The Internet marketing bug bit Ti Roberts early on. Since then, she has come a long way, honing her marketing techniques and refining her business model. And, she has great story about how she got started and became fascinated with building businesses online.
“I first got introduced to internet marketing when I was 19. I saw a video on YouTube of a girl talking about how to make money online with a cheap $5 business,” Roberts recalls.
Though Roberts’ first flirtation with online marketing proved a less than stellar success, she remained undeterred.
“I decided to join her in that business, and even though I didn’t make any money, being exposed to the internet marketing concept took hold of me and I’ve been hooked ever since,” she remembers.
Roberts has been at the business for a while now, and looks back on her experiences during turbulent times.
“It’s been 7 years since I first discovered internet marketing, and I’ve had many up and downs both in my personal life and in business.”
“Being young and immature when I was first introduced to online marketing, I struggled with personal issues that hindered the growth of my business,” Roberts says. “Fortunately, I was able to overcome them with the help of a strong, loving community, as well as by drawing on the personal development and mindset training I was exposed to early on in my internet marketing career.”
Like many small business people beginning in the world of Internet marketing, Roberts would hit some bumps and dead ends along the way.
Today, through her main blog, The Bus Ridin’ Internet Marketer, she shares tips for all entrepreneurs on topics like driving traffic and improving Search Engine Optimization. See posts like 7 Epic Free Traffic Tips I Used This Week From 7 Top Bloggers and 7 Things I Hate About SEO: How I Put An End To My Content Marketing Misery!
Needless to say, when Roberts discovered BizSugar it was (almost) love at first sight.
“I’ll never forget the morning I checked my email to see several comments had been posted on my first blog post,” she says. “I’d submitted it to BizSugar before I went to sleep the night before.”
At first, Roberts recalls being puzzled.
“I remember thinking to myself, ‘I wonder how they discovered my blog?’ Upon reading the comments I saw that all of them said they’d come from BizSugar. I quickly logged into my traffic stats and saw that BizSugar had already sent me 60 visitors just that morning and was my #1 traffic source,” she adds. “I also saw that I’d already hit BizSugar’s front page. I was stoked!”
“The BizSugar community is one of the most engaging and helpful communities I’ve ever been a part of,” Roberts explains. “I love how tight-knit the community is and how all contributors really seek to help you grow your business.”
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Congrats Ti Roberts,
It seems we shared the same thing in common 😉 and I must tell you that Bizsugar has been and will still remain my number #1 source of traffic site on the net!
Thanks Valentine!
BizSugar is absolutely amazing. I never thought I’d come across such a quality site that sends the amount of traffic BizSugar does. They’re truly in a league of it’s own.
Thanks for your comment.
See ya’ around the net!
Ti
Congrats Ti!
Thanks Amanda! 🙂
Ti Roberts: Congratulations! Great to hear that you take a sound approach regarding SEO.
Thanks Martin! Yes, me and SEO have been through some times together. But I’m thankful for all that I’ve learned along the way. This is a fabulous industry to be in and I’m enjoying it more and more everyday.
Thanks for commenting!
Ti
Congrats Ti! We are all bitten by marketing bug! 🙂
Thanks BizRock!
Yes, I’m loving being infected with the marketing bug! Bite away! Lol.
I appreciate your comment!
Ti
Ti,
I’m very happy to get to know you and was very interested to read a bit more about you and your business. I’m glad you found the BizSugar community and am certain you will make a valuable contribution.
Hi Shawn!
So happy to see you. I can always count on your comments. You always have pleasant and informative words to say. I appreciate you!
Thanks again!
Ti
Hi Ti,
It was so nice to get to know you while preparing this blog post. I’m looking very forward to your continued involvement at BizSugar. Thanks again for your energy and support!
Thanks so much Heather! You’ve been awesome and BizSugar is amazing! I’m thoroughly enjoying being apart of this community!
Thanks again!
Ti
Congrats Ti! You do have a great blog and I discovered you here on BizSugar 🙂
Thanks so much Ashley! You have a terrific blog yourself, and your content is killer 🙂 So glad to have met you!
Ti
I am also working as Internet Marketer but i have one question how would i grow my business or i want to work as freelance in internet marketer (SEO)how do i do this help me.
Hi Danish,
Thanks for your comment! There’s plenty of information available to read on BizSugar about how to get started as a freelance writer.
I would recommend that you start networking here on BizSugar. I’m sure there are plenty of members that could use your help and contribution. You might want to also look into guest posting on blogs about freelance writing. This is a good way to gain exposure and attract business.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks again for your comment!
Ti
Hi Ti — congratulations on being named BizSugar Contributor of the Week. I love all your activity — your article titles are especially good.
– Anita
Hi Anita!!
Thanks so much for the comment! It’s such an honor to be chosen and it’s very exciting! I love being an active member of BizSugar. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had networking online and I’m learning a TON of new things!
I love to have fun with my content titles. Coming up with titles is like a game to me. I’ve learned the more interesting and intriguing they are, the more views you get.
Thanks again!
Ti
Hi Ti,
I will try to find out on BizSugar if i need some help i will contact you.
Tanks to your that you have given your valuable time.
No problem Danish, glad I could help 🙂
Great story. Very inspiring. I didn’t know that BizSugar could be a good source of traffic. I will for sure be getting some good articles together for the site.
Hi Craig,
Yes, BizSugar is a fantastic source of traffic. It’s still in my top traffic referrers. Glad you decided to get involved with us!
Thanks for your comment!
Ti
Hi!
Thanks so much for dropping by and commenting! I designed my blog myself. It’s nothing too fancy. I can understand the technical side of blogging can be a bit of a headache. I also offer blog set up services if your interested. If so, you can shoot me an email through my “Contact me” tab on my blog.
Thanks again for your comment. I appreciate it 🙂
Ti
Congrats Ti,
I’ve been following you for a while and this couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. It was through you that I was introduced to BizSugar!
Keep up the good work.
Aww, thanks so much, Brad. I truly appreciate the kind words. 🙂
Ti