However, for those that do spend….they are quickly overwhelmed when they discover the amount of new skills and knowledge that they must acquire before they can even begin to make lots money…not to mention the discouragement that sets in when they realize how long it will be before they learn enough to make that huge investment of money back.  It just isn’t practical to spend thousands and wait 12 months to 2 years to learn enough knowledge and skills to make your money back.  Marketing is a system for selling products or services; and, because it is a system…that means there are many components. 

          What if you could learn some of the techniques that would bring in enough money to pay an extra bill or two a month?  Would that be a benefit to you?  I am sure that it would.  Rapid Cash doesn’t promise to make you millions or guarantee that you will be driving a new car in a week…that is foolishness.  On the other hand, Rapid Cash can add enough cash to your pocket to help take some of the pressure off the average person’s monthly struggles http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7 . 

       You see, what alot of those big named gurus and their programs promise you is unrealistic when you think about it.  In their sales pages and videos…they are flaunting their cars, their mansions and piles of money.  Yes it is possible to acquire those things; however, what they often don’t tell you is that it has taken them years and tons of money to learn how to earn the kind of skills and knowledge needed to make that happen.  It does not happen overnight like that for the average person.  It takes alot of work…and a whole lot of expert help to get to that level. 

          People are often manipulated by those ads to believe that they can achieve that level of success quickly.  Realistically, learning is a process and everyone has to start somewhere.  I am an affiliate for Rapid Cash Marketing.  http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7   They teach you how to use skills and knowledge to earn extra money while you learn those other things about making money online, learning a proven, in- depth internet marketing system that can lead to a higher level of internet marketing success. 

       There is a team of coaches who are there to teach you how to pick up extra cash to supplement your income with skills that you may already have or can quickly develop.   They are knowledgable in many areas and use these skills themselves to earn money online.    Do you have digital photo experience, interviewing skills, graphic arts skills, writing skills, direct marketing skills, writing sales letters, video skills,  voice over abilities, editing skills, etc?  The list goes on…but, if you could learn how to use those skills in an effective way to earn enough money to take the edge off of your present financial situation it would be a blessing right?  

          If you are willing to learn and willing to take action towards achieving some financial success online then check out this link:  http://tinyurl.com/djr2a7   Yes, I will get a financial reward if you were to purchase…but, if their program improved your finances; then, I think you would thank me anyway!   I think you will see the wisdom in investing a small amount of money that will quickly repay your investment if you put in the effort to do what the successful internet marketers Jeff Wellman, Dixie Brown, and Paul Counts instruct you to do. 

         Or say you hear about a seminar somewhere that is being hyped and promoted as the next best thing…perhaps the only other thing you are missing in your marketing goals.  So you purchase a ticket to the event, rent a room at a hotel, purchase a plane ticket, pocket some spending money for meals (lots of money if you are smart-because food at these posh hotels doesn’t come cheap); and off you go, expecting to learn everything you need to know to make you successful.  You learn something alright…you learn that you have to jump in with both feet.  Networking, connecting, absorbing, gaining contact information and you learn how to go without sleep for 3 days while you try to retain every bit of knowledge that is given to you.  You become overloaded with information that you may or may not know what to do with.

        There is product creation, niche marketing, hosting, servers, auto responders, email marketing, copywriting, jv partners, promotions, SEO/online traffic…etc.  You get the idea; it is doable, believe it or not.   You may even possess skills that will help you be successful.  You may just need guidance to achieve your goals.   One of the first thing a good coach will tell you is…you don’t have to know all of these things yourself/you don’t have to learn all of those skills.  Just do the things you love and are good at and outsource or partner with someone who has skills in the areas that you are lacking…that is how the big dogs do it!  You can too.   You dont have to spend a fortune either; a smart marketer learns to barter or trade skills with another person who needs your skills or knowledge and who has some that would benefit you!

       While seminar events are  beneficial in many ways…the thing to remember is that they are only a part of the puzzle.  You have to do your homework both before and after, the event.  Relationships are key to much of what you do online; never forget that.  But, internet marketing is not something that you learn overnight.  It is not a get rich scheme; there is money to be made but it happens over time.  You can make some money more quickly by doing freelance work with some of the skills you already have or have recently learned…but in general, it is not the kind of money that some big named gurus try to make you think you can earn, immediately with little or no work!  Be wise.

         If you are seriously wanting to learn how to make money online…understand it is a process.  There are people out there willing to coach you and teach you what you want and need to know.  Some of them will charge you thousands and thousands of dollars for their time, attention, and their programs.  Not everyone thinks like that though.  There are coaches who truly do make sure that you get all of the pieces of the puzzle to work with in creating your own online presence.   Check out this program:  http://bit.ly/srhVX

        There is a program out there that is making a big impact on the lives of their students.  It is called Autopilot Wealth Institute.  The coaches are four experts who take the challenge of teaching you what you need to know seriously; they are committed to your success.  Have you ever tried to put together a jigsaw puzzle only to find that there are pieces of the puzzle missing?  I have…it is no fun.

        This past winter we took on a family project of putting together a very large jigsaw puzzle.  It was new and we were excited.  We worked for a week straight as a family; only to find that we were missing one piece.  It was not in the bag in the puzzle box.  We searched high and low.  It was the only piece.  We talked about what to do…should we mount the puzzle on a piece of cardboard and color in that piece; trying to hide the fact that it was missing?  Should we tear it all apart and take it back to the store?  Hmmm….what to do.  My husband came up with a plan to go back to the store and purchase another puzzle with the exact same picture on it…just to get that one piece.  It worked alright, i have the picture hanging on the wall to prove it.  However, it left us feeling a bit frustrated for having to spend more money to get what we thought we were supposed to already have in our possession!

        Some people learn to do internet marketing in that same kind of way.  They buy programs that overlap one another just to find that one missing piece that they have not been able to learn yet; costing themselves alot of extra money.  You shouldn’t have to purchase programs `ala carte or piece by piece just to learn how to market something online.  Any comprehensive program that is teaching internet marketing should have all of the basic puzzle pieces in it.

          If you are interested in learning from internet marketing coaches who are committed to teaching you in a way that helps you to succeed…I would recommend the merged talents of internet marketers: Jeff Wellman, Dixie Brown, Paul Counts and Keith Wellman.  They each have expert status in different areas of marketing which will supply you with the skills, knowledge and techniques to accomplish your goals.  They know how to supply you with any pieces of the puzzle that you think you may be missing!

        If you are interested in any of these programs or subjects: IM Tech Talk, Traffic Generation Blueprints, Million Dollar Advantage Program, Rapid Cash Marketing Course http://bit.ly/srhVX  then that is where you will find the answers to your questions. 

        In fact, speaking of questions…one of the great aspects of this program and these coaches, is that they take the time each week (sometimes for hours) to answer the questions that their students may have about any area where they have encountered obstacles.  This is a great asset for their students.  No one gives anyone a hard time…in fact, usually when one person asks a question…others chime in and say…i wanted to ask the same question.  Often, someone will ask YOUR question before you even get the opportunity to ask it yourself.   No question is dumb if it is stopping you from going forward with your goals.  See if what these marketers have to offer is for you!  http://bit.ly/srhVX  They will help you put the pieces of your business/website puzzle together so that you get what you are looking for; a completed project.

       How do you nurture a blog, you ask?  First things first, if you have a blog already you need to evaluate it’s well-being.  If you do not have a blog…begin one.  You need to think about what your blog is intended to accomplish.  Mine was initially set up to develope some discipline, commitment, and to help improve my writing.  As it evolved, I learned more…and therefore; I have discovered what I want and need.  Some of those things have changed with time; and now, I know that  my blog needs some adjustments.   That is ok, it is called growing pains; things that don’t grow become stagnant…they wither and die.  If your goals change for your blog, then you must make changes.  That knowledge requires some re-evaluation. 

        If you need to do a complete 180 degree change of direction…you will need to consider that it might just be more effective to start another blog altogether.  If you want to focus on say a business blog and your blog is geared toward entertainment…you definately want to start a new blog; unless, you can figure out an angle to blend the two.  Maybe you wish to focus on the business side of the world of entertainment!  That would be a way to save your following and yet…refocus the blog.   You may even want to consult a blog (doctor) expert.  Learn as much as you can to achieve your goals.

     Naming your baby (blog) is a very important task.  Your domain name or url is very important.  You will want to use words that describe what the blog is about and at the same time use keywords that are very high on the list of most searched for terms.  This wise way of naming your blog or website will help pull in some natural traffic to the site.   Your name is your brand…your trademark if you will…the name you choose for your blog/website is one of the most important decisions you will make; choose wisely.

       Conceiving your blog-you need to think about the type of blog you want.  Is it a business blog, a personal blog or a combination of other elements such as entertainment, humor, fashion, news, opinion, observation, how to blog….etc.  It is about vision and purpose.   Find the elements (settings-plug ins-style-theme) that will blend your purpose and your vision, or style; to make it pleasing to the eye.

         Dress up your blog- now comes the idea choosing the theme.  How to do you want that blog to look?  There are many themes that are pleasing to the eye…but, you need to blend the look of your blog with the purpose of it…so you need to find a theme that will support the things that you wish to “do” with your blog.  This will require some investigation into plug ins and themes.  Once you have decided…try it out.  Does it represent who you are, your expectations or goals, and your values?

         Your values or goals in blogging have to communicate effectively with your readers…you are teaching your child to speak.  You are discovering your voice.  What do you want your voice to communicate?  Words are powerful tools…they can educate, they can encourage, they can build up, or they can be used to destroy.  The words you use must be chosen carefully…because they are a big part of the relationships that you will form online.  Did you ever spend time with a toddler who was using words that they shouldn’t even know?  Ohhh Oh…that is not good.  It is the same thing with your blog.  Choose your words carefully!

         Another aspect of caring for a baby or a blog is keeping the baby clean.  This is a bit unpleasant for most people…sometimes it demands a strong stomach.  Keeping your blog or website clean is alot like that.  Spam is ugly; it attaches itself to your blog.  Sometimes it is dirty and messy.  It must be removed, wiped clean so that it does not get infected and contaminate your blog.  Do it and you will feel better….delete, delete, delete….don’t let it sit in the mess.   It is a dirty job; but, someone has to do it.   Think of it as part of your blog parenting responsibilities!   On the other hand, remember that your commenters are the lifeblood of your blog-their interaction is critical to the relationship that you have with your readers.  Their comments can help shape the direction that your blog takes on a daily basis if you are doing your part and listening to them and their input.  That does not mean that you have to agree with their opinion or them with yours; however, the honest to goodness interaction that takes place is the feedback that you need to keep your commitment to the blog going.  After all, if readers dont comment; how do you know they are reading.  Remember too, if you don’t respond to their comments…how do they know you are reading and listening to them as well?

       Content- this requires dedication.  You must be consistent in what you put on your blog.  It will demand to be “fed” regularily…just like a baby.  It will cry out for love and attention; just like mine did this past week; as I wasn’t available to feed my blog like normal.   I typically blog 1,2,3 times a day…my baby was going without nutrition this week on a regular basis and my statistics showed it clearly…my baby was starving.  I truly felt like i should be brought up on neglect charges for not feeding my blog.   LOL  that is how you realize that you are addicted to blogging. 

        Your viewers or readers are used to oohing and ahhhing over your “baby”; your blog, if it has regular readers,  they are used to spending time with your baby.  Believe me they notice if you aren’t properly caring for it.   You want to be proud of your baby; showing off what you have been able to create.  You want others to notice your blog or website…if it is serving a business purpose you need to increase your traffic to build up your business foundation.  Increasing traffic gives you an opportunity to reach out to more people; this is the lifeblood of your business, care for it wisely.    So, what did I learn this past week?

         I think what i am going to do is to prepare some postings that can be published at a later date…saving them for times when i am overwhelmed, at a loss for words (like that is ever going to happen), or have too many commitments to be available to “feed the blog”.   These I will keep in reserve in my draft section of the blog to be posted as needed.  That way, I am prepared for unexpected situations where I cannot be available to post as often as I am used to.

        Do you have any tips that you use to baby your blog or website?

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        Search engine optimization is such a trendy thing in the world of internet marketing…but really, anyone with any kind of website can benefit from learning more about it.  After all, the whole reason for having a website is to get people to view it, right?

        If your site is business related you want to communicate that with your domain name…have the domain name be something catchy that communicates what your business is all about…something they will remember.

        Really, it all comes down to valuable, relevent content and how it is presented.  If you want to get noticed you really just have to follow the old rule of thumb…give them what they want!

       There are businessses out there with Write As Rain prominently displayed in the title of their url…and i can only wish that it were me.  Oh well, I was told in the beginning that it didn’t matter; i have had the subdomain name for quite some time…but, not long enough to be the first with the name.  I don’t have a business, yet, so…i will have to be satisfied with writeasrain.wordpress.com as my url; and, I will be happy with the Write Where You Are, as my tagline. 

        When i am successful with my writing…then, i will apply that knowledge to establishing my official website url!  It just goes to show that you really need to think hard when picking a domain name for your site, product, or blog.  You never know when an opportunity will present itself and you will need to stake your claim on those precious words used to describe who you are or what you do!