I thought it is important to highlight this:

Internet Marketing is a Business

Too many new marketers are engrossed(or enticed) with statements like:
"I make $30,000 in just one week"
"My last month's Google Check is $5,000"
"In just 24 hours, I sold $10,000 worth of products"

Granted, they are true. But too many new marketers thought that Internet Marketing is a Magic Pill, a remedy to make quick bucks.

No wonder we have people getting conned in various money-making program that promises the sky and get nothing in the end.

And, some marketers thought they could put in a minimum effort and hope to make big buck in the end. That's also wrong.

When we say "Internet Marketing is a BUSINESS", it means:
1) Like any other businesses offline, you need to have a marketing plan
2) Like any other businesses offline, you need to work on it
3) Like any other businesses offline, it takes time to make money
4) Like any other businesses offline, you need some amount of capital

The only difference between an online business and the offline business is:
1) ROI for Online business success can be better than offline business
2) You'll see money into your pocket much faster than offline business
3) You can work at home for online business
Plus many others.

So, for all newbies and others who are trying to make a break in the online business, take this statement, digest it, read it, meditate on it. It's your first step to making money online:

Internet Marketing is a Business