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Unveiled: My Biggest Marketing Mistake When Starting My Online Business

Unveiled: My Biggest Marketing Mistake When Starting My Online Business

Marketing is critical for any business. Here is a look at my biggest marketing mistake when I first began my online business.

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Marketing plays a vital role in a business. It has been referred to as the queen. The queen helps to drive sales. My biggest mistake was incorrectly using marketing when I first began Secure Single.

Shiny Object Syndrome

The number of followers is a thing that many people chase. It is especially a problem in the Internet Age. Many people believe that they must have a large following to be successful.

This means that people then spend money on advertising to grow an audience. Followers can leave at any time. That is why it may not be a great idea to pay to grow an audience on social media.

If your business already has consistent income coming in and there is money to spare, then it could be directed at the social network that shows the most promise. Otherwise, the numbers can be lost at any time.

Here is a look at my biggest mistake when I began my online business.

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James Bollen is the founder and president of Secure Single. He is an entrepreneur, Internet marketer, content creator, and author. He is a committed contrarian who encourages people to design their own guardrails.
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