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Ive surveyed people in the IM market for years now. I do not have 100% accurate numbers because A) I'm on my iPad and B) I've been more interested in the general numbers... The more elevated and birds eye view of the surveyed numbers.

Here are some interesting numbers, again, off the top of my head...

Most of the people I surveyed have been 'into' this IM game for over two years.
Over 75% do not know how to create a squeeze page or have one up online... I'm talking about the same people who avg 2+ years in this market

Most have never earned more than 1000 online...total

Something like 90% have never created their own info product before

Most have not picked a niche market either, and like over 75% have never generated more than 5,000 unique visitors, total, to anything. Most do not know how to technically get a website OR blog up online on their own hosting account.

The avg person spends more than 20 HOURS per week on their computers and devices working in this market, i mean they spend that time doing stuff in the IM game... and I'd bet it's now closer to 30 hours per week.

Now, I'm not saying this is the case for Warriors here, but this is certainly the case to not only my lists, but others lists as well... Do not take the numbers exactly, take the elevated view of these numbers and realize, this is very good news for you.

Last point... Main point... What have these people been doing for over two years then? What have they been spending those 20 to 30 hours per week on? The answer is, IMO, they have been dabbling in a bunch of different things... Bouncing around from one thing to the next so much.... They don't even know some of the most basic fundamentals to online marketing. They go from one "hit of hope" to the next hit of hope.

That should be good news for you if A) you are like the surveys and numbers yourself above or B) you have been focused and NOT like the numbers here. either way, do not dabble. Go all in and get laser focused on traffic and conversions!

Eye opening? What else do these numbers tell you?

Excuse the iPad writing

Eric Louviere
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  • Profile picture of the author OrangeBull
    They could also be studying and learning.

    I haven't actively marketed a thing yet, but for at least three years I've been actively studying IM.

    I have created my own hosted sites in that time period and even built a kind of squeeze page for a site that never truly went active.

    There is a lot to learn before you can actually do some of this stuff and some of us are just trying to figure out what we know that could be of value as an info product and come up with a plan that is within our budget that should prove effective in terms of marketing the product.
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    • Profile picture of the author fin
      Sorry, I just caught the last part about the iPad. I'm going to read the rest, but I'd love to know how you find writing on the iPad compared to a normal laptop?

      I'm thinking of getting one and I'd love to be able to type at 50% speed at least.

      Cheers
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      • Originally Posted by fin View Post

        Sorry, I just caught the last part about the iPad. I'm going to read the rest, but I'd love to know how you find writing on the iPad compared to a normal laptop?

        I'm thinking of getting one and I'd love to be able to type at 50% speed at least.
        For a quick 500 words article or blog post it is "acceptable" (alas a bit slow). For more than that, it gets uncomfortable and tiresome.
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        • Profile picture of the author fin
          Originally Posted by Anonymous Affiliate View Post

          For a quick 500 words article or blog post it is "acceptable" (alas a bit slow). For more than that, it gets uncomfortable and tiresome.
          Thank you.

          My blog posts range from 500-1700ish, but to be honest they are built out over weeks rather than in one sitting. Maybe that means it will be ok. I'm going to be working in a hammock a lot of the time so I thought it would be good.

          I'm tempted to just go for an Acer notebook instead.
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          • Originally Posted by fin View Post

            Thank you.

            My blog posts range from 500-1700ish, but to be honest they are built out over weeks rather than in one sitting. Maybe that means it will be ok. I'm going to be working in a hammock a lot of the time so I thought it would be good.

            I'm tempted to just go for an Acer notebook instead.
            As I recommended you on another thread, I would advise you a second hand 2010 11" MBA. You can get them for $600 or so. Ultimate "hammock and Starbucks" laptop, trust me.
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            • Profile picture of the author fin
              Originally Posted by Anonymous Affiliate View Post

              As I recommended you on another thread, I would advise you a second hand 2010 11" MBA. You can get them for $600 or so. Ultimate "hammock and Starbucks" laptop, trust me.
              Nice one. I was actually looking at them yesterday. The Acer looks pretty appealing because it's basically a throw away. Same as the iPad, where as the MBA is a bit more expensive. I was afraid I might break it.

              But there's a good chance I might just go for it. Actually, now that you've said it's the ultimate hammock and Starbucks laptop I think I might just I can always get a cheaper one if I end up damaging it.
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    • Originally Posted by OrangeBull View Post

      They could also be studying and learning.

      I haven't actively marketed a thing yet, but for at least three years I've been actively studying IM.

      I have created my own hosted sites in that time period and even built a kind of squeeze page for a site that never truly went active.

      There is a lot to learn before you can actually do some of this stuff and some of us are just trying to figure out what we know that could be of value as an info product and come up with a plan that is within our budget that should prove effective in terms of marketing the product.
      3 years of studying yet 0 doing... don't you see how wrong your approach is?

      There's no "studying" in this game (aka online entrepreneurship). There is "do" and "do not". You study by doing, experimenting, failing, tweaking, and doing again. Studying without Doing = Fail.
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    • Profile picture of the author Bill Hugall
      Originally Posted by OrangeBull View Post

      They could also be studying and learning.

      I haven't actively marketed a thing yet, but for at least three years I've been actively studying IM.

      I have created my own hosted sites in that time period and even built a kind of squeeze page for a site that never truly went active.

      There is a lot to learn before you can actually do some of this stuff and some of us are just trying to figure out what we know that could be of value as an info product and come up with a plan that is within our budget that should prove effective in terms of marketing the product.


      While that is an admirable approach. It is time to get off the pot. Go out and fail!!!! I know but it is part of any success in life. 3 years of learning sounds like fear of failure to me. Just jump
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  • Profile picture of the author Eric Louviere
    Yeah, learning! Exactly! But don't think u have to learn for 3 years before you are worthy of earning money, IMO
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  • Profile picture of the author OrangeBull
    I also have a 60 plus hour per week career, so the day job takes a ton of energy.

    For me when I launch my big thing, it's probably not going to be simple. I'm more looking at launching a game changing tech company and want to know the techniques that professionals use to launch things that make some money typically and lay the groundwork for the natural viral marketing that occurs when a real game changer is launched.
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  • Profile picture of the author OrangeBull
    I might spend five or so hours studying, but that was in the past. I'm in a place where other assets have given me free time. Now I'm just picking my target and planning my launch which should happen by years end.
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  • Profile picture of the author Benjamin Ehinger
    Originally Posted by Eric Louviere View Post

    Ive surveyed people in the IM market for years now. I do not have 100% accurate numbers because A) I'm on my iPad and B) I've been more interested in the general numbers... The more elevated and birds eye view of the surveyed numbers.

    Here are some interesting numbers, again, off the top of my head...

    Most of the people I surveyed have been 'into' this IM game for over two years.
    Over 75% do not know how to create a squeeze page or have one up online... I'm talking about the same people who avg 2+ years in this market

    Most have never earned more than 1000 online...total

    Something like 90% have never created their own info product before

    Most have not picked a niche market either, and like over 75% have never generated more than 5,000 unique visitors, total, to anything. Most do not know how to technically get a website OR blog up online on their own hosting account.

    The avg person spends more than 20 HOURS per week on their computers and devices working in this market, i mean they spend that time doing stuff in the IM game... and I'd bet it's now closer to 30 hours per week.

    Now, I'm not saying this is the case for Warriors here, but this is certainly the case to not only my lists, but others lists as well... Do not take the numbers exactly, take the elevated view of these numbers and realize, this is very good news for you.

    Last point... Main point... What have these people been doing for over two years then? What have they been spending those 20 to 30 hours per week on? The answer is, IMO, they have been dabbling in a bunch of different things... Bouncing around from one thing to the next so much.... They don't even know some of the most basic fundamentals to online marketing. They go from one "hit of hope" to the next hit of hope.

    That should be good news for you if A) you are like the surveys and numbers yourself above or B) you have been focused and NOT like the numbers here. either way, do not dabble. Go all in and get laser focused on traffic and conversions!

    Eye opening? What else do these numbers tell you?

    Excuse the iPad writing

    Eric Louviere
    This is very true and the problem most beginners have is their mindset. They think they are either going to get rich overnight without really putting in work (thanks to the horrible get rich products out there) or they treat it as a hobby instead of a business. If you treat your online income journey as a business, put in the time and consistently work on your business, you will make money online.

    Benjamin Ehinger
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  • Profile picture of the author Social App Zone
    "I do not have 100% accurate numbers because A) I'm on my iPad"

    Love it .. Apple are for children!
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  • Profile picture of the author gcbmark20
    Well I used to be trapped inside the "ClickBank" promotion after promotion Email Cyclone where I would buy a system that some "Guru" had sent me in an Email and I would implement it make a little money sometimes off these courses but not everytime and then the sales would disappear because of the ever changing and evolving ways of the Internet.

    What non of these so called "Gurus" taught me was that they were building huge Email lists and then sending promotion after promotion to them and cashing in off this method every month.

    Luckily once I decided to join this fantastic forum, I was recommended a particular mentoring course online that had been around for some time and carried a great reputation.

    As soon as I joined I have managed to create many of my own products, build lists off them myself and I also know how to treat my list with respect and am able to provide outstanding value and in return they love me back by buying my recommendations or indeed my own products from time to time.

    So yeah I do agree that many thousands of confused people online do need our help and we should all be aiming to get our message out there and drag these poor confused souls away from the "Promotion Crazed Daze Cycle"

    Have a great everyone and keep on smiling!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author RobIMJones
    Thanks for posting this!

    It's not at all surprising though, people spend way too much time and MONEY jumping from idea to idea!

    They buy into one idea, they "try" it, as soon as they are presented with a challenge, they lose all faith in the system and jump to the next "biz opp".

    It's strange, people genuinely believe that because you can actually run a business from your PC or laptop, that it's extremely easy and effortless.

    Overnight wealth doesn't exist, you have to put in so much time and effort in to building a business online, which is why it makes me laugh when people say.. "I'd love to work online, chill out all day and watch the money roll in!"

    REALITY CHECK! Lol
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    It's strange, people genuinely believe that because you can actually run a business from your PC or laptop, that it's extremely easy and effortless.

    Overnight wealth doesn't exist, you have to put in so much time and effort in to building a business online, which is why it makes me laugh when people say.. "I'd love to work online, chill out all day and watch the money roll in!"

    REALITY CHECK! Lol
    Yep - I think that statement sums up a lot! How many IM products have been launched that appeal to the lazy. That appeal to those who want to put in half and half here and there in between games of world of war craft.

    This is why I think the "4 hour work week" is mostly a myth, even if the basics of this still apply. I am sure Mr Ferris works a lot more than that.

    I have never worked so hard and so much as I have since I turned to IM, but you know what - I love it! Why - because I get to work from home, which has been the US, Spain, Taiwan and England in the past 3 years. And, also, I don't have to work for anybody else. These are the freedoms that I love from IM, and I actually enjoy working hard at it. Happy days.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    It's quite true. A lot of my customers also don't know how to do many of the basics and it makes me wonder what they actually do online if they don't know how to build a site, a squeeze page, a list, etc. I would think that even if you bounce around from one shiny object to the next, that you would still need some of those skills to actually implement a system.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
      Originally Posted by Eric Louviere View Post

      Over 75% do not know how to create a squeeze page or have one up online... I'm talking about the same people who avg 2+ years in this market

      Most have never earned more than 1000 online...total

      Something like 90% have never created their own info product before

      Most have not picked a niche market either, and like over 75% have never generated more than 5,000 unique visitors, total, to anything. Most do not know how to technically get a website OR blog up online on their own hosting account.
      There is a show (I forget the name) where the boss goes in undercover and does the job of the peons - just to get a feel of what is going on in their business.

      No one needs to know how to do all these things if they truly have a business background and some start up capital.

      IM occurs in a different dimension - which is what throws most people off. The second thing is it can be done with little or no money to start, but that requires you to do the grunt work.

      I have a neighbor across the street who has her own little manicure/pedicure/skincare business. She pays rent for a room to work out of which is attached to another salon. She chooses to clean her own space (although she could hire someone else to do it). She is responsible for her tools working and when they don't she attempts to see if it is simply a blown fuse or something - but when she can't fix something she hires someone else to fix it or has to buy a new appliance. This can be likened to someone needing something on their website to display or work a certain way and if they can't get it to do that then they need to pay to have it fixed. For some crazy reason, I think people get upset online when they finally have to pay for specific things. Or they "think" they have to know how to do it all.

      There are businesses that have sites and the owner has no clue on how to make a simple web link. What they do know is their product or presence needs to be on the web and they hire out specialists to do this.

      Now, I'll agree - if you are selling IM related materials then you really should have a clue. But for the majority of other niches out there none of this should be important if you are budgeting like any other offline business would.

      As easy as it is for me to whip up a web page, if my time and talents are best spent on some other aspect of my business then that is were I should be spending my time.

      A lot of these people are spending 2+ years on things they should probably be skipping all together.

      I'll even admit to having an issue with wanting to control everything - and perhaps too healthy a curiosity to picking things apart. But I also have the luxury of not being desperate to make something (money) immediately.

      I enjoy learning and having that extra knowledge - but over time I now realize my efforts are better spent on something like realizing one or two big end goals as opposed to the smaller specifics.

      Another neighbor of mine and I were talking about food (one of my favorite topics, lol) a couple of days ago. She started to say "we should go into this business" as we discussed a particular need for something in our local area. I had to stop her at some point and let her know that it was a great idea, but not something I could venture into at the present time. I just don't have the time - period.

      Some people come in here crying that they are looking for the right opportunity. There are so many opportunities and so little time.

      Laser focus and sticking to one thing is so key. Working a side job just to get some investment capital can be more beneficial than most realize.

      Dabbling is fun, but is not (in most cases) to be considered as actual constructive time spent on your final business.
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      • Profile picture of the author CrispWords
        Originally Posted by Jill Carpenter View Post

        Dabbling is fun, but is not (in most cases) to be considered as actual constructive time spent on your final business.
        Great quote, Jill!

        And so true.

        I know that time spent using one idea, even if it is simply split testing an idea, is time spent much better than if I go off and try to learn 7 concepts.

        Doing, Testing, Refining is much better than Learning, Waiting, and Learning More. Sometimes we can get into Analysis-Paralysis if we are not careful.
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      • Profile picture of the author Lance K
        Originally Posted by Jill Carpenter View Post

        There is a show (I forget the name) where the boss goes in undercover and does the job of the peons - just to get a feel of what is going on in their business.
        It's called............................{drumroll}...... .....................Undercover Boss.
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        • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
          Originally Posted by Lance K View Post

          It's called............................{drumroll}...... .....................Undercover Boss.
          LOL, I really am blonde.
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          • Profile picture of the author cjreynolds
            Originally Posted by Jill Carpenter View Post

            LOL, I really am blonde.
            No, you're just "Reality TV-Impaired"! I have the same problem...
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          • Profile picture of the author Lance K
            Originally Posted by Jill Carpenter View Post

            LOL, I really am blonde.
            Sorry, couldn't resist.
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    • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      It's quite true. A lot of my customers also don't know how to do many of the basics and it makes me wonder what they actually do online if they don't know how to build a site, a squeeze page, a list, etc. I would think that even if you bounce around from one shiny object to the next, that you would still need some of those skills to actually implement a system.
      I think the problem is two-fold. Even if they did know how to execute a plan utilizing a skill-set they probably feel they can't "do it right" so they back down and move onto the next "easier" program or technique.

      I've communicated with several people who claim that they won't try this or that until they get it right. Well... ahem... you won't ever get it right if you never try at all!

      I always explain that even if you don't fully understand something, go through with the steps, get your hands dirty and learn from your mistakes. Websites can be edited for crying out loud. So it's not like your mistake is going to stick for the rest of time.

      What makes this issue even more frustrating is that its not really all that hard to build a website, create a squeeze page and build a list. It's really not! Sure it sounds daunting at first, but there is so much support available that those who don't take action are fools for not doing so.

      I remember being terrified of my own hosting account and Wordpress. I felt really silly after I finally dove in, clicked a few buttons, and boom there was my site waiting for me to add content!

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      • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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        Originally Posted by BloggingPro View Post

        Well... ahem... you won't ever get it right if you never try at all!

        BP
        lol ... I remember when I first got Internet access. I liked Usenet newsgroups a lot and wanted to share a picture in one... so I attached one.

        Of course, you couldn't attach pics in Usenet newsgroups and what resulted was 5 million lines of ugly code.

        I thought, "OMG, I just broke the Internet!"

        There were many things that seemed frightening, like learning to upload files for one and creating websites, but I just buckled down and did it and did it wrong more than a few times. But I learned as much from failure as I did success. You just got to break out of the "can't" mindset and start DOING, even if you're doing it wrong. It's the only way you'll learn to do it right.
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  • Profile picture of the author JasonParker
    But the only problem is... If you try to offer a product or course that covers the basics to most people, then you'll be lucky if you sell one of them.

    Point is... Very few people care about the fundamentals.

    If they did and if they were persistent, then I honestly don't see how they wouldn't eventually make a profit.

    But it's not going to happen.

    Because most people like to chase the next shiny object.

    Product creators know they like shiny objects and you can't blame them for giving people what they want.

    It's up to YOU and you only to seek out the fundamentals.
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  • Profile picture of the author Aaron Autrey
    This has been my problem for years and it has to stop. I've jumped into things that just didn't work for me in the past, which is why I've been dabbling. But I think I've finally found a good niche to start out in. Adsense sites and flipping business sites. Hey, it's a start. I'm glad I finally made the decision to quit dabbling!!
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    Not us... Not marketers. We live far above mediocrity. Always keep this in mind at all times..

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  • Profile picture of the author louie6925
    As Jason Parker said, the numbers are so high for one reason alone!.........

    ....whats going to sell more?

    A) "Easy $300 a day with 30 mins work, only $9.00"

    OR

    B) "Learn html editors and ftp programs, only $9.00"


    The fact is human nature will always draw us to bright lights, blokes will only look at the girls in the bar with bleached blonde hair and false breasts, because as humans we a re naturally shallow! its only the realistic people that look beyond exteriors and hype, and these are the people who are doing very well for themselves!

    will we ever change?....................doubt it!
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  • Profile picture of the author paul nicholls
    it really is such a shame that many people spend so much time trying to create an income online but never get anywhere

    through my experience the main problem is most people don`t actually want to build a real business because building a real business is not as flashy as using a new hot method or loophole for making hundreds of dollars fast with no effort

    a real online business takes time to build and most people are impatient

    if you are willing to apply yourself and actually learn what (you really need to know) then results will soon start follow

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    • Profile picture of the author anthonysong
      I guess a lot of people are still blinded by the "chasing after shiny objects" syndrome still as they are forever interested in the get rich quick schemes, instead of trying to really work hard to learn and get into the business
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  • Profile picture of the author Dmaind
    Hey Eric, thanks for sharing these findings. It's great to see that the market is underserved and the prospect is willing to spend time(time = money).
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  • Profile picture of the author fly beck
    Hey Ive newly joined the warrior site here and ive been gleaming this discussion page here to learn what i can learn. Ive been "dabbling" for two years now and bought one shiney thing after another and bought the hoopla that the gurus sell and that the next gurus warn you about what the other gurus are doing to you but which theyre doiing the same thing to you. I fell for that hype and frankly began to make a hobby to collect these next best things. Im finding out since being here that I really need to treat this as a business but at this point Im shoe stringin it as far as funds to do this so Ill im able to do right now is gleam. But im the guy your trying to reach out to make a biz. I just wanted to put my feed back in here. Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan Smith
    Originally Posted by Eric Louviere View Post

    Ive surveyed people in the IM market for years now. I do not have 100% accurate numbers because A) I'm on my iPad and B) I've been more interested in the general numbers... The more elevated and birds eye view of the surveyed numbers.

    Here are some interesting numbers, again, off the top of my head...

    Most of the people I surveyed have been 'into' this IM game for over two years.
    Over 75% do not know how to create a squeeze page or have one up online... I'm talking about the same people who avg 2+ years in this market

    Most have never earned more than 1000 online...total

    Something like 90% have never created their own info product before

    Most have not picked a niche market either, and like over 75% have never generated more than 5,000 unique visitors, total, to anything. Most do not know how to technically get a website OR blog up online on their own hosting account.

    The avg person spends more than 20 HOURS per week on their computers and devices working in this market, i mean they spend that time doing stuff in the IM game... and I'd bet it's now closer to 30 hours per week.

    Now, I'm not saying this is the case for Warriors here, but this is certainly the case to not only my lists, but others lists as well... Do not take the numbers exactly, take the elevated view of these numbers and realize, this is very good news for you.

    Last point... Main point... What have these people been doing for over two years then? What have they been spending those 20 to 30 hours per week on? The answer is, IMO, they have been dabbling in a bunch of different things... Bouncing around from one thing to the next so much.... They don't even know some of the most basic fundamentals to online marketing. They go from one "hit of hope" to the next hit of hope.

    That should be good news for you if A) you are like the surveys and numbers yourself above or B) you have been focused and NOT like the numbers here. either way, do not dabble. Go all in and get laser focused on traffic and conversions!

    Eye opening? What else do these numbers tell you?

    Excuse the iPad writing

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    EX: If you are a product creation GURU teach people how to create products and start a blog about it. Then you build yourself up. Create info products on that and similar niches to keep things going.

    I am on iPhone and driving trying to keep it short and to the point.

    Hope what I said makes sense.
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  • Profile picture of the author plongmire
    This is really intersting...I learned recently that there are levels of marketers out there...

    Student level:
    Looks at information here and there, not serious at all, glancing at this
    business from a distance, has no clue, not sure if this is even real. Level of
    focus: 5 to 10%

    Newbie Level:
    Level of focus is 15% to 25%, but it's not focus on one thing, it's focus on
    all sorts of different things.

    Intermediate Level:

    50% to 60% focus, but it's not focus, it's time spent. It's time spent on all
    sorts of different things. The Intermediate might find he/she has spent 30
    hours this week on the Internet, but none of it was laser focused on one
    thing. Most of the focus is all over the place. It's jumbled and there's a
    lack of "definite purpose".

    From what you said, the newbie and dabbling level is where people get stuck...but for those that make money here and there they never move beyond the intermediate level. They never make enough to quit a job.

    There focus is to scattered...they are making sales...but not enough...some either like this stage or not sure how to move beyond this stage...

    I do want to thank you for this because it helps me drill down even more on my latest project...Article Marketing Strategy for 2013...I used high level stuff...perhaps I need to create a pre-course if you will on how to do the things you mentioned...

    I had a person contact me through IM wanting to know how to write an article...she wanted to make money through her articles...but we had to start at ground level...good stuff thanks...
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  • Profile picture of the author kb24
    So Eric if I just get a squeeze page up and drive traffic (paid) to it assuming I set my autoresponse series up ahead of time would I also need a website/blog?
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    • Profile picture of the author dcmarketer
      Originally Posted by kb24 View Post

      So Eric if I just get a squeeze page up and drive traffic (paid) to it assuming I set my autoresponse series up ahead of time would I also need a website/blog?
      The answer is NO - but of course if you have a squeeze page up somewhere, technically you do have a website (it's just one page).

      You wouldn't need a full blown blog to make things happen however - i.e. a blog that you post to every single day.

      You could simply send out a useful newsletter every week to your leads over delivering on useful information. Sell your own products, or recommend affiliated products as you build a real relationship with those readers, but treat them with respect, not as an ATM.

      There is nothing to stop you earning a full time income doing this alone - if you want to add an in-depth blog on after that fact (as a method to enhance your income, and drive traffic and new leads in via SEO etc) then go for it. But a squeeze page, paid traffic to generate leads, and relationship building with those leads is ultimately all you need to get started.

      Not too mention, if you find the market you've entered isn't converting for you via that simple and very effective method, you haven't wasted your time building a massive full blown blog. If you can't convert your email leads into customers, any organic SEO traffic arriving via a blog aint gonna convert for you either.

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  • Profile picture of the author JayParker
    This makes sense, if you don't focus on a profitable market, and focus on building a list of over 1,000 subscribers, it is really probable you won't make any income at all. It's all about focusing on the right things and taking action. Thanks for sharing this findings.
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  • Profile picture of the author Blogaddict
    About the iPad vs other question...I have an iPad plus a laptop. I use each for certain things. I blog on the iPad. I email on it. There are a few tasks that are more difficult on the iPad for varying reasons. But I get more work done overall because it's so easy to tuck the iPad under my arm and head out to chill outside.
    My rec is to borrow an iPad, use it for your tasks, see what it can and can't do for you, and run your own little cost/benefit analysis.
    Gonna go put up a post on my blog, live from under my shade tree. Which could totally happen with my laptop, but it was easier to carry my iced tea and not trip over the cats with my lighter iPad.
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