How Do You Learn Best?
From reading forums, talking to people, etc., it seems there are two general types of learners when it comes to online business. Some people seem to want all the fine details of completing certain tasks. While others, including myself, like to get the ideas and then run with them how we like.
For me, if I get a course that gives me great ideas, I can run with them. I need to have the big picture first, I can find all the details to complete the task later. If I don’t have a bigger goal in mind I will never get to it because I’ll be too consumed with all the smaller things.
I’ve asked some other online business owner’s what type of learner they think they are and here’s what they had to say. A few of those I asked leaned strongly towards one specific style of learning, but many said they were a combination of both. There were even some who saw themselves as one way or the other, but the more they thought about it, they realized they were a combo as well.
I like for someone to start with the big vision so I can see the vision, know where they are going, and then why. And then to have behind that the step by step stuff that I can refer to when I am actually doing it if I need more detail. I don’t usually read or listen to that stuff, but I feel secure having it if I need it. Kristie
I’d say I’m more of a big picture sort of person. Give me an idea and I’ll run with it – sometimes tripping over my feet along the way… but always learning from my mistakes. – Jenni
I like to know what the end result will be of course but when I first do something having steps to follow through to the end works well. Then, when I do it again I can get more creative. Angela
I’m definitely big picture. I think fast and can usually see the bigger picture quickly. Once I have the big picture, my mind is already turning over ideas, one after the other of how I can accomplish that. I’m often thinking of ideas, working them through to the big picture, tossing out the ones that don’t fit, and moving on to the next one in my head while someone might still be trying to go over or into detail on the step by step with me. – Deanna
With ideas I’m definitely a “big picture” person… If I think too much about the details I get scared and never do anything so I see the big picture and go with it. For learning something new I need step by step instructions… but really I need to actually DO the work to understand it not just read it. Mila
I’m definitely a big picture person. I only use step-by-step when I get stuck or need to dig into an issue. Someone told me there are “ready, aim, fire people” and “ready, fire, aim” people. I fall into the second category. Teresa
I’m a step-by-step person. I like to know what I’m getting into. Although, most of the time I change things around to suit my way of thinking. Charissa
Big picture – When I get anything new that says readme or all those prefaces – forget it. Jump in and do it. Doing it this way allows me to learn more I think. It’s like backpacking through a new country on your own rather than taking a tour and only visiting all the ‘touristy’ places. Unless it is very technical – like learning to program, I don’t see any way around it although I get excited and learn a bit and start to jump in. Lynette
Well I’ll have to say “it depends” on some things I like to venture out on my own with new ideas, but if it’s something I’m not real familiar with and is totally new to me I need DETAILS, step-by-step instructions! – Alyssa
I like to get the big picture and then do it my way. Instructions? Who reads those? Actually I like an overview first of what it all entails and then I like it broken down into manageable chunks and I live by deadlines. Without deadlines I’m hopeless. My mind constantly strives to simplify things and doesn’t like too much complexity. Cathy
With ideas I’m definitely a “big picture” person… If I think too much about the details I get scared and never do anything, so I see the big picture and go with it. Then I’ll break everything down into edible steps. If I have to learn something completely new, sometimes I prefer step by step instructions. – Kassie
I’d say I’m both. I like steps that I can deviate from. I like to think of myself as creative, but I like to be showed how the first time around and then I take ‘chances’ subsequent times. – Jody
My answer is even surprising to myself because I have never really thought about it. But, even though I definitely consider myself an “idea” person, I really do like to learn NEW concepts step-by-step initially. Once I actually complete the steps and learn the concept, THEN I will take the big picture and twist them to meet my own needs. But I don’t like to do that right off the bat because I’m too worried I’d misinterpret a step and not really end up learning it the way I’m supposed to. – Liz
I’m curious, what kind of learner you are and why do you think you have that preference?
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Is There a Checklist for People Starting an Online Business?
Q: There is so much to absorb in starting a online business, that I don’t know what to start with first! When a person is new to all this, you just seem to just go around in circles. I would love some kind of checklist for beginners. Thank You.
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Your Thoughts on Wiki Resource
I wanted to drop in to tell you about an interesting resource I came across that allows visitors to edit website pages on all the websites on the Internet.
AboutUs.org is an editable Wiki with information about all the websites on the web and their owners through their about us pages and whois details. Details on a webpage can be edited by simply clicking the edit button. No HTML or FTP experience needed.
The site runs in conjunction with DomainTools.com, formerly whois.sc, which is a domain search tool that tells you all kinds of information about a domain name, such as who it is registered to, when they registered it, and more. They also offer many other tools such as an IP lookup and a listing of domain names for sale and auction.
Some may ask why you would want just anyone editing your website’s content. If it’s valuable information that contributes to your site, that’s less content you have to worry about updating yourself. When you add the Wiki tags to your site, it also creates incoming links, which is a plus for search engine placement along with the fresh content.
Check it out and let me know what you think as a visitor wishing to edit a site and others using it to edit your site.
I’m not sure how popular or valuable it may be so if you have used it in the past or just absolutely refuse to use it, I’d love to hear your thoughts as well.
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Have You Claimed Your Blog on Technorati?
I’m just doing this now and one of the ways you can prove who you are is to write a blog entry to state you’re claiming your blog. Hence, the blog post. Not sure how this will affect traffic or anything else, but hey, why not? Apparently, by claiming your blog you can be featured on the main page of Technorati and you can also list your blog in up to 20 tag categories in the Technorati directory.
Here’s my technorati profile. To claim your blog, you need to set up a profile too. And eww… I don’t feel so popular anymore. My blog lost all its incoming links and popularity in the move, but I’ll be a cool kid again soon!
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FAQ Update: Can I Really Make Money Online?
This question was recently submitted to the Internet Marketing Sweetie FAQ:
“Hmm. After much research I am still skeptical about making any real money from a web site. Given the fact that there are millions of web sites and thousands of people researching keywords and producing good content, can a good income still be made?”
While, not everybody who comes in off the street, can start making money online, there’s good news. Click here to read more on Can I Really Make Money Online?
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Can I Really Make Money Online?
Q: Hmm. After much research I’am still skeptical about making any real money from a web site. Given the fact that there are millions of web sites and thousands of people researching keywords and producing good content, can a good income still be made?
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Last Stop on Our Virtual Tour
Hello again. Just popping in with the last segment of our Internet Marketing Sweetie tour. I wanted to touch on something today that I find many new to Internet marketing struggle with. I was no different.
During the learning and applying phase and even for those of us who have been at it awhile, there will come a time along the way that we get confused about some of the Internet marketing terminology.
If you ever experience the “Hu, what are they talking about?” while on your Internet marketing journey, just check InternetMarketingDefinitions.com for help. If you come across a term or phrase that you can’t find in the glossary, submit a suggestion and we’ll check it out and add it where appropriate.
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FAQ Update: Writing Original Articles in a Competitive Market
One of my readers submitted a question about one of my pet peeves – people who think that there ideas are the most original and everyone else is out to copy them.
(For the record, it’s NOT my reader who epitomizes my pet peeve…she’s great and she just needs to keep moving forward in her business)
She writes:
“I make marketing materials for small businesses, www.charmedstores.com I’d like to write a few articles about the positive side of using these materials for promoting your business but it seems all the articles are written already. How do I write an article without people thinking I ’stole’ the content from another author? Thanks, Kelli Houptley”
The answer has now been posted to the FAQ:
How Do I Write Original Articles in a Competitive Market?
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