[vegaspreneur]

There's been a growing humdrum around ways to make money online. The audience often find themselves swamped with success stories of people turning their lives around by making a steady income through the internet.




A large number of money-making avenues have mushroomed in the virtual space in recent times, making it difficult for people to find a credible start point in their journey of making money through the internet. It is, therefore, crucial to understand the dynamics of earning through the internet before signing up for any online money making proposition.



Ways to Make Money Online

There are different ways of making money online, and each comes with its unique set of requirements and rewards. Choosing a way of making money online that is consistent with your own skill set and the quality time you are prepared to devote is crucial in determining the quantum of your returns. Some of the most sought-after online money making options include:

· Affiliate Marketing: In affiliate marketing, you can earn money by becoming an affiliate who is required to divert traffic to websites of various companies. The earnings are based on the commission on every sale made by the company on the basis of your referral. The affiliate programs are usually free for anyone to join. The key to success lies in associating yourself with a product that holds your interest.

· Selling Goods: Selling a product is an age-old method of raising money, and therefore, a lot of people consider it the most lucrative propositions to make money online. However, it does entail a lot of hard work, as you are not just promoting a random product here but instead have to deal with customer service, collection and processing of orders, shipping products and collecting payments. It can be a bit of a challenge for someone who is new to the world of e-commerce, but if you are prepared to do the hard work, it is definitely a long-term and steady source of income.

· Selling E-Goods: E-Goods, or electronic goods, as the name suggests are digital goods that can be sold and bought off the internet. Entrepreneurs looking to raise some money off the internet view it as a lucrative proposition as it promises good returns for minimal efforts. There is no hassle of processing and shipping of orders or running out of stock, as the products can be downloaded online and thus, the supply is limitless. One of the most popular e-goods today is e-books.

· Dropshipping: In dropshipping, you make money by acting as a middleman between a customer and wholesaler. There is no need to have any tangible stock of goods here.

· Making Money Off Your Expertise: No matter what your area of expertise is, there is always someone on the virtual space seeking one kind of service or the other. So whether you are a writer or consultant or a programmer, you can make money by connecting with people who require your services. There are several websites that serve as a meeting ground for people looking for and selling these services.

· Setting up an Auction: There are always some unwanted things in your closet and around the house. You can raise money by selling these through auctions on online portals such as eBay. However, this is a one off method and not a steady way to make money online.



The Learning Curve of How to Make Money Online

Most people fail in their attempts to making money online as they misconstrue it to be an easy way to earn a few quick bucks without putting in any real efforts. However, this is far from the truth. More often than not it takes people over a year or even two to understand the nuances of making money online and using it to their benefit. The learning curve involves getting a hang of where to begin, whom to trust, where to look for credible information and deciding your course of action on the basis of this knowledge.



Credible Avenues to Make Money Online

A little extra money at the end of every month would be a welcome choice for a vast majority of Netizens. However, the dream does not translate into a tangible paycheck for many because they tend to get lured into scams being run on the internet in the name of earning opportunities. However, these are a few credible names that scores of users swear by when it comes to avenues for making money online.

· ClickBank: It is a marketplace for e-goods or digital products. ClickBank offers opportunity for people to earn money by signing up as affiliates, where you earn commissions on referring products to consumers. The process is simple – you identify a product that you’d like to promote, divert traffic to it and earn weekly commission. It has earned the reputation of being a credible and transparent forum for affiliate marketing with no hidden policies and loopholes.

· JVZoo: This is another affiliate marketing program that has been soaring in popularity. The site is easy to use, and anyone looking to make a start in the world of affiliate marketing can join JVZoo for free. Signing up on JVZoo is just a matter of filing out a simple form. You can then begin looking for products that interest you and send requests for marketing them. Once a vendor approves you as an affiliate, you can get down to business straight away.

· Mylot: This website is a social networking and pay site rolled into one. You make money by starting or participating in discussions on various products. You make money on every response you make or get on a discussion and pictures you share. The returns are not as high as other affiliate marketing programs, but it is definitely worth engaging in if you want to make some money on the side during the time spent online.

· Surveyspot: The site offers money to people for giving their opinions in through surveys. The average rate for surveys in $3-5; however, you can make up to $10 on a single survey if you know how to look for the right ones.

· Associated Content: The importance of blogging for SEO cannot be stressed enough. A large number of companies are capitalizing on this aspect to improve their virtual presence and give a boost to their businesses. If you have a flair for writing, you can sign up on this site to make money online by spinning cutting-edge article for SEO.



A Few Of The Top Internet Marketing Names Today

Internet marketers are those who have mastered the art of using the web for marketing with a view to attract online traffic and drive sales. Some of the leading names in the world of internet marketing include

· Frank Ken: A successful internet marketer from the US with a net worth of US $28 million. He specializes in copywriting

· Eben Pagan: American entrepreneur who is an expert in fields of personal development, copy writing, hypnosis, and NLP. His total earnings stand at $134 million

· Jonh Resse: He is an internet marketer by profession with an all-time earning of $55 million

· Jeff Walker: Another internet marketer better known for his series on Product Launch Formula. He boasts of all-time earning of $38 million.


There is no dearth of opportunities for raising money through the internet and the returns are massive, once you have mastered the tricks of how to make money online.

Disclaimer: Making Money online is never guaranteed or promised. Your results are a reflection of your hard work and commitment. Most people don't have the patience, work ethic, or mindset, to be successful online. Only those who who learn the right ethical ways, stick with it, and help others succeed, ever see any success online themselves.

[vegaspreneur]

To make money online takes more then just having a product, driving traffic to that product, and selling.

It actually takes a person with the right mindset to be successful. Someone who is willing to be a student of the game, constantly improving and conditioning their minds to deal with the mental stress this industry puts onto you.



People can learn a lot about clickbank, JV Zoo, Rippin, MLM, and all the other thousands of opportunities out there, but if they don't have the mental attitude it takes to actually put themselves out there and take action, nothing will happen.

People always talk about the secret and they want to know the sources that the gurus use.

The truth is, even if they knew all of that, they still would have no success because their work ethic isn't there. Some people have gold bars fall on their lap and they push it off and walk on without ever knowing the value of what just hit em'.

So you really want to know the true way to make money online?

There is only one way...

Get past the mental barriers that are holding you back from being your best.

How do you do that?

Keeping yourself engaged in positive thinking and positive action. We do this by constantly reading books and audio of things relevant to where we want to be.

We also do this by surrounding ourselves with people who we want to be like. Being careful of the people you hang around is crucial to your success.

You ever read a negative forum about a business or product your promoting? You start to feel angry and you start to doubt and wonder if this is the right thing for you.

You start to listen to the people who fail themselves and are out to fail you. You start to eliminate all that hard work you've put into your own life and you start to let someone else who has no success driven energy in their life, dictate your success.

So to make money online, you must know your reason. It has to be more important than anything else in the world that tries to stop you.

It must power through to your head and strengthen you when no one else believes in you.

You are the only thing standing in the way between you and success.



Many people want to know the secret?

Here it is....The most important thing in the world, and the only thing you will ever need to succeed is between your ears.

You decide what you feed it.

So you want to know how to make money online? Get your mind right, and your business will be right.

[vegaspreneur]

The fastest way to make money comes from the marketer themself. It's up to the internet marketer to learn and take action in doing what it takes to master the game. However, there are systems out there that make it easier for you to learn and put your game plan together.

You shouldn't ever look for people promising fast ways to make money, but rather, a solid system, mentorship, strong leadership behind a product or business, and compensation plan that is designed for long term success.

[AllanJames]

Originally Posted by vegaspreneur

The fastest way to make money comes from the marketer themself. It's up to the internet marketer to learn and take action in doing what it takes to master the game. However, there are systems out there that make it easier for you to learn and put your game plan together.

You shouldn't ever look for people promising fast ways to make money, but rather, a solid system, mentorship, strong leadership behind a product or business, and compensation plan that is designed for long term success.

You have hit the nail right on the head there!

[kristidata]

This is great information. I am so thankful that I have a great coach and mentor in BIM (Big Idea Mastermind). I am new to this business and love everything about it. The training, seminars, webinars, and overall environment provide a clear path to being successful. There are some who are quick to judge this business no matter what the company name, which I feel is sort of closed minded. We all have had and/or made mistakes in the past. The choice is whether you want to focus on reliving the past or create an amazing future. I'm signed up for creating an amazing future!!!

[vegaspreneur]

A couple years ago, people were raging about attraction marketing and how it could help your business separate from all the others. It's a great way to draw people to your business or product but the honest truth is, attraction marketing isn't what makes your business money.

If you attract people to your website, product, or offer, it does no good if you don't have an effective sales funnel to follow them up with. I'm talking about compelling content(sales copy), specific proven web page (landing pages) that get the visitor to take action, and email follow ups that provide value and are written in the correct way with proper timing and etiquette.

You can't sell sell sell to your leads all the time. You must provide value that solves a problem and engage with them to create that relationship. Chances are, if they're on your subscriber list, they're probably on some of your competitors lists as well. How are you going to set yourself apart then your competition?

You want to know how I get people emailing me everyday saying that they want to work with me? It takes more than attraction marketing....It takes a complete knowledge of taking your targeted traffic through an effective sales funnel on autopilot and solving their problems better than your competition.

[pcar911]

Hello,

The Key ingredient for Success in whatever business or program you are involved is to TAKE MASSIVE ACTION, once you have done your due diligence and chosen the right vehicle.

[workdfitness]

Yes making money online is a process. Most people will never make it because they do not want to take the time to learn what they need to learn. With so many opportunities popping up day after day you can get lost in the jungle without even trying too.

[clintg]

The thing with making money online, is that no matter how much of the 'done for you' element there is, you gotta work out the variables...

The variable elements are how you bring value to the market, what's your story, who's your target market, where does your target market hang out, what make you stand out in a crowded market place...no one can provide you with a push button solution for creating your uniqueness.

A system can show you the exact steps and you can learn the ropes by doing what everyone else is doing but the real money is in creating your own list, building relationships, and becoming a authority and trusted adviser.

[DanielinAC]

There really are only two ways to make good money online. #1 selling your own product or service and #2 selling someone elses product or service as an affiliate.

Most people do not have there own product or service to sell so the second way would be as an affiliate selling some one elses product or service if they only knew what to do and how to go about doing it.

Again, most people do not know how to do affiliate marketing.

In the world of Internet marketing and affiliate marketing these days a person needs to have the right program where they or anyone else can get start and run a real online business.

[vegaspreneur]

Making money online is a 5 to 7 year learning curve to master. That is, if you are going about it on your own and trying to learn everything yourself. My recommendation would be to find a proven mentor that is willing to teach you the industry.

Reason is, there are things you have to learn and things you can have others do for you to help you reach your success in making money online.

When I started, I went to Craigslist, opted into everyone's list, and bought every course out there I could find that had HYPE.

HUGE MISTAKE

I got burned a lot and not until I found my mentor who I have been learning from now for over 13 months, did I understand the true picture of making money with internet marketing.

My first 30 days working with my mentor changed the way I did a lot of things and changed the way I thought about online marketing. My first 30 days with a mentor, I made more money then I did my first 2 years almost trying to learn everything on my own.

I realized that making money online has a lot to do with the person marketing them self rather then who they are marketing too. We are entrepreneurs and we must condition our minds to be entrepreneurs if we want any kind of success in our niche.

Learning how to attract the right people, and knowing what they want, how to deliver the info they need to solve their problem, and converting them, all starts with the marketer and their mindset.

Once you find a mentor who is willing to teach you the truth and cares about your success, you will cut your learning curve into months versus 5 to 7 years.