subject: Maria Gudelis - Debunking The Most Common Internet Marketing Myths [print this page] These days we will look at the most typical myths about making a living on the Web. There is no scarcity of scams and hucksters out there.
1. "Build your downline" - Beware of any program or individual who promises to "build a downline" for you. Generally what they do not tell you is that almost all of these people placed under you are totally useless. Study the fine print and you will discover that most of them don't even have anything to do with your commissions. They're simply numbers and names which are under you. Also beware of "one big downline". Exact same concept, same scam.
2. "Overnight success" - I don't care what program you are a part of. You'll not be a complete success overnight and give up your job next week. This type of hype is counterproductive and cheapens the honest programs which are lumped in with this garbage. Any success will be due to hard work and persistence.
3. "It's all in the list!" - Maybe this is partly true. However, the quality of your list is likewise essential. Should you have a list full of gathered email addresses or a list of other marketers, you won't make a lot progress. That's except if you're selling shovels instead of gold.
4. "All I need to do is sign up for an affiliate program, purchase a million e-mail addresses, do one e-mail blast and I'm rich!" - This really is the quickest way to lose your internet service provider, and most likely your position in any respectable affiliate program. If you have obtained spam emails about Viagra or cheap software, then you've witnessed this in action. The greatest way to profit from email marketing is to make use of reputable sources.
5. "I need a modern, flashy, techno-geek site" - Everyone doesn't possess a high-speed internet connection. If your site takes too much time to load, visitors will go elsewhere. Make your point with words and use the smallest amount of graphic "clutter" that you can.
Here is the bottom line. If you are seeking to make additional cash on the internet, then take action and jump in for the long haul. Doing things right in the beginning will increase your success later. Learn from the best and don't make the exact same mistakes others have.
