They weren't kidding when they said this was hard work. My head is about to explode, and I'm glad that there have been enough reminders out there to take deep breaths and often. The most helpful links I have come across are listed on my profile, and I can't say enough about the direction that PotPieGirl gives. I'm following Article marketing to build the cash and learn the lay-of-the-land.

I felt like I paid half price for the One Week Marketing Guide once I read it along with the supplemental Conversation With Nick. It was very difficult to open my wallet to double my investment in IM, but I already feel ahead of the curve for it. Three days is what it took me to get through her "Day 3", and I am now sitting here knowing it is going to be another laborious stretch to meet the first four objectives of "Day 4".

As for the lesson of WA - it is clear from research, before and after my purchase, that WA is the network to join when getting your IM feet wet. Everyone recommends them, so I hope you are aware of their positive ranking among the community.

My favorite piece of advice this week (paraphrased): Write, write and write some more. The only way Article marketing has a chance to convert for you is if the customers of your product see your offer on 5 - 10+ pages.

So far:

• Oodles of research
• Four Lenses (please follow and provide me feedback for MrCarneAsada's adventure - http://www.squidoo.com/carneasadarecipe)
• One (pending) EZine article
• Oodles of research
  

Thanks to Roy Penrod for being that coaxing voice along the first few days and for Mariachi for always having so much accomplished by the time I wake up. It has been inspiring.