When marketing on the internet there are 7 keys to success you must keep in mind and use as a guide in your online journey. If you have any expectations of achieving great success as an online entrepreneur it is important to realize the road to success starts with YOU!

The degree to which you find success or for that matter failure will not be dependent upon what you know or what skills you may have. Your level of accomplishment will however require a positive mental attitude, a sense of realism and a solid work ethic. If you can supply those 3 attributes then you are ready to start marketing on the internet.

Here are 7 key components that will significantly influence your online efforts and determine whether they will result in great success or failure.

Positive Mindset

Approaching your internet business you should be confident and enthusiastic. To possess any other type of mindset would indicate this may not be a good decision on your part. Maintaining a positive mental attitude will serve to make your efforts not only seems easier but also most likely more effective.

Expect to Invest Your Time

Remember that this is a business that will require your time and effort. Even though many of the tasks involved can be somewhat automated you will still need to set them up and monitor the progress. This type of business is like any other except you will be using a computer therefore time and effort will need to be invested.

Expect Obstacles

It is not realistic to assume everything will go according to YOUR plan so be prepared to face 'unexpected' obstacles. It is also equally important to not let yourself get discouraged or frustrated when these obstacles do arise. All you can control is your own actions and how you react to the obstacles that do confront you.

Expect to Make Mistakes

Assume, expect or even plan on making mistakes since it is going to happen after all you are only human and mistakes are a natural part of the learning process. Learn from the mistakes you do make and try not to repeat them. Marketing on the internet involves a constantly changing environment which means new things to learn and as a result mistakes to be made.

Break Away From the Pack

You are entering an industry where plenty of people have succeeded before you so you know it can be done. Learn from the successes of others but that doesn't mean you need to 'duplicate' the path they took. Initiate your own ideas using business models that have proven to be successful in the past. You will generally find greater success and less competition by breaking away from the herd and blazing a new trail.

Build a List

It is recommended that from the earliest stages of your business to take the necessary measures to build a list of contacts. Setting up a squeeze page is something you should incorporate into the 'launching' of your business. Long term success on the internet is usually dependent upon having a list of contacts that you can promote to through email.

Put Customers First

Always remember the customer is your top priority and without them you have no business. Listen to their feedback and address their concerns since this will keep them satisfied and their feedback should help you to improve your business.

Ultimately the keys to success when marketing on the internet lie more within you and your willingness to be realistic and invest the effort. Having a positive mental attitude is a great start but that alone will not create the great success you are looking for. The 7 components we discussed above are a mixture of your own mindset and the work ethics you will need to succeed. If you have these attributes you have the ability to write your own ticket using the internet as your portal to the succeeding in the world of e-commerce.