I get this question all the time — “how can I make a few extra dollars on line?” The other day, I saw a post on a non-internet-marketing forum that I frequent. It was the same question again, only this time the scope was not limited to internet marketing — but it immediately made me think of a product called OneWeekMarketing. Here is the forum post:
Here is the background, and hope you can give some advise.
Married, 3 kids and I work full-time. The wife works part-time at the school, so she is off in the summers with no pay. Would like to earn an additional 400-600 a month to eliminate some bills and get out of debt.
Live in xxxxx xxxxxxx. My current job is technically 8-5 but about 3 times a year I have to travel for about 2-3 weeks at a time.
Thanks.
Now there were lots of replies. Pizza delivery, house painting, lawn service, plasma donation. That last one really got me, because I actually did that in graduate school. But that is another blog post…
Internet Marketing Is The Answer
Of course, my answer to this is internet marketing. Reading between the lines in the forum post and subsequent follow-up, it was pretty clear to me that the poster was looking for something that his wife could do (or that they could do together). I am guessing that they do not have a lot of computer expertise (but they at least know how to post on a forum, obviously). So, they need something simple with good support.
On the flip side, they are only looking to make a little money ($500 per month is not a huge amount for this sort of thing). $17 per day would meet their needs.
Sounds like some form of Bum Marketing might do the trick.
So What Do I Recommend?
The other day I ran across a great Squidoo-based Bum Marketing product called OneWeekMarketing. There are four things about OneWeekMarketing that make it ideal for this situation:
- Nothing else to buy. It is a simple bum marketing plan without upsells and other junk. The author does offer a membership forum for people that need extra help, but it is cheap and it is not required.
- Great step-by-step guides. The whole thing is built around a one-week action plan. You just follow the guide each week, and then repeat the next week (you promote a new product every week).
- The approach is simple and proven. We know affiliate marketing works. There is no magic approach in this course. It's just simple proven techniques.
- Great case study. The author actually helped a person make money with this system, and recorded all of their communications. Those are provided in the course materials for your reference. Chances are you will have the same questions as others, so this is a really valuable resource.
I corresponded with the author by email in some detail, and read every word of the package. The author is a real person and was a pleasure to deal with. While I have not followed her exact program myself, I did review it completely. It is solid, and I think it is a perfect place for a brand new internet marketer to start (or even better, a frustrated internet marketer that wants a simple proven path to success.)
I love the author's motto: “If you're willing to do for a year what others won't, you can do for a lifetime what others CAN'T!”
Best of all, there is a great 8 week money back guarantee. If this approach is not working for you in 8 weeks, you get your money back. You have time to go through the entire system 8 times.
Here is the magic. In seven weeks, you could easily promote seven products by following the system described. If you had the simple goal of one sale per week with a $20 commission for each product, you could hit the goal described in the post above by Easter. Of course, there are no guarantees, and your mileage may vary.
Best thing for them, since there is nothing else to buy, and the guarantee is 8 weeks (60 days) long, there is really no risk.
Check it out. If you are wanting to get started in affiliate marketing on the interent, OneWeekMarketing is an excellent place to start!
Noob Disclaimer: One last thing. This post may attract the attention of people that are brand new to internet marketing. So, I want to make it extra clear that the links above to OneWeekMarketing are affiliate links.
If you are just getting started trying to make money online, you might not realize that if you buy the product mentioned above through my link, I get paid by the author as an affiliate. Basically, the author is paying me for successfully promoting the product when you buy.
So, while I feel that my recommendation is unbiased, the fact is that there is money involved. As it happens, I have a personal policy that I only recommend stuff that I use myself or that I have actually checked out. (You will find this is not the case for many other marketers).
In this case specifically, I have read the program from cover to cover and think it is an excellent product. I stand behind my recommendation, and welcome your comments.
Hi Mark..well..it seems as if great minds think alike. I purchased one week marketing BEFORE I read this post. Sorry about that. But I will say one thing, it is a step by step and its straightforward. It’s been a product that I have been watching for some time and finally took the plunge. For those of you that may be on the fence….I would recommend it. It makes sense to me and I’ll know the results shortly!
Mark, I always enjoy your posts and really appreciate your honesty. It’s admirable that you put the affiliate disclosure right out there for the new folks. And I think it’s great that you’re willing to help this man and his family. You’re a stand up guy 🙂
Good post Mark. I love everything that Jennifer (PotPieGirl) does. I purchased her Squidoo Profit System a while back and thought it was very good too. She was one of the first marketers I ran into that I didnt feel was ripping me off with a $97 ebook. Her ebooks have all had lots of great info as well as lots of great free info on her site Thanks for the recommendation
Mark, I love your advice here. I put up an article a while back about how to get a great web site up for less than $100 (which was almost all hosting) and have honestly got to tell people out there that making money on line is tough work but it’s worth it, do what other’s wont do … and you’ll retire rich. Thanks for the great article!
Excellent, Gary. That is great, and I am glad that you came to the same conclusion that I did. I hope that you have crazy amounts of success with the product! Be sure to let me know.
Thanks!
Mark
@Bridgett — Thanks. Helping people is important to me. I really appreciate the comments.
@Joe — Man I am glad that my instincts were so “spot on” about PotPieGirl. I have been very impressed with her, and she is great to work with. Thanks for the feedback.
Mark, Inquiring minds want to know. When will you be posting that “other Blog post” about donating your plasma? LOL !!
Let me give you a little honest and unsolicited testimonial. Yesterday I purchased and downloaded your Adsense theme package for WordPress. Now I am not exactly an amateur is building websites, but the first one I built with your themes was super easy to kick start.
This site is in a Credit Card niche that I had owned the domain name for quite along time and had never done anything with it.
So I built the site, activated the SEO plugin and Site Map, slapped on three articles and danged if I didn’t get someone wandering into that site late last night and they actually clicked on a rather high paying ad. Woo hoo!
I have GREAT EXPECTATIONS for this site!
Tell your friend not to give blood or plasma, pick a niche, get goin!
Glad you like the themes. Actually, they work well with what this program teaches.
As for the blood plasma, that blog post is not coming soon…
I have not purchased this product, but I do know Jennifer is the type of person that provides good quality, and is very generous and helpful with her time – I know that personally. Of course, we all know – and hear from Mark often – the primary requirement is taking action. I’m convince there are no IM ATM’s out there – but we do seem to keep looking – lol.
Awesome stuff Mark… I am going to check out the link very shortly but I am fearful of looking at all these things people are recommending to me as my wallet is easily persuaded to open it seems these days 🙂
Hi Mark,
I have purchased this product a few months back, and it’s one of the best money making products that i have study, it comes with a “step by step to do list”, everyone that has no money and want to start on the internet marketing thing should study and apply the One week marketing plan report, PotPie Girl Rocks!
Hi Mark,
Checked out the offer. Look nice. I’m tempted 🙂
Your title is about a few extra bucks though.. What if my plans are for quite a few extra bucks?
Mark, you are now going to rank in Google for “how to make money with Squidoo while donating plasma”
LOL
AL
@Allyn — excellent. Now all I need is a way to moneitze plazma traffic. Any affiliate programs out there for blood plasma? LOL
@Alex — thanks. Well, I would say yes. You should check out her sales page. She has some pretty impressive screen shots (an I believe her).
@Joel — I agree. The simple approach is why I definately recommend it for both people getting started and people with experience by little luck making money online.
@Kent — thanks. Agree Jennifer is great. And, being from the South, I love Pot Pie.
@ Mark– no aff programs on “make money with blood plasma” but you have done a nice job covering both spellings of “plazma”
I think Adsense might be good for it though. Or of course, there is the “bait and switch” idea. ya know, because folks who are looking to “make money donating blood plazma” are pretty desperate for money (I did it back in my college days too LOL) and so you could let them know when they get here that “you can make money donating plasma, or you could make money buying this ebook” etc etc.
give it a shot eh? dontcha love rabbit trails like this? I do.
AL
@Allyn — LOL. According to Wiki — Plazma is a Russian musical group consisting of Roman Chernitsyn (vocals, lyrics, music) and Maxim Postelniy(background vocals, keyboards, music and arrangements). Their first single, “Take My Love”, put the group on the Russian charts.
@Forest — Understand. I definately recommend finding a single system and working it. You must resist bright shiny objects.
I’ve read your article and realise this is not for me, not yet – You have to have money to earn money, and I have no spare money at all, not yet anyway.
One thing that really impressed me was your honesty. So many internet marketers are in it for the money. I’m sure you are too, but you seem as keen on keeping you integrity intact as you are in making money.
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