I'm also confident that you arrived at 1Source-WebMarketing.com because you seek information that relates specifically to Internet Marketing. Unfortunately, the problem with the Internet in general - and Internet Marketing in particular - is the amount of information you can find on any given topic. To say the least, it can be overwhelming, and in many instances, even a bit misleading.

With these things in mind, I decided to create a site that would be clear and concise, while at the same time constitute a useful and informative resource about Internet Marketing.

Good question. And considering the competitive nature (as well as the number of people involved in this field), you probably think I should have my head examined for even considering this arena.

The truth is, Internet Marketing and Affiliate Marketing are the two areas that I have become especially passionate about. Plus, I actually enjoy the competition, mainly because competition makes us perform at a higher level.

I also feel as though I've managed to carve out a nice little niche. But then, my primary motivation isn't to make a ton of money - although making some is always a good thing :-). My true motivation lies in my desire to help people like you, those who are in the same position I was not so long ago (call it the Don Quixote syndrome).

I'm hoping that through the articles, reviews, free e-books, subscription to my newsletter, and the summary review of a wide range of tools and resources in the Directory of Resources, you'll be able to find something that will help you succeed with your own online business.

I know for a fact that you don't want to be sold. I mean, I sure don't sit down at my computer with my credit card at the ready and I'm confident you don't either! So relax... I'm not trying to sell you anything.

Instead, I've put together The Directory of Resources. In that listing, you'll find brief yet informative and honest reviews of some of the best tools and resources available. But not just any tools and resources. These carry my own personal recommendation. You see...

I've actually purchased and used every one of the products included in the Directory of Resources. On the other hand, I own many products that you WON'T ever see included in the directory. Why? Because they were worthless! I wasted my hard-earned money and I certainly wouldn't want you to do the same.

So here's my guarantee... I will never include any tool or resource in the directory that I don't personally own and use in my own Internet Marketing efforts.

FACT: You want to make money with your online business.

I have some good news... it really CAN be done. In fact, it IS being done. Many people are earning their living via the Internet. Or, at the very least, enjoying a very nice part-time income from their online business.

Mind you, what I'm talking about isn't limited to the so-called gurus. Regular folks just like you and me have done it and will continue to do so. Granted, we might not be blatantly posting screen shots of our Paypal and Clickbank account balances, but that doesn't mean we're not succeeding.

Financial success IS taking place online, and it's most likely happening a lot more often than you might think!

FACT: Making money on the Internet isn't easy.

No, it certainly isn't as easy as some of the Internet Marketing "experts" would have you believe. Earning a living or even making a modest part-time income on the Internet is going to require hard work.

The good news is, if you're willing to learn the techniques and fundamentals involved AND put in a reasonable amount of time and effort, you will dramatically increase your chances of making money. Will it happen overnight? No. But as long as you maintain discipline and determination, you can get it done.

With any luck, my saying that hasn't burst your bubble. I just want to be totally honest, allow you to see right from the start what you can expect of me. Believe me, at 1Source-WebMarketing.com, you will get the truth - not just because I believe you deserve to hear the truth - but because my name and my credibility are on the line.

From time to time, even the most self-sufficient online business owner (newbie and veteran alike) needs some place to turn to for assistance.

I can't tell you the number of times I myself wished there had been just one person I could have turned to... someone I could discuss a problem with or find out about a particular product or service. But most importantly, someone I could trust and whose agenda wasn't based solely on making THEIR next sale.

When all is said and done, the Internet tends to be a nameless, faceless, voiceless world that allows some website owners to hide far too easily. And let's be honest here...

Why should you invest your trust or hard-earned dollars with someone who won't answer your emails or pick up their telephone? None of us would even consider putting up with that type of customer service in the brick and mortar world. So why put up with it in the online world? The bottom line is, you don't have to!

Of course, I don't expect you to put your faith in me just because I say certain things are true. But I assure you, I'm more than willing to do whatever it takes to earn your trust. So feel free to email me, phone me (a toll free number is at the bottom of this page - just be aware that I'm on Eastern Standard Time), and join my free newsletter.

What I'm basically encouraging you to do is kick my tires a bit. You'll see that I'm not only a real live person (you can see a picture of me here), I'm eager to share my knowledge of Internet Marketing with you. All YOU have to do is take action!

If you're expecting to find some "magic potion" or "silver bullet" or "secret shortcut" - one that will turn your website into an overnight success - I'm sorry to inform you that it just isn't out there. I know because I personally wasted a great deal of time looking!

What I ultimately came to realize is this...

Running your business on the Internet is really no different than running a brick and mortar business in your local community. In order to be successful, there are certain proven fundamentals and techniques that you absolutely must learn and then apply.

As someone much smarter than me once said "Failing to plan is planning to fail." So my question is... what are YOU waiting for? Start planning for your success today!

My own plan is to continue providing you with the most valuable and current Internet Marketing information possible. First and foremost, I want to help you succeed. Secondly, I want to encourage you to come back often...

Take advantage of both my own articles and those written by some of the best-known experts in online business operation and marketing. Read the product reviews, download a FREE ebook or report, or simply browse through The Directory of Resources.

But again, always keep in mind that there is no "silver bullet" in making your online business a success. If you find just one piece of information from this or any website you visit - something that helps you with a problem or question - then the visit to that site has been well worth your time and effort.

And speaking of something that helps...

Make certain you sign up for my FREE newsletter (simply enter your name and email address in the subscribe form below). That way, you can begin receiving the latest Internet Marketing related news, information, and tips that will help you make money with your online business.

To your continued success,

David Cooper