A little review and evaluation:

As the old cigarette commercial says, “You’ve come a long way, baby!” (I can’t even remember which brand it represented!)

At this point in your First Steps Online training, let’s pause and make sure I’m not leaving you behind and progressing too fast.

If you feel you’re a little lost and confused, then please don’t proceed any further.  Take a little time, go back, review the modules you’ve struggled with, reread, revisit the concepts and then proceed.

I mentioned in “First Thoughts” this is not a race!  You won’t win a lollipop for being the first to complete this training. I do have something special for you in the last section, “Final Thoughts,” but don’t go there yet!

In subsequent modules, I build upon the foundations established in the first 6 modules. The concepts and methods are more involved and complicated, so lagging behind isn’t going to help you take the next step.

As a “First Stepper,” you don’t want to walk until you can stand.  If a newborn baby tried this then possible leg or muscle deformity could occur which would have severe effects later on.  It’s important you educate yourself and then engage with it before expanding your abilities.  This is a process – you’re on a journey and not yet at a destination.

However, hesitating or taking a breather is no excuse to stop and give up! Pausing to re-evaluate, re-group, re-supply your cup of coffee is oft times important.

Dr. Martin Luther King said this, “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”

My advice: “Keep moving forward, even if your forward movement is measured in millimeters!

So, at this point, basic premises and assumptions I’m making are:

You should:

1. Understand where and how the internet came into being along with understanding the different protocols used on the internet.

2. Know the various internet terms and definitions3 and be able to communicate with other online marketers using these words.

3. Have a basic understanding about navigating (using) your computer;
– how to create a folder, move and copy this folder to another location on your computer.
– how to download and save a file, photo or document to a folder on your computer or device.

4. Have a basic understanding about connecting to the internet;
– Using a browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Firefox, etc.) and connecting to the internet to access a website on the world-wide-web.
– How to open and send email. How to use Google or another search engine to locate information on the internet
– Know what a URL (link) is and how links work – how to click on a URL link, copy and paste a URL link and save that link in a Word or Excel File.
– Have a good understanding about web security and protecting your online identity.

5. Beware of Scams, bots, spiders, malware, viruses and Trojans in the online space and aware of how to avoid these when working online.

6. Know how to install a good Internet Protection and Firewall program.

7. How to make a good password to protect access to your personal details and private information.

8. Finally, you should have an understanding about the vastness of the internet, the good, bad, and the ugly, and know the internet is a huge opportunity to make a lot of money!

I want to offer you a special gift for your onward journey. You’ll have a hard time making prolonged progress unless you take time to work on yourself!

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If you feel you have acceptably conquered all the above, then let’s keep moving forward! On to Module 7!