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polgara · 03-19-2009, 03:29 PM

I'm not asking for techniques or step-by-step instructions. I just need someone to point me in the right direction for a good starting point. I'm tired of working for other companies producing content for $5 bucks a pop and I need to start building a business of my own.

There are so many different options that I am a bit at sea on where to begin.

Any suggestions from the more experienced and preferably successful marketers in here?

MyOwnDemon · 03-19-2009, 03:30 PM

You have a forum of information right at your fingertips. Read all the old stickies here and you'll be well on your way.

polgara · 03-19-2009, 03:43 PM

I am definitely working my way through the stickies first. I guess what I wanted was more of what the best/easiest to start with/fastest earning direction to take. There are so many business models but I figure I'd be better off picking one to learn first. I'm just not sure which one would be the best one to begin with.

Thanks, though, and I'll keep reading. There is so much information on these boards that I'm overwhelmed.

geekcognito · 03-19-2009, 04:15 PM

Since you're used to creating content, then definitely use that to your advantage. I hear blogs can still be profitable...

polgara · 03-19-2009, 04:46 PM

I have definitely been considering some blogging, especially as there are a few niches that I actually have fairly extensive knowledge. It's the monetization aspect where I am still uncertain. I may try for a different model for each of several blogs and see which one seems to work best.

conv3rsion · 03-19-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by polgara

I have definitely been considering some blogging, especially as there are a few niches that I actually have fairly extensive knowledge. It's the monetization aspect where I am still uncertain. I may try for a different model for each of several blogs and see which one seems to work best.

thats the best idea as different models will suit different niches.

some things you may consider

CPA offers
EPN products

and if all else fails

Adsense

ozonew4m · 03-19-2009, 07:17 PM

when you have finnished with the stickies - you can order the other posts by amount of replies/views

you will find some more gems that didnt quite make it to sticky but are well worth a look

you will also find lots of boobs threads but hey ho

HarveyJ · 03-19-2009, 07:21 PM

If you're going the blogging route, be sure to check out the stuff on making some blog farms, so that you can create a metric arse tonne of them, and then have them redirect back to the real blog you're attempting to rank for with your original content.
There's no reason you can't use some automated systems to help you get recognition for your real work.

conv3rsion · 03-19-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HarveyJ

If you're going the blogging route, be sure to check out the stuff on making some blog farms, so that you can create a metric arse tonne of them, and then have them redirect back to the real blog you're attempting to rank for with your original content.
There's no reason you can't use some automated systems to help you get recognition for your real work.

doesn't this get your shit de-indexed pretty quick? I mean, thats basically the definition of black hat.

polgara · 03-20-2009, 09:14 AM

I really do hate asking stupid questions but I can't seem to find this.

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EPN products

I know what CPA offers are but what are EPN products?

farhan713 · 03-20-2009, 09:53 AM

EPN = Ebay Partner Network. These days a bit difficult to get into but give it a try. If you are going the blogging way, i would advise against monetizing it initially. Once you build up the traffic and trust you can start with testing different monetization techniques.

polgara · 03-20-2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks, Farhan. Damn, I hate asking newbie questions...lol.

farhan713 · 03-20-2009, 12:16 PM

You r welcome..........no prob with that........we all started as newbies....actually most people here are really helpful to people who are hard working and help themselves.

BlueYonder · 03-23-2009, 10:26 AM

This site gives some pretty straightforward info on what networks to avoid, and has other pages with basic stuff that is informative without the WF drama.

Good luck bro.

FortressDewey · 03-23-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueYonder

This site gives some pretty straightforward info on what networks to avoid, and has other pages with basic stuff that is informative without the WF drama.

Good luck bro.

Hey blue, thanks for the link, I too am learning what everything means, who to avoid etc. Thanks for the link.

BlueYonder · 03-23-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FortressDewey

Hey blue, thanks for the link, I too am learning what everything means, who to avoid etc. Thanks for the link.

May your actions please Lord Shiva.

Good luck bro.

farhan713 · 03-24-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueYonder

This site gives some pretty straightforward info on what networks to avoid, and has other pages with basic stuff that is informative without the WF drama.

Good luck bro.

That site doesnt show Azoogle in good light.........do other here agree with that?

dragonfire · 03-24-2009, 12:38 PM

It doesn't talk about Good networks. LOL.

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polgara Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I am definitely working my way through the stickies first. I guess what I wanted was more of what the best/easiest to start with/fastest earning direction to take. There are so many business models but I figure I'd be better off picking one to learn first. I'm just not sure which one would be the best one to begin with. Thanks, though, and I'll keep reading. There is so much information on these boards that I'm overwhelmed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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polgara Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have definitely been considering some blogging, especially as there are a few niches that I actually have fairly extensive knowledge. It's the monetization aspect where I am still uncertain. I may try for a different model for each of several blogs and see which one seems to work best. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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03-20-2009, 09:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
farhan713 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 99 iTrader: 2 / 100%	EPN = Ebay Partner Network. These days a bit difficult to get into but give it a try. If you are going the blogging way, i would advise against monetizing it initially. Once you build up the traffic and trust you can start with testing different monetization techniques. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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polgara Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks, Farhan. Damn, I hate asking newbie questions...lol. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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