Dave Carter
Hello! I’m Dave Carter, a veteran in the vibrant realm of affiliate marketing and website design.
I launched my online odyssey in a time before the dominion of Google, Facebook, and Instagram, when digital pioneers like AltaVista and MySpace were the giants, and AOL’s familiar call of “You’ve got mail!” echoed through our homes.
It was a pioneering era, and I was right there, mapping the uncharted waters of the internet.
My foray into this world began with drop-shipping sexy lingerie with Allure Lingerie on a platform called Citymax, long before Shopify and WordPress became the backbone of the internet we know today. This first venture into the online marketplace was an exciting glimpse into what digital tools could offer to an entrepreneurial spirit like mine.
Following the lingerie endeavor, I took a chance on the online poker craze. It was a lucrative move until 2006, when shifts in online gambling regulations reshaped the entire industry. Despite the setback, the experience honed my skills in adapting to regulatory changes and market dynamics.
Next up, my website design business creating sites and seo for local small business in Victoria BC Canada.
As the internet evolved, so did I. I ventured into article marketing with platforms like Squidoo and HubPages, embracing the nuances of content creation and audience engagement. Each shift in platform and policy taught me resilience and the importance of staying ahead of tech trends.
Fast forward to today, and I encourage newcomers to start where the opportunity is ripe: an Etsy shop selling digital products. It’s a fantastic training ground to master the essential skills of online selling, from copywriting to email marketing. It’s here that you can see that crucial first dollar—which is a milestone I still celebrate in each new venture, as it represents the leap from theory to reality.
Despite my long journey, I’m no stranger to Shiny Object Syndrome—always chasing the next big thing. Yet, my experiences have sharpened my ability to discern gold from glitter, turning fleeting opportunities into sustained success.
Why should you trust me? Because I’ve lived through every phase of the internet’s evolution—from its nascent days to its current state, continuously learning and adapting. My advice is grounded not just in successes but also in failures, each one teaching me more about this ever-changing digital landscape.
Join me, and let’s build your success story together, with real strategies that weather trends and stand the test of time.