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ok i m a newbie here but i ve got experience in forex/future trading where i found out that the easiest way to earn money there is to sell hope to others forex traders, somehow become an IM.

No, thats not i m here, forex wont be my main niche since i ve heard that is overcrouded. Main reason is to research if with IM someone starting from scratch, a newbie like me, can still make money in our days. Is it possible? Or IM is already overcrouded and the only way to mak money is by selling hope to newbies IM like me with seminars, packages, traffic etc etc and take their money? (like in forex)

Any honest reply would be really appreciated since i wouldn't like to loose my time with something that wont give me any results.

Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Michael
    Nope, IM doesnt work at all.

    This is just a figment of your imagination
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    • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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      I would suggest a crash course in writing and grammar before you even consider IM.
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    • Profile picture of the author GobBluthJD
      Originally Posted by Whos That Guru View Post

      Nope, IM doesnt work at all.

      This is just a figment of your imagination
      This is the correct answer..... Leave it for the rest of us.
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    • Profile picture of the author IntoughShape
      Originally Posted by Whos That Guru View Post

      Nope, IM doesnt work at all.

      This is just a figment of your imagination
      nice one. Super lol?
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  • Profile picture of the author wlasikiewicz
    IM is hard for experienced users so for a newbie will be 100 times harder.

    Just read all the ebooks you can find about IM and write stuff down, you will be suprised what you will end up learning along the way.

    You will never stop learning during your IM career, no one knows it all.
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  • Profile picture of the author silveraden
    It works for people who are working...
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  • Profile picture of the author solomos
    many thanks for your answers.

    sorry form my grammar i m not an english speaker. as i understand it works but its really tough. are there any statistics on how many they succeed-fail?
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    • Profile picture of the author Josh Anderson
      Statistics of success and failure in IM are irrelevant to your potential for success.

      Once you master the understanding of that concept go out and fail until you succeed.

      Once you master that concept you will no longer post these types of questions in the warrior forum.

      Here is one equation for success in IM:

      1. Identify unmet or under-met needs in a healthy market (one where people pay a lot of money for tools and solutions to their problems).
      2. Create a product that solves the problems in an easier, cheaper, or more comprehensive way than other solutions.
      3. Create an irresistible offer.
      4. Automate the sales process and add an affiliate program.
      5. Advertise and market your offer.


      Originally Posted by solomos View Post

      many thanks for your answers.

      sorry form my grammar i m not an english speaker. as i understand it works but its really tough. are there any statistics on how many they succeed-fail?
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    • Profile picture of the author vogelpfeife
      If you want the real truth then stay with forex. This way you will lose your money without all the hard work. IM is a lot of hard work and for those who are hard working and with little bit of luck can succeed.
      There is no easy way except the Forex way.
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      • Profile picture of the author solomos
        Originally Posted by vogelpfeife View Post

        If you want the real truth then stay with forex. This way you will lose your money without all the hard work. IM is a lot of hard work and for those who are hard working and with little bit of luck can succeed.
        There is no easy way except the Forex way.
        actually during all these years in trading i ve meet several traders that have made real fortunes trading currencies. And i ve meet lot as i said. But unfortunately is really hard to find someone to mentor you.
        Although its true statistics are really hard for newbies in forex, much harder than any other you may ever tried.

        I think i ll give it a try to IM. I wonder if someone can do this in part time basis (like spending 5-6 hours daily) and get some good results as well.
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        • Profile picture of the author WarrenPeterson
          Originally Posted by solomos View Post

          ... I think i ll give it a try to IM. ....
          Marketing is marketing, the medium of marketing on the internet simply means that. If you are going to build a successful business, you should not view this as giving IM a try. IM is a tool, it may end up the single most important tool for you, but it is still simply a tool.

          If you are going to build a house, you don't walk up to a vacant piece of land and say, "I'll give the hammer and saw a try."

          I think you need to spend more time on your overall plan, and determine how you are going to use IM in your overall business.
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          • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
            There is so much misinformation in this thread that it boggles my mind.

            First of all, as to your question, what exactly do YOU mean by IM? I pretty sure
            I know what you mean but I just want to clarify that.

            For many people, especially new people, IM means "selling information on how
            to make money online."

            It isn't.

            Internet marketing is using the Internet as a vehicle to market a product or
            service. Nothing more, nothing less.

            So the question you should be asking is, "Is the Internet still a viable medium
            for marketing a product or service?"

            The answer to that should be obvious. If it wasn't would you see sites like
            Amazon selling all sorts of products on a daily basis?

            Would you see Clickbank products with gravity figures in the hundreds, not
            that that really means as much as people think it means. But still, it shows
            products are being sold.

            I use Aweber as a service for an autoresponder.

            Think Internet marketing works for them?

            List of recent products I've purchased using the Internet:

            Concert Tickets
            E-books
            Magic the Gathering Cards
            Natural Medications
            DVDs
            Video Games
            Business Subscriptions

            And I don't consider myself a big spender, although my Magic card expense
            is like $700 every 3 months. Yeah, I get a little crazy with that.

            As long as the Internet is up and running, marketing on it will always be viable
            and will always make money for those...

            "Who put in the time and effort to make their marketing successful."

            So if your question is, is it easy?

            Do yourself a favor and get yourself a 9 to 5 job if you want easy.

            It's not easy. And with your poor communication skills, it's going to be even
            harder unless you're just going to outsource everything that needs to be
            done (including writing all content and copy) and relegate yourself to simply
            supplying the funds and research for a market.

            For the average person, and this is just my opinion, selling products and
            services over the Internet is NOT viable. They don't have the discipline to
            do what it takes nor do they have an inkling of a clue what even needs to
            be done.

            I've stopped offering coaching because I have learned, all too sadly, that
            most people don't have what it takes and I don't want to waste my time
            and their money.

            I'd go into a big long spiel about what exactly is required to setup and run
            a successful business on the Internet but then this post would be 40 pages
            long so I won't. There is plenty of information elsewhere (at least I'd like to
            think so) that goes into detail as far as what needs to be done to setup and
            run a successful Internet business.

            TL;DR - Making money with Internet marketing is possible. Just not for most
            people.
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            • Profile picture of the author NomdePlom
              Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

              There is so much misinformation in this thread that it boggles my mind.

              First of all, as to your question, what exactly do YOU mean by IM? I pretty sure
              I know what you mean but I just want to clarify that.

              For many people, especially new people, IM means "selling information on how
              to make money online."

              It isn't.

              Internet marketing is using the Internet as a vehicle to market a product or
              service. Nothing more, nothing less.
              Nice reply.

              Excellent marketing plan templates can be found in any simple Internet search. A resulting plan will help target the market and control costs. They should be used with a simple revenue and expense sheet to get a grip on whether or not profit is possible.

              The difficulty for us newbies is the marketing of programs like "make thousands with my five-dollar book". These are marketed as fast, easy and lucrative. Of course it confuses us.

              No offence meant to the marketers here. By the way, I have made a few purchases here.
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            • Profile picture of the author solomos
              Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

              There is so much misinformation in this thread that it boggles my mind.

              First of all, as to your question, what exactly do YOU mean by IM? I pretty sure
              I know what you mean but I just want to clarify that.

              For many people, especially new people, IM means "selling information on how
              to make money online."

              It isn't.

              Internet marketing is using the Internet as a vehicle to market a product or
              service. Nothing more, nothing less.

              So the question you should be asking is, "Is the Internet still a viable medium
              for marketing a product or service?"

              The answer to that should be obvious. If it wasn't would you see sites like
              Amazon selling all sorts of products on a daily basis?............................................ .
              Thanks so much for your answer. I think your post did clear the confusion a lot in my mind. Your IM definission was very good and true as well. I suppose everyone can adapt this on his own needs in IM business.
              I wish you could write the rest of your thoughts.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lisha5684
      Originally Posted by solomos View Post

      many thanks for your answers.

      sorry form my grammar i m not an english speaker. as i understand it works but its really tough. are there any statistics on how many they succeed-fail?
      The people who succeed are the people who actually stick with it and don't give up. Consistency and patience is definitely key. Some get lucky and don't have to wait for their first bucks, but most people have to try a few things (and stick with it for a while) before they see any money.

      Good luck. Learn about different ways you can make money (because there are tons of ways) and then choose 1-3 different things you think you'll actually enjoy doing. Because it's true, you will definitely have to do work, so hopefully you can find something that doesn't feel like work

      ~Lisha
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  • Profile picture of the author NomdePlom
    I wonder about this too. When I check Google for cost-per-click and click-through rates, I can't see how anyone makes a profit with a couple of eventual buyers. Even with higher-priced products, it does not seem to work. I'm thinking traditionally here - with advertising as part of the cost-of-sales.

    I can sell my own products yet I still can't see the return-on-investment for advertising dollars. Far easier to sell directly on Amazon. What is the advantage? Is it institutional advertising to raise the business profile?

    And for myself, what is realistic? If I do everything right, and get lucky, maybe I can add $50 to my monthly income?

    I'm trying - I purchased a few programs through Forum members such as Bertus Englebrecht and I look forward to working through them.

    Anyway, thanks in advance for all advice.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
    marketing has been and always will be be around, while the internet as a medium may not.

    Internet Marketing will be around as long as the internet is.
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  • Profile picture of the author Royce Space
    Yes, it's possible. And IM still works, no, it's actually growing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Isaiah Jackson
    Working for this guy here so yeah it still works.
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  • Profile picture of the author ceenote100
    Yes it does but I strongly suggest for you to discriminate with care and RESEARCH!
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  • Profile picture of the author Manie Amari
    Just checked my CB stats yeah it still works.
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    This will NOT be up for long. Get it now whilst You still can. Btw it's FREE...
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  • Profile picture of the author Pcity
    yup it definitely works, but newbies will have a really hard time, you should do research on SEO, Affilate network/marketing, etc, before even attempting IM.
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    • Profile picture of the author NomdePlom
      Originally Posted by Pcity View Post

      yup it definitely works, but newbies will have a really hard time, you should do research on SEO, Affilate network/marketing, etc, before even attempting IM.
      Thanks for some direction, Pcity. My impression is that people should be careful about SEO due to Google's dislike for over-optimization. Affiliate network/marketing is interesting. However, I envision a website or blog page that is edged with low-value offers. Whenever I visit a good website with low-value ads, it degrades the experience. I don't click on ads, generally.

      Is that the reality, though? Is that the bread-and-butter of affiliate marketing?

      Thanks again.
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      • Profile picture of the author Pcity
        Originally Posted by NomdePlom View Post

        Thanks for some direction, Pcity. My impression is that people should be careful about SEO due to Google's dislike for over-optimization. Affiliate network/marketing is interesting. However, I envision a website or blog page that is edged with low-value offers. Whenever I visit a good website with low-value ads, it degrades the experience. I don't click on ads, generally.

        Is that the reality, though? Is that the bread-and-butter of affiliate marketing?

        Thanks again.
        Yes, the trick now is to build natural and authentic looking back links, so that you will not get penelized, I actually outsourced my SEO to a virtual assistant, on this thread, http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...mpetitors.html They are professional and I only hired my VA for a week and I already see increase in my SERP!
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  • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
    You do not have to put any affiliate offers or ads on your website.

    It can all be done behind the closed doors of your autoresponder
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    • Profile picture of the author NomdePlom
      Originally Posted by Rbtmarshall View Post

      You do not have to put any affiliate offers or ads on your website.

      It can all be done behind the closed doors of your autoresponder
      Thanks Robert. Does this subject continue elsewhere in the Forum? I'd like to know more.
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      • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
        Originally Posted by NomdePlom View Post

        Thanks Robert. Does this subject continue elsewhere in the Forum? I'd like to know more.
        The copywriting section would be your best bet.

        If it were easy everyone would be doing it successfully.

        But as an example, you could offer free content on your site that leads the reader to take action for whatever it is you are selling/promoting, then in your emails you could promote products you are being an affiliate for.

        Say you write an article on how vibrant and obedient your dog has been ever since you've been training it, at the end of that article you have a call to action where the reader opts-in to your email list for training tips. no ads on the site.

        then once they opt-in to your email list, they get an autorespond promoting a clickbank product for training dogs. a month later they get another email promoting a different product.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Unless human nature changes, then marketing will still work. And as long as LOTS of humans use The Internet, it will work on The Internet.
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  • Profile picture of the author tanshi
    It works - and if you are afraid you are newbie at this time - no worry, all the experts and gurus will die some day and from then on you will be the expert
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  • Profile picture of the author untappedrep
    IM is feeding me and my family... My life would not be what it is today without IM...

    The problem is:

    You have to ignore all the stories of overnight success and realize this is a freaken business and it will take time to build. But the best part about the internet is you really do have the power to turn your efforts into greenbacks. You need to take action and start building now. In most any case you have piles of hard work ahead of you if you want to build any kind of business offline or online.

    Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t. – A student in Warren G. Tracy’s class, entrepreneur...
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  • Profile picture of the author Stuart Walker
    You can make money if you do your homework, come up with a good idea and work hard. It's not easy though.
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  • Profile picture of the author mizesean
    Originally Posted by solomos View Post

    ok i m a newbie here but i ve got experience in forex/future trading where i found out that the easiest way to earn money there is to sell hope to others forex traders, somehow become an IM.

    No, thats not i m here, forex wont be my main niche since i ve heard that is overcrouded. Main reason is to research if with IM someone starting from scratch, a newbie like me, can still make money in our days. Is it possible? Or IM is already overcrouded and the only way to mak money is by selling hope to newbies IM like me with seminars, packages, traffic etc etc and take their money? (like in forex)

    Any honest reply would be really appreciated since i wouldn't like to loose my time with something that wont give me any results.

    Thanks
    Here's my opinion, for what it's worth:

    Im is a great niche. Tons of money to be made. But you gotta know what you are doing for people to want to learn from you (you wouldn't buy instruction from someone who doesn't know anything, right?)

    So if you are a newbie- you really don't have any business teaching IM.

    You gotta learn it first.
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  • Profile picture of the author Troy_Phillips
    I noticed you said you were selling false hope in the Forex market. Sad to say but you will probably make a killing in the IM niche.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
      Originally Posted by Troy_Phillips View Post

      I noticed you said you were selling false hope in the Forex market. Sad to say but you will probably make a killing in the IM niche.
      yup. sad but true
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    • Profile picture of the author solomos
      Originally Posted by Troy_Phillips View Post

      I noticed you said you were selling false hope in the Forex market. Sad to say but you will probably make a killing in the IM niche.
      No thats not exactly what i said. I suppose you misunderstood cause of my english.
      What i mean is that i have realised that its much easier to make money in forex by selling false hope to other traders (and i translate taht as IM) instead of trying to learn how to trade and make money out of it.
      I ve thought of doing that as well by educate other traders, ebooks, signals etc but i always was thinking that since i cannot do it my self how will i be able to do that properly to others?
      Now i realise that this is a wrong way of thinking. I could have made loads of cash selling indicators, systems etc (i m a programmer). Maybe i still can. i dont know, i just think that forex market is overcrowded.
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  • Profile picture of the author camuk
    IM is not dead and never will be.
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  • Profile picture of the author solomos
    Thanks everyone for all your answers! You did really help me

    Should i attend any course on the internet, like chris farell? Will this make my trip faster?
    i found a site called imreportcard that has multireviews of im products, education services etc, but i dont know how reliable it is.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vadimarket
    Wait a second. So you're saying that forex/trading platforms don't really work? And all the hype about them is really a lie from their affiliates?:confused:
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    • Profile picture of the author solomos
      Originally Posted by Vadimarket View Post

      Wait a second. So you're saying that forex/trading platforms don't really work? And all the hype about them is really a lie from their affiliates?:confused:
      I suppose that you re just kidding me here so i dont need to answer it.
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  • Profile picture of the author NomdePlom
    How do we "thank" members as shown at left under their names?
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    • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
      Originally Posted by NomdePlom View Post

      How do we "thank" members as shown at left under their names?
      You'll need 10 posts/replys, then the thanks icon will show up in each post by the quick reply button
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  • Profile picture of the author tylerjaysen
    dude....damn next time you make a post...you might want to read over it before hitting that submit button..sheessh....looks like it was made by a 3 yr old....

    ....basically...everything is overcrowded...the IM world the forex world...the millions of college graduates last June....overcrowding of lawyers and doctors...every profession is overcrowded.....well maybe not actuaries....lol
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    • Profile picture of the author Black Hat Cat
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      Originally Posted by tylerjaysen View Post

      dude....damn next time you make a post...you might want to read over it before hitting that submit button..sheessh....looks like it was made by a 3 yr old....

      ....basically...everything is overcrowded...the IM world the forex world...the millions of college graduates last June....overcrowding of lawyers and doctors...every profession is overcrowded.....well maybe not actuaries....lol
      Yeah, you might want to work on your own posts before criticizing others for theirs, lol.
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    • Profile picture of the author Robert Michael
      ijustwanttosleep

      Forex is not crowded, i average 3G's a day in that. I think you are looking fr a quick fix. Truth be told, you are definitely not going to find it here in IM. Its takes just as much education and effort in IM than it does with trading and to answer your question IM works fantastically.
      Forgive me but I just had to ask..

      If you're making 3k per day, why can't you sleep?

      lol
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      • Profile picture of the author Black Hat Cat
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        Originally Posted by Whos That Guru View Post

        Forgive me but I just had to ask..

        If you're making 3k per day, why can't you sleep?

        lol
        I'm guessing it's because he's in forex, lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author MichaelHiles
    No, internet marketing stopped working a while back.

    That's why Facebook, Google, Bing, iTunes, ebay, Craigslist, Amazon, Zappos, Microsoft have all shut down their websites.

    [rolleyes]
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  • Profile picture of the author ShutupAndEarn
    How would IM die when more & more people continue to shop online every day, and more and more people are getting more smart devices daily?
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  • Profile picture of the author hustlinsmoke
    No it's dead, we sell hot dogs now.
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  • Profile picture of the author FelixUng
    IM is not dead, just get started with it. Invest in 1 or 2 seminars, learn and take action. The most important thing is to take action!!! Anything else is secondary.
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  • Profile picture of the author Glad Warrior
    It sure does work.

    Don't just stick to one thing.

    If SEO is not working for you try other things.

    There are loads of different stuff you can do.

    1. SEO = Short term but long term focused plan.
    2. Micro Niche Sites = Short term but still work.
    3. Blogging = Keep outsourcing/writing articles until you start to get great traffic.
    4. Fiverr = If you know anything you can post a gig.
    5. Product launched = if you have any good idea then map it on pdf and launch it.
    6. PPC = If you have money then try out adwords, bing and other networks.
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  • Profile picture of the author MilkerFocus
    Does human still alive? lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Kent
    Why do we have such questions popping up lately?
    IM works now more than ever.
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  • Profile picture of the author TeamBringIt
    IM will never go away! More people are losing their jobs and seek the internet to create an income from their homes. Find yourself a particular aspect of IM, then find a mentor and have him/her guide you.

    Improving your grammar is going to be vital. you can, also outsource writing if it is difficult for you
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    • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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      Originally Posted by TeamBringIt View Post

      IM will never go away! More people are losing their jobs and seek the internet to create an income from their homes. Find yourself a particular aspect of IM, then find a mentor and have him/her guide you.

      Improving your grammar is going to be vital. you can, also outsource writing if it is difficult for you
      Said the blind man to the one-eyed man.
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    • Profile picture of the author RPaige
      I,m always so surprised when people ask "does it work?" Well, it's like any other career choice. You get out of it what you put into it.

      First, learn the basics.
      Next, apply what you've learned.

      Focus your time around learning an implementing what you learn. If you do this and stay working towards your goals each and every day, then yes, you will make money. But, like anything else, it may take awhile for you to see real financial gain. It will happen, though if you just stay the course and do not become distracted by bright shiny objects that promise overnight riches. No such thing!

      Remember to have fun with it!
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  • Profile picture of the author contentwriting360
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    If conducting seminars on Internet Marketing is one of your considerations, your own success or successes on Internet Marketing, product creation and services are pre-requisites. Your students will believe what you're saying if you can show them your own success from your own labor.

    For example, if we were to start a mastermind group and conduct live seminars or webinars on how to start and market your content writing services, it'll be effective because we can show our own successes from the results of our content writing services.
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    • Profile picture of the author solomos
      Originally Posted by contentwriting360 View Post

      If conducting seminars on Internet Marketing is one of your considerations, your own success or successes on Internet Marketing, product creation and services are pre-requisites. Your students will believe what you're saying if you can show them your own success from your own labor.

      For example, if we were to start a mastermind group and conduct live seminars or webinars on how to start and market your content writing services, it'll be effective because we can show our own successes from the results of our content writing services.
      Yes i agree with that. Although in the forex/futures/option etc markets the logic of the clients isnt exactly the same. The clients/users got a virus running in their veins...and that virus is there from the very first day. Thanks God i got rid of it very early before loosing my account!
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  • Profile picture of the author sanwacik
    It only works for the people who are "serious" about wanting to W O R K...

    It does work and it will always work. It all depends on where your mindset is.
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  • Profile picture of the author webleo
    hi,
    I am also a newbie. But i believe IM can work if you work hard and in a systematic way.
    If you have any special skill that can always be an added advantage.

    Be positive and All the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author Denise Harland
    Originally Posted by solomos View Post

    ok i m a newbie here but i ve got experience in forex/future trading where i found out that the easiest way to earn money there is to sell hope to others forex traders, somehow become an IM.

    No, thats not i m here, forex wont be my main niche since i ve heard that is overcrouded. Main reason is to research if with IM someone starting from scratch, a newbie like me, can still make money in our days. Is it possible? Or IM is already overcrouded and the only way to mak money is by selling hope to newbies IM like me with seminars, packages, traffic etc etc and take their money? (like in forex)

    Any honest reply would be really appreciated since i wouldn't like to loose my time with something that wont give me any results.

    Thanks
    Are you sure that by selling hope, you will get money ?
    I don't think so.

    You have to get trust. This is the first step you must do. People go to your seminars because they trust you, not hope you. Clear for the difference ?

    Now, my question is "How can other people trust you when making this thread and asking like this ?
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    • Profile picture of the author solomos
      Originally Posted by Denise Harland View Post

      Are you sure that by selling hope, you will get money ?
      I don't think so.

      You have to get trust. This is the first step you must do. People go to your seminars because they trust you, not hope you. Clear for the difference ?

      Now, my question is "How can other people trust you when making this thread and asking like this ?
      ok let me make this clear because it was misunderstood andi suppose thats cause of my English. By saying that in trading "i found out that the easiest way to earn money there is to sell hope to others forex traders" i mean that this is what i discovered that is happening widely in the forex market. This is not what i m doing! But this is a fact in forex.
      Also i m not sure why you re saying that i m expecting other people to trust me? I m not here to sell anything. I m just a newbie researching whats the right path to take on IM. Nothing more than that. I hope that i ll be able to help others as well one day.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    No. IM no longer works. Didn't you hear the Internet is closing up shop in December...

    The Apocalypse they're talking about... is not the world, it's just the online world.
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    • Profile picture of the author solomos
      Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

      No. IM no longer works. Didn't you hear the Internet is closing up shop in December...

      The Apocalypse they're talking about... is not the world, it's just the online world.
      lol!!!
      you re funny guys!
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  • Profile picture of the author Nightengale
    Nope. IM is completely saturated. Tapped out. Nothing to see here. Move along. :rolleyes:

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    • Profile picture of the author Nightengale
      Solomos,

      I'm sorry about my earlier post. But I just HAD to say something. On the one hand, your cynicism is justifiable. On the other hand, your question displays a lack of understanding of basic business and marketing fundamentals. (In your defense though, the WF contributes to it because many Warriors don't understand it either.)

      Steven Wagenheim gave you sound advice.

      Misconception: IM is a business.

      Truth: IM is NOT a business!!!

      This misconception is rampant on here and drives me BATTY! Like TV, direct mail, the radio, magazines and newspapers, the Internet is simply a medium to communicate your message to your target market. (Of course, the Internet does a lot of other things, like deliver your products (if digital), follows up (autoresponders), customer service, etc.)

      But you still need something to sell!

      When the fax machine first came out, people didn't run around and say "I'm going to start a fax business." So WHY do they say "I'm going to start an IM business."????

      The Internet is your medium. But you STILL need a product or a service to sell!

      All forms of "how to make money" info are hot because there's a HUGE demand for it. And in advertising, marketing and copywriting, you sell the sizzle, not the steak. (You deliver the steak, though.) I totally understand your cynicism about "how to make money" in fields like IM and forex. It IS very incestuous.

      However, they're still legitimate fields. The amount of snake oil depends on the seller. You CAN enter either market ethically. However, you're probably better off choosing a completely different niche to enter (not related to making money).

      Clarity is a HUGE part of IM success. It's so simple when you know it -- and darn difficult when you don't! I owe my mentors a world of thanks for bringing this clarity.

      IM is actually pretty simple: you can sell only one of two things:

      1. Products
      2. Services

      That's it!

      And selling products or services online happens in the same basic way for everyone, no matter what they're selling:

      Traffic > Opt-in page > Autoresponder series (or e-zine) > Sales page

      That's it! It's just that simple. (We IMers tend to overcomplicate things.)

      But no matter what your niche is, or whether you're selling a product or a service, do you know what your business model is?

      A business model is the framework or skeleton of your business. Essentially there are three types of online business models:

      1. Membership-based model

      A membership-based business model allows you to build a community of people (your members) who are as passionate about your subject as you are. Your membership fees can be monthly or annual, but either way, you're building recurring, passive income.

      There are a lot of resources and information out there to help you build a membership-based business if you're interested in doing this.

      2. Product-based model

      Selling products allows you to maximize your time and effort by selling items over and over again. This can be hard goods or it can be information products. Information marketing is it's own business model under the product-based model. Information marketing allows you to take your brain to the bank by creating a product ONCE based on what you know and selling it over and over again.

      Affiliate marketing falls under both models. You can choose to market either products or services as an affiliate.

      3. Service-based model

      Selling services can be great for 1) generating quick cash (as in the case of article writing or video producing) and 2) establishing your expertise and getting testimonials.

      However, in the long run, your goal should be to offer services at a PREMIUM. The biggest advantage of IM is LEVERAGE. You're able to leverage your time, money and expertise exponentially online. We all have just 24 hours each day. Time to get ruthless about what you expect for those hours you spend in IM each day. Expect more of yourself and more from your business friends, clients, partners, etc.

      What results are you getting for those hours you spend online each day? Ultimately, your services should be at the bottom of your funnel and cost the most since they involve your time and personal attention. (We all have a limited amount of time each day.)

      The fun (and confusion) comes in with all of the endless mix-and-match possibilities of the above models. If you're just starting or still struggling to make money, keep it simple:

      Pick just ONE!

      1. Pick ONE niche. (Something you're interested in and know something about.)

      2. Pick ONE target market for your product or service. (Who will buy what you're offering? The more specific you are, the more you narrow it down, the more successful you'll be.)

      3. Pick ONE business model.

      Now that you're clear about what business you're in, FOCUS! (And stop buying any info not related to your niche and target market, period!)

      F -- Follow
      O -- One
      C -- Course
      U -- Until
      S -- Successful

      And remember: build a list, Build a List, BUILD A LIST!

      In IM, it's easy to put the cart before the horse. Take a deep breath, step back and consider what type of business you REALLY want. Don't worry about getting traffic or buying that expensive traffic product until you know 1) what your business model is, 2) what niche you're in and 3) WHO your target market is!

      Successful business people will tell you that MARKETING is more than half the effort that's needed for success anyway. So pick a niche, target market and business model. Then spend most of your time and effort marketing it.

      If you DON'T have a solid plan or system, THAT'S when it's hard. A good system will shave YEARS (and save you big $$$) off of your learning curve

      That's why I recommend investing in at least one good, comprehensive IM course (or mentor who will give you such a system) instead of jumping from one $37 e-book to the next. A lot of people here complain about not being able to make any money. But neither are they willing to invest in their business. (Buying a random bunch of $37 e-books doesn't count.)

      The best thing I ever did was invest in a comprehensive IM course aimed at REAL business owners, not just other IM wannabes. Yes it was $1500. (It's no longer available.) But it was truly some of the best A-Z IM info I ever bought. Everything else I've learned (from the $37 e-books) since has simply been plugged into this system.

      Get a solid plan or system and then work the plan!

      Hope this helps!

      Michelle
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      • Profile picture of the author NomdePlom
        Thank you so much Nightengale Michelle! This is exactly the information that I need. I'm adding your post to my reference notes.
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  • Profile picture of the author prem khaira
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    IM works! No doubt whatsoever
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  • Profile picture of the author Gerald Arno
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    Your title makes me ask: Can women still get pregnant? :rolleyes:
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    • Profile picture of the author solomos
      Originally Posted by GeraldGigerl View Post

      Your title makes me ask: Can women still get pregnant? :rolleyes:
      lol! i could never believe that by question was so obvious. but it could take many parameters as well. Like eg you build up a site with a service or product.

      Can you make a success just by hard work using IM and thats it or you need large amount of cash for ads etc etc. I always had in my mind it was the 2nd one...
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  • Profile picture of the author Lakezilla
    IM works but the key word there is "works." It's not going to be fast and easy as some will lead you to believe. Keep reading Warrior Forum to learn more. Here is an article to get you going in the right direction.

    Getting Started With Affiliate Marketing
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  • Profile picture of the author Jbarros
    Why wouldn't it work? As long there is money and internet people will always buy.

    Well there is certainly more IM but doesn't mean there are more successful ones.
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  • Profile picture of the author CCarter
    Internet Marketing is Marketing. Asking if internet marketing still works is like asking if marketing still work. You still watch Ad on tv and buy that brand new car right?
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    • Profile picture of the author Lisha5684
      Originally Posted by CCarter View Post

      Internet Marketing is Marketing. Asking if internet marketing still works is like asking if marketing still work. You still watch Ad on tv and buy that brand new car right?
      I actually don't but I'm an anomaly

      and thank God, because otherwise marketing really wouldn't work.
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  • Profile picture of the author onlineventures
    Works well for me. But I make sure I diversify my income stream online. Not relying on one method.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zend
    I think you need to close your eyes for a while, and start positive thinking. I am sure if you never seen the failure example, you'll never start this thread. IM is just like another job as same as many people fail in retail market. But does it means we have to stop trying?
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  • Profile picture of the author M42
    Yes it works now and will always work. It's just much harder now than it was a couple of years ago. It's a great thing. Weeds out the chaff and allows us to compete with the big guys now
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  • Profile picture of the author TomerN
    if it didn't I wouldn't have a roof over my head and food on my table


    yes, it works! the internet marketing industry is in the tens of billions of dollars. just think of that for a while...
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  • Profile picture of the author Martin Avis
    Congratulations for asking the dumbest question ever!

    Does Internet marketing work? It is like asking if opening a shop 'works'.
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  • Profile picture of the author CalinDan
    It's as simple as this:
    Nothing will work, unless you do too!

    Cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author techbul
    IM will never die,but it is rapidly changing. You should adapt to the latest trends in order to survive.
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  • Originally Posted by solomos View Post

    ok i m a newbie here but i ve got experience in forex/future trading where i found out that the easiest way to earn money there is to sell hope to others forex traders, somehow become an IM.

    No, thats not i m here, forex wont be my main niche since i ve heard that is overcrouded. Main reason is to research if with IM someone starting from scratch, a newbie like me, can still make money in our days. Is it possible? Or IM is already overcrouded and the only way to mak money is by selling hope to newbies IM like me with seminars, packages, traffic etc etc and take their money? (like in forex)

    Any honest reply would be really appreciated since i wouldn't like to loose my time with something that wont give me any results.

    Thanks
    Honestly what kind of question is this? If IM didn't work would there still be a "forum" thats all about internet marketing...??? hint hint

    Lame thread im out
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