What's the #1 thing you have learned in 2011 on WF?

ECarroll

12 years ago

Not to trust anyone, that's what i've learnt.

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BusinessGuru 12 years ago

Originally Posted by ECarroll

Not to trust anyone, that's what i've learnt.

While I mostly agree, I would add to this response by saying that I have learned not to take anything at face value. For example, we are bombarded with new marketing strategies and I feel it is important to step back and remember that there are only so many proven marketing strategies and that at least %80 of the stuff on the internet is truly useless.
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xlfutur1

12 years ago

Too many things to list. Participating in this forum regularly is like getting a college education in marketing every year. I particularly like the offline and mobile marketing sections of the forum. Its hard to believe they were not even around a year or two ago.

If I had to choose one thing I learned it is probably the fact that rule of reciprocity really does work. When you focus on giving, it always comes back in some shape or form.

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Jason Kanigan

12 years ago

I learned that when it comes to SEO and website setup, I know as much or more than so-called experts who do it full time.

I also learned how to price my copywriting at the right level, which is making it possible for me to concentrate on that more.

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George Pitts

12 years ago

I learned alot from this forum. The best thing I learned is to take action now and learn as you go. That has been the best thing as I am still a newbie in alot of ways but I get clients like a pro

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Dexx

12 years ago

I learned I spend way too much "free time" on the forum instead of on productive tasks!

Going to be fixing that in 2012...

~Dexx

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David Miller 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Dexx

I learned I spend way too much "free time" on the forum instead of on productive tasks!

Going to be fixing that in 2012...

~Dexx

I was just about to say that!
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tryinhere 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Dexx

I learned I spend way too much "free time" on the forum instead of on productive tasks!
Going to be fixing that in 2012...
~Dexx

yes it one of the biggest things to getting some work done + 1 as it makes a big difference.
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Hugh

12 years ago

Not sure whether I became convinced in 2010 or 2011, But this
year I became totally focused on residual income. Sold some
websites, gave a few away. I will NOT spend any time or effort
on ANYTHING that does not yield residual income.

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Social Guy

12 years ago

1. Hit the "unsubscribe" link in every e-mail you get after you downloaded the WSO
2. Never trust an WSO with an "hidden" (or very good masked) OTO in it

I know you asked for 1 thing but these 2 should be on #1

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unlimitedmarketing

12 years ago

This year I learned to use artisteer to create facebook fanpages, awesome skill to have. Selling it to businesses : )

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rbecklund

12 years ago

Early in the year, over in the Adsense section I learned how to make Adsense mini sites and learned SEO - some really helpful people over there. Then I read some stuff from John Durham and understood that picking up the phone was probably the best and fastest way to get business - he is right. In the process I have learned that just sticking with one simple marketing method and working it is the best way to go. And in the last couple months read some of Jason Kanigan's stuff and see that his methods might be really helpful in the future to get bigger clients.

All in all, it has been a good year. Thru what I have learned here, I now support myself and my son and have started a business with my partner, who is my girlfriend and an awesome webdesigner/graphic designer/publication designer.
Here's to a killer 2012!

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focusedlife

12 years ago

This year I learned that offline is definitely where its at in the short term. If you are looking to get your business off the ground quickly and simply want to circumvent the hard stuff while trying to get rid of your day job then you need to be doing some offline marketing with your online skill set.

I totally hope to contribute more as my schedule allows.

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Los

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GemFranco

Banned 12 years ago

I've learned to focus on what I am doing. Stop purchasing tons of WSOs since it may break your focus may get you want to try new things.

When I started IM I choose Adsense, after a week I switch to Amazon, then Clickbank, then CPA Marketing. And in 3 months I just wasted $500-$800 without earning a dime. Then I figure out the problem and it's information overload. So I started back again with Adsense and I've been doing it now for 6 months and earning decent income.

What I learned in 2011: Focus on things that you have started, finish it, meet your goals and expectations.

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mjbmedia

12 years ago

Dont believe the hype!

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HypeText 12 years ago

Originally Posted by mjbmedia

Dont believe the hype!

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moiurbd

12 years ago

you will get a lot of useful information from this site

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kbailey1734 12 years ago

That making over six figures a year is easier to achieve than everyone believes.
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kea55

12 years ago

It's ok to to spend money on some things, but just don't waste money. I.E. some courses you buy will help you save a whole lot of time in the long run and time is money.

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InspireGuy

12 years ago

I learned no mater how great your site looks, without proper SEO and quality contect, it's dead in the water.

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SamuraiKat

12 years ago

It is more important to take action than to keep learning. IM is organic. There will always be more to "learn". It takes action to make money. Also you are not in the business you think you are. Whether it is SEO, Social Media, Mobile, etc. being good at them does not bring in new customers. Being good at marketing is how you bring in more customers.

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wrench

12 years ago

I've realized nearly all the WF "offline marketers" are completely clueless when it comes to anything about marketing to increase profits for offline businesses.

I went from from 2k a month to 10-12k a month when I stopped coming to WF for advice and insight. I then joined a group where people REALLY know what marketing is and how to apply it to offline businesses.

So good bye WF as its done nothing for me except point me in a more valuable direction for my offline consulting knowledge.

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Derekj58

12 years ago

Originally Posted by wrench

I've realized nearly all the WF "offline marketers" are completely clueless when it comes to anything about marketing to increase profits for offline businesses.

I went from from 2k a month to 10-12k a month when I stopped coming to WF for advice and insight. I then joined a group where people REALLY know what marketing is and how to apply it to offline businesses.

So good bye WF as its done nothing for me except point me in a more valuable direction for my offline consulting knowledge.

So wrench What is the " group where people REALLY know what marketing is and how to apply it to offline businesses"

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Shappire1

Banned 12 years ago

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jamesvick 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Shappire1

Focus on a project!

same here bro. half of the time i lost focus with failure and used to change priorities. Now when i work on something i make sure that i stick to it no matter how long i keep failing in it
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georgedinmore

12 years ago

I learnt a valuable skill this year.

Don't come to the WF until you have done all your work for the day.

This place i have learnt so much from, but it takes too much time up.

I have earnt loads since visiting here less.

So for 2012, visit here once a week at the most.

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RentItNow

12 years ago

That I have a highly sought after skill at the exact moment it is in high demand. Don't let anyone convince me otherwise.

Monetize that skill ALWAYS!

Everyone's scared, do it anyway.

Think big!

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Gilgul 12 years ago

I learned that people have the tendency to over complicate things. I found a few real gems here over the past year but in many of them, participant over complicated things rather than sticking to the outline given and quit before they even started. Which leads to the second thing I learned whereby even when good concepts are shared, the possibility of a real competition of other people implementing is slim to none.
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TGforever

12 years ago

Local SEO Is not so easy! Its a pain to get my sites anywhere on google. They said it was gonna be easy... lol

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ryanmckinney

12 years ago

Originally Posted by TGforever

Local SEO Is not so easy! Its a pain to get my sites anywhere on google. They said it was gonna be easy... lol

It is easy

Focus on the size of the city/competition

Medium Sized city (100-200K) in Utah will be easier to rank for than L.A. , CA Dentist. Those smaller to medium sized cities need SEO people to

Ryan

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TGforever

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ryanmckinney

It is easy

Focus on the size of the city/competition

Medium Sized city (100-200K) in Utah will be easier to rank for than L.A. , CA Dentist. Those smaller to medium sized cities need SEO people to

Ryan

Oh Ya, see I just went and took a big bite out and got the biggest city in my state to set up 60 sites. All are about 4months old and im constantly doing SEO work on them, just waiting till they rank to rent them out! Wish me luck everyone that I dont go insane in 2012!

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ryanmckinney

12 years ago

Originally Posted by TGforever

Oh Ya, see I just went and took a big bite out and got the biggest city in my state to set up 60 sites. All are about 4months old and im constantly doing SEO work on them, just waiting till they rank to rent them out! Wish me luck everyone that I dont go insane in 2012!

Good luck! SEO is patience and work! Once you see those sites ranking it feels cool to know you ninja'ed your sites to the top. :p

Rock 2012!

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SirThomas

12 years ago

Don't ever hesitate to ask for a refund!

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tupai

12 years ago

Don't be afraid to use the phone to make cold-calls.

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dwalter 12 years ago

I've learned quickly that WF is like the US television series "Gold Rush" -- There's Gold in them thar hills -- you just have to do the work to find it, and then start the harder work to get to it. I'm looking forward to 2012 to contributing as much as I can in the WF, and continuing to learn as well.
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John Durham

12 years ago

Not to argue and debate with people... Its worthless and harmful, even if you are right.

Be about what you are about, and if someone wants to be foolish, let them be foolish, ignore it, and go on being what you are about.

The best way to deal with foolishness is to ignore it out of your existence, not fight with it and draw the energy to yourself.

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Shoot

12 years ago

I learned there is a lot of misinformation on here, so I decided to be more active.

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Somali

12 years ago

I learned that there are many things to learn here to change my life and to increase my earnings online..

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bikramksingh

12 years ago

In 2011 I began collecting pieces together to form a cohesive picture, and WF helped a lot in that.

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ryanmckinney

12 years ago

The biggest thing that I learned is that I know a lot more than I realized I know, and I can use that to my advantage with business owners.

The second biggest thing I learned was to take action.

And that was in just a couple of short months on here.

Ryan

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Justin Lavoie

12 years ago

in 2011 I have found out that i'm really made for this kind business and now I have to find a way to quit my job in the next 2 to 3 years... Ninja-leaving is not an option

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sdentrepreneur

12 years ago

I have found the WF very helpful to get my questions answered. I realize that its impossible to know everything and I come here to not only give back knowledge but to also learn from others.

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danielsteven

12 years ago

The more time I spend on here, the less time I spend on my business.... ya gotta take what you learn here and apply it right away

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12 years ago

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mobilemarketer2012

12 years ago

I haven't been here that long but I learned there is better info in the forums than what you pay for in the WSO's.

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LiorN

12 years ago

Wow I learn so much from this place

but the #1 thing is that I know a whole lot more that I thought I did
& that people are willing to pay money for what I know & can dor for them

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sloanjim

12 years ago

Ignore 99% of the WSO section. And spend less time on the forum.

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ish

12 years ago

Thanks to this forum, I've made $1200 since sept 2011 from scratch...a good start considering i've never done IM before...now I see a way out of my job.

Also asking questions is good, as you will get usually helpful answers.

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saras

12 years ago

The 2 mains things that I have learned is that

1) I need to start building a list (have started that as of today)
2) To stop looking for the next "shiny object" and implement a system (still working on this one)

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gecko1

12 years ago

Learned to:

Focus on creating my virtual empire
with site rental, selling leads and website hosting.

All this is residual!

and stop spending too much time learning and go and start earning.

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Kevin_Thompson

12 years ago

I think in a way, the most important lesson/element of my 2011 learning curve was to keep whatever im delivering SIMPLE, DOABLE, HIGHLY PROFITABLE and ENLIGHTENING to the end user!

Great thread btw! Thanks.

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davidbritt76

12 years ago

Whatever you learn better to implement it soon...

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Somali

12 years ago

Learned a lot of things most specially about CPA.

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spymobiles

12 years ago

In 2011 i have leaned that a part from SEO, Social media also important now.
We need to focus on both of them if we want more results in less time.
Now am getting good amount of traffic from social media sites also

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