The Dragonfly Project Pre-Launch



Is Internet Marketing really dead?

In recent years, thousands of enterprising marketers with vision turned to the tremendous power and automation of the Internet to reach millions of prospective buyers with their products and services. What took place looked like "MAGIC" to the general public. The Internet 'gurus' used their 'insider secrets' to become overnight successes.

Until...

People started getting wise to the marketing 'tricks'.

In order for successful Internet Marketers to build a massive audience of buyers, Affiliate programs and Network Marketing teams have become king. These teams leverage the power of one person into the power of thousands. The most successful team members have learned and adopted the strategies of their leaders. Hence, the 'secret' has become available to anyone willing to learn, and the students have become the masters.

The Systems Approach to Marketing is one example of the secret being let out of the bag. A fundamental goal is to help people discern the truth behind the advertising. There is no get-rich-quick system that will automatically generate endless streams of cash with no work on your part. However, using sound marketing principles and systematic automated processes, those who are willing absolutely can succeed.

The Dragonfly Project, to be released right here on Blogger in the next few days, will pull back the curtain and reveal the wizard. No tricks, no magic, no secrets. Just plain good sense.

Keep a close watch here for the release of

The Dragonfly Project

Let the Dragonfly show you that it does not take a ‘guru’ or a genie in a bottle to build a huge marketing team.

AdlandPro

AdlandPro is promoted as a free classified advertising service. If you are interested in free promotion, free advertising, marketing or networking, then it is the right place to be. AdlandPro has been offering free and paid advertising services to small businesses since 1996. They have the most complete and most affordable advertising solutions for small businesses and home entrepreneurs.

However, you will soon find that AdlandPro is much more than simply a place to post free advertisements. It is a community of like-minded people working to succeed in Internet and Network Marketing.

In fact, it is very likely that you have found this blog through my profile on AdlandPro and are already a member. If that is the case, I want to thank you for taking the time to read this and being a part of my team.

NOTE: I recently wrote an article on the topic of "InterNetworking", which is perhaps the greatest benefit of AdlandPro. Please take the time to read this informative article if you haven't already.


Take this first step at NO COST to you. I promise it will energize networking efforts of you and your team.



NOTE: When you visit the link above, you will begin by creating your profile. This is very similar to social networking sites like MySpace. It will walk you through the process step-by-step. You do not have to complete each step when creating your profile. You can skip certain ones and add the information at a later time if you choose.

After you have completed your profile, many of the existing members will be introducing themselves and inviting you to be their friend. This may seem overwhelming at first, but be patient. After a few days the invitations taper off.

What I did was delete the invitations as they arrived in my inbox, and simply processed them in "batches" directly within Adland. I accepted most invitations, declining only those few who seemed overly anxious to "sell" me something. The majority are friendly, courteous and willing to help you.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. You can contact me by email at scott [at] thedragonfly.ws, or on AdlandPro here.

InterNetworking - Networking with Networkers

“InterNetworking,” as defined by Wikipedia, “involves connecting two or more distinct computer networks together into an internetwork (often shortened to internet) … to allow traffic to flow back and forth between them… The most notable example of internetworking in practice is the Internet, a network of networks running different low-level protocols.”

In the Systems Approach to Marketing, ‘internetworking’ is defined as a network of network marketers, each running its own ‘protocol,’ or network marketing opportunity. The internetwork is both symbiotic and synergistic at once. Networkers enter a mutually beneficial relationship that creates an enhanced combined effect. The networkers have the ability to market valuable products and services to each other, while simultaneously generating energy through shared knowledge and resources.

Most traditional MLM organizations are unilateral in their network. The people in the organization are intentionally “protected” from outside influence that may disrupt the marketing activities designed by the parent company. However, as is well known, most corporate strategies lead to a very low retention rate in the sales force. Anywhere from 70 to 80 percent of the new associates fail to achieve a level of success that will keep them involved for more than three months. Such turn-over is not usually seen as a serious problem from the corporate perspective, because as new associates are brought into their system, they bring a fresh supply of “warm market” prospects.

One reason for this failure rate is that corporate marketing strategies are not the most effective approach for individuals seeking success in network marketing. Corporate marketing materials like magazines and DVDs are an excellent tool for mass distribution of information to the public at large. They reach prospective clients that may not otherwise be reachable through traditional advertising channels. These campaigns provide the company with very high exposure at virtually no cost. Sounds perfect!

However, the view from the independent associate’s perspective is quite different. While the marketing materials may add a very professional touch to their advertising efforts, the materials result in low to moderate exposure at a relatively high cost per exposure. At this point, most network marketers become frustrated and disillutioned, and seeing no other alternative they quit.

Thinking “Outside the Box…”
By internetworking with successful networkers, individuals gain different perspectives on marketing their products, services, and opportunities. They are informed and empowered to think outside of the box and develop strategies that are the most effective for their own success, not simply that of the corporate office.