Week 3 of the Newbies Course

Posted by Sue | Posted in internet marketing | Posted on 10-08-2010

Tags: earn money from home, Internet marketing, Sue McDonald

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Hi Guys! Well it has been a bit stressful this week – I didn’t have the internet again. Well technically I did still have a connection, but I had used all my download up and it reverted back to standard and so slow. I went in to the internet provider and asked for an upgrade and it took them five days. Once before I lost it for two days and that was bad but to not be able to load or watch a video for five days – now that is super withdrawal symptoms. I was suffering the blues and I felt lost – ask my husband and some friends.

So now I really have to work to catch up and get all my homework done. I will just go through last weeks videos one by one and follow all of Marks instructions. Fortunately for me, this is my second time going through the course but Mark has changed a few things along the way. That is the beauty of doing it the second time around. It reinforces what you have done before and there are a few extra things I have to do.

So you can see I really have to get stuck in and work. Well yes, it is work but I do enjoy it and I feel I am getting somewhere. I feel sorry for the students that are not enjoying the homework. Some said that in the poll last week.

The old saying “You have to crawl before you can walk” applies equally to internet marketing. We all want to be earning some money but we have to get the basics in place. Once we have all the basics I know that the money will follow. I have made a few dollars and look forward to making more. Can’t wait till we all get our own product and Mark shows us how to take a PLR and make it our own but hey I am jumping ahead.

So now guys this is Sue *Ozzie* McDonald going back to the videos to do my homework. I will let you know how it goes.

Comments (44)

John Bernard said on 11-08-2010

Hi Sue,

Many thanks for visiting my site and leaving a comment. I have not posted for a while yet as I am setting up a new site related to luxury holidays, but should be back round to it soon.

I like your site. It`s nice and clean, easy to follow and I am impressed that you are making sales already. It must feel great to start generating income this way.

Good luck and look forward to keeping up to date with your progress.

Best wishes,

John

admin said on 11-08-2010
	Hi John Thank you for visiting my blog. Yes it is super exciting to make some money. It is like a reward for the hard work but I really love it – so maybe it is not work. Like to see your site on the holidays when you finish it. Kindest regards Sue

Mike said on 11-08-2010
	Hi Sue I’ve arrived and i really like your blog! I’m super impressed that you’ve made some cash already-well done you. I’ll be back:) Best wishes Mike

admin said on 11-08-2010
	Hi Mike Thank you for your comment. I guess I have found something that I truly love doing so it doesn’t seem hard but I know I have a lot to learn. You are welcome back anytime and I will definitely come and visit you again. Regards Sue

Bonnie Silvia said on 11-08-2010

Well Sue, I think your blog is crisp and off to a good start. As I promised I am returning your visit to my blog with one to yours and I also joined you on twitter. I can relate to the internet being down and feeling struggles with this business. If this helps I got some great inspiration: Start from where you are. Do what you know how to do and with what you have to work with now. To all great things there is a battle. If you ask for no battle, you guarantee defeat. Keep going and never quit! You can do it!

Sue said on 11-08-2010
	Hi Bonnie Thanks for those inspiring words. I have one of my own – you have to do it by yourself but you don’t have to do it alone. Mindset is a big part of achieving any of your goals and I made a study of it when I did metaphysics. I love what I am doing so I am not finding it too hard. I will come back and visit your blog in a few weeks. Kindest regards Sue

Steven Dailly said on 11-08-2010

Hi Sue,

Thanks for your kind comments and taking the time to read my blog. I have just had a look at yours, and I am very impressed by the layout and content.

I am currently on week 11 of Dave Nicholson Coaching, but I am running a week behind because of job commitments.

Its only a matter of time before you succeed BIG time, because you are building a list for the long term.

I think I’m a little behind you as I have around 30 people on list; and I have just finished a fitness product, that I’m selling and building a list for. I am using giveaway events at the moment to build up my list.

Once I’m in the position that I’ve built up my list a bit, it would be a pleasure to do an adswap that would be of benefit to both of us in growing our lists.

Wishing you continued success.

Steve Dailly

Adrian Norton said on 12-08-2010
	Hi Sue, Thanks for visiting my site and, yes, I do remember you from Chris’ event in London. Clearly you are up and running and with your unbounding enthusiasm together with Mark’s help I have no doubt that you will succeed. Kind regards Adrian

Sue said on 12-08-2010

Hi Steve

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. Yes I love what I am doing at the moment and that is a good thing. It is always hard working and doing courses. I was secretly glad in a way when I lost my job last September because I could concentrate on this as a job. I am really interested in your fitness product and I may be able to help you with selling it in a few months. I will contact you and give you some details.

Kindest regards

Sue

Sue said on 12-08-2010
	Hi Adrian Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. Yes I am still doing internet marketing and learning more every day. I am glad you have continued also and I wish you every success. Kind regards Sue

David Maddux said on 12-08-2010
	Hello Sue, I’m accepting your invitation to stop by and visit your blog, and it really looks awesome. Your writing style makes your posts enjoyable to read. I recognize several of those who have left comments here before me, so I already know you keep excellent company. Keep in touch. Best wishes, David Maddux

Sue said on 12-08-2010
	Hi David Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment. I love this work (if that is what it is) and I enjoy every day that I am doing it. I would like to keep in touch. I am doing a bit of ghost writing now because a few people have said they like the way I write. Never thought about it before until I was asked to write for others. I find it really easy. Regards Sue

Gil said on 12-08-2010
	I love your style Sue. You are personal, knowledgeable and entertaining all in one. Here’s to the real Sue McDonald! Gil

Bruce Arnold said on 13-08-2010

Hi Sue,

Thanks for dropping by my site and leaving a comment. Much Appreciated.

Yes, you’re right, no one is home there. I have a different site that has more content on it and that I’m going to concentrate on more soon. I left the URL in the Website box.

Thanks for letting us know about your site – I like your style and will be back regularly.

Also, I’m definitely looking into the Mark Terrell training.

Best wishes,
Bruce

Wayne Stanila@Easy Home Business said on 13-08-2010
	Hi Sue, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Everything is great and I do plead guilty to being away a little to long. Great site you have and a BIG CONGRATS on your list. That is ‘Very Impressive’. You have an easy flow with your writing style. Keep it going!! Best Wishes, Wayne Stanila

Sue said on 13-08-2010
	Hi Gil Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I don’t think I have ever enjoyed work as much as I enjoy this. I really love it and like you others are enjoying my writing and now I have become a ghost writer to earn some extra dollars for a while. I intend to come back and visit all who leave a comment. I want to stay in touch. Kind regards Sue

Sue said on 13-08-2010
	Hi Bruce I am glad you are still doing something on line. Mark gave all his students the task on comment on a list of 350 blogs and I am even commenting on the ones that haven’t been used for a long time where the rest said they wouldn’t bother. So I really appreciate that you got my message and replied. Keep up the good work and I would like to stay in touch. regards Sue

Sue said on 13-08-2010
	Hi Wayne It is always lovely when someone takes the time to come and comment on your blog. I love what I am doing and it doesn’t seem like work but it is constant but that is fun. I am certainly not bored except…. when the internet goes down. Kind regards Sue

Wayne Cooper said on 13-08-2010
	Hi Sue Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your comment. You have a lovely blog here and can see you will be striving forwards with your course. I think your mentor is doing a great job as well… just go back to my blog and you will see he is keeping an eye on his students! Brilliant. Will be back Wayne

Sue said on 13-08-2010

Hi Wayne

Thanks for you comment. I have no doubt that Mark would be checking on all of us because he wants all of his students to be successful. The amount of time he give us is amazing but as we all know with anything in life – there is time and effort required on our part.

Unfortunately already some students are so far behind that I hope they don’t lose heart and stop doing the course. I have offered to help a few and some of the super newbies have got me to help and I really don’t mind. Mark gives each student unlimited email support and 1 hour per week one on one help on skype.

I may come back later in the year and see how you are going.

Regards

Sue

Rudi said on 15-08-2010
	Hi Sue, You have a great blog! Wishing you the best with your course. As long as you can keep yourself motivated you’ll be OK and hopefully you’ll make tons of cash soon. best regards, Rudi

Sandy said on 15-08-2010
	Hi Sue, Theres so much to learn that a second time around is a good idea to absorb everything. You understand it more after you get the whole idea from the first go round. I did the same thing with Alex Jeffreys coaching and it really helped. Good luck and hope your internet gets more stable! Best, Sandy

Sue said on 15-08-2010
	Hi Rudi Thanks for your comments. I love what I do but it takes time. I think in a few months when I have learnt I will be able to slow down a a bit. Regards Sue

Sue said on 15-08-2010
	Hi Sandy Thanks for the visit and comment. Yes I am pleased to be able to do it the second time and I love what I do – do could not be happier. Regards Sue

Dave Whittle said on 15-08-2010
	Hi Sue from Oz, Thanks for visiting my blog. I have to say like your nice, clean looking blog. Good Luck with the Mark Terrell Coaching … and I hope your internet connection is behaving itself ;o) Regards, Dave

Paul Teague said on 15-08-2010

Hi Sue, great to see what you’re doing online and I wish you every success.

One of my favorite motivational quotes is:

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Everything you do – even the failures – is part of the overall journey, the most important thing is to have made a start … and to keep going.

So congratulations on your great blog and keep going … I wish you every success!

All the best, Paul

Sue said on 16-08-2010
	Hi Dave Thanks for taking the time and commenting on my blog. Yes Mark told me I could not advertise on it. I put an ad up and he suggested I take it off and I did and I think it looks better without it. Kindest regards Sue

Sue said on 16-08-2010
	Hi Paul Thank you for taking the time to add a comment. Yes I love motivational and inspiration quotes. I believe in trying to be positive as much as possible. It has helped me a lot. Kind regards Sue

Peter Beckenham said on 16-08-2010

Hi Sue,

Nice to call in on another Aussie!
It’s fantastic you have made your first sales already…
I enjoyed you blog as it’s sophisticated simplicity…if there is such a term?

May I suggest you think about these 3 plug ins that will help promote your blog traffic immensely:

They are all free and easy to find.

1.CommentLuv which promotes more people to leave their comments as this plug in provides an automatic link back to their latest blog post

2. Top Commentators widget that shows everyone who is your most frequent commentators and you can set it to the top 5, 10 or whatever and change the time period as well. People love to be recognised!

3. Post Teaser which presents your blog post as a summary using the first 200 words or so then provides a link that indicates the post word and image count plus the estimated reading time.

Just some ideas and I hope they are helpful.

One other thing you may consider is to add images to your posts to break up the written word. You have excellent writing skills Sue and I am talking only about the overall “look and feel” of your blog post.

You saw the images I used on my blog posts and they were there to make it easier for people to consume what I was trying to convey the complex topic of “traffic”

Just my 2-bobs worth

Well done Aussie..Ozzie..Sue. Stay in touch OK!

Sue said on 16-08-2010
	Hi Peter Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving me a comment. Yes I did notice your pictures and it reminded of my travels in the east. Crazy traffic there. I will have a look at these 3 plug ins. What part of Oz are you in? Would love to stay in touch. Kind regards Sue

Nick said on 17-08-2010
	Hi Sue Love your blog. Great post as well. It takes time to get things going doesnt it but like you I love doing it. My focus is listbuilding and niche markets. My list is now 730 and my first ncihe site is nearly up!! Take care Nick

Sue said on 17-08-2010
	Hi Nick Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Glad you are enjoy IM as much as I am. I will be on touch. Regards Sue

Richard G Lewis said on 17-08-2010
	Don’t get the blues Sue, disconnection happens to us all. I’ve just arrived in China from LA to find no Internet connection for days and now I’m connected most of the websites I use regularly (e.g. Facebook and Twitter) are banned! Keep at it Sue Richard G Lewis recently posted..Finding an ISP

Sue said on 17-08-2010
	Hi Richard Thanks for taking the time to comment. Are you there for work or a holiday? We don’t realize how lucky we are. Regards Sue

Craig said on 17-08-2010

Hi Sue,

Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Keep at it. Rome was not built in a day. I agree with Peter one of my fellow students about plugins.

Also I am in a 100 comment comp that is running this August but I think we are up to 99 contributors.

It has been a great way to connect with other marketers and and also get a boost in traffic which is always welcome.

I was thinking of starting a similar event in the future. If I do I will let you know.

Cheers

Craig

Sue said on 17-08-2010
	Hi Craig Thanks for taking the time to visit and leave a comment. There are still some of my fellow students that should visit your site and leave a comment but not all are doing it. Some are only doing every second to third name on the list. Be interested if you are thinking of a similar thing. Regards Sue

Alice said on 20-08-2010
	Hello Sue, It was so nice of you to stop by my blog a few days ago thought I would exchange the visit. Your blog looks great and your enthusiasm really shows through! I hope you continue to find success and enjoy all that you are learning! By best to you! Alice

Sue said on 20-08-2010
	Hi Alice I remember comment on your blog because of your name. Thank you for coming and putting a comment on my blog. I wish you every success also. Regards Sue

Rod Macbeth said on 21-08-2010

Hi Sue,

Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a comment.

I hope all is going well in your course with Mark.

Something that may be of interest to you is another method of earning online income that I’m involved in. It focuses on making residual income.

If you’d like to check it out drop by:

http://tka.myrak.info

I think you’ll find that it will fit in nicely with what you are learning from Mark.

Cheers,
Rod
Rod Macbeth recently posted..10 Useful Skills to Learn In Your Free Time

Sue said on 21-08-2010
	Hi Rod Thanks for coming over and leaving a comment. Yes I will have a look at that site. I am really enjoying what I am doing. Regards Sue

Darren L Carter said on 23-08-2010
	Hi Sue, Thanks for the comment over at my blog. It’s good to see you taking action on achieving the things you want to achieve. Keep up the hard work! Peace, Darren L Carter

Sue said on 23-08-2010
	Hi Darren Thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog. I really love what I am doing so I guess it does not seem like hard work just long hours. Regards Sue

John Coates said on 27-08-2010
	Hi Sue, Thanks for dropping by my blog. Seems to me you’ll succeed because you’re actively participating. I’ve noticed elsewhere that Mark is full of praise for your work. Good luck; keep it up. Regards John John Coates recently posted..FREE VIDEOS- How To Build Your List Using PLR

Sue said on 27-08-2010
	Hi John Thank you for the visit and leaving a comment. I love what I am doing so I guess that makes it a little easier for me. It doesn’t seem like work. Yes I am determined to succeed and that is my driving factor. Regards Sue

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