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So you want to know how to make money online, huh? That seems to be a BIG idea these days. Everybody wants to be a financially free, independent, Internet millionaire. Problem is that there are many choices to make, so how do you make the right choice?

First, you need to understand exactly what network marketing is and how it works.

Network marketing is about people, sales and servicing your customers. I cannot stress that last point enough - CUSTOMER SERVICE IS ESSENTIAL.

Network marketing has gotten some bad press recently and has unfortunately been labeled as a scam all over the Internet. Talk to anybody and that is probably what you will hear. The difference is how you market your business. Once you start your business, do what you say you will do and build your integrity. Be honest and take care of your customers and you will build a good reputation.

An offshoot of direct sales companies is affiliate programs. These are good, but the commission is low and you need to sell a LOT of product to make any real money. Advertising is key with affiliate marketing. Sadly, a lot of times the cost of advertising is cost inhibitive. Basically, if you stop working/promoting, your income stops coming in.

Before you jump right into a program, there are a few things I would suggest you do first:

1. Seek outside training and LEARN how to become a success. A network marketing business is just like any other business – you have to work smart and hard to make it a success.

2. Put aside the “employee” mindset and get in the mood as a business owner. You can't just do what you're told – you have to create and see through ideas to make money when you are a business owner.

3. Look for companies with products that you personally get excited or passionate about.

4. Do not be afraid of making mistakes. Learn from them and become stronger/smarter.

Of course, you will need a website to market your network marketing business online. Most MLM companies provide their distributors with websites, but these sites are usually not very good. If you want to succeed, you need your own website.

Since advertising will be a huge part of your promotions, look into all the different types of advertising. Here are a few: banners, text links, pop-ups, fly ins, PPC search, search engine inclusion, safe list advertising, direct mail ads, PTR email ads. There are more, but this will give you a start.

There are also a lot of free methods you can use as well, like email signatures, My Space, blogs, talk to your friends and family.

Above all, shop around. Take your time. Make smart investments. Make informed decisions and don’t let anyone tell you that you need to answer right now. Educate, integrate and motivate yourself to be great! Always work to do and be better things.

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