Network Marketing has come a long way since the days of writing down a list of everyone you could think of to invite to a home meeting.

Networkers have been waiting for Web 2.0 for far too long. With the emergence of Social Media Marketing and Web 2.0 the landscape of MLM list building has changed dramatically.

Finding someone who's interested in a web based business of any kind is easier than ever. Everyone wants to make money on the internet.

Gone are the days of wading through critics and skeptics. There are more people want a good business than there are good businesses to put them in

The larger obstacle now is getting to come to YOU.

I guess the hardest part in the beginning is finding the right sponsor with a good company, great product and compensation plan that pays.

So here's some things to look for when you are just starting out.

1: Find a company that has less than 4,000 representatives total. This size company has enough Reps. to have proven itself to be solid but is still small enough that you can come in a build a huge organization.

2: Make sure they only offer 1 product. Companies that have a standalone product are dominating because its cause for less confusion and it keeps everyone focused on the same thing. Hence duplication.

3: Find a sponsor that is involved with a lead sharing system. If he/she is plugged in to the cutting edge of Social Media Marketing and Web 2.0 it's just a matter of introducing you to people. Thing to remember here is you shouldn't have to pay to start building your list or have to talk to your friends and family first.

4: The 2x2 binary (non flushing) compensation plan wins hands down. You only start 2 legs and then start putting people underneath those 2 and still get paid fast start bonuses for personally sponsoring someone. And you don't have to give up commissions on the first few people you sponsor. This allows you to begin to see income coming in immediately.

Web 2.0 is leveling the playing field for anyone wanting to build a successful network marketing business. If you find the right sponsor, solid company with a good compensation plan. No matter what your background is you CAN build a real business that allows you to cross over to the work from home lifestyle.