Comments on: How do you Become Authoritative if no one knows you?

By: Tweet Buddy

Tweet Buddy — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:05:30 +0000

Hey, Everyones gotta start somewhere. The way the internet grows and flows you will always have people needing information. The internet is all about sharing information, right. You spend your time learning internet marketing techniques, some of us spend A LOT of time, and then find what works and teach others. If you can profit from your knowledge, well then more power to you. Great post btw…

By: Internet Marketing Business

Internet Marketing Business — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:19:54 +0000

Originally my blog was focused on web development until I discovered Internet marketing. I’ve been thinking whether to build a new IM blog or just convert my existing blog. It took me almost 4 months of learning IM that I decided to write all about IM on my existing blog. I was kinda spamming my own blog with the same stuff only with different keywords and I admit that it doesn’t really give any value to my potential readers because I’ve been targeting searchers. Your article made me realize the topics that I need to be writing. I really want to help people get into IM and change their lives for the better. Thanks for writing this Josh.

By: Internet Marketing Blog

Internet Marketing Blog — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:37:10 +0000

I would have to agree but there is a more important aspect to that. While patience is important, persistence is even more important.

Dennis

By: Iowa Freelance Writer

Iowa Freelance Writer — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:26:58 +0000

Great post on working to become a recognized authority online. I’m convinced that patience is often the unpopular answer to almost any question about online success. Thanks for sharing!

Best,

Shane

By: Success with Todd

Success with Todd — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:49:24 +0000

Hi Josh,

I think it’s actually a combination. If you’re not known, then obviously the key is to go out and get known … commenting on blogs, and writing articles can be good ways to get better known.

The second part of the equation is what you’re talking about … once people come, they need to find something worth staying and/or returning for … the “quality”.

As you said though, “quality” can be in the eye of the beholder. I’ve often found it easier to learn from people who have kind of intermediate knowledge of a subject. “Experts” sometimes don’t have the time, or the patience, for “newbies” … better to find someone who’s been in those new shoes a bit more recently.

My three pennies,
Todd

By: Neil

Neil — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:34:15 +0000

Josh

Not only can a relative newcomer teach the basics to a complete newbie, they might actually be better at it than an authority with years of experience. This is because the newcomer can remember all the little details that puzzled him/her and can therefore better help the newbie, whereas someone with years of experience might have forgotten these little details or think they are too obvious to mention.

Neil

By: Adrian Lee

Adrian Lee — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:31:41 +0000

The problem is every marketer tells you that it’s easy or that you can achieve result fast, etc….

By: Loan Modification

Loan Modification — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:34:21 +0000

Of course you cannot become authoritative if nobody knows you. you have to earn great importance from other people for them to prioritize you or even refer you to their friends and families…..

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:37:07 +0000

Excellent info, sounds too simple to work, but this is definitely true.

By: Michelle Adams

Michelle Adams — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:48:27 +0000

Thanks Josh, this post is just what I needed! I was feeling a little intimidated by the IM niche but as you’ve nicely pointed out, whilst learning there is almost always something of value to offer.:)

@Mark Mason
Mark I couldn’t agree more. The number of ‘gurus’ and ‘wanna be gurus’ whose cup is full amazes me! I believe we can always learn something new.