What Type of Online Business Training Suits You Best?
We all have different learning styles, preferences and needs; and I want to deliver training that suits YOU best.
So describe for me (via the comment section below) your perfect online business training scenario, detailing both your best learning style and prefered pace.
Here are a few ’style’ examples:
- I prefer to read step-by-step instructions (eg. ebooks, softcover).
- I learn best by listening (eg. audio recordings, teleseminars, one-on-one coaching calls).
- SHOW me what to do! Video training courses (webinars) work best for me.
- I learn best in a live event situation (eg. classroom setting, conference).
- I want the opportunity to get answers to my questions as they arise (eg. mentoring).
- I prefer a combination of materials, i.e. video training combined with written instructions.
Here are some examples of ‘pace’.
- I like to set my own pace.
- Homework assignments with scheduled deadlines make me more productive.
Simply thinking about and understanding your prefered learning style and pace will speed your progress and chances for success!
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I like to read step-by-step or audio training. I’m a procrastinator, so I need deadlines.
I learn best in the classroom so this is my first self-teaching experience. I think video training courses would work best since that is the closest method to the classroom. I have used the Super Affiliate Handbook but I think some things just need to be demonstrated. Thtanks for your continuous support Ros!
# I prefer to read step-by-step instructions (eg. ebooks, softcover).
Things I’m concerned about:
Is my domain name strong enough
Best way to get traffic
Writing blogs & ezines
Step by step lessons written in blogs, etc.
Hi Marilyn,
To figure out the domain name you choose is strong enough (well put, by the way) ask yourself whether YOU would be compelled to click on it from amongst a list of other names relevant to your topic. If not, then perhaps you should consider another.
I have 3 favorite ways to get traffic – free search engine traffic (which Wordpress generates magnificently), article marketing and pay per click search engine advertising (fast and targeted).
step-by-step demonstration
how to advertise several related affiliates (laptops from diff companies Dell, HP, SONY etc) from the same web domain/website.
How are links created onto your website and onto emails
I learn best by means of step by step instructions and diagrams. I’m not keen on podcasts and videos as I like to be able to read at my own speed and go over something again if need be, without having to watch the whole thing over again.
I learn better by videos.I have a question do you have an update version of your book Supper Affiliate Handbook
The Biggest problem I have is Information Overload, every day I am getting new
products and Information about many things.
How do you look past all this and focus on what you really need ?.
I prefer a combination of materials, i.e. video training combined with written instructions.
I like to set my own pace.
What I would love is a mentoring program for a few days straight full time face to face for one big flat fee!!!!
Forums are good if you already understand quite a bit but need clarification on some issues that come up.
Reading books and watching videos are good but leave you with a lot of unanswered questions and no one to turn to. Yes you can post in forums but the questions are sooo many. You need to be able to shoot the questions as you are going along and ideally get answered quickly to move on. This will make everything click alot quicker.
The mentor would need to be successful in the business and by the time you leave the program…you should have a successful campaign running and armed with other paths to expand into that brings more traffic…. more business..etc..
Is there any such program??
I prefer a combo of step-by-step written instruction, video training, and mentoring.
As far as pace, I like to set my own.
HI rOZ DO YOU OFFER ANYTHING SIMILAR TO LURN AKA AFFILIATE CLASSROOM–WHAT IS THE MOMTHLY COST??
Hi Ros,
Like Monia I prefer something portable like “PDF” prints.
My current challenge in building my Landing page is simplifying the benefits of a health product, which contains lots of complicated bio-tech names.
In other words, I’m trying to take from scientific studies something I thought I could convert into something “everyone” needs and would buy. But simplification IS a challenge!
John (Ontario)
I prefer to learn by doing…following step-by step instruction. Perhaps, in a classroom-style setting with access to help immediately, if needed. One-on-one coaching would be ideal.
The best method of learning for me is written step by step instructions plus video.
I like a recorded (and edited) combination of video, audio and pdf. Recorded so that I can re-play at my convenience. Edited so that distracting and/or non-useful content is removed.
I very much dislike teleseminars and webinars. Why?
1. They require me to be at a certain place at a specific time
2. They waste a lot of time logging in early and waiting
3. They are ALWAYS filled with time-wasting BS and off-topic distractions
4. They almost ALWAYS have distracting background sounds from inconsiderate participants
5. Question/answer interviews with so-called experts. Such a waste! It’s not practical to filter out useful information from BS and retain it in any re-usable format. That means NONE OF THE USEFUL INFORMATION CAN BE PUT TO USE because I don’t have a photographic memory!
I could go on but that should give you some useful considerations.
please send me more info.
What, specifically, more info do you want? I’d be glad to answer any specific questions you may have.
Thanks for your reply.
Charles
Hi Rosalind, I learn best in a classroom environment where a teacher/mentor can explain to me why and what I need to do, then show me (practical demonstration) how to do it, and then coach me as I do it.
I recently joined a PPC Classroom training prgramme (every tuesday) online via using a webinar where the affiliate sent out a pre-course set on video recordings and step-by-step training modules. This is supplemented with a week webinar and then a download copy of the webinar is sent to me. There is an option for one-on-one coaching for a select few but I couldn’t afford it ontop of the other two options I purchased e.g #1 Training modules, and #2 Weekly webinar demos.
I learn best by watching video and read step by step method such as ebook and other reading materials.
I like to have step-by-step written instructions along with videos to follow along
with. I would also like to have a place to post questions when I am unable
to understand the problem I am having.
-step by step
-self paced
-with examples (most important by far)
-no video (or at least a video with text so I can read at my pace)
Thanks!
I prefer step by step instructions and videos are good but take too long to load
I have just finished watching the wordtracker course which was good and prefer to set my own pace.
For me, the way Ed Dale does his 30DC is perfect. Video plus downloadable scripts! Thanks for asking.
Carol
i learn best with step by step audio and books,some coaching for when i get stuck,
Ros,
Thanks, the SAH has been a God sent, although I am still reading, I find it very intriguing, trying to understand and obsorb all the materials. Furthermore I would have like to see, where there were step-by-step written instructions for those who are interested, because I am one who likes the step by step method along with videos to follow along with. I also would like to have a place to post questions when I am unable to understand the problems that one may incur
Thanks for asking.
Donovan
The best training I have seen has videos with scripts that follow along. Generally I prefer to read because it’s faster. Wading through a 60 minute video makes me want to scream. But some things are confusing and having the video to see what confuses me on the page is a great back-up.
Having said that, I really love personal mentoring. Everyone has a specific situation and specific questions. No book or course can cover it all. The people I have known who give me detailed, personal advice for my situation are a true blessing.
Oh, and if it is impossible to speak directly with a mentor, it is nice to at least be able to email.
In terms of pace, I like a combination. I want to set my own goals, but then I like some system that holds me accountable to them.
Thank you very much. I’m interested to see what you’re cooking up with this information.
Julia
Hi Rosalind,
I prefer a combination of materials, i.e. video training combined with written instructions. mentoring,one-on-one coaching
Thanks,
Pastor Hall
Technicolor!!!!
and Methodical!
step by step plus videos
I recently purchased Rosalinds Super Affiliate Handbook. I’m reading it completely first, then step by step. This works best for me.
I guess I’m “old school”. I personally prefer the reading method. Text books, ebooks, those are the things that I’m comfortable with. Thanks.
Reginald
I like all methods providing each method gets the message across. Tell me show me give me an example. Too often many details are never explained making their products just another bad effort at making a profit.
Well made videos , especially some I viewed from Google recently really helped.
I’ve learned more from them than all the gurus in the past three years trying to sell me secrets of internet marketing. I can’t deal with them anymore.
Where do we go for answers when we have questions? Mentor programs are available if you can pay the price.
Rosalind, many of your readers, like myself, are here to learn and get a start in marketing to make a profit. The downside to all this is simple economics, we can’t buy the keyword programs, services and other offers until we see a profit.
Hi John,
The downside to all this is simple economics, we can’t buy the keyword programs, services and other offers until we see a profit.
And nor should you have to make expensive purchases that you cannot afford.
Barring a small initial investment to get my business off the ground, I’ve always made it a strict policy to earn and then re-invest those earnings to buy additional tools, software and training to expand the business.
I need videos to learn from. Also do you have an up date of your book Super affiliate handbook
Hi Robert,
The latest update was made at the end of September. If you are unable to access the download, please send Joel your purchase details via the Support Desk and he’ll set you up with access to the membership site.
Cheers,
Ros
I have read you book 3x, I still have to work for a living, so video step by step best for me, as I can do when I want to
Hi Richard,
Yes, some folks do learn better with step-by-step video training… I’m working on that project!
If there’s a specific stumbling block that you have, please feel free to ask the question.
Cheers,
Ros
I’m a visual learner, so I prefer step by step instructions with screen shots and videos. I find one on coaching is useful for going back and critiquing work already completed.
I prefer videos instructionals. I’d also like to see conference calls like once a month to get ideas from other experienced affiliates and to get the latest news on what’s hot and what’s not.
I prefer to have written along with video tutorials such as the ones Ros did when she was doing the presell blog videos with Anik for Affiliate Classroom, although sometimes she lost me and I would have to spend more time backing up and catching up. I understand they were PRESELL and they were promoting the class, which I couldn’t afford, but I still learned a great deal from them.
Thanks Ros.
I prefer a combination as long as it is relavent to my personal interests and goals and has been edited of time-wasting BS and “nicities” but most especially to written word and/or video-actual how-to.” I particularly DISLIKE MOST SALES COPY–evangelistic hype (BS), inflated, misguided and outright untrue and unsubstantiated claims (most of which are immediate interest killers for me if they are incongruent with previously presented material), ‘and most of them are, because, “at my age, I’ve done just about everything in my BVDs
”, if you catch my drift. So, if you’re marketing to naive teens and very young adults, forge ahead, you may succeed, but if you’re marketing to the now retiring and already retired larger population, think again. We ain’t sutpid, we’ve been there-done that so you just may be pi–ing up a rope with ANY SLICK, misleading or dishonest content.
I like to follow step by step instructions that are both written and on video. I often go to Youtube to watch tutorials.
A few months ago I would have said lots of deadlines, heaps of work and rigid schedules would suit me – then a health crisis hit. As I recover, I would be more suited to less rigid scheduling for the completion of tasks. This could be managed best by me not taking on too much at once.
I am at my wits end i have information over load i just want a video that takes me by the hand to show me what to do once i know this i can takeover that is my learning strength, then things won’t seem so out of reach to me, everyone offers “this and that” but the reason i was drawn to this site and blog is i could relate and everything makes sense. With that being said i have to raise more money soon, but at a steady pace, which i do not mind and welcome, i just want to know what is takes and what the most important steps are, i just lost my job and i am surviving off of my savings which are running out. I am a single mom with a daughter who is going to college in the spring and a son just starting high school. I want to to learn the way with someone that can help and instruct “along the way” no gimmicks are welcome. I don’t have a lot to invest, i am not computer savvy, and my writing is not the best.
When i found this site I was grateful that “The Super Affiliate” was $47, which is a lot for me right now but it gave me hope to know that there are people who are still honest and willing to share the wealth for those who are trying to get there the right way.
I say to Rosalind thanks SHOW me what to do! Video training courses work best for me if they ever become available.
Hello te,
Sorry to hear of your troubles, but congratulations to you for going after what you want and need.
I’ll keep your comment in mind as I work on my multi-media course, which I expect will be ready in January.
Best to you!
Ros