Would like some information on internet marketing, any decent websites or forums out there that provide useful up to date information?

Hi there,

This greatly depends on what you are looking for. There are many great online blogs and website offering tips on internet marketing. Here are some of them for you to check out you may well have already checked some of them out.

Hope this helps.

I always hear about how some guy that never went to college became filthy rich through internet marketing.

But I can never find any solid information about what they did.

I know what internet marketing is, but what is the best way to get started?

What exactly did these people do that made them a lot of money?

I already have a BS in Computer Science and am quite familiar with HTML, XML, and CSS.

I found out that these guys that "get rich" by figuring out how to get traffic to whatever site you have that you are either selling something of your own or and affiliate product. They figure out what simply works. There is NOT one "secret method", which every guru is trying to sell you for $997..

I came across someone who had success with their online business and retired at 40.. He started sharing what he and every other successful online business person does.. and I can genuinely tell you it helped me to see how I can seriously be successful myself online. There is VALUE in his info not HYPE..

You can check the videos out for FREE

http://greatblogtraining.com

What is the best way to use facebook and fan pages for internet marketing without spamming your friends and appearing as if the only reason you are there is to market your products?

I think the best way is to interact with your friends/fans and get involved with their conversations. Add more content than just about your products. Comment on their pictures and posts and develop a ‘relationship’ (more geared towards your fans).

Another option you can take is to take a social media training course where you’ll not only learn about Facebook but you’ll also learn about other social media sites. Here’s the link to the social media course http://www.usanfranonline.com/online-courses/social-media-training.aspx and here’s the link to the syllabus so you have a better idea what the course is about http://www.usanfranonline.com/online-classes/social-media-course.aspx

Good luck!

I’m getting into Internet Marketing and I’m being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice, opinions, information, systems and more. I have a good idea of what it’s capable of but I want to hear from newbies and recent converts of their thoughts.

The main issues that I see people encountering is the shear volume of information and all of the ‘experts’. Your best bet is to find one or two well known gurus to follow and just pay attention to them. You can subscribe to many others but just don’t spend much time reading their ‘offers’ just yet.

Learn the basics of SEO and how to optimize your page. Little by little it’ll all come together. Learn keyword research and how to pick the right market. Learn how to analyze your website data to see where to make changes.

Get a site up and running and PRACTICE! Figure out how you plan on marketing (article, social media, etc) and stick to one method. Don’t try too many methods at once because you’ll only confuse yourself. If you’re serious about getting into internet marketing you may want to take some courses to get a jump start.

Good luck!
Joe

I’m looking to start an online business and want to learn more about internet marketing, what’s a good resource for this?

This is a great question and one that’s often asked. While there are TONS of resources online stick with reputable programs. Sure you can learn stuff from people who say they’re experts but they may teach methods that are considered ‘blackhat’ (tactics that the search engines may penalize you for).

A highly recommended program is from the University of San Francisco who offers internet marketing training. Here’s the link to the list of courses that are available.

http://www.usanfranonline.com/online-certificates/internet-marketing.aspx

For more recommendations on this course check out LinkedIn and there’s usually people talking about the program.

Good luck!
Joe

I’ve got the idea alright of how you need a niche market, a product within that market and traffic to get to your website to sell that product. I know about eBooks, affiliate marketing and the like. I even have a plan that I want to earn from the Internet full time in two years. It’s just that I just seem to have difficulty "putting pen to paper" Should I pay for mentoring because I seem too overwhelmed by it all?

Mentoring is a good way to help you because it demands accountability on your part, however it can be costly.

You already have a two year plan, but it has to be specific, like how much will you be earning in two years. The most important question is Why do you want to earn that much, what is the reason. The more compelling the reason, the more likely it is that you are going to make it happen because from a "Want" it becomes a "Must".
Once it becomes a must, you have to focus your mind on achieving it.

Mark Twain said:
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.“

A Chinese saying; A journey of a thousand miles, starts with the first step.

You already have a two year plan, that is very good, many people want to get rich but don’t have plan or target. You are already several steps ahead.

Break down the 2 year plan into quarterly plans or milestones, the first quarter into monthly milestones, turn the first month into weekly actions, and then the coming week into daily actions.

Every day just do whatever your daily action plan is don’t worry about tomorrow, just get today’s action plan done. Make this a routine task. Somedays (not to many please) you might not do it, don’t worry just do it the next day (take two days off every week, rest your mind do something else)

Review every month (if possible weekly), and compare your plan to your results. This will keep you on track. Once this becomes a routine you will be well on your way.

To get a free mentoring program on how to build a successful online business, please check out
http://www/internet-marketingtools.biz
You will receive ebooks, videos and periodic emails that helps you step by step. By following the training, you will see progress and once you see progress you will be more motivated to stick with it and do more. Without realizing it you will be well on your way to make it happen.

Hope this helps

Victor