Comments on: 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/ Internet Marketing Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:02:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jeff Bode http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-58928 Jeff Bode Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:31:16 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-58928 I've seen so many people jump into teaching internet marketing that haven't made any money online... it's sad that others follow them and look to them for advice. When I started out online I was into the fitness niche because that's what I have previous experience in (being a personal trainer) but as I branched out into affiliate marketing in other niches I developed a passion for internet marketing which lead me to teaching internet marketing (of course I've already had results when I joined the internet marketing niche). I’ve seen so many people jump into teaching internet marketing that haven’t made any money online… it’s sad that others follow them and look to them for advice.

When I started out online I was into the fitness niche because that’s what I have previous experience in (being a personal trainer) but as I branched out into affiliate marketing in other niches I developed a passion for internet marketing which lead me to teaching internet marketing (of course I’ve already had results when I joined the internet marketing niche).

]]> By: Practice Exams http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-52947 Practice Exams Fri, 07 May 2010 10:41:20 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-52947 Thanks for the great read, Yaro! My biggest suggestion for internet marketers wanting to expand their online business is to focus and not fall into the trap of "information overload". Being on too many lists will cost you too much time trying to read all of the emails you receive and keep you jumping from one idea to another. Only keep up with a few lists that you like and leave the rest! Only read emails twice a day and spend the rest of you time working on your business! Good luck....... James Thanks for the great read, Yaro! My biggest suggestion for internet marketers wanting to expand their online business is to focus and not fall into the trap of “information overload”. Being on too many lists will cost you too much time trying to read all of the emails you receive and keep you jumping from one idea to another. Only keep up with a few lists that you like and leave the rest! Only read emails twice a day and spend the rest of you time working on your business!

Good luck…….

James

]]> By: sale for shoes http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-51709 sale for shoes Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:55:29 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-51709 Thank you for these tips. I will make sure that I do not forget them. Only the tiny market thing seems odd. I thought if you target smaller markets your chances of success are bigger. Thank you for these tips. I will make sure that I do not forget them. Only the tiny market thing seems odd. I thought if you target smaller markets your chances of success are bigger.

]]> By: Nicole Price http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-44799 Nicole Price Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:19:33 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-44799 Many Thanks, Yaro. That was a Super enlightening article Cheers Many Thanks, Yaro. That was a Super enlightening article

Cheers

]]> By: Make money | Abdul http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-41754 Make money | Abdul Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:50:54 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-41754 I think number 4 is the most important. I've failed several times because I picked the wrong niche as it was too small. I think number 4 is the most important. I’ve failed several times because I picked the wrong niche as it was too small.

]]> By: Replacement Windows Chicago http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-39078 Replacement Windows Chicago Fri, 29 May 2009 03:03:12 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-39078 On point number 4, I have been constantly surprised at the size of the market when you enter the world of the internet. For example, you can create a national and international presence with local phone numbers (Skype), shared office space and smart phones that opens the market size massively. Do not act locally any more. Act at least nationally. On point number 4, I have been constantly surprised at the size of the market when you enter the world of the internet. For example, you can create a national and international presence with local phone numbers (Skype), shared office space and smart phones that opens the market size massively. Do not act locally any more. Act at least nationally.

]]> By: Jason http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-38546 Jason Thu, 14 May 2009 07:33:14 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-38546 If you can come out on top with marketing then the saturation aspect won't matter. The same goes with a tiny market. The article mentioned leverage. Marketing with SEO is a big leverage. Finding a non-saturated market with a big demand is difficult. Therefore, my choice is marketing domination in a saturated market. However, others may find the other choices better. If you can come out on top with marketing then the saturation aspect won’t matter. The same goes with a tiny market. The article mentioned leverage. Marketing with SEO is a big leverage.

Finding a non-saturated market with a big demand is difficult. Therefore, my choice is marketing domination in a saturated market. However, others may find the other choices better.

]]> By: Colin http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-30788 Colin Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:53:21 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-30788 That my friend is some good advice - thankyou. I have tried to start up 2 businesses now... both got interrupted by job offers I couldnt turn down for financial reasons... Hopefully in the future I would like to build up enough money to make a proper go of it. The main problem I ahve found so far - as you mentionned is having to do everything yourself. I am great at x, but rubbish at accounting and not amazing at customer service or sales.... Anyway, Thanks for the tips That my friend is some good advice – thankyou.

I have tried to start up 2 businesses now… both got interrupted by job offers I couldnt turn down for financial reasons…

Hopefully in the future I would like to build up enough money to make a proper go of it.

The main problem I ahve found so far – as you mentionned is having to do everything yourself. I am great at x, but rubbish at accounting and not amazing at customer service or sales….

Anyway,
Thanks for the tips

]]> By: atlanta wedding photographer http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-29858 atlanta wedding photographer Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:33:04 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-29858 I remember stopping by a site that had so many ads that I got brain overload and couldn't figure out where the content was. I just left. I remember stopping by a site that had so many ads that I got brain overload and couldn’t figure out where the content was. I just left.

]]> By: atlanta wedding photographer http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-29857 atlanta wedding photographer Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:31:30 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-29857 I think that you are absolutely right. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PLAN. Know how much you need to live on, money for bills, and savings. The businesses that will last are the businesses that have the capital to spare. This business will have enough money to take innovative risks and take advantage of opportunities that over business simply cannot take. Slow and Steady . . . Slow and Steady I think that you are absolutely right. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PLAN. Know how much you need to live on, money for bills, and savings. The businesses that will last are the businesses that have the capital to spare. This business will have enough money to take innovative risks and take advantage of opportunities that over business simply cannot take. Slow and Steady . . . Slow and Steady

]]> By: Business Forums http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-27709 Business Forums Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:25:51 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-27709 Good article. Another thing to keep in mind is not to saturate your site with Google Ads. Although you can make a few quid with some nicely located ads, lots of site owners cheapen their site and their image by cramming the site with ads. Less is more. :) Good article. Another thing to keep in mind is not to saturate your site with Google Ads. Although you can make a few quid with some nicely located ads, lots of site owners cheapen their site and their image by cramming the site with ads. Less is more. :)

]]> By: jobs in my area http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-27058 jobs in my area Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:35:19 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-27058 Awesome article but I'd have to say that I disagree with #4 about entering a tiny market. It all depends on its profitability and form of monetization. You can turn a tiny market into huge profits by laser targeting that audience -- you know EXACTLY what they're looking for etc, etc. Awesome article but I’d have to say that I disagree with #4 about entering a tiny market. It all depends on its profitability and form of monetization. You can turn a tiny market into huge profits by laser targeting that audience — you know EXACTLY what they’re looking for etc, etc.

]]> By: Noel Hurtley http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4514 Noel Hurtley Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:14:05 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4514 Thanks, Yaro. That was an enlightening article. Thanks, Yaro. That was an enlightening article.

]]> By: stories from a Web Junkie life » what not to do if you’re starting an internet business http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4506 stories from a Web Junkie life » what not to do if you’re starting an internet business Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:49:46 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4506 [...] I have problogger on my RSS feeds, and often come across content I just have to share. In a recent post, Darren Rowse shared info from 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business. Here’s the shortcut version: [...] [...] I have problogger on my RSS feeds, and often come across content I just have to share. In a recent post, Darren Rowse shared info from 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business. Here’s the shortcut version: [...]

]]> By: Fearless Money » Blog Archive Painful but good - http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4507 Fearless Money » Blog Archive Painful but good - Sun, 01 Oct 2006 06:41:55 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4507 [...] I found it painful to read this article about pitfalls to avoid when starting an internet business. Too many of them are things that have occurred to me as good ideas in the past. [...] [...] I found it painful to read this article about pitfalls to avoid when starting an internet business. Too many of them are things that have occurred to me as good ideas in the past. [...]

]]> By: propaganda press » 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4513 propaganda press » 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:48:57 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4513 [...] September 25, 2006 at 9:47 pm · propaganda categoria ubiquitous Over the past years of running an Internet business and studying information marketing and strategic business development I’ve come to realize there are some important things I would not do again - some pitfalls I would avoid right from the get go if possible. [...] [...] September 25, 2006 at 9:47 pm · propaganda categoria ubiquitous Over the past years of running an Internet business and studying information marketing and strategic business development I’ve come to realize there are some important things I would not do again – some pitfalls I would avoid right from the get go if possible. [...]

]]> By: Patrik http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4512 Patrik Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:32:00 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4512 I think one could add don't quit your day job to soon. It is importatn that you have your living expenses covered for at least 6 months before you even consider leaving your day job. I learned that the hard way, but hey I made misstake no 1 as well :) I think one could add don’t quit your day job to soon. It is importatn that you have your living expenses covered for at least 6 months before you even consider leaving your day job. I learned that the hard way, but hey I made misstake no 1 as well :)

]]> By: Something Ventured » Pitfalls of Business by Zack Jenks http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4511 Something Ventured » Pitfalls of Business by Zack Jenks Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:08:25 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4511 [...] The article is entitled 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business and it’s written by Yaro Starak, an entrepreneur who appears to have had quite a bit of success. His list of 8 is as follows: [...] [...] The article is entitled 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business and it’s written by Yaro Starak, an entrepreneur who appears to have had quite a bit of success. His list of 8 is as follows: [...]

]]> By: Bryan C. Fleming http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4510 Bryan C. Fleming Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:56:26 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4510 Yaro, Great Post. Keep going with this idea. Perhaps you can talk more about keeping your idea unique. I don't think you can make much money doing/selling the same thing as everyone else ;) - Bryan http://www.BryanCFleming.com Yaro, Great Post. Keep going with this idea. Perhaps you can talk more about keeping your idea unique. I don’t think you can make much money doing/selling the same thing as everyone else ;)

- Bryan
http://www.BryanCFleming.com

]]> By: CurrentBlogNews Niche Marketing for the Masses. http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4502 CurrentBlogNews Niche Marketing for the Masses. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:25:43 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4502 [...] Via the 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business [...] [...] Via the 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business [...]

]]> By: Starting An Internet Business Yaro Style http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4503 Starting An Internet Business Yaro Style Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:13:58 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4503 [...] Yaro has written a post titled 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business which contains some worthwhile advice (although i disagree with a couple in part). His points in bold - my comments after in normal type: [...] [...] Yaro has written a post titled 8 Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting An Internet Business which contains some worthwhile advice (although i disagree with a couple in part). His points in bold – my comments after in normal type: [...]

]]> By: Jon Symons http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4509 Jon Symons Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:25:23 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4509 Good post Yaro...it has always amused me that the first business everyone [including me] wants to start online is "how to make money online" :) Good post Yaro…it has always amused me that the first business everyone [including me] wants to start online is “how to make money online” :)

]]> By: Keith Cash http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4508 Keith Cash Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:59:05 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4508 Great article. I agree with Game Producer the main purpose in being is business is making money. More than that is making a profit. So you can have an income stream. Great article.

I agree with Game Producer the main purpose in being is business is making money. More than that is making a profit. So you can have an income stream.

]]> By: David http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4504 David Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:53:24 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4504 I think that you can overly analyse what do do when you're starting an Internet business. As far as I'm concerned, the most important thang to do is do something that you're REALLY interested in. Then don't worry about making money for the first six months. If you end up with something that's of great value within your chosen field then you're bound to be able to generate some money from it in the future. I think that you can overly analyse what do do when you’re starting an Internet business. As far as I’m concerned, the most important thang to do is do something that you’re REALLY interested in. Then don’t worry about making money for the first six months. If you end up with something that’s of great value within your chosen field then you’re bound to be able to generate some money from it in the future.

]]> By: Game Producer http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/comment-page-1/#comment-4505 Game Producer Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:51:06 +0000 http://candy.become-a-blogger.com/500/8-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-starting-an-internet-business/#comment-4505 Great article again Yaro, but please - tell us more about the business you've been thinking of launching... I would like to add to point #3 that even though one shouldn't focus on making money, I think it's equally important to "focus on making money". I mean - I seriously encourage people to think about making money. I know there's great many blogs and sites that "aren't in for the money" and they are afraid to stick ads or sell something on their site - but it's part of the business: if you don't focus (at all!) on money, then your "business" won't be a business for long. I don't recommend focusing only on money or focusing 100% on making money - as it is a results - but I definitely think one should consider options on how to monetize their site - and then you sort of need to start thinking about money. Great article again Yaro, but please – tell us more about the business you’ve been thinking of launching…

I would like to add to point #3 that even though one shouldn’t focus on making money, I think it’s equally important to “focus on making money”. I mean – I seriously encourage people to think about making money. I know there’s great many blogs and sites that “aren’t in for the money” and they are afraid to stick ads or sell something on their site – but it’s part of the business: if you don’t focus (at all!) on money, then your “business” won’t be a business for long.

I don’t recommend focusing only on money or focusing 100% on making money – as it is a results – but I definitely think one should consider options on how to monetize their site – and then you sort of need to start thinking about money.

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