Is public speaking important in online marketing?

I know wealthy internet marketers who don't speak to many people at all. You don't need this skill, you can even outsource presentations.
Personally, I love giving presentations because it's one of my natural talents and it helps my customers to know that I am confident in my services.

What aspect of internet marketing are you interested in?

Though this is good question but i think most of the newbies always try to give presentation personally. I am a newbie and i am trying that for me as well.

How can a newbie give a presentation? Isn't the purpose of a presentation for someone more evidently experienced and successful to share their success? Correct me if I'm wrong.

I wouldn't think this is a must have, unless you are driving traffic to workshops and seminars. And you are going to run them yourself. Even if you make Youtube videos or instructional videos these can be done without a crowd.

While you may feel inadequate to the task, entrepreneurship sometimes demands that you leave your comfort zone to pursue the best interests of the business.

I don't know if public speaking is required for what you hope to accomplish, but if you are asking the question, that tells me it has at least occurred to you that it would be helpful.

I encourage you to accept the challenge. Think of it as personal and business development at the same time. Not only is public speaking an excellent skill to develop, but it has a way of helping you to define what is important - because you want to only project the best information to your audience.

Start small, and work your way up to bigger audiences.

I speak in front of crowds frequently, and have come to enjoy it immensely. That doesn't mean I wasn't petrified the first time, and there is a little apprehension even now before I go up to front of the room. But it always goes well, and this is the kind of thing that will only help you in the years ahead.

Now, I embrace any new opportunity to speak - even when it is not directly related to my business. I find it helps me to sharpen the skills that ultimately will help me in business. And, for that matter, social situations.

I did public speaking for years, it can make you money but it's alot of work I had to fly all the time and sometimes the promoter would mess things up like the PA system not working or they forget the screen etc...

It's not the best way to make money but it's a way and there are tons of good benefits you get to meet great people along the way.

However as efficiency goes, I don't think it's the most efficient way, leveraging media better and large JV partners is much more efficient and optimal and there are even more strategies.

No it's not required, nor is it important - especially if you don't plan on doing any public speaking. You could hide behind your computer screen in a dirty little room and earn thousands per month. Don't think that you have to necessarily work "hard".... just work smart.

It's certainly not required at all. This is the internet after all and you can market in your underpants if thats what you want.

Yes many successful people get asked to do presentations and some say yes and some say no. So either way dont worry about this.

I dont think its important unless you want to be a "guru" and that sort of stuff.

It depends on your niche. If you must be respected and trusted to make sales, than you should give a public presentation. Otherwise, it is not necessary.

I believe it’s still important in some aspects. It depends on the product that you’re in. also, if your client is asking you to do so, then there’s nothing wrong with speaking in front of them. After all, it’s your business that will benefit what you will be doing.

If you’re not used to it and your client asks you, then I guess you just have to prepare well to do well.

Good luck!

Nate

Not at all

I think one of the givens of online marketing is that you can can completely eliminate the speaking portion of business. That being said, though, you still have to be able to pick up and use social cues along with optimal verbage to properly sell whatever you are presenting. Emotion is so important in marketing, and just because the speaking part is taken out doesn't mean it's all numbers.

It honestly depends on what you want, for me I love speaking and would have no problem in a group of thousands, but for some they would rather little to no contact. Both are fine, I would encourage them to find a way to think different, you already talk to us and family/friends....Whats the difference? lol

I suppose that's not mandatory.. But you 'll enjoy it

For the most part, most online marketers will never talk publicly. Does Camtasia count?

its not more important but if you do public speaking and presentation regarding the internet marketing the main advantage is you will be little popular among the group of people but only if you talk really good about it and solves many peoples solution's who present in there , and people will have a trust in you so whenever u are about to react they will be curious to know what you are up to, so here you are becoming a social marketer, a social exchange between you and the people.

You can also have a Google + hangout and upload your YouTube videos about internet marketing that drives people toward you and that makes you successful in your field when people started trusting you whats more than that you are successful . (i am new to this forum i love to have a good contact with u all people and i can help you with my internet marketing knowledge ) and sorry for my bad English !!

Anyone who confines their marketing efforts to online and
is not interacting with real people in the real world is earning
only a fraction of what they could be earning.

As for public speaking... love it... hate it... indifferent to it... it's
all a state of mind. People can do whatever they put their mind to
doing.

Definitely its an optional, but giving presentation of your product is also a good option.

Being comfortable speaking in public is important in almost every field, even if you are never forced to give official presentations consider pushing yourself to do so or take some classes to build up your confidence. After all that is what marketing is all about, getting your name out there properly and with confidence. Good luck!

It all depends on what you want to do with your marketing but its not a required skill to possess. I know a lot of people who moved online and became Internet marketers for the simple reason that they did not want to do any kind of live presentations or personally talk to people. Guess it depends n how you want to do your marketing.

Not necessarily IMO. But I guess it just plays a big role if you chose to do so. And I've heard of successful many speakers is that when they speak, you hear the power of influence. Influencing other people by telling stories. And basically, most of powerful online marketer speakers around the globe focuses with that, and with sharing one story to another.

It is not necessary but it is indeed a very great thing, it always have a + point in marketing and building up your business credibility and opportunities, so it's an extra effort for extra benefits.

No it's not important for online marketing, but it's definitely a plus. Not because you have to speak in front of a large group of people but because when you're good at public speaking, it reflects in your online communication. You appear more confident in your emails, sales copy, etc.