What are most new internet marketers concerned about when
they start their online business?

If you answered making money online in the shortest amount of time
then you’d be 100% right.  Did you know that the average life
cycle of a new internet marketer is about 3 years?

I’m not kidding.  It’s a little known fact the industry’s burn and churn rate
for those serious about staking their claim to internet fortunes, is right at
about 3 years.  Unfortunately for most, only the strong survive and come out winners

No matter where you are in that process, I’ve outlined some steps
that will help you on your path to online business success.

Biz Opp Seeker or Business Owner?

Before all else, determine if you want a online business
opportunity or to run a business.  These are two different animals.
There’s nothing more frustrating than spending your time trying
to build a business doing something you really don’t enjoy.

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Internet marketers eat, sleep and breathe the latest
information about search engine optimization. Search engines
are very powerful and can literally make or break any
internet business.

Thankfully…..

There are newer more powerful ways to get ranked,
optimized and found by people looking for what you have
to offer.

Search technology has come a long way and continue to work
for my business in amazing ways.  As I run my business,
I continue to see great results.

I like Google
I like Yahoo
I like all of the search engines both big and small.

BUT…..

I really love Web 2.0 Technology and the results I get
daily in my business. 

Do you know what your business focus is all about?
Do you know the direction you’re headed beyond next year?
Do you know how far you want to take your business?

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I know you’ve heard me talk to you about setting up a strong
foundation in your business many times throughout this blog. 
If you need a refresher review these articles again:

1.  The Importance of Planning - How It Changed My Business

2.  The Core of Principle of Every Successful Business

What I’d really like to talk about today will build upon
the reality of that foundation and show why major players
inside and outside of the internet marketing niche profit
big while others don’t.

There are hundreds of books available about the millionaire
mindset, many of which are outstanding.  But, I want
to share a little bit about are THE actionable steps of those
who planned their goals, achieved them all and
saw amazing financial success in their business. 

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All of the great ones have IT.  We are drawn in to them
like bees to honey by their words everyday.  We’ve got
to have our fill of it.  AND…..

After it’s all done, I don’t know about you but I usually
want more.

Man, that’s what a great blog does to me.  They are works
of art on the screen.

There are 5 things I’ve noticed many high performing blogs
have in common:

1.  Real Topics that Real People give a care about.
     Search engines are important but People are more
     important.  The moment you begin to only focus
     on search engines,  you’ve lost the battle before
     you’ve  even started.

2.  They are Givers and not just Takers.
     Let me put this in the proper context.  It’s important
     to give your readers genuine value for the time they’ve
     spent on your site.  Making money online is paramount
     yet, the thoughts, words and concepts shared on your
     blog should enlighten your visitors in some measurable
     way.

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I’m pretty sure you’ve know the saying: “it’s not what you
know but who you know”. Boy this saying has never been more
true than now. 

Before Social Bookmarking sites came on the scene,
it could take months to get your website noticed on the web.

Thanks to sites like StumbleUpon, networking and schmoozing
time has been drastically cut. 

I live and breathe Traffic and Conversions  in my business.
And you should too:-) .  It is really the main areas to focus
on for your site.

If you do things just right with Stumbleupon, you’ll get
the best of both worlds:

Increase your circle of friends and more opportunities
to make money online in no time.

Here are a few tips that should help you get started.

1.  Get involved in the community - Don’t be a lurker. 
     Lurking doesn’t add to your bottom line.  Leave
     well thought provoking comments.

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