Internet Marketing vs. Network Marketing

An Internet Marketing Horror Story

As you know I have offered a free Web Coaching program for people interested in my concepts and my business. You can find the initial offer here http://www.change2u.com - Many people have applied and some were pro active to make sure they are one of the few by contacting me :-)

One of them was the author of this email. I found so extreme that I wanted to share the story with you. Remember the mission was to make money with Internet Marketing. He was also a distributor with a Network Marketing company he also wanted to expand his business here.

Well here is the story - My question was: which skills he had - things that I could help him put into focus:

I want to give you the point why I am sharing this with you:
In case you are on the same path: Don't go there
(and now - enjoy the story)

P.S. I have asked for his permission to publish his mail and have added his affiliate links as a sign of thanks.

Thank you, Julius, for quick reply!!

I greatly appreciate your attention to me.

Let me answer your questions first.

My skills?

I read many basic e-books about Internet Marketing, for example:
Nick Marks "Multiple Streams of Income"
Rich Jerk "Making Money on the Internet"
Billy Briggs "Type at Home"
J.Martin Wilson "How you can make Up To $2,778.00 A Day"
Monika St. John "Realistic extra income for average Joe - by ProjectPayday.com
"
Chris McKinney "AdWords Miracle", "Affiliate Project X", "Affiliate Commandments", "Google Assassin"
Ewen Chia "AutoPilot Profits", "Super Affiliate"
Eric Rockefeller "Affiliates Undercover"
Dr Jon Cohen "Get Google Ads Free"
Brad Callen "Keyword Elite", "Affiliate Elite"

I also bought some products about making money:
1) on eBay, 2) using AdSense, 3) using List Building,
4) using Niche Marketing, 5) using free advertisement,
6) using Web 2.0 sites, etc.

Large part of my info library is devoted to MLM and mastermind:
Daegan Smith "True MLM Wealth Online" CD and "Free M'M Traffic System"
Mike Dillard "Building On A Budget", "Magnetic Sponsoring"
Jonathan Budd "Net MLM Profits"
Jack M. Zufelt "DNA of Success"
Ann Sieg "The Renegade Network Marketer"
Chris Zavadowski "I
nstant MLM Sales Letters"

There are also a lot of audio and video products that I have no time to listen to or to watch.

My library is full of templates of squeeze and landing pages, complete web site themes, graphics and tools.

I started as an affiliate marketer and made about $1800 in 8 month with $2500 spent on ads. I know how to work with Google AdWords, MSN AdCentee, Yahoo Marketing, Miva and Enhance but don't know how to make it profitable and avoid high priced bids.

Then I bought a package for drop shipping from "DropShipping Wholesalers".
Installed 3 web sites:
ShopAndBuyStore.com - generic gift store with feed and 2Checkout card processor; it has a problem with calculating shipping fees.
BestBuyCoolStuff.com - front door for Buy.com - has problem to connect my store to Buy.com, so that visitors buy something without any track - I lose money. I tried to explain Buy.com the situation but they seems don't listen to me.
CoolCellRings.com - ringtones and games for cell phones store, couldn't make it profitable (1500 clicks and no single purchase), so I gave up that site and domain name.

I also own 4 money making websites which are frozen for now - no advertisement:
MakeMoneyByNet.com - generic review site from Rich Jerk with 3 fixed links to products, not bad site but requires advertisement.
Stupid-Dude-Online.com - generic review site from Nick Marks with 3 fixed links to products, not bad site but requires advertisement.
BeRichAndRest.com - generic review site from Nick Marks with 3 fixed links to products, poor site from 2006, I use it for squeeze pages.
YourSite4free.com - generic site from Cody Moya with Clickbank, Amason and AdSense links.

I know something about list building and have Aweber account.

My best achievement so far has been my JV with Henry Gold in his 117ChristmasGifts giveaway program. I made a squeeze page and put it into USfreeAds.com ads. But USfreeAds.com banned most of my ads as I put them in many categories. I have collected only 35 subscribers and only 3 unsubscribed. I sent them 6 letters and keep them with me for now. But they have not buy any product from me yet - just downloaded free stuff.

My plan is to turn some of them into MLM distributors (as they subscribed to get my MLM e-book). I am afraid to scare them too soon so I prepare a series of letters. I am going to show you these letters soon for review if you don't mind.

My assets with eCapital Training (Rich Jerk Partner):
1) site builder
"QuickSite Builder" http://quicksite.ubuilder.com from
MyeBiz.com with tutorials http://quicksite.ubuilder.com/tutorials

2) I bought a header for my web site MenAndWomenClothing.com from freelance designers for $60.
3) there is a bridge between my site and eBay that will be activated when I finished my site.
4) I also have an autoresponder account that also will be activated when I finished my site.

This site builder is empty so that I need to search for graphics and photos elsewhere and it's not free, you know.
The interface of site builder is also very complicated.
I have a list of clothing wholesalers but there is no need to call them until site is ready.

eCapital Training didn't give me a refund but extended my contract till December 2008.

If you ask about how much I can invest in programs and coaching - I cannot pay anything right now.

I have already talked to some people about my bankruptcy or consumer proposal and might go for it soon. Then I can have more money left for my Internet business.
The biggest challenge for me will be to keep my Aweber and PayPal accounts as I will lose my credit cards.

Probably, too much information for you?

Enjoy your Easter!

Regards,

 

OK and here I am adding the links he gave me:

Free Web Site plus ClickBank, Amazon Store with AdSense: http://www.yoursite4free.com

ClickBank Mall: http://www.linkbrander.com/go/54494
Hard to find bags and other stuff store: http://www.bestbuycoolstuff.com
My 117 Network (Christmas Gifts) squeeze page: http://www.linkbrander.com/go/60824
Make money online programs review sites: http://www.stupid-dude-online.com
http://www.makemoneybynet.com

The story has some kind of conclusion and must develop into a turn-around. Divorce and tethering on bankruptcy are part of this story.

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