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FERNIE1805
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#1 · Posted: 30 Jan 2010 17:50
Hello everybody,
I am new to this and, just want say this is a great site for information. Thanks everybody for sharing! My wife and I just lost several thousands of dollars in a local business that we owned. Now we are broke, and are looking for an Internet business opportunity. I always thought of myself somewhat of entrepreneur. I am interested in affiliate marketing (publishing) I think, but I am not really sure what exactly I would be doing. I was signing up with CJ but it asked what websites I have, or something like that. Do I need to have a working web page before I can work in affiliate marketing? I am not even sure if that is the right place to start. We are looking for something that we can set on autopilot, but willing to do the work to get it going. We don't really want something that requires selling in person or by phone, but pays well. I can place ads or links on pages like CL, to generate sales. I also have a myspace account with 4k friends from the business that we closed. I was thinking of changing the page to whatever opportunity we get into, to generate sales from there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everybody!
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#2 · Posted: 1 Feb 2010 00:27
Yes you do need a webpage with CJ but when I first got started with them all I had was a blog or maybe it was a Squidoo lens - both of which are free...
But the main thing to remember with affiliate marketing or internet marketing is that it takes TRAFFIC to make money. So just as in a physical business, where you have to do marketing or advertising to get people in the door, so you have to do with internet stuff - except it's a total different ball game!
Most of your learning curve will come in the area of getting traffic to a site and I would reccomend SBI as a great tool to get you started.
There will be other tools out there and you may find something else that will catch your eye - and that's okay. As long as you find something that can get you on the path to learning how to market via the internet.
Good luck!
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Matt Zenittini
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#3 · Posted: 1 Feb 2010 01:18
I always recommend network marketing =].
I feel like it has the smallest learning curve with the fastest income. As well, in affiliate marketing you only get paid once for your efforts and for one level deep. (who you get)
With Network Marketing you get paid every month for your efforts and in some cases unlimited levels deep!.
There is a common misconception that you need to "sell" with network marketing. The realization that most people come to is that is the mistake Network Marketers make... There is NO selling at all.
I generate over 25 prospects every day online that I do personally call but I don't have to. Then I take a consultative approach. I find out their needs, wants, goals and motives to see if they align with who I am looking for and if I can help them or not. If I can help them I tell them I can help them and 9 times out of 10 they sign up. I never do any selling whatsoever.
Ultimately whichever one you are comfortable with and want to do will be the best choice for you.
If you want to take the Network Marketing route, don't hesitate to get in touch with me. I am happy to help you find a business that suits you and a marketing style that would work well for you.
To Your Success,
Matthew Zenittini
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talfighel
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#4 · Posted: 2 Feb 2010 09:43
I am with Matthew on this one too. I would get into network marketing online or offline. There are many good companies out there to generate a nice residual income.
And yes, you will have to spend money too in order to succeed.
Tal
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HItune
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#5 · Posted: 2 Feb 2010 17:02
I agree, with network marketing companies, you can start to build your online business. However, it will all depend on your willingness to learn and with your persistence.
There are not such systems, which can bring you money on autopilot. You will need to work hard to get some good results.
The most important factor, which you have to learn is the promotion. You can buy whatever system, but if you will not learn how to promote, it will not work.
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shaun
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#6 · Posted: 2 Feb 2010 17:53 · Edited by: shaun
I can relate to this story somewhat FERNIE1805
At one point a few years ago my other half and myself had a cafe business. We worked hard and put in many hours. I hated having to buy stock and deal with the coffee machine packinhg it in or the grinder not functioning properly. Sometimes I'd spill a whole bag of coffee on the ground or milk would go of or that would get spilled too. Ahhhh!! But the biggest pain was I had to actually , physically be there. No us working the coffee machine = no money. We sold th business and were neutral...we didnt lose money but we didnt really make much. we sold up to get into online marketing. Now online I make a "cup of coffee" once so to speak and I sell it over and over again 24 hours a day 7 days a week globally. I dont have to go shopping for supplies everyweek, I dont have equipment issues and Im not throwing out food.....and most importantly im not obsessively & hygenically cleaning morning and night (I HATED that !!)
its brilliant .
im not limited to my local area or timezones like i was with coffee&food obviously. I cant tell you enough how much better an online business is compared to a physical brick & mortar (or coffee&milk as it were).
And you are right in wanting something automated....thats he path I chose and have not looked back..Good Luck !
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ACB123
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#7 · Posted: 5 Feb 2010 10:26
Before you do ANYTHING, you need to know what you're doing whether it be Affiliate Marketing or MLM.
There are many easy (and cost effective) tutorials out there that will greatly reduce your learning curve. That's how I started and it actually will help you develop your own business or website as you go along. To jump in blindly is a great way to lose money, quickly.
As for the website, go to Scriptlance, once you've figured out what you want to do. You can get professional graphics and copy written for an insanely low amount of money. I'm talking like $20-$50 bucks. Really, no joke, I use them all the time. It also saves me time from hacking around and trying to do it myself.
Hope this helps. PM me if you have anymore questions.
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