Create a plan!

[TshirtFrank]

Hi Everyone,

I just commented on an interesting blog and it got me thinking. What is the most important thing that you can do to set yourself apart from other Affiliates?

Maybe it is your product selection, maybe it is your thirst for knowledge, or maybe it is your plan.

The successful "learn to market" programs all have one thing in common they have an action plan. When you are starting in this business you need to have a plan to guide you to be successful and get a base of knowledge. As we continue to market (post start up) we have a good idea of the tasks we need to complete in order to keep the sales coming in but seldom make a list.

Making a list holds you accountable and gives you a definite direction every time you sit in front of the computer screen. I recently made a spreadsheet with all of the routine tasks that I know have to get done week in and week out in order to make money.

Here is an example:

10 posts in X forum
Write 3 articles
Ping and update lenses
Post to two of my blogs
......and so on

I have 20 of these.. Lets face it every time you go to work you might not feel like writing and article or pinging your sites. Having a list takes the thought out of it and motivates you to check off all the tasks.

Any other strategies out there?

TSF

[volybal3]

This is very similar to some of my older posts, the only difference is that I called it "mini-goals" :) but we'll go with plan.

It is very easy to get lost and frustrated if you are not organized. Creating a plan helps you to keep you in track and makes the ultimate goal of becoming a successful online marketer and doing just that to earn an income into a much more easier goal to reach. The reason for this is because by taking little steps everyday, overtime they accumulate and you are now that much closer to your goal.

I like the list idea and I personally make one everyday. What I enjoy the most is crossing out the items at the end of the day. This way I can see exactly what I accomplished that particular day.

Keep at it. Best of luck to all.

[lauren227nicole]

I actually did the same exact thing- make a list, then a apreadsheet. But with all the daunting tasks at hand, my spread sheet needs organised! :)

One thing I began doing was bookmarking several(and I mean like 20-40) websites in my Firefox browser and then doing the same in IE, but with 20 different sites.

This way, when I opened up my browsers, I just closed the tab of the task I accomplished. And nothing is more satisfying than closing a tab when you have like 60 open! And you never have to scurry around opening sites and looking for them. Just one click of the browser icon, and they are all up there ready for you! Well, I guess you need a decent ISP....

I try to bookmark according to spreadsheets, so this way I make sure I dont miss anything. I'm sure if I did, I'd lose some sells!

This is my own little quirky way of doing things, and being organised. But everyone is different and to each, his own! Good luck!

[Forum Admin 2]

As your products increase, all your ways of organizing will keep you focused on what needs to be done. Nice post and ideas:)

[rosa41]

Hey Lauren227nicole, I never thought about using tabs, but it makes a lot of sense. How 'bout a plan, mini-goals AND tabs. I could/should use all of them.
Thanks!