Are you new to Internet Marketing, but you have not gotten a clue where to begin? Perhaps you have an idea or niche that you've been thinking of converting into an online business. In case you do not know what a niche is, often pronounced "neeche;" a niche is nothing more than a specific market. When you think of a niche, think of it as being a subset of a larger market. One example of a niche is dog training. Another example of an Internet Marketing niche is "losing weight."

Being new to Internet Marketing, you've probably come across terms like SEO, Affiliate marketing, PLR, JV etc … This list goes on and on and is quite extensive.

In case you're wondering, SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It's a technique that's used to drive traffic that allows you to rank your site. The higher your site is ranked, the more traffic you will get and that ever leads to sales. In turn, those sales lead you to your main goal of making money.

An affiliate marketer is a person that drives traffic to a Product Marketer's website and gets a commission in return if the person buys his or her product.

PLR stands for Private Label Rights. It's basically content that can be sold to others. The content can be edited and modified to the purchaser's desires. In addition, these rights allow you to edit the material, including all sentences and paragraphs as you see fit. PLR is perfect for the Internet Marketing newbie, because it allows you to make a quick profit … if done properly.

JV is a term that is thrown around quite a bit. It means Joint Venture and it's a way to build your business by enlisting the help of a more seasoned Internet Marketer. You might offer them a portion of your profits. They in turn will let you market your product to their list. Just in case you're not sure what "a list" is, it's basically names of potential buyers interested in the products you're trying to promote. These are targeted buyers that have "opted-in" to your list; meaning they have agreed to receive email from you.

In order to be an effective Internet Marketer, you have to learn the basics first.

The best way to learn the basics is to research online marketing strategies. Another way to gain knowledge in the online marketing niche is to join forums in the market or niche you are interested in; you'll be surprised how much you can learn by taking part in forums.

You can definitely get knowledge on SEO strategies, affiliate marketing profits, making money using social media like Facebook or twitter, as well as other areas related to Internet marketing.

Internet Marketing for the newbie might seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools it can be quite rewarding. Rome was not built in a day; and neither will your business. However, taking a step by step approach, being patient and putting in the time and effort will bring you the success that you're seeking.

I hope you enjoyed my article and I hope you find the online success that you desire.