by: Francisco Aloy
Learning the ropes of Internet Marketing is one of the hardest things to do; even more so if you are a Newbie to computers and the Web.
I remember watching the movie "The Flim Flam Man" and heard the quote "You Can't Con an Honest Man."
The above quote, taken in the context of the movie, did make perfect sense. The movie dialog implied that the selfish desire to gain an unethical edge was the hook the experienced con man used to snare his victims or "pigeons." In the end, the victims fell for the con because they had a disregard for the Golden Rule!
I'm bringing this up because the thinking implied by the quote doesn't fit many of the offers the Internet Newbie will encounter while searching for a business guide.
You can be a good, honest and hard working person and still fall for many of the traps awaiting you in cyberspace! The most appealing target for the experienced Web con man, is the Newbie's lack of experience and knowledge!
All over the Net there are offers constantly bombarding Newbies with the latest systems and applications; "new" methods that will grow a business with a minimum effort!
Some of them are given fancy names: "the K-15 System Will Make You Wealthy!" or, "You Have a Ground Floor Opportunity with G-ZAP, get in now because it won't be available tomorrow...."
The above offers should be investigated from heat to toe! Many of them are simply more of the same re-hashed information aimed at Internet business Newbies.
One of the main reasons Internet Marketers continue coming up with so many new programs, applications and systems is known as "Internet Time." Internet products have a very short shelf life; what was the latest thing a year ago will now be old news!
That isn't to say there aren't good systems and technology. However, due diligence is a requirement to ascertain the value of any offer presented.
Take your time and look at the offer to examine it with a fine tooth comb! You should check out any buzzword filled business offer with extra caution!
Ask all the questions you need answered until you're sure you understand what you're getting into. If there are no straight answers to be had, perhaps you should reconsider.