An Interesting Interview
I received a few interviews type of Private Message recently. And I just want to share my answers to this recent request here. Happy reading folks! :)
#1. Most people want to know how to build an online business. Your advice?
=> If you want to build an online business, I would start with these 4 simple steps:
1). Identify your Niche (a group of people) who have problems to be solved or needs to be fulfilled.
2). Create products that fits your niche, or you can promote other people products/services that are already in the market and earn commission-based sales.
3). Learn HOW to reach to your audience and connect them to your products/services. It's best to invest some money into Traffic Generation courses. Just learn from there step-by-step.
4). Once you have some customers buying the products, optimizing the business is vital. Be sure to test several variations into your marketing campaigns. Split test things that may increase customer buying decisions.
#2. What’s an example of work that you do or have done in the past?
=> The work that I have done in my online business so far is creating helpful content to my readers. I give them some directions on How to Make Money Online, and point them to a special Affiliate Marketing Platform called "Wealthy Affiliate".
#3. What do you do on a daily basis to grow as an online entrepreneur?
=> I always have a game plan in mind. I schedule most of my activities, and be productive. I make sure to get things done based on the scheduled plan. This keeps me away from distraction and laser focus on my online business.
#4. What motivates you each morning?
=> My biggest motivation is to escape Employment after my college graduation. I just don't want to work 9-5 and making someone else wealthy, instead I prefer to travel the world with my business without having to put long hours into it.
#5. What’s the single most important reason for your success?
=> Consistency.
#6. If you could go back to day one of your online business what would you do differently?
=> I would scout on other successful Affiliate Marketers more often, and learn from them.
#7. How did you make your first sale and how long did it take?
=> I remember my first sale came in around month 3 mark since the initial content I published. It surprised me as I had email notification that I had just made my 1st sale. It felt great! I wish I knew how exactly it happened.
#8. What mindset helped you achieve success?
=> Think of the future. I tend to focus on the long run instead of short term thinking. We might lose money in the beginning when doing online business, but if we are persistent and track our progress + keep pushing forward, the reward will be MUCH MUCH BIGGER later!
#9. What was the tipping point for your online business?
=> I gained significant momentum when I realized this Affiliate Marketing industry is about taking action AS SOON AS you spot an opportunity. For example, there is a new product that get released and we predict it is going to have many attraction, from there a content must be produced based on the "new product". Since the product is new, the competitions will be little to none, thus it's the best time to get your voice out there and be seen. You can also strategically point the readers to any related product within a page, and make some quick $$$.
#10. What are the three critically important words for future online entrepreneurs?
=> JUST DO IT!
Cheers,
Edy Chandra
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Hey Eddy, I would probably say "I did It" rather than "Just do it" It gives me more of a positive feeling. Cheers Tracy :)
Thanks Edy.
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2 more questions:
What is your niche exactly? Whom you target?
Do you have more than one niche?
Thanks
My niche is MMO (Make Money Online). The target audience is people who are looking to make money online. :)
I used to start with 2 niche. MMO n Travelling. But now just MMO because it was very tough to split your focus. Moreover, I don't really enjoy the topic of travelling. I prefer business industry more!
My niche and audience is same. However, I am having writers block, I wrote around 6-7 posts and now cant decide what to write next.
How do you do Product Reviews
How do you know which product you should review?
Do you purchase it?
Do you try it yourself?
Whats the exact procedure? Do you spend few days experimenting it before writing the review?
Very good question Abdullah!
#1. The easiest way is to follow a template. WA has the lessons here: Leveraging Product Reviews Creating Reviews and Using Targeted Keywords Make sure to understand those lessons, then take action. You can always improve it later on.
#2. It depens on your niche. You can search *niche name* + Product on Facebook, Forums, or even a simple Google search.
Advance Tip: Turn off your Ad blocker, and visit any website that is related to your niche. There must be banner ads that you can get some ideas from. Simply head on Google and type => Top *niche name* Website
#3. You don't necessarily need to purchase the product. Head on Google again to find other people opinion. Type in *Product Name* review. OR you can try to reach out to the product owner through their official website, gather information as much as possible and note them down on Notepad.
#4. You can. But not necessary.
#5. As I mentioned in point #3. You need to gather information from people who have already purchased the product, or from the product owners themselves. They should have a website or Skype ID to be contacted. :)
Once you have a good idea what the product is about, the advantages & the disadvantages. Simply write down your thoughts naturally.
Remember, writing is simply communicatin. If you get used to this habit, any type of 600 - 800 words content can be done within an hour.
Let me know if you need more help buddy. I'd be glad to help! Sorry for the late reply as I am out of town. lol
Cheers,
Edy
Thank you so much for your help Edy. I will need more help tho :) i will ask soon
Edy,
Do you set up Google Alerts? If yes, suggest me some good ones which give you new products to review. I did set up some as suggested in the lessons but didnt get anything good yet.
Do you market in social media? Or only Google SEO Organic traffic?
I cant find the products by typing Make Money Online plus Product in Google Alerts. :( I need the latest ones to review
Please Help
Yes I did set up Google Alerts. You cannot find an exact new product from there, we have to read those news one by one to be lucky in spotting it.
Some days, you just can't find one.
Other options is by going to Facebook and join "make money online" related groups. Such as: Affiliate Marketing, Online Marketing, Business Opportunity and so on.
Additionally, you can turn-off the Ad-blocker and surf the internet to find banners that promote "make money online" opportunities.
More than often, you will find Trading software that promote rich quick, you can absolutely review those as well. :)