Cris Suggests

Internet marketing success depends a lot on bringing value to the table.  There are some people that always have solid advice and share about it.  These people attract a lot of followers.  I find the best value in internet marketing forums.

I love internet marketing forums.  They are very interactive and a lot of really great internet marketers congregate there.  Everybody shares their knowledge and insights, and it is an incredible source of education and also a great place to build relationships with other internet marketers.

There are rules to follow in every forum, and people will get called on it or sometimes even banned for breaking these rules.

The other day an “old timer” in one of these forums (or at least a very respected member) made a post outlining a few things that people, especially newbies, were doing which were unacceptable.  He talked about trashing people, which of course is a bad thing.  However, he also talked about posting inadequate posts, talking about a product that you are promoting as an affiliate.  This is something you are not supposed to do.

After reading this post, which was applauded by many on the forum, I did some soul searching and realized that I was not in complete agreement with what he was saying.  Moreover, I myself had experienced being at the wrong end of one of these so called “product advertisement” posts, which was completely misunderstood.

I had only asked on the forum regarding a product which I really had an interest in getting opinions on.  I was hesitating on whether to buy the product or not.  I was not an affiliate or had any other connection to the product.  I thought the forum was the perfect place to get great feedback and make up my mind if I was going to buy the product.

My post was immediately deleted.  I asked the support desk why this had happened and received no reply.  I suspected they thought I was promoting the product, but it was never made clear to me.

So I got up my courage and made a post in this thread started by the “old timer”.  I stood up for newbies and explained what had happened to me as an example that everything is not necessarily black and white.  I further explained that “newbies” do not necessarily want to do the wrong thing, they are just learning, and sometimes mistakes are made.

I was flooded by great responses to my post.  Many people thanked me for bringing up something which was of value to this thread.  Even the “old timer” that started the original thread thanked me.  It really felt great to have been able to add value.  If I had not had the courage to stand up for what I believed, I would not have experienced this appreciation.  Moreover, I made a valuable point, which was well received.

Internet marketing success is gained one step at a time.  You will not be a success overnight.  Always seek to add value.  You will be recognized.  Internet marketers are very aware of solid internet marketers.  Since the internet is so huge, you have to stand out on your own merits and gain the trust of others. The mark of a great internet marketer is in the value he adds.

Jimmy D. Brown is known for his rock solid value and his internet marketing success.  Learn from the best.

Cris Santeiro writes extensively on internet marketing.  For more information and to sign up to her free newsletter (and receive a free IM Resources ebook) visit CrisSanteiro.com