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smarternow's comment on 5iphon Hardcore ...
I really like 5iphon.com
When I first saw the short video for 5iphon.com, it looked interesting. It was short and to the point. So I clicked on the Join link.
Bryan Winters has a lot of good ideas for promoting this. Although I'm a free member for now, just yesterday, someone signed up under my link, so it's working. I'll keep promoting 5iphon.com because I believe it's a tremendous program and great value.
Come on in!
smarternow's comment on CashBlurbs.com ...
I use Cashblurbs every day
I like Cashblurbs.com because they have a cool viral effect with my ads. I'm a free member for now, but at the bottom of the page in the members' area, I can see how many others are promoting my offer. It takes a little while to navigate around and understand how to post an ad, but once you've learned, it's pretty easy. Since it's viral, I can be doing other things in life.
My opinion is "two thumbs up" for Cashblurbs.com .
smarternow's comment on Commission Killer ...
Do you have patience with Commission Killer?
I joined Commission Killer on February 29/12 after checking this
program out with several people who claimed to be earning money.
They recommended that I also purchase the 2 upgrades, Cash Creator
and the PLR articles.
After reviewing the videos carefully, I had to come up with a domain name.
Their first "hot" niche was paid surveys.
Each time I checked on Google trends, the popularity of surveys kept going down, not up.
Strange.
So I joined their recommended host, Hostgator.
It was a little difficult in setting up the several pages, but after
a while it became easier.
In the sales video, it shows a Clickbank account with many sales each day by
using this software.
Seems impressive and that's why I joined.
They also have a ready-made website each week in a hot niche, which is handy.
But, even though I was getting many hits each day, there were no Clickbank sales.
The Admin recommends that a member start several sites in different niches,
thereby increasing chances of making sales.
Also, in the introductory video, the narrator states that it takes time to earn
with this program and have patience.
That's when alarm bells went off, since that isn't what the sales video showed.
Why didn't they mention that it takes time and to have patience?
Also, in the member's area, they show an expensive piece of software that
is also powerful in making sales. One can upgrade to this if desired.
I suspect that they used the powerful type of software to make the sales presentation
instead of the less powerful one which I was using, but that's just my opinion.
After about 5 weeks of using this software, I decided to discontinue and asked
for a refund from Clickbank.
If someone has patience and wants to be bombarded with upsells and different programs,
then go ahead and purchase, but it could be a long wait.
smarternow's comment on Mass Income Multiplier ...
I'm thrilled with Mass Income Multiplier
I saw the ad for MIM, signed up, and was taken to the members' area. There, I could choose from several different page layouts, ad Clickbank banners or Adsense codes, and a link to my affiliate site. The Basic or Pioneer members can only build 3 pages/day, but at higher levels, you're allowed to build more. MIM is also viral, since my web pages and titles are shown on other members's pages. My traffic is going daily to my sites. It's also important to use attention-grabbing headlines in your copy. I also use Plimus and Paydotcom affiliate links with this, plus videos from Yourtube with my affiliate link in them. Admin has promised that there's more additions to come. MIM rocks!
smarternow's comment on SEO Pressor ...
I love this software!
I purchased this software because it stated that I would get better SEO rankings. Upon purchase, there was a glitch with the activation number, and I couldn't get it working. I explained it to Daniel Tan, and gave him my user name and password to get into my blog. He was kind enough to find the problem and fix it for me. Whenever I have any more questions, Daniel has always given me excellent service. Previously, I wasn't sure how to write a blog on Wordpress. On my first time using it, I scored 60%, then 80%, then 90% accuracy after a few tries. This software is excellent and easy to use. But you have to find good keywords, so I use Micronichefinder to find those little used but priceless keywords.
Thus, by using MNF and SEOpressor together, I'm getting hits to my sites according to the tracking ID's I'm using. This opens up a whole new world for affiliate programs and CPA offers for me. Love it!
smarternow's comment on Twitter Friend Follower ...
Don't buy TFF
I purchased TFF about a week ago, and am disappointed with it.
First, there is no tech support or forum for this software.
Upon using it, it does a great job of reaching out and following
people in seconds.
But when it comes to Unfollow, the software stops after only
a few people. Why? No answers.
As for sending out messages using the Messenger, it doesn't work
the same way the tutorial videos show it.
Upon checking if my messages were sent, they weren't.
As for getting user ID's, it only captures about 1/3 of user ID's;
the others are left behind.
So it's almost impossible to build up a list of followers and constantly keep in touch with them without being able to send messages.
Finally, as I was looking for some kind of support forum for TFF,
I saw that the originator, Ryan Cameron, has sold the software rights
and domain name to Steve Tenpenny of Project Siteflip.
I've written 5 emails to any support address I could find, include Steve T. and no one has got back to me.
As some reviewers got some tech support in Sept. /09, now that is lacking totally in May /10.
I'm surprised that no one has fixed the bugs in this software; it could be a very useful, effective tool at a reasonable price if admin worked at it.
For all these reasons, I'll be asking for a refund. Don't bother purchasing this until they update their salespage , tech support, and software.
smarternow's comment on Google Slapper ...
Impressed with Google Slapper
I was interested in Google Slapper because they said I didn't need PPC campaigns which can be expensive. Upon signing up, there were about 4 upsell pages to go through till I got to the members' area.
There's a lot of videos which take time to digest. Also they don't tell you that you need a hosting service (which they can provide for 1 cent the first month), and an autoresponder service to keep sending messages to interested potential customers. But his techniques do work and I plan to keep the program. The extra bonuses are worth a lot more than the program itself, so there's great value for the money here. And Mr. Diebolt overdelivers with this program.
smarternow's comment on Instant Banner Creator ...
A great tool
I signed up for the free Banner creator program a few years ago.
At first, I was unfamiliar with creating banners, but after trying this a few times, it's pretty simple. Just a matter of copying and pasting the URL you'd like to send the visitor to, and the image of the banner created. It can be used for jpg or png images, which is handy.
Plus it saves each banner, so you can come back to it when necessary.
It's a very useful tool, since it's free, and I'm using it more now since I'm familiar with it.
The creators of this program should be congratulated for coming up with this idea.
smarternow's comment on Directory of Ezines ...
Ok, but save your money
I have tried Directory of ezines and some ads were winners, some losers. The solo ads are more expensive now, so it's difficult for anyone to keep advertising and losing money, especially in a recession.
Fortunately, there are now revenue-sharing sites online, where one's advertising dollar doesn't go down the drain, but grows each week, through rev-sharing.
It's not hard to find these sites. It makes sense to get back 200% of your ad dollars then advertise again, keep your sites seen, and gain money instead of just throwing valuable dollars down the drain to solo ads in ezines that don't get results.
You can keep investing in revenue-sharing programs indefinitely, and your money grows. So from now on, I'm only spending my money on rev-sharing programs.
The only tip I've learned is to withdraw your original money invested in these programs as soon as possible, in case one goes under. And diversify into different programs; don't rely on just one.
smarternow's comment on 000WebHost ...
Check in often
I've been a free member of this site for a few months. It appealed to me
because it had no ads on a person's site. The Cpanel is easy to use, but there is no way I can see to eliminate the "News"box on the home page. When I asked Support how to erase it, they said they couldn't give me any information because I'm a free member. Not impressed. The News box still says "Under construction" which looks pretty amateurish to people that come there. I can't find the HTML script to erase it myself. So I can count on some sales lost. I wouldn't become a paid member of this site; I'd rather deal with a Canadian hosting company because the exchange rate is better.
Also, if you don't log in to the members' area for a few weeks, or if nobody visits your site, the web host will simply close down your site with no notice. Then you'll be sending traffic to a site that's down. And nobody wants that. So be aware of this. You get what you pay for.
smarternow's comment on US Free ads ...
Satisfied, but
I've been with Usfreeads as a free member, for about 18 months, having been referred by another member.
Setting up ads and pictures on the ads are easy to do, plus it's handy having a hit tracker.
I question their hit tracker's accuracy, though, so I use a link tracker of my own for each URL. That way I trust the results more. Everyone should do so, also. It's difficult to know if my ads are getting sales; they could be from another source
of advertising. The constant emails in my member's box are reminders from admin to renew each ad or an ad is about to expire, so I just delete all the messages. That part of the program is a nuisance.
But I have read that, as a premium member, one's ads have 50X greater exposure, resulting in more sales, so perhaps I will up upgrade later. Other than the emails, it's a very good site.
smarternow's comment on Traffic Witch ...
Pretty good, but
I've been with Traffic Witch for a few weeks. The site was recommended to by the TEProfits program.
I had seen this site before but ignored it due to the occult nature of it, witches, black cats, sorcerers, etc.
But since it was part of the TEProfits program, I joined as a free member.
The member dashboard is easy to understand, and one must click one of several diagrams such as a witch, a spider, a witch's hat, or a witch over a cauldron , before going on to the next ad.
With a ratio of 3 views to 1 hit for my site, it's a poor ratio. I'm not sure if I'm getting sales with this program.
I wouldn't upgrade till I see better results. The free membership is Witch, upgrade to Wicca, then Sorcerer, the highest.
You can also add banner and text links to this site.
Just be sure to assign surfing credits to your text, banner, or website url's so they receive hits, otherwise you're surfing for nothing.
There are also splash pages and emails to send to friends so they can sign up.
The whole site is well laid out and runs smoothly without any glitches in programming.
So far, I haven't seen any results for the TEProfits program from this site, though.
smarternow's comment on AdWord Analyzer ...
Pretty good, but
I purchased Adword Analyzer about 3 years ago. I was amazed at how quickly it was able to show keywords and ranking. The higher the KEI, the better the word.
The seller always sends updates of the software at no extra cost, which is good.
However, I regretted purchasing A A shortly afterward, because more advanced software was always coming out, such as Keyword Elite. KE does so much more than A A, which is only a basic tool without all the more in-depth research required nowadays. I wouldn't recommend Adword Analyzer now since there is more sophisticated software available now.
smarternow's comment on Online Business Alliance ...
This is terrific!
I purchased the $5 ebook Stacked Income 2 days ago (why not, it's not too expensive), and joined the Traffic Exchange Profits program. They make sure you understand each step along the way, then take you by the hand in building up the business. The forum is loaded with helpful people and the way Stacked Income is explained, it makes a lot of sense. For instance, we often hear, "The Money is in the List", but they say, "The money is in the pockets of people in your list". That makes more sense. Also, in doing the same work of promoting this program, one can purchase more ad spaces which in turns becomes more profitable. I like the idea of a "funded proposal" also, where people pay $5 for an ebook. This helps to defray costs of advertising. Too bad more companies don't incorporate this aspect into their programs. There might not be so much attrition and program hopping.
smarternow's comment on Ezine Articles ...
This is a winner
I've been submitting to Ezinearticles for about 6 weeks. Although I'm not published yet, I keep trying. While it's true that they don't allow affiliate links in the Bio, there are ways to get around that. They are very sticky about their rules and they let you know. At one point my account was suspended. Yes, they can do that. My article was identical to someone else's online, so they check meticulously each article.
I'm sure I'll eventually get published; I admit they have a lot of patience with article newbies like me, but I'll keep trying with them. No guts, no glory.
smarternow's comment on Go Articles ...
I like this one
I've been submitting articles to Go Articles for about 6 weeks now with my affiliate link in the Bio. It's very easy to submit. They're not as fussy as some article sites, which will remain nameless. The dashboard is easy to navigate inside and the article is published soon after submitting. Plus it's free, which is like free advertising, and that stays up for years. This is a less expensive way to get your affiliate link out instead of paying for ads. Great site!
smarternow's comment on Secrets of the Big Dogs ...
It's OK, but be prepared to pay more fees
I purchased the ebook a few years ago, when I was first starting out.
When I found out all the programs I was required to join, and all the monthly fees, I balked at it. Here's some of the programs they'd like you to join. First, you sign up as a Clickbank vendor. Then join TrafficWave.net ($17.95/month). Then join FFANET.com for a 7 day free trial, after that it costs. Next, you have to join Multilinks.com, where the Premium chargeis $19.95/month. Next, they'd like you to join Myebizpage, where you can submit ads forfree. Next, they'd like you to join SuccessMakers, which is a FFA submit page. Next, is MonsterTraffic, where you can become a Pro member for only $10/month. The list goes on; there's Adsaturation.com where you can sign up for a Goldmembership for only $14.50/month. Then there's DailyTargetedleads network; of course it's best to go Pro for a monthly fee. There are several more programs, and of course, more fees. This is all before you make a penny for yourself. But all the others make money from you first. So, in trying to save money, I just dropped this Big Dogs program. Too expensive. There are cheaper ways to earn online.
smarternow's comment on Ewen Chia ...
Good, but
I joined Ewen's program Super Affiliates a few years ago. While he does know a lot about marketing, he doesn't hesitate to make money off newbies (as I once was).
In the SA program, he mentions that one should join a PPC program, so I blindly joined goclick.com. Later I discovered that he makes a referral fee of about $45 just for me joining. Goclick.com is virtually worthless; I didn't have any clicks or sales from that, because hardly anyone knows about it. So Ewen makes money off his subscribers, but who doesn't. But he's so clever that he can do it. I don't refer to his site anymore since I've gained experience online.
smarternow's comment on Jeff Mulligan ...
I've tried Jeff's product
I first learned of Jeff M. a few years ago when he was promoting CBMall.
Originally it was free, and it listed all the Clickbank products similar on one page.
The affiliate had his/her link on each sales page.
I could put just one link on a business card and make sales.
Great idea, but I didn't make any sales. After a few months, Jeff started charging a yearly fee for the service. I didn't pay, so I was locked out of that promotion. But I must say Jeff is a very clever guy with all the Clickbank products he markets.
Now I don't see CBMall ads as much as when they were first introduced.
smarternow's comment on My Cash Empire ...
I'm satisfied with this program.
I joined this program a few days ago as a free member based on some of the other reviews. Getting hits to my site is no problem, and then when I've earned enough, then I'll upgrade. Remember, it's a numbers game. The member's area is very good, with hits and dates shown clearly.
I like it because you're paid daily into Alertpay, unlike other programs that take weeks to pay.
Easy to navigate and understand. All in all, diversity is the key, and this is one of those great programs to be in.
smarternow's comment on CBEngine ...
A much-needed service.
I came across this site a few months ago, and wondered why nobody ever thought of this before. It lists all Clickbank products, even the recurring billing products.
It saves time from looking thru the regular Clickbank site. For an annual fee, you can get some other services, but for me, this free service is just great.
You can see the website, the commission, what's hot, what's rising in the rankings. All on one site. Terrific. I only refer to this site now in looking for a product to promote.
smarternow's comment on Low Stress Income ...
Not too impressed.
I joined this program, and with the one time offer promising to become a VIP, purchased an ebook for $12. I thought I'd get more as a VIP, but I got nothing extra.
Upon looking in the members' area , there's a lot of products. I know I can sell a few of these ebooks on how to shorten your URL and receive a $6 commission.
I thought it would shorten my affiliate URL in other programs, but they just shortened their own URL. That's somewhat misleading, but I got over it.
It's mainly a numbers game to get people to the site to purchase.
The entry price is low enough so that some will purchase.
smarternow's comment on Streamline Funnel System ...
I wouldn't spend money on it.
I signed up as a free member till I found more about it. After launch, they wanted to charge me the starting fee. I stopped there because I thought there would more fees to come. These marketers all want fees to upgrade. But it all comes from the same pool of other marketers, so there's only so much to go around.
Paul B. is involved in other programs; I think it's Global Domains, where he was a top recruiter.
But I'm not going to get involved with this any longer.
smarternow's comment on Viral URL ...
Too many emails from others
I signed up as a free member; I thought this would be a good way to protect my affiliate links. For a while it worked, but I kept getting more and more emails from other members, all selling me their products. It seemed like a merry-go-round after a while. In order to stop other members from emailing me, I would have had to delete my account or upgrade and pay a monthly fee. So I chose the former. Didn't get anyone in my downline for the several months I was in it. Now Clickbank is starting to cloak the affiliate URL, so this program seems pointless.
smarternow's comment on Traffic Python ...
A great site.
I signed up with Traffic Python as soon as I saw it, as a free member. I like the URL cloaking feature, and I received 2 sign ups shortly after joining. One feature I don't like is that you can't see your downline as a free member, but they do send you by email those that sign up under you, so keep a record of that.
But I like it mainly for the URL cloaking feature plus the targeted traffic aspect of the program.
smarternow's comment on LeadsLeap ...
Good concept.
I joined Leadsleap.com recently, based on the testimonials of others on the main page. Inside it's a bit confusing, but I placed a free ad, and am getting clicks to it.
I've read some other's ads for credits. If I keep getting hits, then I may pay for PPC there, but I'm monitoring it closely.
smarternow's comment on TrafficHoopla ...
Too much work.
I tried Traffic Hoopla and had to join many other programs inside. It got too complicated, then they wanted a fee to upgrade. I'm trying to save money, and I found that others just wanted to see my links so that I'd see theirs. It's a real maze. Main complaint is that the traffic you receive isn't targeted to my own program.
So I just left the program.
smarternow's comment on F5M Millionaires Club ...
John's an honest man
I joined F5M a few years under John K, then he started the F5M Millionaire Club. It's a good club, but I was unable to afford the steep payment to join this one. John still keeps in touch with me, and I'd like to join this Millionaire club when funds permit.
smarternow's comment on TrafficSwarm ...
Not too impressed
I signed up with this a few years ago, tried it, got some hits, but no sales from it, as I was promoting affiliate programs. Eventually I just left it. I found that it's difficult to remove the program from my computer. But I didn't invest any money in it.
smarternow's comment on Earners Unite ...
Good, but...
I joined this program for a while as a free member. After noting how many platinum members there were, I calculated the total paid to them. It worked out to about $2.60 per month that each platinum member would earn. Now the fee is $97, so I'd be in profit in about 3 years. Too long to wait, so I cancelled. It's a good concept, though, but I received too many emails from members who paid for ads. Couldn't read them all; not enough time.
smarternow's comment on Perry Marshall ...
Very good, but...
I subscribed to his letter, and read his literature. He knows what he's talking about, but now with all the competitive intelligence software available, do we really need to know about keyword selection? Just let the software narrow it down to winning keywords. This is working smarter, not harder.
smarternow's comment on Autoresponder Magic ...
Good, but..
The author has made some great follow-up letters with this book. I read it and tried to copy his formula. He knows his business. But after reading it, I would have to sign up with an autoresponder company for about $18 per month to have at least 20 follow-up letters. Free autoresponder accounts only allow for 5 messages; not enough to build up a following. I couldn't afford the subscription fee each month plus any other charges.
smarternow's comment on PPC Web Spy ...
It works.
I've used the trial software; it works well as advertised. It has a better price than other's monthly fees.
smarternow's comment on Daily Niche Idea ...
Love this site.
I joined this a few years ago, but didn't do too much with it till recently. Then I started writing a blog and the free articles are great to use. I just condense them, use good keywords, and presto. Keep up the good work, Cindy.
smarternow's comment on DotCom Income Secrets ...
Good information for the price.
I purchased this program, and can reveal what's inside.
For about $10, Jerry Moore gives great value; here's a list of what you get.
First is a free gift of a money-making website
but it costs $77 to activate it, then, supposedly, one can make
thousands of dollars each month, Jerry Moore states.
Next is the "DotCom Income Secrets" in downloadable form.
He also give access to a database online of over 500 companies that pay you to take surveys.
Next is free access to Legit Work from Home jobs.
Unadvertised bonuses are: CamStudio IM Version with Master
resell rights, WebAudio software, My Article Submitter (free), Blogger's Guide to Profits (with resell rights), Autoresponder Unlimited Free, Blog and Ping Automator, and ebook "Ghostwriters from the Inside out",
How to Start Your Own Profitable Internet Membership Web Site,
Ebook Marketing Revealed-How to Write, Publish, and Promote Your Own
Profitable Ebook, Podcasting Made Easy, Email Promos Exposed,
and Website Conversion Secrets.
Several of these ebooks have resell rights, so it's possible to earn extra money with these, if promoted.
There's lots of value in these products, so I think it is definitely worth it.
smarternow's comment on Paypal Checks ...
Stay away from this!
I'm glad to give this report since this is one of the worst scams I've ever seen online.
After buying this program thru Clickbank, I submitted my Paypal links to Randy Jett, the admin of the program. After waiting a few days, Randy sent a brief email asking me to send more Paypal links.
More waiting, then he sent an email stating that he'd have my pages ready in a few days. More waiting, no results. He'd always state that the site will be ready in a few days, but it never happened.
After losing patience, I checked at scam.com to see if anyone else was writing about Internet Secrets, Randy and Jean Jett.
I got an eyeful about others that had been scammed by these people.
Randy's method is to keep everybody waiting for any results, and in the meantime, doing nothing for them.
I changed the password on my webhost, waited for 1 week to see if he would do anything, since he asked for my password to supposedly insert some code on the pages.
Finally, he found out that my password had been changed, and I told him what I had found out about him.
He never contacted me again, and I received a full refund from Clickbank.
It just amazes me that Clickbank is still selling this product; why don't they shut down scammers like this?
smarternow's comment on Paul Darby ...
Don't deal with him.
I joined one of his programs a few years ago, and asked him for some info by email. He was quite nasty, as if I was inferior to him, the expert marketer. After that, I unsubscribed from his mailing list. He's not worth the trouble.
smarternow's comment on Bum Marketing ...
Something else works better
Travis has some good ideas and I used his methods for a while, but they do take a long time to do the keyword research. Luckily, there is software that does the job of finding niches and keywords faster. But I don't think I can mention it here.
smarternow's comment on Frank Kern ...
My review.
I purchased Frank Kern's Instant Internet Empires several years ago.
It was a group of ebooks that one could sell to make lots of cash.
Being a newbie then, I ordered it, set up a webhost account, uploaded content, pages, etc. Then, surprise, nothing happened.
Everyone else was selling the same thing.
Many people complained to the authorities because they didn't make anything with the program.
After a while, the Feds came calling to Frank K. , if I recall correctly, claiming he didn't put any disclaimers in his ads.
He was fined a large amount, paid it and is still marketing today.
Now everybody puts disclaimers in their ads; it's financial suicide not to do so.
smarternow's comment on Matt Callen ...
Matt is a terrific software maker.
Matt is a brother to Brad Callen, who is also a software whiz.
Matt comes up with some great software that meets people's needs where they are. I've been receiving his emails about new products and they never cease to amaze me. I keep thinking, "Why didn't I think of that?"
One should have no hesitation about ordering any of Matt Callen's products, no matter the price. Just write it off as a business expense.
smarternow's comment on Google Cash Detective 2 ...
Chris C. is the best.
I tried the GC Detective for about 10 days with different keywords and URLs, and it worked great. I was able to see the competitor's keywords and ads, plus how long each ad has run using his software. This is much easier than guessing which keywords will be successful.
I don't know how the software does it, but it's very effective.
Did I sign up for the paid term? No. Why not? Short answer; it's pricey.
I may in the future, but I'd sign up under my own affiliate URL, if I can, and get about a 50% discount each month. This reduces expenses greatly.
smarternow's comment on Micro Niche Finder ...
A very useful tool
I purchased and use MNF almost daily and it always amazes me.
It's very easy to find niches, even hot trends most people never think of. It's also useful for blogging to find keywords in areas where one can obtain top ranking in Google, therefore more sales.
With this software, you can save valuable keywords and projects, then come back to them later.
Plus the admin of the software gives regular updates on the software.
I couldn't live without the MNF software.
smarternow's comment on Dr. Neil Shearing ...
An honest man.
I bought Neil's software spider a few years ago.
I was fairly new online and used the spider to search out some things.
It was good but I wasn't aware of its full potential and asked for a refund. Neil gave it right away with no questions asked.
In my opinion, Neil Shearing is an honest man who can be trusted.
There should be more like him online.
smarternow's comment on Ad Word Analyzer ...
My review of Adword Analyzer
I am using Adword Analyzer in my business. They usually send free upgrades. The software is very powerful and can capture the good keywords. One must remember when reading the results to look for the "high KEI and low R/S". These keywords are Gold for the marketer. Jeff Alderson also has some other great software products; he's a master of developing products for marketers. He produces great software; I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his products.
smarternow's comment on Instant Profit Machine ...
Shelly Ryan? Thumbs down.
I purchased The Instant Profit Machine, tried it, read the book, and was underwhelmed. The ad was misleading in that she said you could set it up in 5 minutes and crank out the cash. Not!
I read her ebook included, and she stated several times that it takes weeks or months to promote your product. Most of the ideas, I've seen before. The software wasn't that helpful; most of the marketing you have to do yourself. I asked for, and received a refund from Clickbank, thank goodness. My advice for this product is, don't bother.
smarternow's comment on Jodi Hans ...
My review of Jodi Hans
Jodi's name brings back memories of my first encounter with selling his book The Wealth Guide.
It was great receiving notifications that I made sales with this book.
The problem was that Jodi was keeping the names and email addresses of my sales. Neat trick so that he could market to them instead of myself.
I didn't realize this until after I was in the business a while, that your list of customers is priceless.
He built up, so he claimed, a list of over 90,000 people.
He also had several other affiliates selling The Wealth Report.
Eventually I moved on, but this brought back memories, mostly good.
smarternow's comment on Affiliate Elite ...
Take it!
Brad Callen is THE man when it comes to analyzing a market successfully, the capitalizing on it with keyword research. Brad is the Gold Standard in marketing, as far as I'm concerned. He's really got it together.
smarternow's comment on Wordpress Goldmine ...
My review of WPG.
I'm currently studying all the videos and sites in Wordpress Goldmine. The author has out-done himself with this info. I already had MicroNicheFinder and it's a useful tool for this endeavor.
Also, I was hesitant about using Google Adwords, so this is the next best thing if I can earn with WPG.
I would recommend this to anyone, but it's a lot of study till it all comes together.