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This is really a trick question because the first step can be different for every person.

The decision is based on so many factors, including:

• How much you already know about social networking, blogging, article marketing.

• Whether you are the person tasked with starting Internet marketing for a large company or whether you are starting Internet marketing to promote your own brand, book or business.

• How much time each week you can realistically devote to Internet marketing

• What are your goals with Internet marketing: name recognition, sell products and/or services, job hunting

So here’s my answer that is for everyone:

If you want to start doing Internet marketing, you have to commit to:

• Not giving up the first time you run into an obstacle or get frustrated with an online tool you’re trying to use

• Keeping an open mind to suggestions and, where appropriate, testing them for your own needs, and then be willing to admit when something is not for you

• Learning as much as you can and then sharing this knowledge with newcomers who come after you

If you want to know more about the various areas of Internet marketing, check out www.WeTeachWebMarketing.com.

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