Jan
23
Take the Thirty Day Challenge
It’s almost time for the start of the next 30 Day Challenge. Ed Dale and Dan Raines have set up a free program that walks you through the “How to Make Money on the Internet” process. The concept is simple; sign up for the challenge, work through the process, and try to earn at least 10 dollars within 30 days. I know, $10 for a months worth isn’t worth crowing about, but in this instance it’s more about the journey than the destination.
The problem with most money making ventures is that the promise of big bucks draws your focus away from the process of how it all works. This is true of eBay selling programs, affiliate programs, or online stores. it’s even true of blogging. No matter how many times you’re told not to expect to hit the big time anytime soon, it’s hard not to look at the Darren Rowse’s of the blogosphere and dream of yourself in that position. Then when you do finally start to see a little income, it seems a bit disappointing in comparison to your dreams. Too often people loose heart and give up before they have given themselves a good opportunity to succeed.
The 30DC takes the disappointment factor out of the picture by setting the expectations so low that it is easy to achieve. You focus more on what it takes to make good decisions that will help you succeed, and not on realistic dreams of instant wealth.
The challenge starts with a “pre-season” that walks you through getting signed up for sites you will be learning how to use for marketing, and gives some great suggestions of some very useful Firefox extensions. Even without going through the challenge, you’ll find these extensions very useful. Once you get into the challenge, Ed and Dan will take you through how to find a niche, how to use social media sites for marketing, how to use links, even how to use your blog as a marketing tool. You’ll also learn how to effectively look at your sites states, and what your sites traffic patterns mean.
Did I mention that it’s free? Yes Dan and Ed both have services that they charge for, but they don’t push those programs on you. All you need to complete the challenge will be provided. There hope is that after you see what they have to offer you will gladly sign up for there service, but there’s no hard-sell.
It’s worth checking out. It’s a great way to get a free education.
I’ve made $25 today already online, but am still signing up. Like you said, it’s an education
Congratulations on today’s earnings.
So of this may be going over things I already know, but I may learn to use it in a new way. I know there are some areas I am not using at all that could potentially be a goldmine.
Internet marketing is one of those areas where the more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. Until I get through with the 30 days, I won’t klnow what the true value is.
Good luck with your 30 days.
sign me up for some of that free education
The 30DC really is a great education. The best thing I can suggest is completing the whole process… I started it during the holidays and then got caught up in the holiday overwhelm. I need to get back to it and finish it up.
I’m working on working my schedule around so I will be able to finish it all in one try. It’s hard to try to do it for 30 days with an already busy schedule.
Thanks for this post, I’m signing up!
Yes, it’s great. I didn’t complete it all the first time round, but am planning to start again.
The Last Challenge had some really good tips … stuff that you already know … but don’t think about !!!
Darin
That was my impression. It looks great for getting a review, and a more in depth looks at some things you know about, but haven’t taken the time to use them on your own.