The 4 biggest challenges facing Internet Marketers today and forever

» Posted on Sep 9, 2010 in Digital Marketing, Performance Management | 0 comments

• Do you have a hard drive full of Internet Marketing packages?
• Do you only have the same 24 hours a day that I do?
• Are you often torn between ideas and projects and information and email all vying for your attention?
• Do you suffer from slow progress, procrastination and frustration because of not always knowing exactly what activity to do next or for how long?
• Do you focus on a handful of strategies; perhaps leaving out a TON of possibilities because it’s all a bit overwhelming and time consuming?

I know the cursed frustration of a schedule torn between the many opportunities and possibilities…

…ranging from reading the flow of email continuously dripping into your inbox… those memberships you already paid for… the web development necessary… software to install, learn and use… search engine optimisation… lead capture programs… article distribution… affiliate promotions… all those extra bonus’s that come with what we buy.  I get the impression it goes on infinitum!  Don’t you?

Sure enough it’s a labrynth out there.

But…

There are in fact only 4 potential causes of failure for online marketing.

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1. Lack of resources
2. Suppression
3. Procrastination
4. Time constraints

1. Resources

Have you the necessary resources?

I think as Internet Marketers we would agree that there is an abundance of resources for making money on-line.

In fact, there are too many, so the trick is figuring out how to choose between them.

FIIM will show you how to develop success even starting on a shoe string budget.  Can you also appreciate that when you are riding a wave of success, you don’t need to try and pick up every new wave that comes along?  If you’re on a good wave, ride it out.

Sure it would often be nice to afford the latest software, ebooks, courses, manuals etc.  As your business and contact network grow you will get access to more resources and information. But success comes through completing strategically chosen small steps, not half-assed attempts at unrealistically giant leaps.

Once you’re organized by FIIM you will not lack resources for success as you will know EXACTLY where to find them and what is next on your personal cyber-cash priority ladder.

2. Suppression

One of the eternal blessings of cyberspace is that by and large, hopefully, the Internet will evolve faster than the government terrocrats (terrorist bureaucrats) can regulate. This provides hope of future freedom in the rise of real laissez-faire capitalism.

But excuses not accepted: unless you are living in China or Iran, Internet suppression probably is not a major hurdle for your success.

3. Procrastination

How much do you let Procrastination limit you?

Procrastination in essence represents a choice on the one hand to not do what we want to do on the other hand.

Procrastination exists because of muddled conflicting priorities and the unpleasant consequences of taking certain actions.

How do you work on procrastination?  Through developing clarity, structure and right action. The 3 cornerstones of the FIIM program. You will soon know how to identify and pursue sexy priorities and not get distracted by cheap thrills.

4. Time

What are your Time Constraints?

[/DAP]Listen to Paula:

“Hmm… I think I joined that one earlier this week. Not sure how to go about it yet. One problem is simply to do with time”

Paula (I changed the name) couldn’t quite remember if only last week she had registered with a particular marketing program… gave no indication of control or scheduling of it… and suggested that she hasn’t got time to get familiar with and make use of this marketing program, yet.

Yes of course we do have constraints…

…but whilst external conditions of lacking resources and suppression lead to immense time constraints it is in fact the management of time that can overcome most limitations caused by lack of resources, and even procrastination.

FIIM will give you the clear insight as well as the solution for problems caused by all 4 of those potential causes of failure.  But don’t expect a motivational rally.

We know that we need to deal with procrastination and time management.  Plus I understand that you may feel you do not in fact have all the resources (money to buy software and subscriptions) or all of the personal freedoms that would speed up your success.

Before we tackle all of the solutions, we need to go down to the essence, down to the bottom of all these problems and see how they all connect. Only then can we really grasp the solution and smash through all limitations.

The root cause of slow progress.

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