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Network Marketing, online or offline? That seems to be the question most asked today by those in network marketing and by those looking at the industry. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer, at least one that is definitive.
As with most questions of this nature, there really isn't a black and white answer, but one that has many shades of grey. The answer lies within the person asking the question.
If you enjoy talking to strangers and can easily strike up a conversation, and, if you are very comfortable convincing your friends and family into new ideas, then offline is certainly a good choice for you. On the other hand, if that doesn't describe you and your particular skill set, then perhaps online network marketing is your bag.
If you like technology and it's many uses, if you like using the Internet and computers and feel comfortable around those elements, then perhaps online network marketing is for you.
But, as I said, this question isn't as easily answered as that. Even if you don't feel comfortable talking with people, friends or strangers, you will have to learn to do so if you want to be successful at network marketing, online or offline.
Online marketing requires some inter-personal skills as well as the technical skills. Since another name for Network Marketing is Relationship Marketing, you really can't get away from forming relationships to aid your chances at success.
Both online and offline Network Marketing have challenges that can hamper success if not managed properly. With offline one is faced with trying to convince those who are probably dead set against getting involved with Network Marketing to come aboard' and experience the thrill of rejection.
With online Network Marketing, the challenge is the technology and how to best harness it to find success. Lead generation, capture pages, auto-responders, list builders, PPC, Article and content marketing, etc., all combine to bewilder and confound the unsuspecting beginner.
The answer, then, is if you choose online or offline, you will have challenges you will have to overcome in order to find the success you desire. Perhaps the real answer is to combine the two, hedging your bet, so to speak, and find the best of two worlds.
If you choose that option, or strictly online, you should find a turn-key system that will simplify the process and ensure your success. Don't try to go it alone! That will almost, single handily ensure failure. Plug into a system that will walk you through the process and give you the success and financial independence you are looking for.
Network Marketing, online or offline? My answer is both, but, do them both correctly.
