Have you seen any headlines like these lately? :10 Trillion Double Opt-In leads for $69.99! Earn Massive Automated Income, Just By Feeding Your Cat!! Joe Guru Shows You How!
Chances are you’ve seen more of those hyped up offers than you care to think about, especially if you are new to world of online marketing.
Many of us are born with an innate "B.S." alarm that sends us running other way from these scams. Yet, there are some very clever salespeople on Internet who manage to cloak their losing propositions well enough to lure in newbie marketer. Sometimes we’re just lured in by pure curiosity.
So, how do you sort diamonds from coal? What is best way to protect yourself and your pocketbook, but still find information you need?
Tip #1: Value Long Term Success over Short Term Gain
The idea of a speedy path to riches allures each of us. It’s a natural human impulse to seek instant gratification. Sometimes promise of overnight wealth is all more poignant when we’re stuck in jobs we don’t enjoy, or have mounting debts from which we yearn to escape.
Unfortunately, Internet is not a lottery (despite what you may have heard). Even those with stories of apparent overnight wealth had to invest time, money and know-how in order to reap their reward.
Seek out those products which teach you how build a business from ground up, nurture it and expand it. That is true road to wealth.
Tip #2: Be Aware of Where You Are In Your Business Development
When you understand your strengths and your limitations, you make informed choices. Sometimes a great product comes along for which you simply aren’t ready. If you’re strong on traffic building skills, but weak on writing copy, invest in learning how to write good copy or in hiring a talented copywriter. This will rocket you ahead much more quickly than spending another dime on “guaranteed traffic” techniques.