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I Got My First Check Today!

pzenji
 
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I Got My First Check Today!

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the support. I got my first check today from clickbank and am so thrilled! Am $255.75 richer :)-

Check out my blog to see what it looks like...lol..http://pitsonlineexploits.blogspot.com/

UPDATE: THIS BLOG HAS BEEN MOVED TO www.pitdenis.com

Cheers,
zenji
 

Last edited by pzenji on 17 May 10 11:01 am, edited 2 times in total.
 

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faradina
 
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Hey Zenji, congratulations!
And that's just 2 months after getting Affiloblueprint!!!
You're a genius at implementing AB. Go ahead, rinse and repeat....and be richer by $255.75 many times over.
 

digiblue
 
Posts: 278
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Location: Australia

Well done! The first affiliate check is always a moment to remember forever...

I still remember my very first check I received from affiliate marketing, it was also a Clickbank check but for $50 dollars if memory serves correct.

I will never forget the day it arrived I was so nervous while opening the envelope and then when I opened it I remember I was just staring at it and saying to myself "wow this affiliate thing really can make money!". It was proof to me (and all my friends and family) that I really could build a career out of working on the Internet.

So congrats once again Zenji and keep the checks flowing in!
 

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slvrsrfr
 
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Great work. It takes some time and some effort but it is well worth it isn't it?

As faradina says, keep at it and you will have success unknown in common hours.

Cheers,

Jason
 

smuigal
 
Posts: 237
Joined: 13 Feb 09
Location: United States

Awesome Pzenji ! Don't you just love those clickbank checks!!

Wishing You More Success,
Chrisi
 

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michellerana
 
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That's fantastic, Zenji!

We recommend that you reinvest a part of your earnings to your site :)

All the best!
 

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pzenji
 
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Thanks for all the encouragement. Anyhow, just want to let you know that I outsource 95% of my work. No PPC involved but I recently got $75 coupon from google so you never know!
Am very skeptical about PPC thats why I haven't redeemed my coupon just as yet...lol...:)-
I will keep all of you posted. In the meantime, you can follow my blog. Check my signature for the link....
Cheers,
zenji
 

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pzenji
 
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Location: New Zealand

I sure do!

Thanks for all the SEO work - you are God sent!

Cheers,
zenji

smuigal wrote:Awesome Pzenji ! Don't you just love those clickbank checks!!

Wishing You More Success,
Chrisi
 

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innonvation
 
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pzenji wrote:Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the support. I got my first check today from clickbank and am so thrilled! Am $255.75 richer :)-

Check out my blog to see what it looks like...lol..http://pitsonlineexploits.blogspot.com/

Cheers,
zenji


great stuff
 

pzenji
 
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Location: New Zealand

Ohh by the way... for all of you who might need to outsource SEO for your sites I highly recomend smuigal - she does all my SEO work at a good monthly rate.
 

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How I lost $1,000 to an Affilorama member - http://pitdenis.com/how-i-lost-1000.html
 
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mikeantiga
 
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Way to go pzenji! :)

I agree with michellerana, perhaps you can register the domain name "pitsonlineexploits.com", it's still available!
 

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EJeffery
 
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Very inspiring!

I am still working day job and trying to get computer time when my kids aren't playing WoW or Facebooking, LOL.

Nice to see the possiblities!
 

pzenji
 
Posts: 103
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Location: New Zealand

I think I need to point out one thing that you should all do. Avoid "GURUS" like a PLAQUE!

They will simply distract you from any success at affiliate marketing.

Just my 2 cents....
:)-
Zenji
 

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stargate66
 
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Well done Zenji! Is your site ranking well for your keywords? You seem to be doing very well. Any tips??! ;-)
 

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pzenji
 
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Stargate,

yes my sites are ranking for several keywords.
Tips..?..keep away from "guru" distraction - TAKE ACTION and STAY FOCUSSED.
Also, I would highly recommend outsourcing. The old trick of DIY wont take you far in IM. Invest in your sites like you would in any other business.
Oh by the way, I also use SENuke!
cheers,
zenji
stargate66 wrote:Well done Zenji! Is your site ranking well for your keywords? You seem to be doing very well. Any tips??! ;-)
 

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mperkinsnz
 
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Location: New Zealand

Well done from a fellow kiwi to another kiwi..
Think you just sold me on signing up for AB.
So us Kiwis can do it?
 

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Aletta
 
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We can and we do :)
 

Deman40
 
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Joined: 08 May 10

Congratz,Nothing like results to get a person motivated.Hopefully I'll be posting my first check soon.
 

Josh888
 
Posts: 4
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Location: Australia

Awesome Zenji... keep it up ....
 

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elogic0007
 
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Hi Zenji
Thats fantastic, you must be feeling great, I agree with the outsourcing of the work because all of our time working on the business is priority,time is too valuable to getting stuck doing something that you have down, just get some one else to do it, I got sites in the 3 figure range and all of them will be outsourced for seo within the next 90 days, so I can focus on and have a eagles eye view of the niches i am in to provide even more value to my clients and customers
Well Done Great Positive Post....
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zososniper
 
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Zenji!

This is fantastic! Keep up the good work and the focus. And don't change one thing that is working for you. I remember my first Clickbank check a few months ago and I was ecstatic. Just keep building on what you are doing and you will be a pro in know time. It's hard work but takes patience and focus!
Way to go man!
 

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pzenji
 
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Thanks guys for all the encouragement. Honestly internet marketing is tough work but the rewards are great.
Sorry for not checking on the forum, its just that am so occupied with SEO since I no longer outsource everything.
Cheers,
zenji
 

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kotaspain
 
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Congratz! I remember when I got my first check, even though it was just $50 it felt amazing!
 

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pzenji
 
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Location: New Zealand

Thanks!
kotaspain wrote:Congratz! I remember when I got my first check, even though it was just $50 it felt amazing!
 

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bartko09
 
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Location: United States

pzenji wrote:Also, I would highly recommend outsourcing. The old trick of DIY wont take you far in IM. Invest in your sites like you would in any other business.
Oh by the way, I also use SENuke!


Can't think of much to outsource if you're using SENuke other than the articles. I'm seriously researching whether or not to invest in SENuke so any advice would be appreciated. :)
 

pzenji
 
Posts: 103
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Location: New Zealand

I used to outsource all my work up until I decided to get Senuke and I donot regret it.I pay $127 per month and its way cheaper than the $250 I spent on outsourcing the very tasks Senuke can do.
My article writtingh is all outsourced.
 

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periasamy123
 
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Hi Pzenji,
Congratulations!. I am a newbie and your cheque inspires me going forward in aff.mktg with confidence.
Once again Congrats.

Cheers,
Periasamy123
 

pzenji
 
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Location: New Zealand

welcome on board.
you nid to get affiloblueprint and start working towards your first check!
periasamy123 wrote:Hi Pzenji,
Congratulations!. I am a newbie and your cheque inspires me going forward in aff.mktg with confidence.
Once again Congrats.

Cheers,
Periasamy123
 

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How I lost $1,000 to an Affilorama member - http://pitdenis.com/how-i-lost-1000.html
 
KennyMac
 
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Location: United States

Congrats pzenji,
I remember when I got my first check and how thrilled I was. It wasn't as big as yours but it was my first online money. I went to your blog and noticed you've had others since then, Keep it going! I wish you all the best in success.
 

ziggzip
 
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Location: United States

So are you making more money now! If so, what has worked for you? I've not gotten a check yet.

tish*

digiblue wrote:Well done! The first affiliate check is always a moment to remember forever...

I still remember my very first check I received from affiliate marketing, it was also a Clickbank check but for $50 dollars if memory serves correct.

I will never forget the day it arrived I was so nervous while opening the envelope and then when I opened it I remember I was just staring at it and saying to myself "wow this affiliate thing really can make money!". It was proof to me (and all my friends and family) that I really could build a career out of working on the Internet.

So congrats once again Zenji and keep the checks flowing in!
 

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jmpruitt
 
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Hi zigg, the money is a big thing for many people. let me assure you it will work in time. you just have to get started and keep going once you do.
The sales trickled in slowly at first, but for me, it took about 6 months of working on my sites to see consistent income. part of that was learning what I was doing wrong.

your first site is a learning experience. dont expect to see it work quickly. however, once you make it through , and have one site making money, the next one will be faster and easier.

also, the best thing to do is to reinvest all the money you make into outsourcing. that is the real secret to success. you want to get to the point where you plan new projects, analyze current projects, and pay others to do the manual labor. When you get there, you will have a strong business that will last for years.

personally, i recommend reinvesting everything until you start making $500/month. once you hit that mark consistently, reinvest half into your business every month. i just took on a huge freelancing project for a fellow affilorama member, and I am reinvesting over half of it into building up my own projects.
 

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Fostin7
 
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nice tip jmpruitt always delivering interesting comments.
 

bloggingfornewbies
 
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wow... thats awesome work..
Could you please tell us how and where you got your outsource workers from ? are they cheap ? how much do they charge and are they reliable ?

Thanks
Adam
 

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jmpruitt
 
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mainly doing the same thing i do here Adam. you meet all kinds of service providers in forums. i have made a lot of friends in the various forums, and many of them run services. having my own service helps. I recently traded articles for backlinks, i wrote a 20 page report in exchange for the membership script I run my products on, etc....
i love to barter LOL.

one of my favorite places to go, and i had my writing service there for a while, but recently shut it down while i rework some things out, is http://www.articlesproductions.com/f47/
its another forum i am onand they run a lot of special offers there. also browse the WSO and Warrior for hire section if you are allowed in that snake pit , and know how not to get bit...
i did get a few good deals that actually delivered.
 

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deeghe
 
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I know it feel really great to get that first check. No matter what the size is, it carries a big whollop !! it represents that something is working and you can get more what that came from. So if you want proof that you can make money on the internet, stop by and I give you the low down. http://deeghe.myleadsystempro.com
 

abeja_reina_1989
 
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That's awesome! Good job!!! I love when you see your work paying off! :) It's great to see others succeeding online as well
 

noosabay
 
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well done makes it look easy now that you know what needs to be done.
 

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its the best feeling when you get that first check dosn't matter how much work you have put in it makes it real that the ball has started rolling.
 

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michellerana
 
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Pzenji just hit his $3000 target 3 months after making his first sale:)
You may check his other thread through this link:
post54292.html#p54292
 

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adminscott
 
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Congrats and nice to see. I especially like the way you tell it like it is. Im wondering if you made any serious changes when your weekly dropped after august?
 

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Congratulations! That is the first step to a greater future. Good luck and you may you have the success.
 

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jimweb43
 
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Yes sir, I remember my first affiliate check. I was so excited.. Up until that point I had a lot of uncertainty around internet marketing.. Once I go that first check my confidence grew 10 fold! :)

digiblue wrote:Well done! The first affiliate check is always a moment to remember forever...

I still remember my very first check I received from affiliate marketing, it was also a Clickbank check but for $50 dollars if memory serves correct.

I will never forget the day it arrived I was so nervous while opening the envelope and then when I opened it I remember I was just staring at it and saying to myself "wow this affiliate thing really can make money!". It was proof to me (and all my friends and family) that I really could build a career out of working on the Internet.Image

So congrats once again Zenji and keep the checks flowing in!
 

BillJ
 
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Location: United States

Wow! I remember how it felt when I got my first check :)
 

seobrisbane
 
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well my first month with Adsense netted me 20cents!
 

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jankles
 
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Congratulations. This is a big accomplishment.
 

FastNoBull
 
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This is a pretty old post, but I just checked out your site today and wow, I was impressed. Congrats, I bet you're raking in the bigger bucks now?
 

Onemilliondollarincome
 
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I just read your blog.. very unfortunate to lose $1000 .. that has to hurt. It would sure hurt me :(
 

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rankwarrior
 
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congrats
 

mark schaaf
 
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I remember getting my first check about a year ago for about 210 dollars too bad it cost me about 250 dollars to get it.
 

Mark
 
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Cecille L
 
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Hi Mark,

I'm sorry to hear that. You have to give your self a pat in the back though for not giving up when all others would have. Am sure your hard work would soon be rewarded! :)
 

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pzenji
 
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Am lucky to be in a position where $1000 is less than two days of work at my current job so I simply let it go. After this experience I don't listen to guru crap and haven't looked back ever since.
IM is tough but manageable and very exciting if you decide to learn from friends on forums. Anyone who asks for money isn't worth listening to.
Onemilliondollarincome wrote:I just read your blog.. very unfortunate to lose $1000 .. that has to hurt. It would sure hurt me :(
 

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justonce94
 
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Not to boast but I'm getting mine tomorrow!!! It's $120...:) I can't wait to get it...

Congrats!!!!!
 

OneLifeAway
 
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Keep it going friend! I can remember when my brother and I made our first dollars online... now we have a fully registered business! Good luck and keep oit going going...GOING!!!!
 

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Whats the scoop on the crook?
 

evilla.drazen
 
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Congratulations once again Zenji!

Indeed, it was worth your time and effort. Thanks to your efficient implementation of AB.

Keep up the good work and more success to come!:)
 

golftrainer1
 
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Where can I find CPA networks for my niche of golf?
 

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Cecille L
 
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You can check Clickbank and Commission Junction. You can also check the lesson we have on 10 alternatives to Clickbank.

I hope that helps. Have a good day!
 

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golftrainer1
 
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Cecille L wrote:You can check Clickbank and Commission Junction. You can also check the lesson we have on 10 alternatives to Clickbank.

I hope that helps. Have a good day!


Clickbank for CPA?
 

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Cecille L
 
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Hi golftrainer1,

I apologize for the confusion caused. I posted a reply meant for another member. For CPA, you can try Neverblue, CPA Empire or HydraNetwork. There are more networks here and you can check each for golf/golf-related products.

Hope that helps. Have a good day!
 

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hardnova01
 
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CONGRATS!!!!!!!! That is great for a first check. You did better than I did when I started in 2004. Wow.

pzenji wrote:Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the support. I got my first check today from clickbank and am so thrilled! Am $255.75 richer :)-

Check out my blog to see what it looks like...lol..http://pitsonlineexploits.blogspot.com/

UPDATE: THIS BLOG HAS BEEN MOVED TO http://www.pitdenis.com

Cheers,
zenji
 

contact12
 
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I remember when I got my first cheque, it was so exciting! I got a cheque for $170 a few months after starting my first affiliate website. I don't think the amount matters when its your first earnings. I could have received a cheque for $25 and I would have still been excited lol

Congratulations my friend, and I hope 2012 brings you a lot more success :)