How long does it take to make money on the internet?
When I started my business 4 years ago, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I had never built a website, and I didnt have a clue what seo, html, or key words even meant. I didnt know what blogging was, and I never heard of twitter, facebook or social networks. The only thing i knew was how to open my e-mail. (this is the absolute truth).
Then, I was introduced to Multi-Pure. I answered an add in the local newspaper for someone looking for helpers at our local state fair. I called the guy and we met that day at the local McDonalds. He started talking about this water filter company that I had never heard of. At the time I was broke, out of work and pennyless. We were about to lose our home and I was in desperate need of a job. He told me about his company and I was so impressed, that I immediately joined Multi-Pure.
I was so excited to have found this company and I went home and went online and learned everything I could about this company. I told my husband that I was going to sell water filters on the internet!!! My husband responded with "You will NEVER sell anything on the internet"! I, however know a good thing when I see it. I had such a good feeling about this company and the product, that I just knew I had found my niche.
So I went about learning how to market on the internet. I learned that I absolutely had to have a website, so I decided to build my own!! WHAT? Yup, i took that leap and decided to learn absolutely everything I could about building a website. Along the way I learned SEO and how to get your website on the first page of google. THIS was my goal!!! If I was going to succeed, I absolutely had to get my site on google.
I decided to go with Yahoo page builder. (not knowing any better) and not realizing there are web building programs out there that have templates already installed. Page builder starts you out with blank pages!!! Anyway, to make a long story short, I built my first website with pagebuilder. It took me over 6 months, but low and behold my website (purestdrinking water.com) ended up on the fist page of google.
I decided to start running some adds using ppc (pay per click). I read that it helps to run some addvertising to get sales, so I started using yahoo's pay per click service. Of course I couldnt afford much, and started out at $2. per day. Now, you have to realize, when your flat broke and can barely pay your bills $60 per month is ALOT of money. But I didnt care. I told my hubby, We've got to spend money to make money. Well.. the sales started rolling in!!! I'll be darned, I was actually selling water filters on the Internet!!!! Ye Ha!
Well, what happened next? I was named Multi-Pure's 2007 "Rookie of the year"! I made 60 sales that first year and was honored with my first award and trip from Multi-Pure for my efforts! (and a nice bonus check to boot). Ha! now my husband was eating alot of crow.
I am now into my 4th year and my sales and downline have quadroupled. I am now making over $20,000 per year and my income is doubling every year.
So...How long does it take to make money on the internet?? THAT is up to YOU! I can tell you this...You will not get rich over night. You MUST be motivated and devoted to Your business. Learn everything you can. listen to your mentors. (I didnt have anyone to teach me) I learned by researching and countless hours of reading about marketing on the internet. I am still learning every day, and I now try to teach my downline and others what I have learned.
My advice is, if you really, really want to make money on the internet You can do it!! Get motivated and stick with it!
This is my latest and biggest paycheck to date. And every month they get bigger! What can I say? The hard work does pay off! (This is a 2 week pay check). That is one of the great things about Multi-Pure. You get paid every 2 weeks!!
Comments (57)
Laura Newton
9
The Water Filter Lady
wow...was just going back over the articles i'v written in the past year... and this check is HALF of my latest one of $6,663. Maybe I will replace this photo soon!
Chukwuekwu Okonta
12
Forensic accountant
I have learn something from your story, i think your success was because of concentrating on one product.
Dedi Sudiawan
8
Teacher
The information program/site very good. Thank you for information with me.
Fred Mugone
14
Health, Wellness, e-Business
Making money on the internet is challenging but like Laura said: "It really is about sticking it out and having that determination and motivation." With that kind of attitude and mindset, you are bound to eventually succeed.
Terrance Duncan
6
Marketing Success
Thanks for sharing your story. I love being able to find other like-minded people. It's hard when your friends only believe in Corporate America. Guess it's time to find new friends.
Joseph Botelho
15
Working on one project at a time.
Hey Laura great article, very well spoken loved it....made perfect sense see you had that ability to see beyond the concept....like l have said over and over your a Great Leader.....yea l will post this article on the blog tomorrow also like it .... and you know what l do with articles... l like...:]
Regards,
JFB Marketing
David Maas
7
Business Administrator
I started my internet business in January and I'm seeing some returns already...
Empayar Utama
7
Great article. It is inspiring. And this one is very useful to those who really interested on making money through the net.
Chukwuekwu Okonta
12
Forensic accountant
You sarted making money on time well because you had motivations. To some unlike you 2years before money start coming online. Again you had quick result because you concentrated on one area. Thanks water filter is a nice product.
Todd B.
8
Learn How To Earn Money Online
well your right there i dont happen over night. I've been doining it 2 years made a phew sale's some day ill get thank Todd
Matthias Ehlers
1
Every business need time to grow. So work hard and look back sometimes to make shure that your downline can follow you. Maybe sometimes you are to fast for them.
Mohinder Singh
6
Consultant
Hi Laura Newton,
Good day!
Really interesting read. Do spare some of your very busy time to make a similar post in selfbillionaire dot com site as in the real estate there is some comment about value about area quite familiar to you - so just visit and have a look :)
Paul Hines
13
Ai Marketing For Beginners
Sure Laura.
Laura Newton
9
The Water Filter Lady
I'm happy for you Paul. Would have loved to have you join my team with MP, but I Never push it on anyone. Thats just not my style. I prefer to work with people who truly have an interest and see the big picture. This business is Not for everyone. Still would like to meet you though since we only live like a half a mile away from each other. Lets meet soon eh?
Paul Hines
13
Ai Marketing For Beginners
Hey neighbor, you know I would have been riding with you if I weren't with EPN Laura. It was a tough decision but I'm happy and I'm glad you are too. Glad you finally conquered Wordpress too, lol.
Warren Contreras
14
Old Retired Guy
And people are still saying MLM is a scam and will never work. What a joke and we can laugh all the way to the bank.
Alirio Benavides Enr...
6
www.serenigy.com/negocioglobal
Be like the great oak. Reach for the sky. The higher you go, the greater is their reward. And never stop growing
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Laura Newton
9
The Water Filter Lady
Congratulations to Maria on her first sale with Multi-Pure!! Great job Maria. Keep up the good work. :)
Mohinder Singh
6
Consultant
Hi Laura Newton, inspiring blog out there and just see it does reflect one way or the other all those who try and try to make a dent online; most of them not able to reconcile with the thought of spending money first to be able to earn the same later; perhaps due to lack of confidence about the returns to come would surely come :)
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Robbin Turpin
6
Affiliate Marketing,Internet & eBusiness
Excellent Laura,Not A Doubt In My Mind That You WILL Meet Your Goals.