Marketing Techniques and posting etiquette

Marketing is a beast that changes daily, and there are people out there who have NO clue as to what they are doing.

Once I was this guy, the guy who would post his program or opportunity anywhere it could be read. I scratched my head as to why I could not get any sales, or referrals. Only as of the last 4 months have I learned what I did WRONG. I didn't take into consideration the places I was posting my ads. They were not relevant to the subject, and were viewed as that horrible word: SPAM!

No wonder people were not interested in my offers, I was annoying them by being a relentless, yet clueless, spammer. Once it dawned on me, I was devestated, and immediately stopped everything. I didn't post a link, an ad, or whisper a word of my opportunities for months.

I began my adventure in reading, learning, networking, and asking a million questions. Only when I was ready to write my first email, or create my first ad, did I pick up where I had left off. My Ambition, my energy, and my outlook on internet marketing had totally changed. I was a machine, cleaning off the rust, and heading into the bright blue horizon.

Once I began my adventure I started to notice those ads. You know, those SPAM ads. A post six feet long with banners, or a single line with a link. These were posted in totaly unrelated groups or forums, and annoyed me. I thought, "I actually did this?" Talk about an eye opener and a learning experience.

When I created my ning group I really became retentive about the content on my network. I made it my personal goal to warn spammers, offer my knowledge, and teach them my marketing techniques and etiquitte. Yes etiquitte, marketing is like having dinner. Mind your manners. Don't be rude, Don't interrupt people in conversation with unrelated topics, and wash your hands. ;)

If you are new to internet marketing, pay attention to what the leaders are doing. Who are the leaders? These are the people who will take you by the hand, and show you the way. These are the people that will follow up with you, and check to see how you are doing. They post valuable content, they offer you opportunities without hassling you for your money within the first 10 minutes of conversation. They will provide you with tools, webinars, a network of like minds, and ensure that you will be successfull.

Do not buy into the first opportunity you find. Take time and check out the landscape, see what the world of marketing has to offer you. Find an opporutnity that you can believe in. Something you can be passionate about. Try something you either have a personal interest in, or something that you believe you can deliver to people with sincerity. Anyone can post this "Make a fortune with this hot new program." Is the person posting it making a fortune? Can they prove it? Most likely not, they are just trying to snare the first person that clicks the link. The internet is vast and endless, don't be desperate for that quick money fix.

Programs that promise millions in days are hardly worth the time. If this were possible everyone in the world would be a millionaire. We have to be realistic in our thinking. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is my friend. Do not fall victim to HYPE marketing. I have been a victim of hype marketing, and almost lost $300! Fortunately my experience in business management allowed me to argue my money back with tact.

Become a leader in your field and interest, network with others in the same program even if they are not in your down line. The Team I have created assist one another, share referrals, and help one another in creating a valuable down line and marketing material. These people need to be your friends. Build a relationship, and become intimate with their ideas and progression. You will know when you have met a genuine contact, trust me. They will give you material to read, and educate you on an opportunity before trying to recruit you.

When you begin posting ads and writing emails, think about what you would like to see in an email or in a forum. Posting a bland ad is impersonal, and alienates the audience you are trying to advertise too. Let them know you are here to help, and can provide email, skype or telephone support. Letting someone know that you are a live breating person, gives them comfort and gives you credibility.

Retain your reputation, don't do anything to taint it or you will forever have a stigma on you. Nothing on the internet goes away, so think before you post. Fortunately for me, I was able to get back into the game, repair my reputation, and start networking with experts that helped me. You can do the same. Join a ning network, and seek out those who are posting valuable resources on the networks, and befriend them. Be sincere, and express you desire and interest. Most importantly, if something is not working, ask questions. DO NOT QUIT. I did this quite a bit in my past. I program hopped and NEVER stuck to my guns. Currently I am in 3 Major programs, that have dozens of others branching off from them. I keep creating new original material and tools to assist anyone that would be interested in my opportunities.

I hope that this may provde some insight to my experiences and assist new marketers in their online adventures.

I am avilable for discusion anytime, via phone, email, or skype. (These contacts are listed below.) I would love to hear what some of you are doing, how you are making it happen, and what your techniques are.

Have a wonder full experience, and always be excited and energetic about your opportunity.

Email: Visit my profile and contact me via private message.

Skype: ronald.paul.corbin