Time Management Do's and Don’ts

Are you new to internet marketing? If you have recently started selling a product or service online, it is something you need to familiarize yourself with. After all, internet marketing is an important component of buying and selling online.

 

When familiarizing yourself with internet marketing tactics, you may start to feel overwhelmed. After all, there are hundreds of ways to market a website, product, or service online. Since it is impossible to do it all at once or even in one week, you need to manage your time. When it comes to internet marketing time management, there are many dos and don’ts.

 

Do not surf the internet when working. Internet marketing involves using the internet. Unfortunately, it is easy to become distracted online. Do you like reading the news or playing games online? If so, avoid these websites during work hours. Save internet entertainment for after-hours.

 

Do use the internet to research internet marketing. Avoid surfing the internet for personal use or entertainment during your work hours, but do not avoid it altogether. Since new internet marketing methods arise often, use the internet to stay up-to-date. Remember, there is a difference between searching for fun websites and searching for research.

 

Do remember that time is money. If you are new to internet marketing, realize that poor time management not only leads to following behind and inorganization, but it also means lost money. Since you cannot sell a product or service without first advertising, you need to do so online. If you don’t, you will not make any sales, resulting in a loss of income.

 

Do not play games on your computer during work hours. It is not uncommon for some home-based workers to turn to computer games when feeling stressed. Yes, you deserve a break, but games are not the way to go. Since they are installed on your computer, they are easy to access. Playing a game for a 10-minute break can easily turn into an hour-long distraction.

 

Do remember to have fun outside of work. Right now, you have heard that you shouldn’t play computer games or surf the internet for entertainment purposes. This may not sound like fun. Realistically, work isn’t always fun. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time, but do so outside of work.

 

Do not check your personal email account multiple times a day. Unfortunately, many home-based workers believe checking email does not waste a lot of time. For starters, even a second can be wasted time. Since you will spend more than one second reading emails, clicking on links, viewing attachments, and responding, this wasted time can easily add up.

 

Do create a separate account for business use only. If you sell a product or service online, you need to check your email. This is how you are notified of a sale. This is okay, but eliminate distractions by keeping personal emails and work email separate.

 

Do not give up when overwhelmed. Internet marketing is important to selling a product or service online; therefore, it must be done. With a wide range of marketing options, you may feel as if you have to do them all. Yes, you are encouraged to do so, but not at once. If you find yourself overwhelmed, do not stop for the day, but take a short break.