Hey guys,

So the past 45 days have been HUGE for me. I’ve had a few epiphanies. You know, those things you have when you finally realize something that has been missing, but never quite know what it is?

Well, I had mine this past month, and have been working like crazy because of it, which has left me little time to update my blog and do random IM related things…

BUT what were my revelations?

First – let me say that just like most of you I would like to make more money as well. :) I am also constantly trying to figure out ways to make more…

So, what finally “hit” me?

One – Paying for traffic is the easiest way to make huge money… you will just have to lose money first to learn it.

And I have been following this strictly. I have shelled out a few thousands dollars the past 45 days in advertising with PPC and PPV and will move to banner advertising as well in the future. Have I generated money? Oh yeah! Have I actually MADE net? No. I am still under….

So why am I so happy? BECAUSE THE AMOUNT I’VE LEARNED BY ACTUALLY PUTTING MY MONEY OUT THERE ON THE LINE AND BEING IN THE FIELD IS SO MUCH GREATER THAN ANY BOOK OR PERSON COULD HAVE JUST TOLD ME!

You have to be able to put your money out there and risk it. It’s really how you learn. Think of it as an investment. Even if you don’t make anything, you now know that doesn’t work so you can move on to another thing.

I’m almost over that hump right now. I have several campaigns that are profitable, others that are breaking even. I’m just getting it all managed. My current goal is $10k/month with this by December of this year.

So what was the second revelation? I’m kind of embarrassed about it.

You know how every marketer ever has said “track and test! Track everything or else you will be losing money lol!” Well, I never did it. Why? Was I lazy? Was I just a rebel of society? No. I just honestly didn’t know how. Sure, I heard outlines of it but I never really got it, so I never did it.

But, the past month I really finally understood it, and with it I finally understood why everyone says to do it!

Without it all my paid campaigns would still be in the mud. It is the only way to make a profit. Start broad in advertising, get tracking up and then kick out the ones that don’t convert! Boom! Easy! Then you’re just left with the ones that convert like crazy so you HAVE to make money!

So, what am I using and how did I learn all about it?

One program, one website. If you are serious about IM, I suggest you visit it NOW. (AND IT’S FREE!!!!! Multiple exclation points for added emphasis.)

Tracking202.com

That’s not even an affiliate link. In fact I don’t think they have an affiliate program.

But go there, look around, learn it and use it! It’s honestly the best and most effective program I’ve used… and it’s totally free! They are crazy!

Their support is also top notch. I had a few problems (some because I was trying to just understand it) and the support was friendly and fast. They use a forum for all their support, so you get in touch with everyone who uses the software.

So yeah, that’s it. Pay for advertising, and track. Those were my revelations really. Were you expecting something more exciting? Well, I think this is very exciting, as it’s changed my entire business.

Where before I was writing articles or paying someone to do it for me and submitting everywhere, now I look around for a campaign, pop it up, track it and lose money. After I lose money I see if it converted. If it did, I take out the nonconverting keywords and optionally create a custom landing page. Then I run it again and repeat until profit.

Cha-ching!

Good hunting!

Oh, one more thing, now a days I like to stay away from digital products. I do still promote them, but I vastly prefer CPA offers and physical offers. I’m going to update my membership site, Private Income Underground, with the exact techniques I’m using for this, so if you want to learn it you can join up here…

That’s actually the link for the One Time Offer, which you SHOULDN’T be allowed access to, but for making it this far down the post I figure you must be pretty cool and serious so why not?