If so, I've got very good news for you today. It's not a secret formula. It's not something I discovered and keep locked in a vault in my super-secret marketing laboratory.

It's something that has been used for hundreds of years. In fact, you probably do it now and don't know it.

It's called modeling. And it's basis of almost all real success in world. Just consider ...

While there have been many men and women who have achieved greatness by being creative geniuses and thinking thoughts no one ever thought before, everyday names you and I know got there by modeling.

When Sam Walton wanted to create discount superstore Wal-Mart, he studied every successful retailer and discounter he could. He took from them best policies and practices, then went on to add his own unique flair to create something new.

Modeling, or copying and building on success of others, has been foundation of greatness in every field of endeavor.

In politics, military, big business, and more, modeling is used every day.

Modeling is even basis of great parenting. If you are like me, you probably recognize certain mannerisms or characteristics that you saw in your Mom or Dad.

Nowhere is modeling more effective than in Internet marketing. Today, I'm going to show you just how it's done. When you finish reading this, you will be well on your way to getting your own piece of success pie by learning to identify and model success of others.

Here are five steps to follow.

1. Identify Sites That Are Worth Modeling.

As I'm sure you know, not every site on Net is successful. If you are going to emulate someone's success, why not make it someone truly successful?

By nature people are curious to say least so a little bit of reverse psychology might just help.

“Don’t click here if you are happy with your current income” could possibly grab attention of a few people.

Use right words in your banner ad to get people instantly interested. Words like new, amazing, fantastic, ultimate, etc. Do make sure you don’t mislead people though.

People don’t want to think that they are wasting their time by clicking on your banner so try to put a testimonial on your ad. This goes a long way to helping people understand your offer.

A good idea is to offer some sort of discount because again, by nature people are always after a bargain. Free gifts always go a long way to grabbing peoples attention.