Personal Frustration and Lessons Learned

 “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

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Over the past two years, I have dedicated myself to writing daily articles on Medium, sharing them across various social media platforms like LinkedIn, Quora, Facebook, X, and Blogger. Despite my consistent efforts, I’ve encountered several challenges:

1. Earnings on Medium: I’ve made up to $100, but due to my location in Pakistan, I haven’t been able to withdraw my earnings.
2. Affiliate Marketing: I have included numerous product links in my articles, but despite receiving 300 clicks a day, especially during special occasions like Mother’s Day, I have not generated a single lead.
3. Digistore24 Products: After learning about Digistore24, which offers attractive commissions ranging from 50% to 80%, I started promoting their SaaS products, fitness supplements, and pet eBooks. Unfortunately, I still haven’t seen any leads despite 1,300 views on my articles featuring these products.

Recently, I discovered Systeme.io and decided to create funnels to generate leads. I made my first product funnel and emailed it to my friends but did not use any email marketing services like GetResponse.

I’m unsure whether I should continue writing articles daily and sharing them on social media or focus on creating and promoting funnels through Systeme.io.

Comparison of Existing Writing Style and Product Promotion

Writing Style and Promotion

Pros:

• Consistency: Writing daily articles keeps your audience engaged and coming back for more.
• Diverse Platforms: Sharing across multiple social media platforms increases reach and potential engagement.
• SEO Benefits: Regular content updates can improve SEO rankings, driving organic traffic.

Cons:

• Limited Monetization: Difficulty withdrawing earnings from Medium.
• Low Conversion Rates: High click-through rates but no leads or sales.
• Time-Consuming: Writing daily articles and managing multiple platforms can be overwhelming.

Funnel Creation with Systeme.io

Pros:

• Higher Conversion Rates: Funnels are designed to guide visitors through a buying process, increasing the likelihood of conversions.
• Automation: Systeme.io automates email marketing and follow-ups, saving time and effort.
• Integrated Tools: Systeme.io offers a range of tools for creating landing pages, managing emails, and tracking performance.

Cons:

• Learning Curve: Setting up and optimizing funnels can be complex for beginners.
• Initial Setup Time: Creating effective funnels requires initial time investment for design and integration.
• Email List Requirement: To fully leverage funnels, you need a growing email list, which can be challenging to build from scratch.

Funnel Making Process with Systeme.io

Step-by-Step Guide:

Sign Up and Set Up: Create an account on Systeme.io and complete your profile setup.

Create a New Funnel:

• Navigate to the “Funnels” section and click “Create.”
• Select the type of funnel (e.g., sales, webinar, custom).
• Name your funnel and choose the currency.

Design Your Funnel:

• Add funnel steps (e.g., squeeze page, thank you page, sales page).
• Customize each page using the drag-and-drop editor.
• Include elements like text, images, videos, and forms.

Integrate Products:

• Integrate your affiliate links from Digistore24 or other platforms within the funnel pages.
• Present the products compellingly, highlighting benefits and testimonials.

Set Up Email Marketing:

• Go to the “Emails” section and create an email campaign.
• Set up automated email sequences to nurture leads and promote products.

Publish and Share Your Funnel:

• Publish your funnel once it’s ready.
• Share the funnel link on social media, in your articles, and through emails.

Comparing Both Options

Writing Daily Articles

Reliability:

• Consistent content creation builds a loyal audience over time.
• Organic growth through SEO can be sustainable but slow.

Fruitfulness:

• Monetization through platforms like Medium can be limited and geographically restricted.
• High click-through rates on affiliate links do not guarantee conversions without effective CTAs.

Funnel Creation with Systeme.io

Reliability:

• Funnels are structured to optimize the conversion process, making them reliable for lead generation.
• Automation tools ensure consistent follow-ups and engagement.

Fruitfulness:

• Higher potential for generating leads and sales through targeted marketing.
• Efficient use of time with automated processes, freeing up resources for other activities.

Conclusion

While writing daily articles and sharing them on social media has its benefits, creating and optimizing sales funnels with Systeme.io offers a more structured and potentially more fruitful approach to generating leads and earning commissions.

By learning from past challenges and adapting a new strategies, I can improve my chances of success.

Building an email list and engaging with my audience through value-driven content will enhance my marketing efforts and lead to better results.