Comments on: How To Start An Internet Business In 3 Easy Steps (And What Holds You Back)

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:26:33 +0000

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By: boca raton homes

boca raton homes — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:21:22 +0000

My greatest constraint is not falling into distractions. Being a home based entrepreneur is difficult especially if you don’t have your own room for work. You’ll be surrounded by distractions just like T.V. and if you don’t have proper mindset, then definitely you’ll fall into these distractions and might delay and even procrastinate your task. Sometimes, i fall into this but I’m trying my best to avoid it.

By: FusionHost Web Hosting

FusionHost Web Hosting — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:27:49 +0000

Nice refreshing post Yaro. I love the step-by-step format you have presented it in. It’s great you have identified the drawbacks also, and how to overcome them. Thanks for sharing.

By: Christian

Christian — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:49:14 +0000

That’s exactly right Yanik, I totally agree with that process. I probably couldn’t have said it any better myself!

By: Text Message Marketing

Text Message Marketing — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:24:04 +0000

Traffic is the life blood of internet business, without traffic your business don’t exist even if you have the best product or service in the world. Yaro is right that most people failed in step 1 which is to generate traffic.

People give up too quickly before they even get started. People give up too quickly because they are not getting instant gratification. The idea is to stick with your marketing plan and keep at it until you generate constant traffic which lead to sale and so on. Start slow and focus on getting just one customer at a time.

By: Operation Scar Review

Operation Scar Review — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:59:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing Yaro.
It’s awesome, no wonder you got a hell lot of blog reader.
In my opinion, the hardest part of starting an online business is the first time building a website. Everything is easy after that.

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:44:16 +0000

Yaro
That was a great post. I love the three steps at the begining. I see that myself in so many businesses and I know that with my own business this proccess happening.

But I also like how ytou put down the challenges that you have with your business and what things you can do to fix that. Leaves me a good outlook to what we all can do.

Steve

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:28:11 +0000

Yeah, I agree. Adwords is very tough. It’s especially tough with today’s economy. Some niches have totally dried up. Advertisers are not placing any ads in some niches.

By: Bronson

Bronson — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:49:45 +0000

Great advice Yaro, everyone I have shared this information with has been totally over the moon. Thanks.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:32:43 +0000

Search engine optimization sometimes happens quicker than we expect. I’d go with SEO unless your absolutely confident that people will sign up for your blog or newsletter via PPC.

I know a site which has a list of different guitar sites on the sales page. Obviously, the cheaper one makes more sales. Nonetheless, the higher priced ones might be attractive to a loyal repeat customer. This site uses a blog to provide fresh free new content and the third party company provides a short newsletter with free guitar lessons.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:43:50 +0000

I have never had my own internet business, and have really wanted to get started for the past year or so. There are so many online businesses advertised on the internet and tv but I never know if any of them are actually legit. I have a full time job in the medical industry but have flexible hours so I can devout time to starting an online business, but desperately need some hands on guidance. I have a great work ethic and am not looking for any get rich quick scheme. I am willing to put in the time.

Any suggestions/advice greatly appreciated.

By: Affiliate Marketer-Gary

Affiliate Marketer-Gary — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:39:50 +0000

Man! This article nailed me right on the head Yaro! I also am my worse enemy. I have many idea’s, good ones too. In fact, I’m too busy coming up with idea’s to make any money.

For example, the domain name… iTwitterToo.com is (IMHO) a great domain that I snatched up, started a blog on it, had some tech probs and then put it on the back burner.

I’m so guilty!!!!!

Thanks Yaro!

Gary.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:22:14 +0000

Time is probably my biggest constraint.
Full time job, shift work, single income family, married with a baby. I work on the blog when everyone else is asleep.
The upshot is that it forces me to be organized and focussed when I do get the chance to blog. It forces you to work fast and smart.

By: Internet Age

Internet Age — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:03:26 +0000

“people are sporadic workers at best”
Guilty as charged!!!
I’ve always known this to be my problem, but overcoming it has been another challenge altogether!!

By: benedic dumlao

benedic dumlao — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:36:23 +0000

honestly, i really like your article Yaro..I’m new to your blog, and I’m glad I found it. As someone who is in the process of monetizing his blogs and creating a successful Internet business, I can say that this article hit it right on. Your observations and suggestions are helping me learn how to A) create a site that is useful to my readers, and B) drive more traffic which will result in more subscribers and sales.

Thanks again. I look forward to catching up on your blog archives.

By: Chris Imamshah

Chris Imamshah — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:42:48 +0000

Yaro,

That was a fantastic post. I love your transparency about your own level of success and have no doubt that you will eventually reach the top.

For me, to this point, traffic has been the main issue so I continue to plug away using a variety of traffic generating strategies.

My mindset about this business is that it’s too good to quit so I just focus everyday on taking positive action in my business with the belief that the pieces will eventually all fall into place.

Thanks for a wonderful blog,
Chris
http://www.christineimamshah.com

By: jilly

jilly — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:09:56 +0000

I was hoping to see you at IzeaFest as well, but figured with you living on the bottom of the planet, you might not have wanted to spend all that travel time. Flying has become such a chore, even for short flights.

By: Caleb Rogers

Caleb Rogers — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:21:32 +0000

Great article, Yaro. I’m new to your blog, and I’m glad I found it. As someone who is in the process of monetizing his blogs and creating a successful Internet business, I can say that this article hit it right on. Your observations and suggestions are helping me learn how to A) create a site that is useful to my readers, and B) drive more traffic which will result in more subscribers and sales.

Thanks again. I look forward to catching up on your blog archives.

By: Omar Alvarado

Omar Alvarado — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:47:37 +0000

Hi Yaro.

I cannot begin to tell you how incredibly helpful your website is and the information you provide. One of the best web sites I’ve EVER visited.

As far as my constraints, many have been covered here, and in your article above, and they are:

– writing credibly (being believable and showing you know what you’re talking about
– determining how long the pre-launch should last
– previous failed ventures (many!), affecting my psyche
– extremely strapped financially

Even without joining the Mastermind program, I’ve started my blog and slowly but surely am adding more and more content. I hope to refine the process, and I hope to join the Mastermind program soon to fine-tune my processes.

I’m sure there more constraints, but I’d rather concentrate on the possibilities, and be very excited about the prospect of eventually profiting from something I already love to talk about (and how sweet is that!).

Success to you all!

By: rukawaw

rukawaw — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:52:26 +0000

Hi Yarok,

I am new to blog, everyone hope to earn an income by blogging, me either. But I hope my articles inside my blog will bring some enlightenment and joyment to my readers.

Cross finger that I will be as successful as you.

By: Robert Stanley

Robert Stanley — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:19:37 +0000

Mario,

You and I are on the same page there. I think Tim Ferris is one of those SUPER high energy people with some unique personal attributes. However, he is absolutely correct about the issues we all face in the absence of time. One thing doesn’t mention is the ridiculous amount of time, we all spent on the freeways and highways.

Regards,

Robert.

By: Business in New Zealand

Business in New Zealand — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:05:17 +0000

Hiii Yaro…
You are always providing good information.
N your tips always works.
But my question is how much does the blog helps in increasing the business..??? Its the only blog that brings the traffic to the site..

By: Danny Cooper

Danny Cooper — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:47:10 +0000

There are several things holding me back from offering my blog the time it needs to grow massively, but I think if I can continue to squeeze everything in, in the time I have I will one day achieve something from my blog.

The main restraints are:

Full Time Job
Relationship
Social Life
Other Projects

Saying that I have created my first ebook which I will be giving away on my blog soon enough, so that should be another step towards my goals.

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By: Charmaine Chen

Charmaine Chen — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:50:22 +0000

Well done, Mona!:)
Very creative tagline – it caught my atention instantly!

Yes – that’s what I mean by taking baby steps in creating a great blog
- start with a topic that you are passionate about, build content – at a pace that you’re comfortable with

Next, explore with all the exciting online tools to make your blog more interactive
- and voila! – you’ll soon have your own fan-base.

By: Charmaine Chen

Charmaine Chen — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:37:54 +0000

Don’t worry about getting traffic;)
take baby steps… & enjoy the blogging process

My blog was a series of experiments that have somehow turned out well:) My initial intention was to start a blog about travel, food, and product reviews – to earn revenue via advertising (Google Adsense, sponsored advertising, and freebies, of course!)

Apart from blogging, I’m also doing part-time MBA studies & work full-time in the PR/Sales/Marketing field. So, I don’t have as much time for blog maintenance compared to a full-tim blogger, and thus – ad revenues did not flow in as quickly as I had hoped. But the great thing is , through participation in social networking, Google Groups, and comments posting, the blog has turned into a launch pad for occasional freelance projects with more immediate benefits

You can try doing that too!

By: 100kjob

100kjob — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:57:43 +0000

I guess everything is difficult at the beginning, once you get the wheel rolling, it’ll be much easier to roll on.

By: 100kjob

100kjob — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:53:56 +0000

I guess my biggest constraint is too much distraction, thus lack of concentration.

By: Blogging Money

Blogging Money — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:34:41 +0000

Let’s put it this way, as long as you want traffic, you need content. Yes, it is true you can do PPC campaign and SEO, but when competitor comes…you need to keep up as well.

I use to do SEO for my affiliate sales, but I still found that is none ending contest between affiliates!

You need loyalty customer who will buy from you again and again, that’s where email marketing is important, but blog gives you both…

You get search engine traffic, you build relationship with reader and you sell to them over and over again!

I don’t think there is any “easy” way to build traffic, unless you have your own product and affiliates army to sell for you!

By: Alfreada Harmon

Alfreada Harmon — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:28:04 +0000

Found your site by way of Profit Lance. I’ve written several blog entries but they seem to still be missing something.
My biggest constraints are:
1. Full time job
2. Husband that needs to feel loved
3. Grandchildren that visit and demand attention
4. Finances – for advertising (PPC scares the heck out of me)
5. Writing-just can’t seem to write to my satisfaction
Your blog re enforced what I already know, I need to continue learning the skills I need to promote my affiliate businesses. Boy, this studying is hard work after an 8 hour job. I refuse to give up.
Thank you for a well written blog.