They are all over the Internet, and they claim that they can help you become famous in the Internet just like them. Internet gurus. Who are they?

An Internet guru is someone who teaches Internet users, specifically about the tips and tricks on how to gain an edge above thousands of other online marketers.

I'm sure you have seen piles of offers from these gurus, claiming to make you rich in an instant. They spill out their best kept secrets so you can be like them too!

But how do you know if they are legitimate or not? How do you know if they're just out there to rip you off? Who among these gurus should you run away from? And who are you going to run to when you need genuine help? Here are some pointers that might help you:

? A real Internet guru is can help you promptly. Try to ask your questions directly via email and see how this ?guru? answers to your inquiries. Was he able to answer everything the way a real guru would? Did he write the reply himself, or was it just something his staff wrote for him? Was it a prompt reply? Make sure that this ?guru? replies to you within 2 to 3 days; any grace period longer that that would only mean that he's got no time to help you out at all.

? Attend conferences to get to know online marketers better. They can give you tips and ideas about online marketing, and they can even recommend a reliable Internet guru.

? Lots of these gurus usually offer products that they claim can help you succeed in the world of online marketing. When a guru offers you a money-back guarantee for the products, it simply means that he believes in the effectiveness of the material that he sells. A real guru should have this confidence on himself and on his product that he offers.

? Internet gurus who have nothing to run away from usually include their physical address and telephone number in their home page or in their email signatures.

It pays to make a thorough research about the character and the accomplishments of these Internet gurus. In this way, you can get reliable help for your online business without getting fooled by anyone.