There I was…trying one affiliate program and then another. Trying to follow-through with what I started while not exactly knowing what I was doing.
I would buy an info product, read it and do my best to follow the instructions given. Being into internet marketing from my ebay store only a few months, I was getting frustrated because I didn’t know why I was doing anything or how it fit together.
Then I found a link in one of my info products to a forum. Having read that they can be a way to generate traffic I thought I’d give it a try. It was the best click I’ve made since starting internet marketing.
The click was to the Self Starters Weekly Tips forum . It is hosted by Lynn Terry who also writes a killer blog at Clicknewz.com which hosts a free weekly webinar. I lurked around a bit to see what kind of numbers they had for the posts and contributors. I could see that contributors included both seasoned pros and “what the hell am I doing?” newbies like myself. I liked what I saw and decided to post to see what would happen.
After all, isn’t that the TRUE test of a forum-“can I get an answer to my question?”
Not only did I get a lightening-fast response to my question but-drum roll, please-it came from the moderator herself. I was speechless!
The response showed a real interest in solving my problem and not trying to show me how stupid I was-an experience we’ve all had from other forums, haven’t we?-and patience that can only come from somebody who knows if you put in the work you can make internet marketing work for you.
Since that first response, I have had many other of my internet marketing questions solved by Lynn and other SSWT contributors. Each one exhibiting the same level of professionalism as the original response had.
I think I’ve found a place I can get comfortable and really learn the ropes from people who have been there and can share my experiences with those not quite there yet.
Next, I’ll be talking about a product called BANS -which stands for Build A Niche Store-that I am setting up now on the recommendation of Lynn Terry who did a 3-part review of the product.
I’m excited about this project because it appears to take you through the steps for a successful site and that is really what I need right now.
I hope you’ll join me in looking at BANS in my next post.
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