited your site and you may want to take a look at your sidebar... it's not displaying correctly...

    I'm inspired... Thanx!
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    • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
      Originally Posted by lkpub View Post

      Way to go and Congratulations! Will definitely take a closer look at your posts! I just visited your site and you may want to take a look at your sidebar... it's not displaying correctly...

      I'm inspired... Thanx!
      Hey man

      Thanks for that... Someone did tell me of this earlier, think its if you you use firefox. Im not techie at all though so just trying to figure out where to start.. A fellow warrior has sent some help but still lost .. LOL

      Im sure i'll get it eventually ( I hope )

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  • Profile picture of the author goindeep
    cONGRATS DUDE

    The only thing too watch out for when blogging about I.M. is that A) you are not an expert yet as you do already claim on the blog so watch out not to get carried away. and B) always remember that people come to blogs to get FREE info. So dont get blood thirsty now that you have made some money and begin shooting affiliate links everywhere ok. Im no expert in blogging but i have had a bunch of experience doing it before.

    Cheers and good luck. Ill follow your journey on the blog.
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    • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
      Originally Posted by GoinDeep View Post

      cONGRATS DUDE

      The only thing too watch out for when blogging about I.M. is that A) you are not an expert yet as you do already claim on the blog so watch out not to get carried away. and B) always remember that people come to blogs to get FREE info. So dont get blood thirsty now that you have made some money and begin shooting affiliate links everywhere ok. Im no expert in blogging but i have had a bunch of experience doing it before.

      Cheers and good luck. Ill follow your journey on the blog.
      Hey all

      Again thanks for the awesome feedback from you all !!

      Its so true that consistancy and determonation is key

      With regards to the above quote bro ? ? Didnt realise I ever claied to be an expert man .. Im far from that... Man I only started my blog bout 7 weeks back lol

      Will go search all my post now and see... Thanks

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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    Hello Dean:

    That was very encouraging.

    Thanks for that.

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  • Profile picture of the author babarapho
    Congratulations,this is great and captivating. Thanks for Sharing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Timothy Wright
    Awesome job Dean. Wishing you even more success in the future.
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  • Profile picture of the author havplenty
    well done. I have just checked out your blog and I think it rocks. That freebie ebook isn't bad either.
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  • Profile picture of the author bonafide70
    Amazing stuff Dean, just shows what a little 'focus' can do :-)
    Jerry
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  • Profile picture of the author scene4u
    Congrats on your success and I hope you are able to carry on and make even more money online.
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  • Profile picture of the author neoo28
    I like your blog . It is good to help people and to get money as well !
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  • Profile picture of the author sunnyman
    Nice job. You could probably look over the WP theme and make it look more professional. You know, there are lots of free themes out there. They way the sidebar displays in Firefox (which is what all sensible people use nowadays) is a problem.

    As for me, I took a WP default ugly-greenish theme and reworked it myself in a blog of mine:
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    - which is a little hobby project of mine.
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  • Profile picture of the author davemclean
    At this moment I have nothing to lose and everything to gain, I've read hundreds of success stories, who all seem to point out how easy their "systems" are and how anybody can do it, I started a blog "Switch To Digital" and pinged it everytime I've updated it, could someone help me with what else I can do, I'm missing something or/and doing something wrong, is my niche wrong, I'm really confused, and beginning to think I should give up, what's the big secret please.

    I've also got hold of a copy of "On Demand Profit" and tried lots of different posts, but still nothing.
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    • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
      Originally Posted by davemclean View Post

      At this moment I have nothing to lose and everything to gain, I've read hundreds of success stories, who all seem to point out how easy their "systems" are and how anybody can do it, I started a blog "Switch To Digital" and pinged it everytime I've updated it, could someone help me with what else I can do, I'm missing something or/and doing something wrong, is my niche wrong, I'm really confused, and beginning to think I should give up, what's the big secret please.

      I've also got hold of a copy of "On Demand Profit" and tried lots of different posts, but still nothing.

      GIVE UP !!! ???! ?!

      WHAT ?

      No way... unless you dont want it enough bro ?

      No it is not simple... it is easy tho ! ... What I mean by this is that it take sooo much work to make it happen

      The work you have to actually put in though is simple it just takes so much of it

      Let us know what it is you are trying, visit my blog and see what Ive done so far...

      Grab my free book and get it setup properly, whilst you dont host your own blog you are limiting yourself in your business

      Good luck

      Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author sunnyman
    davemclean: Hmmm, I think you should get your own domain rather than using Blogspot. Also there is a course by Yaro Starak on blogging which may be of interest to you (just Google for him).
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  • Profile picture of the author brianh8807
    Dude that's awesome good for you. Keep up the good work and keep making that money online.
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  • Profile picture of the author johnng
    Originally Posted by dean_holland View Post

    Hey peeps

    To me this is amazing ! My blog... The first ever blog I created finally makes me an online income !!

    Its such a turning point for me, I think I finally get 'it'

    To anyone reading this that has not yet made money online or is wondering how its done let me tell you from my last 7 weeks experience what I think has made it happen...

    Ok, well I stopped chasing money online

    I stopped trying to sell 'anything and everything' in fact I forgot about making money at all. Although this was a hard thing to get my head around but I was told to forget the money as that will follow eventually.

    It actually followed a lot quicker than I expected it to !

    So what did I do ???

    Well I built a blog, as my first post I introduced myself and stated on there the situation I was currently in and where I wanted to be.

    I then went on in the following posts to tell people how I was building my blog and telling every step I made in my online business ( Including the errors ! )

    My traffic has gone from strength to strength and yesterday hit the best day of 430 visitors.

    I did my first affiliate promotion about 3 weeks ago for Alex Jeffrey's coaching program and made a profit of $1729 in 8 days... Wow money can really be made online huh ?! I couldnt believe it

    Now in the first 11 days of December I have made $525 as well as $11.40 recurring monthly commission.

    I have now leveraged my last 7 weeks to create my first ever ebook... The blog setup guide !!

    This is free on my blog for all to use

    I suppose I want to tell this as encouragement to others and incase you are the path that I spent so long on heading in the wrong direction.

    Stop buying into products and fads and start to build a life long business !!

    Best of luck, thankyou for letting me share this

    Dean
    Hi Dean,
    I heard about you from Alex and I visited your blog. I did a similar thing, and put up my blog just after you. I even installed Google Analytic ahead of the herd. To date I have zero visitor! Worse to come, I was offering the same eBook as everyone else. I have about 65 subcribers, not a single conversion, someone there have 5 subscribers and 1 conversion. I am plodding on, but I have to think some one upstairs doesn't like me.
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      Originally Posted by johnng View Post

      Hi Dean,
      I heard about you from Alex and I visited your blog. I did a similar thing, and put up my blog just after you. I even installed Google Analytic ahead of the herd. To date I have zero visitor! Worse to come, I was offering the same eBook as everyone else. I have about 65 subcribers, not a single conversion, someone there have 5 subscribers and 1 conversion. I am plodding on, but I have to think some one upstairs doesn't like me.

      Hey John

      Are you a student of Alex's ??

      Dont beat yourself up bro !! Man you have about 50 subscribers more than I do for the list building platform if thats what you are talking about ??

      I havent made any sales for that yet either so dont panic, just stay positive and keep taking action

      you sound like you may give up ! That worries me bro Come on, you can do this !!

      Dean
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  • That is really awesome profits for just 7 weeks!

    Caroline
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    • Profile picture of the author ShayB
      I love hearing great stories like this! Thank you for posting it!!

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  • Profile picture of the author Joe Campbell
    I'm with Alex too and have been watching Dean from day one and he is definitely on a roll!

    I have your book and am getting ready to start a blog soon.

    Keep up the good work!
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  • Profile picture of the author Big Mike75
    Great job, inspiring to many aspiring internet entrepreneurs that call this forum home.
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  • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
    Hi guys,

    I love the feeling that ,many of you say its inspiring !! Thankyou

    Quick update after about 12 weeks I think it is now, on about $3,500 profit so still going well. Although this month I stated on my blog I wasnt gpoing to try to make any money but focus on developing my blog

    In about 2 weeks I relaunch the new design and have a big competition planned with great prizes up fpor grabs as a thankyou to everyone !

    Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author ShazLeghari
    Nice one, its true don't ever bother yourself getting into get rich schemes, they are all complete rubbish, you should learn to find genuine people who really will teach you how to make massive income online and offline, well all I can say WELL DONE!
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  • Profile picture of the author BenHarbour
    Very good, its nice to see positive stories like this i hope it inspires others to succeed too
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  • Profile picture of the author Puusep
    Hello Dean. You really had a right mindset. Action first, money later.
    You know, when I was 17 years old, I was drawing cars at home like crazy, from day to night. I was not thinking about the money at all. But finally my actions started to bring in cash, though I didn't even think about it.
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  • Profile picture of the author johnmags
    that's great. How did you market or advertise your blog that sent them to visit your site
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    Are you looking for a Professional Content Writer
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  • Profile picture of the author AsaDG
    Hello Dean and congratz on your success!

    I looked at your blog and I really liked it, I will definately visit it again.

    Your story is amazing and very inspiring, thank you so much for sharing it
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  • Profile picture of the author tomerc
    I have only one word... WOW!
    BTW, how did you drive to traffic? And what kind of tools or blog builders did you use (Wordpress? Blogger? etc.)



    Thanks for sharing!
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  • Profile picture of the author david-forer
    Great story
    I too get to focused on what and how can i sell something
    Sometimes we have to step back and realize we are giving information not selling and when the visitors feel that is our intention they will then buy !
    great advice.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nido
    GREAT story. Way to take action
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    I dreamed of this and Now it happened: www.SevenFiguresOnline.com

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  • Profile picture of the author krembo
    good job my friend keep on good ... and that a tip for every one ... not to think just about the money!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Wolf Man
    The blogging thing is the one thing I have not done yet but really want to. I'd like to pick your brain, Dean, I'm impressed man. I'm gonna go check your site. Thank you very much for contributing this.
    -Wolf Man
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  • Profile picture of the author Theresa_wahm
    Thank you for sharing this! I know it's been a few months since you've posted and not quite sure if you still check this post, but it really is such an inspiration. I can relate in so many levels. I checked out your blog and signed up for your offer. Looking forward to it...
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  • Profile picture of the author Samuel Lee
    Truly inspiring! I've seen the same straegies where you can promote information about how to make money using a certain product by using another certain product. This works particularly well as a strategy and is most effective for MLM and internet marketing.
    As an example, you can blog about making money by using money making blog! I've seen the same thing with social networks where the most popular pages are about the network itself. Hope this helps!
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    wow this is amazing grat job
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  • Profile picture of the author dean_holland
    Hi guys !!

    Wow .. this post climbed back up here again huh !!

    There seems to be a few people here that wish to pick my brains. With regards to traffic genration Im gunna do a free short report soon that I will send out to sanyone that is a friend of my blog.

    To be a friend of myblog just shoot over there and you can become a friend for free... There is a lot of value I am going to give if you are my friend. C

    Check my sig for details peoples

    Thankyou for your amazing comments

    Dean
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  • Profile picture of the author dmhinman
    Thanks much for the inspiration. Been marketing for some time with no real success and this will help my motivation.
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  • Profile picture of the author reliance77
    Thanks for the encouragement, I'm working on my first website and it is good news to hear that someone has truly made $$$.

    I will take a look at your blog.
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