When I first started my online journey in September 08 I had no clear plans for how I was going to succeed.  Actually the journey started before that. For several months I floundered around buying into every gurus hype that I came across.  My inbox became swamped with different marketing ideas and I know I was being pulled in every direction.

Then I joined Alex Jeffreys coaching program and this taught me how to plan properly.  Once I had a clear vision of where I wanted to be in a years time,  it became much easier to focus on the certain tasks and more importantly the correct order in which to do them.  I won’t pretend that I didn’t stray off the path now and then, but with the mentoring program behind me, I always managed to re-focus and get myself back on track.

So here I am now.  A couple of months away from moving from the Uk to the south of France.  Where my online journey will continue. Quitting your JOB is a good feeling let me tell you.  I aim to develop my own mentoring skills now that I’m going to have so much more time.  I have had some good feedback from my  first group of students, but I intend to over deliver in the next program that I set up.

Another project that I will set up later in the year is a self-improvement site.  Its an area in which I have a lot of interest.  Mindset is so important, and makes all the difference to what you attract into your life.  I know that I can help a lot of people to develop and grow in this particular niche.  I really love seeing people change their life in this way.

I will finish this short post off by thanking  you, the readers of this blog,  because without you it would be a lonely place.  Also a big thankyou to my students for your feedback which helps me to develop whilst you learn.  I aim to be giving a lot more value  this summer, and want this blog to become a more interactive place.  So I am always happy to hear new ideas.

To your success.

Andy Beveridge

You know I think we over complicate things when we try to make money on the Internet.  Information overload is one of the main reasons, but not the only one.  When you first start out on your online journey you are searching for the easiest way to succeed, and this is all about mindset really.

Its easy to jump from one idea to another, especially if you come to a barrier or obstacle.  This can often be because you don’t really believe in your own abilities.  Something tells you in your sub-concsious that it can’t be that easy, or that you can’t succeed because you never have before.

This is really just you doubting yourself.  After all, if others make it work, why not you?  Don’t let your inner you hold you back.  We are all capable of the same things.  What makes the difference is taking action and following through. Take an idea and make it work. If you come to a problem work your way around it. Do not give up.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help. 

When I first started out, I found a lot of help on the Warrior forum. Actually I still ask a fair amount of questions on there even now. The point is there will always be someone who knows the answer to your problem.  Just don’t give in and keep moving on to the next idea.  I spent a year doing that and its soul destroying.

Making an online income is not that difficult really.  Not when you break it down to the basics.

• Find a market.
• Build a site.
• Drive traffic to it.
• Fine tune it.
• Maximise sales.

It really can be that simple if you allow it to be.

To your online success.

Andy Beveridge

Another inspirational speaker last weekend was Simon Leung.   This guy was working for Google right at the start.  Before anyone had even heard of Google.  Can you imagine that, a world without Google?

He came up with some very useful tips.  We all know Google like unique content, but it goes way deeper than that.  The reviewer has to be impressed with real quality.  The more knowledgable  a site appears the more highly its ranked in Googles eyes.  Their main concern is to offer value to their clients.

So Google love corporate sites.  The more professional you appear to be,  the better.  So avoid using templates that everyone and his dog are using.

Never try to fool Google by using software that bends the rules.  They have real people trawling through the sites looking for just that. It would only be a matter of time before your discovered.

If your using a squeeze page make sure that you never place ads on it.  Its also not enough to just say we never abuse your email under the optin box.  It should be actually linked to a privacy page.  In saying that, I have seen many successful landing pages that have not followed that rule.

Here is a point worth mentioning as well.  When your giving away a free report Google have a preference on the way its worded.  It should not say download your free report here. Instead it is better to say free access to your report.   The point being that if you optin then the report is not really free, but mearly being exchanged for an email address.

I don’t really understand why thats important, but it did come from Simon Leung and the man is vast sea of knowledge when it comes to Google.

More soon.

Andy Beveridge

http://www.andybeveridge.blogspot.com/

What a weekend!

So much to share.  I went to the event expecting some hard sales, and in fairness there was a quite a bit tagged onto the end of pitches, but a lot of golden nuggets in between.

One of the best tips that I thought would really work well to build a list fast, was adswaps.  Now in the past I have always thought that you would need a really big list already before anyone would be ready to work with you on this, but Mark Anastasi explained how to overcome this problem.

Basically if your list is smaller than the person your doing the swap with, you would simply email your list several times thus giving your new JV partner the same value as yourself.  He began his own list building in this exact same way.

So this kind of opens up a new avenue for anyone with a list of just a few hundred subscribers.  The main thing as always is to offer value. Make sure whoever your dealing with does not go away feeling short changed.

Another reason for me going to this event was to network.  Unfortunately I suffered a  back problem a few months ago and I had re-occurence of the problem over the weekend.  I think sitting still for hours on end caused this.  I wanted to mix with people after the event each evening but always ended up hobbling back to my hotel in agony.

I did however meet one interesting character.  His name is Mark Lyford.  Now Mark has had his fair share of troubles in the last few years and this even resulted in him doing a bit of bird, but lessons to be learned in the face of adversity and all that. He has had time to plan and has launched http://millionairechallenge.tv/  I think this guy is really going places and its well worth visiting his site. I think the lesson to learn is to never let your dreams die. If you want something bad enough then you find a way to make it happen.

Look out for some more golden nuggets from the list building weekend shortly.

Andy Beveridge.

Blogging for Success – Why Honesty Really Counts

Blogging is all the rage at the moment and you will most probably have heard that some people blog full-time and their personal blogs bring them in a fortune each and every month. Whilst this is true for some people, setting up a blog is not a get-rich quick scheme. A blog is actually a long term investment in your future and the more blog posts you can add, the more popular your blog is likely to become.

Before we get carried away with the technical aspects of blogging, let us consider for a moment just why you should set up a blog and think about what you are trying to achieve and what will occur as a by-product.  Assuming since you purchased this report, that you are trying to make both your name and earn money as an Internet Marketer, then you need to build a web presence, become an expert in your niche area and write with enthusiasm and with regularity.  Writing in your own voice will have others wanting to keep reading because they start to feel that they know you and even more, they will start to believe in you.

When your list of readers begins to grow, the by-product I mentioned in the last paragraph starts to occur and this is when any available products that you have created, will begin to sell to those regular readers.

It is absolutely important however, that you write with honesty and integrity and not just for the sake of writing another post to your site. Remember that your words are selling you and a blog can be extremely therapeutic and give you the opportunity to rant, endorse, sympathise or inform, but do not just write something for cause and effect as this will be counterproductive.

The long term investment in blogging is that to make it successful, regular posts must be published, this helps Google and other search engines pick up on the blog and this in turn drives more traffic. Regular content, search engine optimised and written with enthusiasm and passion will have people gradually signing up to read more.

Don’t despair, it takes time and commitment but providing you have chosen a good niche area, have an easy to read blog/website and a passion for your subject.

You must also never try to be something that you are not, people will see through this in an instant. If you are wondering how you can start your new career without having relevant experience, then don’t worry, the fact that you are reading this report will give you knowledge that others who start afterwards may not have. Your progression into this new career will give you something to write about.

What are the odds of your cooker blowing up on xmas day?

Yes you guessed it!  It happend to me.  Luckily the meal was saved by an industerial microwave lurking in the garage. It is the size of a small tank but acts as an oven as well.  So all was not lost.

It just goes to show though, that you have to be prepared for any eventuality, and this got me thinking.  How many of us back up our work online?  Even when I am updating wordpress I tend to just do it automatically.  Yet the instructions are right there in front of me, back up all your files.  So far so good, but just like the cooker blowing up on xmas day, one day it will happen.

So let us learn from that. Everything that can happen will happen eventually. Its mearly a numbers game.

I was a bit over dramatic about the cooker.  It didn’t really blow up, but it did stop working.

Andy Beveridge

How to install a wordpress blog. 

I thought it might be really useful to include a link that will help you set up a wordpress blog. There are loads on youtube but I think this is one of the most helpful.  I will make one myself later, but for now enjoy this one. As always any questions feel free to ask.

Well I’m really excited right now.
When I heard that my mentor Alex Jeffreys was holding another workshop in Vegas, I just had to be part of it.
I can’t wait to meet up with some fellow students and swap ideas.

The information that Alex will give us will be worth its weight in gold. Alex always over delivers.
Its also going to be a great event to meet up with some new JV partners.

Of course you my readers will get to hear all about this amazing event just the moment I get back.

Don’t forget you can still enroll in my free coaching program. Just leave your details on the post below.
So get in now while its still free, because once I’m back from Vegas in Jan, I will be launching this as a paid product.

Your online friend
Andy Beveridge

Do you want to earn money from home?
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Hi folks

thought I’d start a question and answer post. When you first start out on your online journey there always so many questions that never seem to get answered.
At least thats what it felt like for me.
I want to help people on their quest for an online business, and what better way than anwering directly to you?

There is no sign up involved, just leave a comment and I will do my best to answer it.
I don’t pretend to know everything about Internet marketing, but maybe I’m a little further up the road than you.
Anyways, it will be a great way to learn and we should never stop learning.

Do not worry if your stuck on something simple, its only really simple once you know how.

So if I can help, please leave a comment.

Your online friend
Andy Beveridge

Just a quick post to let you know about this really handy tool.

If you want a really cool signature at the end of your posts on your blog or forum, then this is for you.

Guess what its FREE!

Just go to this site http://www.mylivesignature.com

You don’t even have to register, so go ahead try it out.

Here is a short video telling you what I have planned for all my friends.

I can’t wait to get this report out to you.

Matt recently reviewed mine and a few other sites on his blog. Here is the link http://blogtactics.com/7-blog-reviews/
It made me realise that sometimes you need to sit back and look at your blog or site from a different perspective.

Getting someone else to look at it is a great way of doing just that. Its really easy to lose sight of why you started the blog in the first place. Everything evolves in life and blogs are no different. You write new posts and add little gadgets and videos, and the tech guys are always developing new plugins.
Before you know it your once tidy and neat blog has become cluttered and unreadable, but you can’t always see it yourself.
So get a marketing buddy to look it over once and awhile.
You need your blog to be easy on the eye, and this is the easiest way to keep things in check.

A storm is brewing. The Stormbringer Report coming soon!

Hi everyone.
This storm is going to cause chaos.
Its going to upset a few Gurus.
Its building as we speak.
This storm brings the truth!
Its going to wash away all the junk and myths that you most probably have been reading in your inbox for some time now.
Its going to lay to rest a few ghosts.
Its going to clear the atmosphere, so that you can breath good clean fresh air for the first time.
Its going to create a solid platform so strong that you can build an entire Internet business on it.
Sometimes you need a good storm to clear the air, and thats exactly what your gonna get.

I’m so fed up listening to all the junk and lies around today. I want to come clean with it all.
I am working all hours at the moment writing THE STORMBRINGER REPORT.
Once youv’e read it, it will change how you view the Internet marketing world forever!
You will for possibly the first time be able to get started on an online business with a clear view to the future.
I also promise you it will be completely FREE!

So keep looking at the sky.
There is a storm brewing.

Andy Beveridge

You don’t have to do everything!
You can’t possibly learn all aspects of Internet marketing, especially in the early days. Learn as you go along, but get help when you need it. Build a team around you.
I do understand that money can be a problem but its suprising where you can find really useful resources if you look around. There will always be people from all aspects of your business looking for work.
One such area is writing. Sometimes its easy to think of great idea for an ebook or report, but not so easy to actually sit down and write it all from scratch. Well a ghost writing service could really help you there. All you would need to do, would be to put down the basic idea and structure. A few notes that you want to be included, and the rest will be written for you, and of course in a professional manner.
What are you waiting for, now there should be no excuses.
Here is a link for a ghost writing service. http://www.annette-young.com

I have just finished reading the Newbies Nightmare and boy does Alex say it as it is. No holds barred….. No holding back the truth. He really delivers in this free ebook. I was expecting a good read, but didn’t expect him to reveal so much. Everybody who is serious about making money on the Internet should really read this mind blowing report first. https://paydotcom.com/r/21977/XXXXXXX/
One thing for sure there will be a lot more people quitting their jobs this year, as Alex opens up his coaching course again. I have never looked back since joining last year. There has been so many success stories and there will without doubt be more.
So why not download the free life changing ebook right here now. https://paydotcom.com/r/21977/XXXXXXX/

Andy Beveridge

It seems like the whole internet community is waiting for Alex Jeffreys to finish his ebook The Newbie’s Nightmare. Myself included. As one of Alex’s students I know just how valuable his information is. I know when his coaching course opens up again it will almost certainly sell out straight away.
I am not sure what Alex will reveal as the newbies nightmare. I know traffic and list building can be a problem to anyone new to internet marketing, but you know it could just be mind set. If you don’t believe in what your doing, how can it possibly work for you? I think its very important to just sit down with a pad and pen and write down what you consider to be your weakness or constraint. Just identifying these barriers can help free you from the chains holding you back.
Got to say a quick well done to Dean Holland. Dean is another one of Alex’s students and last week he handed his notice in. So in about three weeks Dean will be a full time marketer. So it can be done, just get yourself a mentor, someone you can trust and believe in. Then believe in yourself.
Dean is a few months ahead of me. My target is to be fulltime by xmas.