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I’m really honored to have interviewed the Top bloggers all around the world and share their views and tips with me. The next interview is probably one of the most sought after bloggers with all of his readers really learn and can quickly implement his tips, how do I know, some of the strategies I’ve used to drive traffic to my blog and every time I’m stuck for some inspiration, I turn to Maki’s blog. I believe that there’s not one post that can’t help you with making money online or driving traffic to your blog or business.
Check out DoshDosh.com and you will quickly know what I mean.
Allow to present Maki…
When did you first get involved with Internet Marketing/Blogging?
I started my first blog 3 years ago. As for internet marketing, I started doing it around the same time, partly because I was working in a Public Relations firm and was in charge of online marketing. The learning process began at that point, I would say. However I have been a freelance journalist for over 6 years and I was always a writer before I was a blogger.
What is your greatest achievement so far?
To be able to make enough money online to sustain myself completely. This includes rent, utilities, food and leisure. I don’t take any money from anyone (including friends and family). I have a steady source of income that allows to relatively do what I want to a certain extent and I’m proud of that. It’s money that comes from good, hard work and hopefully I’ll be able to make enough so that I substantially contribute to communities and organizations which benefit others.
What’s the key behind your site/s?
Creativity and dedication. The ability to look at what other people are doing and top that by taking it one step further. Making websites profitable usually requires a real dedication. You need to network extensively, forego leisure (initially) and work your ass off to grow the site by extending your brand and making it all pervasive. Success usually requires an intense desire and dedication towards your goals and all websites (including mine) are no exception to that.
How is it unique?
It’s unique because it’s me. Everything I write stems largely from my mish-mash of experiences and the things I’ve learned from others. Superficially, the way I create and decorate my posts (with images/anime thumbs) is a way which makes it unique among other blogs in the same niche.
What obstacles have you encountered?
Procrastination and laziness are my two biggest obstacles. I know my skills and it frustrates me because sometimes I get too complacent and lazy about the things I need to do. Apart from that, poor time management skills have led to some lucrative projects being abandoned in the end. That’s something I personally need to work on.
What are your Three Top Tips for building an Internet Business?
1. Network extensively and make more friends than enemies 2. Stay humble and treat everyone worthy with respect 3. Never forget why you started the business in the first place
Did you secure any finances? If so how did you secure it?
By having multiple websites, each with diverse and passive income.
Any advice for other start-up Internet Entrepreneurs?
Research the market well before you create anything. A lot of failures arise because the produce or service you created does not add value to a target market already familiar with similar propositions.
Any advice for a traditional business?
Keep costs low and revenue consistent. Build brands and not just products or services. Be a household name. Capture mindshare before profits and profits will come naturally.
How will you stay ahead of the game?
By constantly learning from others who are front-runners in a specific niche and applying ideas gleaned from other niches/knowledge fields and industries.
Who are your personal Heroes?
My Mum and Dad for being kickass parents who supported me in a lot of endeavors. Other than that most of my heroes are artists or writers… with two of them being Jack Kerouac and Henry Miller. I share their philosophy of life and love the way they lived it through their art.
What are your favorite sites?
I have a lot of favorites but I’ll just name some common ones that everyone can use. Youtube for sheer online entertainment value, Wikipedia for connecting information dots and broadening the mind, and StumbleUpon for revolutionizing the way we use the internet.
What’s the greatest thing about the net?
The ability for ideas and concepts to be shared rapidly. This influences the mind and connects human beings together in a evolutionary process. It is very exciting to imagine what the world will be like in the next 500 years. It also provides anyone with an internet connection the ability to generate income and make real money despite of their class, creed, education level and appearance. I think that’s fantastic and revolutionary.
What’s the worst?
Nothing really, apart from the fact the internet is really addictive. I don’t see anything really bad about it because I’m a huge fan. 
What inspires you?
The successes of other people. I love to hear and read biographical stories of how people overcome adversity to achieve their goals. That’s inspiring to me.
Final word to your readers…
Thanks for the support so far and stay hungry to achieve your goals. Never stop believing in yourself or what you can do.
Once again, I want to Maki for sharing his thoughts and tips to help and inspire all of us. Make sure you visit Maki’s blog for Authority type post at DoshDosh.com.
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