Comments on: How to Find Legitimate Online Business Information

By: Mia - PLR Articles

Mia - PLR Articles — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:19:07 +0000

When I started I felt like I’m in a jungle – a jungle of articles by web “gurus” on how easy it is to earn money online. Well the truth it – it isn’t. At least not at the beginning. You need to learn by trying what works and what not an after you have some experience, well only then it becomes easier and easier until you can comfortably work less than 10 hours a week. Can’t say when, but somewhere along this process you will also subconsciously learn how to recognize what is a valuable content and what is fluff.

Not trying to discourage anyone here, I just want to point out that there is likely that you will fail at the beginning, so you just take it as a part of a learning process.

By: Flash Design

Flash Design — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:45:37 +0000

I absolutely that those who persist and apply will eventually find their successful way. However, I have never thought about finding a personal mentor. I think that is a brilliant idea coupled with the advice in the first comment here – being in proximity with other people who want to reach a similar goal.

Another thing that I consider very reliable when deciding on whether I should take advantage of an offer or not is my gut feeling. I just believe that truly great offers do attract my attention, so I don’t care much about offers that don’t get my full attention. Most of the time, this approach worked great for me

By: 0 Car Finance Buster

0 Car Finance Buster — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:39:39 +0000

I think it is all about checking the proofs provided.

I usually meet 3 kind of proofs:

(1) Money – screenshots (can be faked with PhotoShop)

(2) Traffic stats – screenshots (can be faked with PhotoShop)

(3) Position in Google – imp0rtant proof for SEO strategies that promised you to get traffic from search engines. Cannot be faked, but “gurus” quite often are showing keywords that do not have any link building competition – and thus it is very easy to get Google page 1 for that keywords.

MY STRATEGY: before buying any product from a person that I do not know, I google the name of the person and name of the product – if there are complaints, you will find them.

I know many people to curse the seller of one product (will not name it here). The product is sold for over $1,000 and it nothing but a compillation of free info.

However if these naive product purchasers to the google search like suggested, they would see tons of complaints about the product and would never buy it.

By: Charles P Knell

Charles P Knell — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:14:31 +0000

Cindy,

You may want to read “You CAN cheat an honest man”, http://ethical-marketing.rrco.biz

Best Regards,
Charles

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:46:25 +0000

Thank you for all of the wonderful contributions here – it really rounds out this post to have thoughts from others who have experienced it personally.

To answer the questions…

Did you use WordPress to create your website?

Hi Tom – I used WordPress to create this site you’re on now (ClickNewz.com) but I have a variety of websites created with a variety of tools – some of them are just HTML templates I created in Dreamweaver, or coded by hand. Others use software like WordPress or BANS.

Is affiliate marketing a feasible business without a website?

You definitely need a website – for any online business model. You dont have to start with one, however. If you need a quick-start before you invest in your website, see: http://www.fastcashstrategy.com/clicknewz-readers.htm

Any other questions, feel free to leave them here – or join us at the forum: http://www.selfstartersweeklytips.com/forum/

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:38:25 +0000

Hi Lynn
Did you use WordPress to create your website?

Tom

By: Charles P Knell

Charles P Knell — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:38:06 +0000

Lynn Terry,

I loved your articles on the new cameras. You should never feel like you need to apologize for missing an instruction, everyone who buys one is in the same boat. Based on your article I picked one and ordered it. In the time I thought about it after putting it in my Amazon shopping cart but before I ordered it 3 days later, they raised the price $30. So, that’s a word to the wise and an internet marketing tactic to watch out for! The lesson here is don’t leave things in shopping carts, as it may now apparently be a measure of buyer intent.

Best Regards,
Charles

By: Charles P Knell

Charles P Knell — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:21:00 +0000

Cindy, You have motivated me to write an article on that subject. I’ll tweet when it’s done. Thanks for asking the question. Look for it in a day or two on my website home page, or on twitter. I think that you may find it interesting.

follow me on twitter: @Charles_KnNell

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:05:37 +0000

Hi Lynn & David,

I too have been in the same boat as you, David. I have been searching for over a year to try to find a LEGITIMATE work at home position. Unfortunately, there are too many scams out there! I did find this one opportunity about 3 months ago, so I have been trying to become an affiliate marketer. I’ll tell you it is definitely HARD WORK! I have spent more time doing this than any other JOB I have ever had. Hopefully, I’ll soon start to see some results.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:55:50 +0000

Well said. The Forum and Tips are one of the best I’ve seen. Very well put together. I just think people are so focused on making success, that they don’t take their time, and just start doing everything they can to get to where they want, when it’s so time consuming. You can’t create a business, and make the money you want the next day. Which is why most fail.

By: Charles Tillett

Charles Tillett — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:35:53 +0000

This is true. It takes a lot of work.

By: Troy Bingham - Sales Force Dialer

Troy Bingham - Sales Force Dialer — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:28:34 +0000

Nothing bothers me more than the web pitched as a method to get rich quick. It is a lot of work to drive traffic and be successful online. And if you don’t know what you are doing, there will be a lot of wasted energy.

By: Charles Tillett

Charles Tillett — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:32:49 +0000

Im still a Newbie and even though i have been online since 1995 i have only been involved in home business less than 1 year. One thing that i have learned that i feel is the most important. Having and makeing Relationships with people are the foundation of a online business.
Lynn is a great example to follow in this area.

By: dilruk

dilruk — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:03:25 +0000

Online business is hard. Every one should do it part time. Some times it could work as well. If online business works you can do it forever.

By: pkp

pkp — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:04:56 +0000

Hi !
Both, the question of David & the answer by Lynn are thought provoking. Wish and hope that all newbies get to see these sorts of questions and equally befitting answer of Lynn prior to jumping to bandwagon and go on buying spree of systems/products/auto-pilots(?)/free websites – an endless list !!!