How To Develop An Internet Marketing Strategy
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Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (Yet) You’ve tried posting on social, dabbling in ads, or writing a few blog posts—but the leads just aren’t rolling in. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Most beginners struggle because they chase tactics without a plan. “Leads on autopilot” means building a simple system that attracts the right people, gets them to raise their hand, and nurtures them—all without you having to be “on” 24/7. This guide walks you through how to do just that.
Step 1: Shift Your Mindset — Help First, Sell Later Old-school marketing screams “Buy now!” New-school marketing whispers “Here’s how I can help.” If you’re just starting out, this one shift will unlock more trust, more leads, and better results. Give away real value—like checklists, how-to videos, or helpful emails—and watch your authority grow. Brands like HubSpot and Neil Patel built empires by teaching first and selling second. You can too.
Step 2: Understand the 3 Essentials to Grow Online Every digital marketing plan boils down to three parts:
- Traffic – How people find you (SEO, social, ads, etc.)
- Conversion – How you get them to give you their email or take a step
- Follow-up – How you stay top of mind until they’re ready to buy
Each piece works together. You don’t need all three perfect right away—but knowing how they connect gives you a roadmap.
Step 3: Build Your First Lead Machine (It’s Easier Than You Think) You only need three things:
- Lead Magnet – A freebie your audience wants (checklist, template, etc.)
- Landing Page – A simple page where people can grab your freebie
- Email Sequence – A few emails that deliver value and build trust
Tools like ConvertKit, Systeme.io, and MailerLite make this easy. Don’t overthink it. Start simple and improve as you go.
Step 4: Choose ONE Traffic Source and Master It Trying to be everywhere at once leads to burnout. Instead, pick one traffic channel that fits your skills:
- Good writer? Try SEO or Pinterest
- Good on camera? Try YouTube or TikTok
- Want faster results? Try Facebook or Google Ads
Stick with it for at least 60–90 days. Consistency beats jumping between shiny platforms.
Step 5: Set Up Trust-Building on Autopilot You don’t need to be in people’s inboxes every day to build trust. Just set up:
- A welcome email that shares your story and what to expect
- 2–3 value-packed follow-ups
- One soft pitch (free call, product, next step)
Evergreen blog posts, YouTube videos, and helpful guides continue to build your brand even when you’re offline.
Step 6: Track What Matters (Ignore the Rest) You don’t need fancy dashboards when you’re starting. Just focus on:
- Visitors – How many people are coming to your site
- Opt-ins – How many are signing up
- Open Rates – Are your emails being read?
- Click-Throughs – Are people taking action?
Use tools like Google Analytics, ConvertKit, or Systeme.io’s built-in stats. Don’t let metrics distract you from progress.
Step 7: Grow Without Burning Out As you get traction, you’ll be tempted to do more. But growth isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing the right things better. Look at:
- What to automate (like onboarding emails)
- What to outsource (like design or scheduling)
- Where to reinvest (ads, tools, or team help)
Stay focused. Keep it simple. And don’t chase every trend—double down on what’s already working.
Wrap-Up: Ready to Build Your Lead Engine? You now have the blueprint. Seven steps. One system. Start small: pick a lead magnet idea, set up a landing page, and write one welcome email. Then grow from there.
Want help? Download our free checklist to walk through the setup—or sign up for the email mini-course that walks you through every step with videos and templates.
Let’s build your lead engine together—one step at a time.
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