In fact, the secret is simply that there is no secret.

There is no magic bullet, no one piece of information that will ensure your success online. What it takes is hard work, dedication and a willingness to never give up. To help you succeed we asked several successful online marketers for the tips they wish they had of known before they got started. Here is some of their advice:

- FOCUS. A great acronym for the word focus is Follow One Course Until Successful. One of the biggest reasons new online business owners fail is because they try to spread themselves too thin. Instead of putting all of their time and energy into the success of one project, they jump between ideas and keep chasing "the next big thing". If you find yourself doing this, make it a goal to choose only one of your projects and focus exclusively on it for the next 3 months. You'll be amazed by the results you get when you FOCUS.

- Be willing to give without expecting anything in return. Whether it is advice to someone in your network or a little guidance for a potential customer, giving a bit of your time can be a great way to build your business. It will come back to you later when that person remembers how willing to help you were and wants to do the same in return.

- Spend time on the tasks that have the biggest impact on your business. Too many online marketers spend days at a time focusing on small, mundane little tasks that have very little impact on their bottom line. It makes no sense to spend days making "tweaks" to your web site copy when you don't even have your first product ready for sale yet! Focus on getting done the tasks that will bring in the money before worrying about anything else.

- Learn to work smarter, not harder. Always be on the lookout for ways that you can get more done with less work. One of the best ways is to use the help of others to accomplish things. This can be freelancers who create content for you, a Virtual Assistant (VA) who handles your customer service emails and even a Joint Venture (JV) broker who arranges your marketing initiatives. As the person who is overseeing everything you can get a lot in a short amount of time.

Hopefully these tips have given you some things to think about. When it comes to creating a successful online business there are many factors that you must take in to consideration. But with hard work and a willingness to keep trying you too can make money online.