Can Online Marketing Really Work?

For many people, the thought of making money online is extremely enticing. There are many websites out there that promise riches and fortune for doing just one or two hours of work a day. Of course, in their desperation to find extra money, people get lured in and then experience extreme disappointment. Not only did they fall short of making any money, they are now much poorer having spent their funds on marketing ploys that didn’t work.

So does online marketing really work, and how much money can you make at it? The answer is a resounding yes, and as much as you want. The trick is to learn and understand how to market your business effectively and resist all of those promises of fortune from other companies. Here are a few things you need to put in place to ensure your business gets noticed.

Website:

Forget flash and fancy graphics. Keep it simple, explain your product or service, and make it easy for people to order. Have your email or phone number clearly displayed, so that potential customers can get in touch with you. There are ways to do this so that robots don’t pick up your email address. If you feel comfortable doing it, put your picture or a video of you on your home page. This will give people assurance that they are dealing with a real person.

SEO:

Search Engine Optimization will ensure that your website gets found in the search engines. Write articles and submit them to directories, create and contribute to a blog, write a monthly newsletter and create back links with website partners.

Create a brand:

This will help separate you from your competition. Think of the slogan ‘Just Do It’ or ‘I’m Lovin’ It’ and you’ll understand why branding is so important.

Leads:

You need a steady supply of leads that you can turn into customers. Without leads your business will dry up, and you will find yourself looking for a J-O-B. There are many lead-generating services online. Research them carefully, as not all of them are effective.

Social Media:

Create ads to include on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and all of the other social media outlets. This will also help you build your brand and your reputation. These sites are here to stay, like it or not, and they need to be utilized.
When you implement an effective marketing strategy, you will find your profits increasing each month. You will be able to quit your day job, and concentrate full time on your online business. There is a downside, however, to working for yourself: you will no longer have health insurance or other benefits paid for you. You will have to pay for them yourself. This is a small price to pay though, for freedom, and complete control over your destiny. Find some reputable insurance companies and get a quote from an agent that you feel comfortable with. You will also need investment advice when all of those profits start rolling in.

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