Path to success?

virgohippy · 2006-07-01, 06:15 AM

I don't think you're gonna have much luck with a question that vague.

It seems to me that if you really want to make money at this business you need to act first, without asking someone to walk you through things. If you're looking to go the freesite => link list => paysite route, this is a great place to get great feedback from industry experts; but only if you're willing to put in the effort.

Step 1: Build your first freesite, make little or (most likely) no money.

Step 2: Come back here and recieve much criticism and abuse. (Continue to make no money)

Step 3: Build many many more freesites. (Make slightly more than little or no money)

Step 4: Repeat steps 2-3 as necessary.

Step 5: Your running a business now - figure out how to make it work.

Be prepared for many sleepless nights filled with ours of hard work, and very little money. You've got a lot to do.

Welcome to the mix.

iMan · 2006-07-01, 06:44 AM

Hey virgohippy, thanks for your reply!

Please don't get me wrong, I'm not asking for a safe guidance to the fortunes!

I guess my question/observation is a bit vague, and I appreciate your advice.
But I thought that this newbie forum was here for questions from the inexperienced

Anyway, I also see that your points are right in line with what I first had in mind... but as I said, I've seen posts from people who's obviously haven't done anything free of any kind, yet they're launching affiliate programs!

I'm just trying to figure out what the best approach is before putting hours of work into something that might be all wrong.
And yes, I do understand that it takes work... anything else would be foolish. The question is simply where to best put that work.

AndyS · 2006-07-01, 07:31 AM

Hi Iman

Basically I agree with what i think virgohippy was getting at, you’re going to spend most off your time learning, tweaking, refining and then learning more. So your going to make mistakes, i imagine making those newbie mistakes while running a pay site/affiliate scheme would be a lot more expensive and damaging than it is while trying your hand at free sites.

You know your background, finances and abilities better than anyone else but personally i have taken the route of taking lower risks while i had more to learn.

2006-07-01, 06:15 AM	#1
virgohippy Madness is like gravity. All it takes is a little... push. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,679	I don't think you're gonna have much luck with a question that vague. It seems to me that if you really want to make money at this business you need to act first, without asking someone to walk you through things. If you're looking to go the freesite => link list => paysite route, this is a great place to get great feedback from industry experts; but only if you're willing to put in the effort. Step 1: Build your first freesite, make little or (most likely) no money. Step 2: Come back here and recieve much criticism and abuse. (Continue to make no money) Step 3: Build many many more freesites. (Make slightly more than little or no money) Step 4: Repeat steps 2-3 as necessary. Step 5: Your running a business now - figure out how to make it work. Be prepared for many sleepless nights filled with ours of hard work, and very little money. You've got a lot to do. Welcome to the mix. __________________ ~Warm and Fuzzy.

2006-07-01, 06:44 AM	#2
iMan Lord help me, I'm just not that bright Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 101	Hey virgohippy, thanks for your reply! Please don't get me wrong, I'm not asking for a safe guidance to the fortunes! I guess my question/observation is a bit vague, and I appreciate your advice. But I thought that this newbie forum was here for questions from the inexperienced Anyway, I also see that your points are right in line with what I first had in mind... but as I said, I've seen posts from people who's obviously haven't done anything free of any kind, yet they're launching affiliate programs! I'm just trying to figure out what the best approach is before putting hours of work into something that might be all wrong. And yes, I do understand that it takes work... anything else would be foolish. The question is simply where to best put that work. __________________ Last edited by iMan; 2006-07-01 at 06:48 AM..

2006-07-01, 07:31 AM	#3
AndyS They have the Internet on computers, now? Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 144	Hi Iman Basically I agree with what i think virgohippy was getting at, you’re going to spend most off your time learning, tweaking, refining and then learning more. So your going to make mistakes, i imagine making those newbie mistakes while running a pay site/affiliate scheme would be a lot more expensive and damaging than it is while trying your hand at free sites. You know your background, finances and abilities better than anyone else but personally i have taken the route of taking lower risks while i had more to learn.