Watch Out For Scams
We all like to think that we are savvy shoppers. I have heard many people say that they couldn’t be fooled. But that should raise a red flag for you if you feel that way. Just like there are scammers in the offline business world, it is even easier for them to thrive in the online world because of the ability to be anonymous.
No doubt there people doing illegal things on the internet. They are some that may be legal but they definitely are not ethical. There are many more that are legal and ethical.
Become an educated consumer in the marketplace of your choice. My primary advice is not to buy any business opportunities until you have been shown in writing exactly what you are paying for and have checked out the reputation of the seller.
Remember if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I am sure you have heard that one before. You really don’t care if they have earned a million dollars last year. What you need to know is if you can implement the strategies that are being offered. Don’t buy until you are confident that there is value there.
Carol Smith
Keep Your Downloads Organized
In your internet marketing career, you are going to be downloading lots of products. If you don’t keep them organized, you will be in a hectic mess.
This is what I call the simple first two steps. I am sure you can adapt this to what you prefer.
Create a folder called Downloads. I keep mine on my desktop but I know some of you don’t like anything on your desktop. Put it where you wish.
Right Click on the download link and choose “Save Target (Page) As . . .”
Browse to your new folder “Downloads” and choose “Save.”
When you have time, you will probably need to unzip some of these files. I keep these unzipped files in a folder called “Unzipped–Ready To Move”.
By looking in the “Download” file you will know if you have work to do.
Look at the Organization page to the left for additional suggestions. If you would like a copy of the spread sheet, email me at
carol@stepbystepinternethelp.com
Remember, it is better to work smart than hard. But just imagine what you can accomplish it you do both.
Carol Smith
Take Action While You Learn
Several marketers have written about this recently so I want us to try it in a Step-By-Step manner.
I know that all of you have bought all kinds of information products. That is not at all unusual. Most of us know that, as beginners, we need to learn so much and we are constantly on a quest for that information. Even if you have managed to curb the impulse to buy from the “Get Rich Fast” hype-filled marketers, the chances are you still have a lot of information products on your hard drive.
I am starting a systematic approach to organizing FREE ebooks. I am tabulating basic information: Title, Subject Matter, Rights Attached, Author, and year of publication. As I list these books, I am encouraging you to Take Action. Read the book and rank it from 0 to 5 stars based on two criteria: clear and concise instructions and inclusion of real, practical advice.
Send me an email with your ranking and two items in the book that could be applied to your business plan or to another beginner if you are already past that point. List the page number of the tip and a brief explanation. Don’t give it all away. I want others to read the book but find the point that you list.
I will compile these results into a database that will be available to all Step-By-Step students.
Tune in tomorrow and I will talk to you about how I keep track of these books.