When considering an online business, once you commit to
giving Affiliate Marketing a shot, your training must begin
with understanding just how important it is to manage your
time and establish your credibility online.
On the internet, WHAT YOU SAY becomes WHO YOU ARE! Your
Credibility and efficient use of your time will, to a great
extent, determine success with your online business.
Your time is irreplaceable. You can recover wasted money
... wasted time is lost forever.
Probably THE biggest distraction during your 'Office Hours'
is email. Even if you are just starting out, within a
month, you can expect 150 - 200 emails waiting each
morning. You literally are going to have more 'new best
friends' than you know what to do with. It is important to
establish quality relationships with other marketers;
however, a few of these emails may be relevant to your
current projects ... most probably are not. Keep Your
Focus!
Here is how I prioritize my work session to ensure that my
business building comes first.
In order to avoid distractions, I have 3 gmail accounts
that I use daily:
1. My primary business resources ... this includes my
primary business and all of the programs that I am
currently using to promote it ... ad tracking, list
building, advertising (regarding current campaigns),
autoresponder notifications, incoming direct prospect
email, etc.
2. Newsletters, mini-courses, and those individuals that I
have come to trust for quality information.
3. All general internet marketing material ... Free Ad
Depot, Croc Ads, List Joe, etc.
NOTE: You can open more gmail acconts if you choose to
pursue safelist marketing or other high volume programs.
Patience and consistency are valuable virtues for building
your business. By accomplishing your daily goals first, you
can then move on to maintenance work and planning for
tomorrow.
With all of the crackdowns by mail servers, gmail remains
very marketer friendly and reliable, and you can open
multiple accounts. Once again, you are wasting your
valuable time if you can't send and receive email
efficiently.
Sign up for gmail here:
The Most Important Aspect of your online development is
your 'Online Credibility'. I'm serious here ... read -
that - again!
Remember, when you are online, unless you offer more
information, you are faceless, ageless, and basically,
anonymous. WHAT YOU SAY becomes WHO YOU ARE ... you MUST
establish a level of trust.
It takes time to develop relationships online. If you try
to reach for the 'brass ring' right out of the gate, you
will simply turn prospective customers or business
associates off. :-( Take a look at the relationships that
you value in your own life. Are not these relationships
built on a level of trust and knowledge that a person has
your best interest in mind? Would you decide to purchase a
particular product based on a magazine advertisement or the
recommendation of a friend? Take the time to learn the
basics, communicate effectively, always provide reliable,
valuable information, and your relationships online will
grow.
If you are just starting out, don't succumb to the 'but I
don't have anything to say' syndrome. Go online and
research your subject, then, you WILL have plenty to say,
and, as you progress, you will develop the skills necessary
to effectively communicate and gain people's trust.
Always keep in mind that YOU are someone's prospect. Pay
attention to subject titles, emails, splash and squeeze
pages, and websites. What phrases or formats tickled your
curiosity? What subject lines really caught your attention?
What did you view or read that totally turned you off? Be
observant and a good student at all times and your
knowledge and confidence will grow. There is certainly a
lot to be said for treating your prospects and fellow
marketers in the manner in which you would like to be
treated.
You won't 'get this' just by showing up. Be an active
participant, practice courtesy and a professional bearing,
be known as a person of your word, and you will have every
opportunity to reach your affiliate marketing goals.
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When not enjoying the natural beauty of the "Big Island" of
Hawaii, USA, the author enjoys pursuing his Internet
marketing interests. For your FREE "Establishing Online
Credibility" report (SELECT the "CREDIBILITY" article), and
other Affiliate Marketing Training strategies and goodies,
visit "Newbie Heaven" at http://now4u-website.com
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