I saw a forum post last week that read:

Here are my reasons why 95% of beginner marketers fail in online marketing:

1. Lack of Knowledge (ex.Posting Ads in Forums Like Maniacs)
2. No Hard Word and Dedication (Thinking of Get Rich Quick)
3. No mentors or communication with other marketers
4. Are not willing to spend money or time and then expect money to roll in.

For some reason, this post has been popping my mind since then along with other thoughts as to why “newbies” tend to fail. Taking consistent action to build your business are at the top of my list. I hate to say it, but some people are lazy and want things to happen quickly with minimal effort. When you surf the net these days, so many opportunities have “make money while you sleep” or “start making $10,000 in 30 days”, so it’s no wonder that those new to Internet marketing tend to wonder why they don’t see results after 2-3 weeks. It takes time to a grow a business, but that is rarely (if ever) in any the business opportunity advertisements you read. It’s important not to expect too much too soon when building an online business. Be realistic. It often takes months for people to start seeing a regular profit, so there is no need to be discouraged by week 3 when you don’t see your mailbox filling up with checks.

Setting a monthly budget for your Internet business and defining your goals and expectations are key when you’re just starting out. It is important that you have a clear idea about what should be expected as well. When you launch a new website, unless your use Pay Per Click advertising, it will likely take some time to build and gain regular traffic to your site. Taking consistent actions like posting in forums, buying ezine solo ads, submitting to directories, surfing on traffic exchanges, posting on blogs, and writing and submitting articles all build up to have a cumulative effect over time. So, making a plan that includes daily tasks that you perform everyday is great advice. The most important things are not to give up, staying consistent, and knowing in your heart that failure is not an option!

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