As far as I'm concerned, online marketing could be the perfect income method since you can do it from anywhere that has an internet connection (and during any time of the day or week as well).
 
I've dug into it a couple of times and have even tried a couple of methods, but I knew I wasn't doing everything correct so those efforts were pulled a while back.  I still have my company, domains, AWeber and Clickbank accounts so I'm entertaining trying again.  Right now I'd like to simply make a $1,000 per month.  I'm not trying to "take my business from seven digits to eight!" like some of the big guys are doing.  I'd be happy replacing the need for a low-paying job which will give me the time to take the business from a low five digits to a better five digits (I can work on the better stuff later).
 
Anyone else tried this or, even better, is doing it successfully and can offer some tips (here or in private)?

I'll take that as a "no." 

If you figure it out please let me know, as I would like to figure out a way to make some money too!

I'm kicking around the idea of starting a local online marketing beginner's club and inquiring for others to join on Craigslist.  Kind of like those stock-picking groups.  It's always nice to have others to bounce ideas off of and learn from, plus group support is helpful!
 
Compared to other businesses (including the one I currently have but can't afford to run yet), the amount of financial backing required is quite low.  Unfortunately, it's still more than I can handle until I get a part-time job or summer ends and my usual side-jobs kick in again.
 
My mom was saying that on the news this week that a lot of people went back on the hunt for a job, but nobody was getting one.  Just what I need, more competition with even less hope.  I'm now looking at positions that pay exactly 1/10th per hour of what I was making 14 years ago except that they can only offer 20-30 hours per week (with no benefits) instead of the 60+ I was working (and getting burned out by).  Ok, I've had both extremes now, how about something nice in the middle??? 

I have no idea what online marketing is...
 
I mean I know what it means in the context of advertising my business and trying to attract new customers. 
 
I'm just not sure what it means as a career in itself. 

I feel for you man. My situation isn't the greatest either. The company I had been working for as an optical lab manager decided to close the location where I was working. My best option was a job as a sales associate in another optical store. I had to take a $5 per hour pay cut, which was hard enough considering I'm the sole bread winner of a family of 5. Then 2 weeks ago they cut everyone to 32 hours a week. My biweekly paycheck barely covered my mortgage. I gotta do something quickly.

Yeah, that's the usual trick now.  Cut to 32 hours and they don't have to pay benefits (especially Obamacare).
 
The weirdest part is that I can't get even dirt simple jobs mostly because I've never been employed doing them previously!  All IT positions want certifications (which I never needed and most of which weren't even around when I was working in a Corporate environment - oh yeah, and which I can't afford to get now) plus two years of recent experience (owning your own IT consulting business doesn't apparently count).  Not sure what "they" want us to do!  Ok, actually I do know what they want us to do: go away, but I can't even afford to go anywhere (even if I wanted to).
 
 

Yeah, that sucks man. Certifications are BS. I had to get ABO certified a few years back. It cost me $225. Anybody can study for it and pass it, but it's no substitute for my 20 years experience, just like those IT certifications are no substitute for all your experience. It's stupid.

Hi,
 
I've been told with so many films listed and music on my website, that I should find some folks that like the advertising and place them on the website. It might only be 2 or 3 for $50 bux a month, but it would be a start, and a few meals here and there is that happens.
 
I have not detailed that, and I probably already have one customer, even though it is a trade out ... I get 2 CD's a month for it, in music, and am working on figuring out to use the IMDB a bit better and further, however, they coast a lot monthly for someone like me, but the connections are too valuable all around. 
 
Two other reviewers have given me a small list to go over, which is the reason why I have been spending a lot of time getting my reviews up to date, although it does not have as many "recent" films, as it does more historical stuff, which to me is good ... but remains to be seen.

you need to have a product or service..... preferably a product, that lots of people want to buy and a good supplier who sells to you at a reasonable price. 
 
Does the supplier drop ship or do you have to do hands on the product to ship?  
 
Niche markets are cool once you get the ball rolling but harder to get started.   
 
Also, making your own products.... custom pottery, wood carving, stained glass windows, and other such things are good niche markets. The kind of stuff you can't go to Walmart and buy off the shelf.   For artists like that, the web has opened up a wonderful opportunity.  The secret to success there is getting your name and website out to the right folks. No one can buy from you if they don't know you're there making what they want.
 
I'd venture to say that most internet business failures are from not getting the website out to the right folks.