10 Things about Internet Marketing by PotPieGirl

Today I received an interesting newsletter form Jennifer Ledbetter (aka PotPieGirl). She is the one behind One Week Marketing.
These are the 10 things she said she has learned by internet marketing
1. Internet Marketing/Affiliate Marketing is mainly a process of “self-education”.
We determine our own success and failure.
2. One is never enough. When using free methods to make money online, one article is never enough.
3. Learn how to find what you need online. Those that are successful in internet marketing are also REALLY good researchers.
4. People hate “hype” – but… it still causes an emotional response to buy.
5. PPC is NOT a Beginners Sport.
6. Failure is a state of mind. Pick something then DO IT. If you never DO anything, you will NEVER make sales online. Stop standing in your own way and take a chance.
7. Shiny Things Dull Your Senses.
8. Stop being your own worst critic. You are learning something new. It is a whole new world in here AND this new world is constantly changing. The internet is no longer a big, fancy sales brochure… it is more like a living, breathing thing. Relax and allow yourself to first adjust to the climate…and then allow yourself to learn the language.
Do yourself a favor – 1) Write your expectations of yourself and of internet marketing on paper 2) Be SURE those expectations are realistic. If those expectations are NOT realistic, change them. Then – be your own best friend… be your biggest fan. Stop condemning yourself for what you DON’T know and for what you HAVEN’T achieved, and start being proud of yourself for each thing you DO learn and you DO achieve.

(This is my favorit. Thank you Jennifer)

9. There is only ONE way to stop the frustration of the learning curve. That is, to STOP LEARNING.
10. Changing your life IS scary. You are taking brave steps to change your life. You aren’t thinking about it, you aren’t complaining about it, you aren’t planning it…. you are DOING it. This is bold, and courageous, and admirable. Take a moment to thank yourself for having the guts to even TRY and do this. You deserve
that respect and appreciation from YOURSELF. Be kind to yourself. Keep moving FORWARD. And appreciate each and every learning curve you encounter.

How inspiring. Thank you so much Jennifer!

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