Greetings fellow marketer,
Since you are reading this blog, I’m going to assume that you’ve decided to pursue affiliate marketing as a source of money making. I’m also going to assume that you’re looking for honest, useful information that’s not just another attempt to sell you something. Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Like you, when I first decided to pursue affiliate marketing, I started off from scratch. Although I had a background in marketing and worked in an industry where marketing was a vital component, online marketing was completely new to me, at least in the sense of using it as a tool to achieve my own business goals.
I’m sure you’ve come across all the myriad of marketing “gurus” who promised untold wealth if only you’d buy into their system. So who’s telling the truth and who’s just another PT Barnum? While I wouldn't not call many of these vendors fraud, they certain deliver less than they promise. I’ve had a chance to evaluate many of these systems and I’d like to share my findings with you, in the hope that you won’t have to waste the inordinate number of hours I have trying to separate the real gems from the garbage.
I believe in a positive focus so the focus of this review will be to direct you to the products which I have found beneficial when building my business model rather than the overwhelming number worthless products that are floating around.
Where to Start
Although my primary focus will be on affiliate marketing, I believe it’s important to be informed about all the options that are available to you if you want to develop an internet based business. If you’re uncertain as to where you should begin or just need a good overview, I suggest Derek Gehl’s Insider Secret to Marketing Your Business on the Internet:
Now the only reason I suggested this guide as a good source for the beginner is because it gives detailed, step-by-step instruction on how to get your business off the ground and start turning a profit. However, don’t be fooled into thinking this is just some simple, lightweight product you’d normally associate with a “beginner’s” product. It is a detailed, and powerful product that is worth much more than the asking price. The course will cover the following topics:
• Find Your Niche Market • Set Up Your Business To Sell The Right Solution
• Write Compelling Salescopy That Turns Visitors Into Buyers
• Design A Website That Compels Visitors To Take Action
• Use An Opt-In Form To Collect Leads And Build Customer Relationships
• Drive Visitors To Your Website And Start Making Sales
• Use Pay-Per-Click Advertising To Get Traffic Fast
• Attract Free Traffic By Optimizing For The Major Search Engines
• Use Email Marketing To Build Customer Relationships And Make More Sales
• Harness The Power Of Affiliate Programs For More Traffic And Sales
• Test, Track, And Optimize Your Marketing For Maximum Results
• Add New Revenue Streams To Grow Your Profits
There are concepts and tools in this guide that are beneficial to even experienced internet marketers. While there are a staggering number of internet marketing guidebooks available, only a few offer step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. This guide is one of those and the instructions are clear and concise. It is a wonderful tool for those who feel overwhelmed about how to get started with an internet based business.
This is the first of what I hope will be many product reviews to come. I hope that I was able to help you get started on your first steps towards personal success and financial independence.
