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12 years ago

Since I have owned and operated several businesses offline, I tell people I'm a Serial Entrepreneur.

If they ask for further details, I say my current project is marketing online.

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Lori Kelly

12 years ago

Hello Elizabeth. I get that deer in the headlights look too when I say internet marketing. So I say I am an internet marketer. I write content for people who have websites and provide online marketing services.

I make it a point to say something about my business every where I go. The grocery store, the post office, the liquor store : ) -- I have picked up a few clients doing this and I also consider it a learning experience. I hear things like, "Wow, I have been writing a book for a while now but I don't know how to market it."

Perfect statement.

Then I tell them I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss the way I can help them market their book....

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thebarksmeow

12 years ago

It really depends on who is asking. Most of the time I just say that I'm a marketer. There's no reason to limit myself by putting "internet" in front of it.

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Daniel Wilson

12 years ago

I tell them that I'm doing my own thing online. Few ask what about and than I say smth. like internet marketer.

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Samrath Gupta

12 years ago

Originally Posted by feetwins

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Often times I am not totally sure how to explain my job... more times I just give them the 11,000 foot view, and then sometimes I find myself describing what I do at great lengths only to be presented with a blank look.

Responses have been all over the place (huh?) (hm.) (what is that?) (didn't know you could make money online) (that's not a real job though, right?)

:rolleyes:

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Well, I call myself (SAM)

Now coming to serious points then I feel that yet so many people aren't aware about these things like Internet Marketer or Online Entrepreneur (Especially in my country)

People really react like they are Shocked by hearing Internet marketing or something !!

Yet, m seeking a way to explain them what it is and all that !!

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AmandaT

12 years ago

I usually say something along the lines of "I'm an Internet Marketer. I help others promote their own businesses, books, and products to people online and also have a few of my own." If they ask for more details, I explain I make websites for small businesses to help them access a wide customer base. I also help people find ways to market books and information products. They usually understand the first half a lot better than the second half.

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GoodnightSweetRatRace

12 years ago

Although I'm not full time, if I'm asked I keep it vague and say something "Computer stuff" or "Make money off websites"

If I go into detail about Internet Marketing then all I get is a similar look to this..

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ronaldmd 12 years ago

I usually call myself 'Internet Marketer' or simply 'Webmaster'.

Originally Posted by GoodnightSweetRatRace

If I go into detail about Internet Marketing then all I get is a similar look to this..

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- JohnMcCabe 12 years ago
  
  I just go with "I run a small publishing company."
  
  If you want to see strangers go cross-eyed, though, you can lower your voice and tell them, "sorry, you don't have a security clearance for that."
  
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Marcus Robbins 12 years ago

LOL love it (the 'burt' pic)

'Publisher' covers a multitude of sins

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sal64

12 years ago

PMSL... ain't that the truth!

Originally Posted by GoodnightSweetRatRace

Although I'm not full time, if I'm asked I keep it vague and say something "Computer stuff" or "Make money off websites"

If I go into detail about Internet Marketing then all I get is a similar look to this..

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garbs 12 years ago

Originally Posted by AmandaT

...I usually say something along the lines of "I'm an Internet Marketer. I help others promote their own businesses...

dito

I told the People that I'm an self-employed Marketing Manager

What do you tell the People?
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Banned 12 years ago

My name is Magil, but I call myself Lil, but everyone knows me as Suzanne lol

I just say I have online businesses.

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timpears

12 years ago

I assume you have a web site at the bare minimum. So you can say you are a publisher as you are publishing articles or what ever to the web. You could say that you are a marketer or are in advertising. If you are not selling products from your web sites, then you must have some kind of advertising on them for monetizeation.

Or you could just say you own your own business and leave it at that. How much do you want to share with them?

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Elizabeth Fee

12 years ago

Originally Posted by timpears

I assume you have a web site at the bare minimum. So you can say you are a publisher as you are publishing articles or what ever to the web. You could say that you are a marketer or are in advertising. If you are not selling products from your web sites, then you must have some kind of advertising on them for monetizeation.

Or you could just say you own your own business and leave it at that. How much do you want to share with them?

I have find myself (moreso lately) going with the latter... I own my own business, working from home. Seems there are many hats that we all wear in this industry! Publisher is a good one, too!

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Jonathan 2.0

Banned 12 years ago

Entrepreneur. Because I like the qualities of being an Entrepreneur.

When people ask I usually say I'm building an Information Publishing Company to help people with ______.

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AmandaT

12 years ago

To the people that I know well, I normally say I own an online business. Those that know me see the work I do so I don't get the "She is being tricked to think money can be made online." look others give me. The marketing explanation works better and also makes people think I have a more traditional job... which isn't always important, but in the cases of say, signing up for a service, it is important they see stability.

I remember telling one of my roommates I was starting an online business. He said there was no real way to make money online, especially with no start up money. I remember the day he came in with a bunch of packages for me... my new work computer, printer, and a ps3 for my husband's birthday... he goes "How did you buy that? You have no job?" I looked at him and said "Ya... I own a business! While you were selling TVs at WalMart and playing xbox, I built a business so I can buy myself things like this."

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BloggingPro

12 years ago

I usually say internet marketer. If someone questions what that means, I explain that I market products on the internet and earn a commission.

If they press on, I use that Directv commercial as an example (where you refer a friend and get $100 bill credit).

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Elizabeth Fee

12 years ago

Originally Posted by BloggingPro

I usually say internet marketer. If someone questions what that means, I explain that I market products on the internet and earn a commission.

If they press on, I use that Directv commercial as an example (where you refer a friend and get $100 bill credit).

I like that analogy.

I might have to steal that one if you don't mind.

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Jill Carpenter

12 years ago

"My name is Raymond J. Johnson, Jr. Now you can call me Ray, or you can call me J, or you can call me Johnny, or you can call me Sonny, or you can call me Junie, or you can call me Junior; now you can call me Ray J, or you can call me RJ, or you can call me RJJ, or you can call me RJJ Jr.

Ah, fond childhood memories... :p

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Tom Ryan 12 years ago

I just say I'm a web publisher, or run a publishing business.
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12 years ago

Hm, what I call myself?

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Pierce

12 years ago

Internet marketer. Then I embrace the blank stare

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IMBotz 12 years ago

I usually say I do freelance work and sometimes I've an online business.
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Justin Says 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Pierce

Internet marketer. Then I embrace the blank stare

Haha. I get that all the time when I mention similar words.

It's funny how people have no clue that people are spending and earning money all throughout the internet, even from people just viewing something or clicking on something.

The biggest question I end up getting is "Do I spend money when I click on something?!"
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  I say I'm an Internet Marketer, if someone asks what I mean I tell them I promote other people's products and earn a commission.
  
  If they still don't know what I mean I explain it to them like this,
  
  someone asked me for directions to Wal-Mart so I told that person how to get there, the person spends $100, Wal-Mart pays me $50
  
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Phillip McGough

12 years ago

I consider myself an Internet Marketer or an Entrepreneur, and yeah I get the blank stares too and the non-believers, but when I'm out doing things they can't afford to do I just smile!

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laurencewins

12 years ago

I am a freelance writer, proofreader and editor. My title is easy.

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12 years ago

I will do some website design as a means to work with a client if need be, so I usually (first) say I do website design and depending on the reaction, I may add that I help local businesses with marketing. I keep my own internet marketing business/websites to myself and never mention them. People (and family and friends that just don't get it) then think I only do work for clients. Keeps it simple.

All that to say, I say "Website Design (& Marketing) for local businesses".

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fredlee

12 years ago

After I lost job for 1 year ago, I chose this working-at-home job, and I told my friends that I became an internet marketer. But my friends did not believe that there was the job making passive money like that. I did not care what they were thinking about me. And now, I spend most of time on my computer. My wife calls me a computer addict.

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12 years ago

sometimes i just say i am building website to those that have no idea about Internet Marketing. To those that know, i am a SEO developer

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12 years ago

Yup.. I get those blank looks a lot too. I tell people that I do some internet stuff.

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12 years ago

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12 years ago

I say I'm a Internet Marketer and do SEO.

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AmandaT

12 years ago

Recently a bunch of my friends were making fun of me for not having a job while we were out at a bar, normal teasing from them since they know what I do. A new guy hanging out with us goes "Seriously though, what do you do?" My response: "Well... they are right, I don't have a job. I sit in front of my computer and watch my PayPal fill up with cash." Of course, I explained a little bit after, but his face was priceless.

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Dennis Gaskill

12 years ago

Originally Posted by feetwins

... when others ask what you do?

Depends who's asking and and what kind of mood I'm in.

Writer
Retired
Marketer
Entrepreneur
Internet Cowboy
Web Monkey
Frobisher Merzelquatz
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Elizabeth Fee 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

Depends who's asking and and what kind of mood I'm in.

Writer
Retired
Marketer
Entrepreneur
Internet Cowboy
Web Monkey
Frobisher Merzelquatz
feetwins

feetwins, eh? Web Monkey is a good one, too.
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CDarklock

12 years ago

Originally Posted by feetwins

... when others ask what you do?

I'm a business consultant and marketing coach.

Of course, I've also done 20 years of time in corporate America to back that up.

BUT...

They're not asking to find out what you do.

They're asking to establish which of you has the more important job, and to find out if they can squeeze you for free/discount services.

It's all about them. Not you.

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Elizabeth Fee

12 years ago

Originally Posted by CDarklock

BUT...

They're not asking to find out what you do.

They're asking to establish which of you has the more important job, and to find out if they can squeeze you for free/discount services.

It's all about them. Not you.

LOL - Interesting perspective... and now that I think about it - so TRUE!

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sal64

12 years ago

When I am in a good mood and a stranger asks me, I simply reply:

I am a psychiatrist.

The usually reply: Wow that's interesting.

Then I ask: Why do you say that?

then they'll give a reason and I ask: How does that make you feel?

That usually screws them right up.

Originally Posted by CDarklock

I'm a business consultant and marketing coach.

Of course, I've also done 20 years of time in corporate America to back that up.

BUT...

They're not asking to find out what you do.

They're asking to establish which of you has the more important job, and to find out if they can squeeze you for free/discount services.

It's all about them. Not you.

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CDarklock

12 years ago

Originally Posted by sal64

That usually screws them right up.

I always like it when people ask me "but what do you DO?" after I tell them I'm a business consultant and marketing coach.

Because that's when I get to explain "I tell people things they already know. They call me a genius and write me a check. Then I go home."

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sal64

12 years ago

I like that.

The old "I'm unemployable" also gets them miffed.

But it just goes to show how ingrained the concept that the only path to success is with an education and a career is in 99% of the population.

Trouble is that job security as we knew it went out the window about 20 years ago.

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I always like it when people ask me "but what do you DO?" after I tell them I'm a business consultant and marketing coach.

Because that's when I get to explain "I tell people things they already know. They call me a genius and write me a check. Then I go home."

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pagunston

12 years ago

I would love to call myself any one of these things however the truth is, I haven't made a cent from internet marketing. I am only new to this concept and I have a lot to learn. I really hope that I am on the right track because I REALLY want to make this my job one day.

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magiclouie

12 years ago

I just tell them that magiclouie has the magic of making money online.

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12 years ago

I collect hundred dollar bills for a living

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Watchman220 12 years ago

I am more into the geekie techie side of things...so I tell them I am an I.T. Consultant who specializes in several areas including Search Engine Optimization to get top ranking in Google.

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12 years ago

I don't know what do i call myself, i just know how to get it done

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Kecia

12 years ago

I usually still say I am a freelance writer. Most people seem to get that. They look really confused when I say internet marketer.