There are a lot of people struggling to make money online.  When I first started looking for ways to earn a little extra money, I would sign up for every “Get Paid To Surf Site” I could find online.  I would volunteer to get paid pennies for my opinion, and I would take every odd job I could find.  The truth is that this endless pursuit never made me more than a few dollars here and there, and I would find myself very disillusioned for even trying.

The truth is that for every survey you complete online, the company or people advertising the surveys are the ones getting paid much more than you could imagine.  The advertisers are making money on the backend by developing customer relationships to sell future products down the line.  Even if they don’t convert a future sale, the valuable market research brings them many more customers and even more money.

I had to start considering my own self worth.   I am worth much more than a few measly pennies, and given my chance, I will make a living online if I have to crawl to the ends of the Internet waving a flag.  I began to look inside and review my life for what it was, what it is now, and what I hope for my future.  I know that I am not alone in my quest for more, and to make more money online.  I want to have what I feel I deserve, and I have to ask myself on a daily basis, why not me?

Like so many people, my childhood was not ideal.  My parents were young, I never got any lessons about self worth and money.  The relationship between the two is more entrenched that you would imagine.  I watched my parents struggle and live paycheck to paycheck.  I was raised to go to school, get a good job, and raise a family.  I did these things only to start living paycheck to paycheck myself.  I didn’t learn until later with a ton of self help books that there are definitely other ways to live.

It wasn’t until I discovered internet marketing for myself that I really got a taste of freedom.  I made money, and people actually bought products from me.  The thrill of selling things online and getting real money, and checks in the mail that aren’t pre-taxed is exhilarating.  (Although of course, I do pay taxes on the income when it comes due)

I am hooked on creating blogs, and marketing them to the masses.  I know that one day I will be able to quit my day job, and pursue this full time.  Like everything else, online marketing is a numbers game, and played correctly you can definitely win at it.

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There is just one way to start making sales online as an internet marketer.  You can build the best blogs, write the most engaging articles, and even create spectacular advertisements, but if you don’t the one most important strategy for making money online, you might as well be just spinning your wheels.

I love internet marketing.  The whole process of creating a new blog, writing dozens of articles, and even backlinking is something that I spend more hours of my life on than I really care to mention.  My family has gotten used to me being on the computer just typing my way into oblivion.  The only time that they ever really put their foot down is at dinner time when they want me to cook.  My struggle to make a living online is a daily adventure, but one that I have relative enthusiasm for.

There are so many talented marketers out there, and the really good ones always tend to answer your pleas for help, and will drop a gem of knowledge on you once and a while.  This is what I experienced just the other day.  I am on most everyone’s mailing list, and while most marketers come at me every week to sell me outrageously priced “get rich schemes”, there are a handful of online marketing gurus that I respect and trust.

This one isn’t afraid to be himself online, and he can really talk a blue streak in videos.  Sometimes he says the most inappropriate things, but the fact that he is not afraid to be a bit silly says a lot for him.  Generally, it is the people who will put themselves out there, and the ones who will write you back that are the best and most successful internet marketing gurus.

This guy cares, and it shows.  It has also made him a very rich man, as you can get glimpses of his beautiful home from many of his videos.  He said something very profound the other day, and I have plastered the idea on my desk.  He said that in order to be a successful online marketer, you have to find a need, and fill it with the right product.  You have to essentially help someone who is in need.  He mentioned matchmaking, and that we are all matchmakers.  The more desperate their situation, the more you need to find good, solid solutions to help them.

I wanted to share this information because it is critical and directly connected to your success as an internet marketer.  You really don’t need to purchase the next overly expensive program from the gurus who will tell you how to make $50,000 a day (run screaming from these offers), what you do need is good common sense, and a strong desire to help other people.

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For a long time now, I have been building websites, writing articles, and I even tried my hand at pay per click marketing.

When you become an internet marketer, you sign up for every “guru’s list” and you hope that they will give you enough knowledge to start making the money you always dreamed of.

In my own experience, I give most everything a try.  I read the forum postings for little nuggets of knowledge, and I test everything.  Some tactics work, while others don’t. The problem is that every expert has a different opinion about how to make money online.

So many of them are really just wanting to give you enough information to buy their product.  I often feel manipulated, used, and a little more broke after buying.

Some marketing gurus even make me feel incredibly foolish for even signing up for their offer.

There is one marketer that comes to mind who always seemed to have great catch phrasing in his email titles.  I often read his material because I respected his business partner who seemed like an honest marketer.

The respected internet marketer offered lots of good, useful tips in internet marketing.

Unfortunately, the other guy just looked shady, and he always seemed to have a smirk on his face that said very clearly to me that he was going to try and rob me blind.  I didn’t trust the guy.  It was his brazen, fast talking approach and demeanor that totally made me cringe.

I can recall one video where he was laughing, and the joke was not shared among the viewers.  Not only was this rude, but you kind of got the impression that he was laughing at us, and perhaps our vulnerability for wanting to learn.

To me, it didn’t matter.  I won’t ever buy a product or advice from this guy.  As soon as I started receiving emails that were only in his name, I unsubscribed from his list promptly.  He will never know what a huge mistake he made in one of his famous internet marketing videos.

Sincerity goes a long way when you are trying to market products online.  It’s important to understand that you are really dealing with people, and you need to treat them with kindness and respect.

Acknowledging that the person watching your video or reading your article is human being looking for answers is just the first step in becoming a successful internet marketer.

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I am beginning to think that I would be a much better internet marketer if I would try being a little more sincere.  The key to successful internet marketing is really connecting with your audience.  I don’t think that it’s really telling people what they want to hear.  I am beginning to realize that you have to really speak to people, and not insult their intelligence.

I have been so guilty in the past of throwing up a website with little content, and lots of products.  I have also been guilty, fairly recently of setting up several weight loss blogs without any real substance.  Because I desperately want to compete with other sites for the weight loss niche, I have to admit that I have been very guilty of not really creating the most useful website.  Perhaps that is why I have made a whopping $20 this month in the weight loss arena.  Mind you, I have four websites on the subject.

I am written articles until I am blue in the face, created a ton of free mini-sites for backlinks, and even paid $20 this month to submit one website to 5000 directories.  I wish that I had thought that one through.

One of my favorite blogs to read for inspiration, and a good laugh is KarmicConsulting.net.  Ian is an amazingly talented writer, and he is so funny.  When I need an attitude adjustment, and I am desperately trying to change my mindset, (think happy thoughts), I often read his blog.  He mentions in his latest post about how to keep readers on your list.  His post is interesting because he talks about not insulting your readers intelligence.  It struck a chord with me, and I know that he is right.

Sure, its to easy to setup a website with rehashed content, and lots of banners.  You may think that you are saving time, and going to make a lot of money, but the truth is you may be wasting time.  People want to know why you recommend the product, and are looking for your point of view and suggestions.

To be a really successful internet marketer, you have to believe in the product you are selling.  You have to know the advantages of owning and using the product, and you have to successfully convey it’s attributes to others from your point of view.   Suggest, don’t sell.