How Long Will it Take to See Results with Internet Marketing?

Oh boy, I get asked this question so many times. That is partly why I am posting to my blog about it and the other reason is I have writers block quite frequently when it comes to blogging.

However, I never have a problem with long diatribes in the Internet Marketing Warrior Forum where I am a moderator, and this article is a version of a post I did there recently. In fact in 3 years I have become the 3rd and 4th most prolific poster in the forum. (right now I am neck and neck to get back to 3rd). Yes, 7401 posts.

So what is up with the blog block? I guess because in a forum you get a reaction or response and that makes it more conversational. They don’t call me Chatty Patty for nothing!

In addition I respond to over 100 emails everyday in my capacity as the member support director of PlugInProfitSite.com — Did I mention diatribes?

Back on the track of this post: How Long Will it Take to See Results with Internet Marketing?

There really is no average - there are actually too many variables to get scientific about it. We all come to the table with different skill sets, we put forth a different amount of effort, we have different amounts of time to devote to promoting our business.

Then there are the things like the seasons of the year and when you started. For instance summer is slow industry wide due to people being on vacation or outdoors and not online as much. Same can be said for holidays. People are spending money on gifts, not starting businesses.

Some don’t follow directions. Many get the ‘candy shop’ mentality and waste money and time on gimmicks and junk from the 1990’s. They may fail to see the necessity of staying industry savvy. Things change and we must adapt.

Internet marketing changes like the phases of the moon. Things tried and true get worn out quick, not to mention dear Google’s propensity to disqualify the very thing they loved 3 months prior. They are the first to notice when techniques and strategies are over-used or people are inventing ways to trick them.

Even the economic index/consumer confidence can affect sales anywhere and everywhere including the Internet; such as are people hanging onto their last dime because they fear losing their job? Or are they looking to start something on their own for the same reason? Do they have extra money to spend on starting a business?

Still more factors - any new business takes time to get off the ground - the statistic taught for offline business is 5 years to be in profit - surely it is not that long online, but at the same time there is no magic here either and it does take time. (not to mention how much more inexpensive an online business is to run than a brick and mortar business.)

Marketing is a numbers game and you have to put out lots of ads to get a small return. So you have to be consistent and aggressive and do as many techniques as you can - many of the most effective are free so if you are thinking it is about having money to make money, that isn’t necessarily true.

Although like real life it is easier with money, you can’t spend your way to success. Success is spelled w-o-r-k.

One saying I like is ‘be divorced from the fruits of your actions’ - this means get in there and push and don’t worry about how long, how much, etc. Just give it everything you’ve got and don’t worry or allow yourself to get discouraged when you don’t see results right away.

Set small, achievable goals for yourself so you don’t get disappointed. Like start with 3 sales a month. Then make it 6 and so on. Now get going!

Patricia Brucoli
Internet Marketing Services
http://www.the3rdpartynetwork.com/
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