MarketingWithRick.com

Straight Talk about getting to where you want to be.

I started online, part-time, back in 2009.  Do you think I built a blog and a couple of Squidoo lenses and magically started making tons of money?  No Way!

I created a little bit of content, made a little bit of money but it did not last long.  Looking at other blogs that had tons of comments I realized that I was missing something.  I realized that I needed to build relationships with others.  Unfortunately, I never did build those relationships.

Skip ahead to 2010.  I joined the Marketing With Alex 3.0 training program and learned much about Internet Marketing, building sales funnels and more.  There was a forum for students only.  Through that forum I built a few relationships with some marketers but I never really worked to grow those relationships.  I really regret not doing so.

Building relationships is something that I still need to work on.

Why am I telling you all this?

Think about it, when you first start out online nobody knows you.  You have no credibility and recognition and trust.  I know that I am a trustworthy person but nobody else knew this.

It is time to publish the results of my Affiliate Marketing Survey.  The survey was conducted a few weeks ago and I want to first say thanks to those of you that participated. 

The survey will really help me to better serve you.  I got some great information and great feedback with this survey.  At the same time this will be helpful for me with staying focused on issues that you all or at least most of you will be interested in.

The Survey Questions

1. How would you describe your current activity in Affiliate Marketing?

I’m totally new to Affiliate Marketing aka. Newbie.

I’ve joined affiliate network(s) but have not made a sale yet.

I’ve made a few sales but nothing to brag about.

Part-time affiliate – I’m making good side money.

Full-time affiliate – I make a living from affiliate marketing.

The Results: 33% of surveyors were totally new to affiliate marketing, 50% were making a few sales, and 17% were making good side money.

2. Based on your current activity level, please rate your current level of expertise in the following affiliate marketing subjects.

JV Giveaway Events have been around for a number of years.  They can be a good way to build your subscriber list.  If you are just getting started building your list or if you already have a list and want to get more people on your list then you need to give JV Giveaway Events a try.

When first starting to build your subscriber list, a very good way to get started is by becoming a Contributor for JV Giveaway events.

I know for me when I was getting started building my online business and I first heard the words “JV Giveaway”, I thought what the hell does that mean.  Honestly, it sounded like something that I could not do since I was just getting started.  I researched the topic and luckily I found some great information that explained what a JV Giveaway was and how I could actually benefit even when just starting to build a subscriber list.

So have no Fear of JV Giveaway Events!

What Do You Need to Get Started?

Alright, to get started you need 4 things.  You need a product to giveaway, a website with a squeeze page to collect the name and email address, an autoresponder account to keep track of subscribers and a download page so the subscriber can download the ebook.

I would like to hear from all of you guys and gals out there and get some idea as to what topics you would like me to cover on a frequent basis. Please take about 90 seconds to answer the survey questions. Thank you for your consideration and attention!

Click here to take survey 

You guys are the best and I want you to know that I appreciate your help so I can better serve you.