If you ever spend anytime on forums, email lists or social networks, you’ll see a lot of questions from newbies who ask the question: “Can You REALLY Make Money Online?”
Newbies also make statements like, “I bought XYZ Ebook but I still don’t understand what I’m doing wrong!”
Most of the time it’s not really about what you’re doing wrong, more often times than not, it’s the fact of not doing what’s right — when it comes to building a consistent as well as profitable online business.
Being a newbie once myself, I remember what it was like. There were several email groups available to join but the question was, which one was the right one? And then the fact that there are numerous ebooks available to teach me what I needed to know, again the question was, which one?
Now days, EVERYBODY is talking, you’ve got social media networks coming out the wahzoo! Everybody is a social media expert, everybody knows how to create the perfect blog and/or website, everybody knows the best method on search engine optimization, everybody knows how to build a list, and the list goes on and on.
The fact still remains… Who Do You Trust?…
To teach you what you really need to know about building a profitable online business – without the hype!
Believe me, there is a method to what seems like ‘the madness’ of it all.
Building a business online is not that much different than having a brick and mortar business offline. The biggest difference? The investment and overhead. Most people don’t have a clue that you can start a business online for less than $300 (one time fee) and less than $10 per month for ‘virtual office space.’
The Key
I always say ‘prayer is the key and faith unlocks the door.’ However for those who need to see this otherwise, ‘focus is the key and planning, preparation, persistence and action, produces results.’
Additional pointers include:
- knowing your target market
- research keywords
- focused search engine optimization
- great headlines, subject lines and titles
- compelling content
- well re-written plr
- consistent networking without spamming
Learning how to properly network and establishing real relationships, will teach you who to trust.
It’s unfortunate that so many newbies give up because they feel like they’ve failed. I always say, ‘nothing beats a failure but a try’ but it takes sincere commitment in order to achieve results.
If you’re willing to learn, buckle down and execute a plan of action, feel free to contact me. I would be honored to help you put your plan into perspective to produce the results you’re looking for.
It’s always too early to quit.
Norman Vincent Peale
Until next time,
I’m keeping it real…
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Twitter: StaciJansma
September 7, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Regina,
I really like how this is stated “prayer is the key and faith unlocks the door.”
It is so true. I believe in myself and have faith to stay focused and move forward. Through self-determination and with help from others whom are successful, I have learned what to do and what will help me become successful too!
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It is amazing how when we pray it’s only when we believe in the prayer — that we are able to have FAITH that favorable results are a given.
I’ve seen your work, your positive attitude and the sincere desire to help others. Continue to pray without ceasing, remember that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen!
Well said Regina! I see most newbies give up or switch businesses before giving it time to work. Prayer & Faith is where I go first! Consistent perseverance is the key to separate the newbie who makes it and those who do not.
Twitter: DeloresChappel
April 26, 2010 at 11:50 am
I have had my Giftshop online now for about 8 years and have been seriously thinking of “Giving Up”, thinking – “Maybe this just isn’t what God has planned for me or maybe this isn’t “The Best Way” I can Be of Service to the Kingdom”.
I realized about a year ago that trying to “Keep Up” with all the new SEO tricks and what not was wearing me down and making me feel like a Failure because it just wasn’t my Passion and therefore it was draining me of my Energy.
I realized that “Relationships” and “Progressing Forward in the Kingdom” was my Passion. As I started following my Passion, I can now feel the Holy Spirit whispering new ideas to me concerning my Giftshop and I am making such AWESOME Connections that I KNOW now, it is just a matter of staying in the “FLOW” and not Rushing things as the Media & Society would have you do that soon not only will by Giftshop be a SUCCESS but my MARRIAGE and MY LIFE will also be PROSPEROUS!
@Delores, Great testimony! Your message reminds me of: “Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men…” Colossians 3:23 [Amplified]
There are tasks [work] that is required in order to fulfill our journeys, whether it be in business, marriage, jobs, and/or family life. When we put forth the effort, there is where we will begin to see the fruit of our labor.
Thanks for sharing