The Evolution of Technology: Smaller, Better, Faster

The Shift in Technology: From Bigger to Smaller

The physical size of devices has shrunk, but their capacity has grown exponentially, adhering to our original concept of "Bigger, Better, Faster". We are still in the early stages of the computer age, and the future holds untold possibilities.

However, one constant remains - the human factor. As technology becomes more accessible, new and inexperienced users are joining the digital world, making them prime targets for scams. Their email addresses are exposed to the world, and the offers start pouring in. Scammers have simply changed their platform, relentlessly pursuing these new users.

The Persistence of Scams in the Digital Age

Many people naively believe they have been chosen for the internet version of "Who's Who". This scam has been around for years, and now there's a new audience to deceive. The old trick of someone finding money and offering to share it with you in exchange for a goodwill deposit has evolved. Today, the story is that someone has stolen money from a developing country and needs your help to retrieve it. Of course, you'll need to show your good faith.

Almost every scam you encounter predates the computer and has simply been updated for the digital age. We receive hundreds of emails promising immense wealth in a short period of time, with no work required. If that were true, we'd all be lounging around in our underwear, telling our bosses to take a hike.

The Reality of Earning a Living Online

The truth is, you can earn a living on the internet, but it requires work. Forget about "get rich quick" schemes - they don't work. If they did, we'd all be wealthy.

Find a niche that you can promote. Many people have done this and are making a respectable living online. Register a domain name, build a website, and market it. The world won't beat a path to your door. If you don't advertise, like any business, you won't succeed. There are plenty of places to place your ads, some free and others not.

Effective Online Advertising Strategies

Ezines are a good bet. They're distributed to people who have requested the information. If they match your target market, they should be high on your list. Ezines with a large subscriber base that don't match your market are usually not a good deal. Advertise in smaller ones that do.

Avoid automatic submission software that sends your ad to FFA sites - it's a waste of money. Your ad will likely never be seen by a human. The only people profiting from this submission software are the ones selling it.

FFA sites receive thousands of submissions a day. They automatically drop old ads in seconds to make room for new ones. The odds of someone stumbling upon their site and seeing your ad are slim. If you're going to place free ads on a website, make sure they have a lifespan of at least a week.

While "Bigger, Better, Faster" might describe the evolution of hardware, it doesn't replace proven marketing techniques. Just because you can send your ad for free to a large number of people doesn't mean it will be read. To make a living on the web, you still have to earn it.