VALUABLE NEWBIE INFORMATION - The Fundamentals of Internet Marketing

Spreading yourself to thin: In the beginning it can be vary easy learning tons of new methods for things then having 10-20 projects open at a time. Take one method and use it for at least 6 months. Do not keep hoping to one project to the next because you don't see profits in a few months. Takes hard work to see good $$

As a person new to the Warrior Forum and to Internet Marketing, I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I've found there is a wealth of information you can learn from others. I like the point you made about managing your expectations. It takes time to buildup a business whether it be online or off-line. One of the things I learned a long time ago, is that it's not important where you start, but where you finish. I believe in setting small goals and building on them.

I totally agree with everything you're saying and it's definately a great start but may I also add - one of the hardest things a newbie must deal with is I-N-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N -- O-V-E-R-L-O-A-D!

I think it's important to start off with a game plan of sorts. You dont' necessarily need to know where your going but a plan never the less keeps you laser beam focused and on track.

A whole lot of time can be wasted jumping from one opportunity to the next.

In my opinion the best way to conquer the monster is with the following steps:

1.) create a list of the top 10 goals you wish to achieve with IM
2.) circle the one the you feel would have an immediate impact on your life
3.) List all the things you must do on order to accomplish that one goal
4.) create your plan
5.) Master the skill set
6.) Implement - Start NOW
7.) Do something every day to move you closer to your goal even if it's only for an hour...
8.) Repeat the process again and again...

Whatever you do be consistent.. Do it continuously at least for a month and track it down...

Check out What Matt Cutts has to say: Trying new things for 30 days: Matt Cutts’ TED2011 presentation – Boing Boing

I think newbies should

1) Realize this is a business and treat it as such.

2) Pick one method to start and stick with it.

3) Do market research and keyword research because without that, you're pretty much done before you really start.

4) Then, get the domain name and set up the site. I think it is so easy to learn how to slap up a blog or website only to get disappointed because you aren't making any sales.

5) I also recommend that whether you have your own product, your are doing PLR or are an affiliate, you should always build a list in your niche.

6) Join the War Room in this forum as soon as possible.

7) And remember, when it is all done, it boils down to traffic generation and traffic monetization.

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So these are some good tips for the newbies.In internet marketing some issues are always important and are considered to be the base of success like perfect niche selection,choosing best keywords with less competition and building a list.

Great list, Warrior Ben, and some really good additional insight in the replies.

Here's my 2 cents.

Most newbies I've worked with think that "building relationships"... be it with their blog, on social media sites, and Especially with the subscription list that they email too... that "building relationships" means spamming and annoying everybody they talk to online INCESSANTLY with their affiliate links, their MLM opportunity or whatever.

I did it too. You've really got to always, always GIVE value and SOLVE problems for people. Only try to sell them stuff if it's really good, if you've used it yourself, if it's relevant to what you know they are looking for, and if you've already given them so much valuable information that they're virtually on the verge of asking you if they can make a contribution for all you've done for them! A bit over the top, I know, but that really should be how you operate your business, in my opinion and experience.

I'd add to your list the impotence of understanding SEO is only a small part of generating traffic! Ad a noob I spent far too long on it and never realised targeted traffic is abundant in other methods! SEO is a vital skill to use but don't forget other ways! Wish I'd realised that sooner!!!

For complete newbies, the most important thing to realize is that this is not an easy business. A lot of new guys who enter this business fresh usually get hyped up by some one-click-success BS product created by a 7-figure IM mastermind. They get a feeling that IM is so easy, you practically don't have to do anything. Just look at an average sales pitch for any IM product and there's a good chance you'll get hit by a huge flashing bullet list saying: you don't need a website, you don't need to build links, you don't need experience, you don't need content, you don't need brains... No wonder so many people five up after realizing this business is extremely tough and competitive.

Another thing someone mentioned - don't spread too thin. Newbies usually pile up dozens of reports and guides about all kinds of marketing strategies and techniques. And they all seem to work just fine and a lot of money can be made with each one. And in most cases, that's the truth, but only if you pick one method and stick with it until you get really good at it.

Outsourcing isn't that important for people that are just starting out, I always say it's good to get your hands dirty. But after a while, when you get a good grasp of basics, it is very important to outsource at least some portion of work.

thanks for sharing with us , every time I am here at the WF I learn a lot and new things .

Some awesome advice here!

I'm gonna' get aWeber right away, as it seems that the whole list-building thing should be a high priority for IMers.

And focussing on the one idea, and mastering it - I like that!

Andy

Super great post and very helpful comments in this thread. Thanks guys n gals!

Great additions to this thread!! Definitely one of the things I left out originally was to pick a project and see it through to completion. I could be described as having ADD, so it's very easy for me to get excited about something new and let something that is half finished fall by the wayside. Getting in the habit of finishing a project completely is absolutely essential for success in this business.

If anybody has anything else to add to the list, there are lots of folks who could benefit from your knowledge!

-Ben

I am still new myself but can add:

Fulfill your offer and over deliver.

I have learned this by checking out the competition. If you have a free report that I will get INSTANT access to for signing up, do not let me get your autoresponder without a link to the free report.

If you claim to have a free ebook, do not send out a 2 page bullet point report calling it your ebook. It's bait & switch.

Do not try to sell, sell, sell. Give something away or provide information before trying to sell and recognize that not everyone likes a hard sell. I have unsubscribed from lists this week that immediately hit me with hard sells.

You must manage your time so that most is spent building the nuts and bolts of your business but leave some time allocated to research and creative thinking.

Great info. I remember when making money was everything to me. Those days I made no money. Now I care less about money (in a way of less desperation) and am making more then ever before. I guess it took a shift of my focus until change for the better happened for me.

Starting a home based business is not a very difficult proposition but what matters most is marketing your business if you want to succeed in a competitive environment. Marketing is an o*ngoing process and you should ensure that your home based business and your image is in the limelight all the time. No business can succeed unless you create sufficient awareness and get people talking about your product and services. The strategies given below will help you in your endeavor to succeed.

Very good list! thank you

Warrior Ben,

Thank you very much for this thread. Being new to IM, i really appreciate the information you have presented.

Yes, this is a very nice general list, but there are many details that must be studied. Internet marketing is quite complicated.

I could add to this list the following advice: Remember that your customers must trust you and your products. Trust is very important if you want to see anyone giving you their money for some reason. Without showing to your prospects that they are safe when they trust you, you won’t make money.

First of all, you have to be extremely professional. If you look like an amateur, you have no chances to be trusted.

You should be very honest and very helpful, so that you may have returning customers. Regular customers are the basis of any successful business. This means that you have to build a relationship with your customers.

These details are very important.

Also, for newbies, do not get discouraged easily.
Try and find a kind of opportunity where you can make some money on the very first day of using it... that will go a long way to boost your morale.

If your a total newbie and are struggling to get to grips with even the basics of internet marketing it might be a good idea to find a mentor or coach to keep you on track so that you don't waste time learning the wrong things.
Some great posts and info here on what newbies should be doing.

It's pretty good info from all Warrior, thank you.

I'm still in process of learning, bought a couples of WSO for "addon" to my knowledge.

For Newbies (like me), don't overwhelming our self.