Traffic Blackbook vs. High Traffic Academy

Definitely Traffic Blackbook: at least the author Chad Hamsey is not a scammer...
I can't tell you if HTA is really bad or not as I've never tried it, although I know some people who are unhappy with this course.
Concerning the author's reputation, make sure to read this about Vick: Global Success Club / Vick Strizheus Complaints, Reviews - Incomplete Products
I can't find the video reporting this case but he's still on probation though...

You can PM me for paid traffic ressources: I can help you.
Hope this will help

Ok Nio93 (or Vick) you're a good salesman and you like playing with words to convince people to get into this crap... Concerning the refund: no surprise it's so low as you can't even get a refund (no answer from the customer support!)

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!!

Both have valid point,

Anyone else who is not promoting High Traffic Academy to chime it? Nowadays i am very suspicious of WSO product owners, no offense to you Russell.

Like to have a actual student of HTA to give what to expect in the course, how it laid out etc?

@lamour11, you make me laugh, yeah, make your point.

I am sure you guys and girls have seen my review on HTA. Just to summarize the course is VERY basic and over hyped. I dont CARE who defends this course, sorry It is basic, not worth paying $500+. On top of that, the course doesnt have any REAL structure, for a newbie, this is a refund knightmare. I think the price really kills this course. The thing that REALLY pi*S me off about this course, the google method he uses is out dated and dont work. I know many people would say "you have other methods to use." My reply to you would be **** you, I paid for a course to get all methods updated with my hard working cash, because you are seen as the expert in this filed. The only positive thing I can say about this course, you actually watch over his shoulder at what he is doing, with that being said, he talks WAY to much rather than doing the work.

UPDATE: One very important thing I forgot to mention about HTA, I always like to be told the pros and cons of methods i.ezine method, but when you have someone in this course training video hammering this is fantastic its easy, but no cons, a bell should be ringing in your ears. If it were easy everyone would be rich, using it, however the method is simple, and the pros and cons are this, etc.

I have bought Traffic Blackbook and the upsell method, it is well worth it. I personally FEEL, this is outlaid in a professional way AND he updates the information, I have just logged in to check and he updated the videos in september. The only small snag i have about this course, I would perfer ALL his videos to be looking over his shoulder, but that is just me.

UPDATE: You get pros and cons of each method, so you can make a logical and tactical judgment of what method you plan to use.

That is a huge difference in my opinion.

We are all adults, we all know everyones results are different, right?

If you look in the WF and search "High Traffic Academy" I am sure you will see lots of people bashing this product. Are all these people wrong? Who knows

Same search for "Traffic Blackbook", see what happens.

I hope this helps you out.

When someone says that with his course you can earn $5,000 or more a month and asks you $400 to join, you should reply like this:
Ok, man. First you teach me how to earn $5,000 monthly and after I gain them, I'll give you $400

I own HTA and do not promote it so I can give an objective opinion.

If you already know many Paid traffic methods and you're already past the "motivation barrier" then it is probably not for you.

If you don't/aren't you will find it a very good in depth on-screen overview if you have the cash.

In terms of content, he gives a lot of great content and examples and if you listen close enough, he actually tells you which things work best for him. Those that follow this particular advice seem to get the best results. Also, through support requests and the HTA webinars (not his BIM thing) are very helpful in getting support to figure out what you might be doing wrong. Support actually has looked at a campaign and given me advice.

So the reason I quoted the above comment though is actually two fold.

1) His presentation of the ezine method "without cons" seems to actually be his way of telling you, "this is the best method in all of the methods I am giving you, and it's work, but you should do it". On his webinars he seconds it but I guess It might be a little rude to give too much more here.

2) The "fluff" and the "pros all the time" in his videos, as you may have noticed are in EVERY video. You may be annoyed at this at first, however when you create an information product yourself where you are not there with someone to create accountability with the viewer, the biggest problem you have with them getting results is them not going out and trying things. Your biggest tool to combat this is by running language patterns such as "problem -> benefit -> solution" which he does in almost every video. Some people call this "starting with the why". This also lowers refund rates so it's a win-win.

So, I think his "fluff" may be fluff for people who are already taking action regularly (I use enounce myspeed to speed videos to 3x for this reason), but you have to understand that most people are not that motivated and need this just to get past step #1.

I cant argue you about the price for you, but I can argue you about the price for me.

That $500 was well worth it for what I received in return.

But $500 is probably worth more to most people than to me.

As for Traffic Blackbook, I do not own and have not seen it so unfortunately cannot give an answer there.

I got the Traffic Black book some time ago, and it was really good. I learned a lot from it, altouhg I didn't use all the techniques in the book.
I do recommend it fully

Guys, HTA is a solid product. Why I am saying that? Simply because I applied 1 strategies that generate me 20-50 Leads daily. Why Vick is the real deal? Well simply because he made $500,000 inside Empower Network without bashing his list AKA me.

The stuff he teach bring result. However, the income and your result is YOURS.

I didn't went over the Traffic Blackbook training I am planning on buying. Simply, because I love learning from other people. 1 simple tips can increase my income.

So in summary yes there is some module that is outdated. But, some of them are simply strong strategy.

PS. I NEVER PROMOTED HTA. I PROMOTE ONLY 1 THING TO MY LIST.

Good luck, wish you all success.

FYI -- Chad Hamzeh sent an email a few days ago letting his subscribers know that he will be releasing the "sequel" to Traffic Blackbook in the very near future. If you have any desire to get into paid traffic, I highly recommend anything that Chad releases on this subject.

HTA level2 is not completed and doesnt look like it will be. Its been over a year he hasnt completed it and Vick has now moved on to BIM (Big Idea Mastermind) which promotes Empower Network.

I would like to give my opinion on HTA.. Personally, I am Not a member of HTA, I am New to Internet Marketing, but I do Believe that there is more to Vick than meets the eye.. We humans are so quick to judge, we see ONE negative post/comment about something or someone we Believe in and its all down hill from there. I have been watching Vicks Videos, I Attended a few Webinars and also recorded them, I have taken ALOT of Notes, Done ALOT of research trying to either confirm or disprove Vick's Methods and Theories. I am well aware of his past mistakes, and most people have been going about it the wrong way.. Don't You think that the fact that Vick is still on probation until 2014 and is being constantly Monitored both personally and FINANCIALLY makes him all the more Credible?? Why?? Well for starters,I dont think HE Would DARE try to pull of another scam/Con While still beeing on probation and beeing watched non stop by authorities. The Truth is, I have Never investes a single Dime on traffic beeing a newbie and all, but I've been doing Research for almost a year now and let me say that although HTA is pretty basic according to the majority of people, It Does help Newbies Like Me get started and actually get a Inside View of how Internet Marketing works more or less.. The reason I haven't started out yet is simply because I like to feed my mind with usefull info, opinions, peoples experiences and also kind of Enjoy it.. For those who are not memebers of HTA (like me), You should not be so quick to judge based on others opinions and experiences. I have found that a pretty large amount of people who have either Joined HTA or watched the free video series have actually Applied some of Vick's strategies and Have made money while doing it.. The free video series is more of an Introduction to IM, and yes they are somewhat boring and at times unhelpful because of him constantly repeating himself, but again, He Does offer Knowledge my friends, maybe not revolutionary Info, but still pretty good stuff. Obviously there has to be more advanced and underground methods out there wich we can apply to our bussineses, Vick only just scratches the surface. Just by wathincg his video series, watching his webinars over and over, talking with actual HTA members, researching online for almost a year now has opened my eyes to new posibilities. I've learned quite a few things from that man (things most marketers probably already know but dont actually Apply on their bussineses) I now know that is important to capture leads, not neccesary, but recomended, How to remarket to those leads who have not yet purchased, How to set up a landing page (Vick also provided me with a site called EasyLandingPagePro wich saves me the trouble of creating one from scratch), how to set up Campaigns with PPV, PPC and Media Buys, How to TARGET visitors with PPV by bidding on actual URL's not keywords, I've learned about some OFFLINE traffick methods I can Implement once I have a Campaign that is converting well, how to search and find Good Solo ADs, How to set up an autoresponder, How to set up a Tracking system,the fact that I need a Domain/Hosting, I've learned retargetting, how to do the math when it comes to conversions (visitors/clicks into LEads, Leads into Sales) How to Find and Research a Product and even where to find products that Haven't even Launched yet ( wich is actually pretty cool, people say that Competition is good beacause you know there is a market for that product, but what if you manage to get your hands on the product before it Launches? You would be able to promote the product without having to worry about the market being saturated with the product, a huge advantage over other marketers probably resulting in better conversions Provided that the Product is actually good and Legit).. There are still alot of things I have yet to learn, but I believe that with Patience, a lot of research, a positive attitud and a good mentor it Is posible to make money with paid advertising. I have not startet yet, and dont plan on doing so for atleast a few more weeks or even months.. My Advice, RESEARCH! Try and find good traffic and better conversion methods, test them out (or find people who have and take their advice) Dont try and COPY other peoples methods or Publicaly known ones, rather try and custumize your own Methods of getting good quality traffic and better Conversions. Be Positive, dont be quick to judge, just because some people are frustrated with the fact that they are Not succesfull and whine about it, hating on other people who actually Are succesfull Does not Mean YOU wont be succesfull either. Every one has a different outcome, a different opinion, different experiences and different works ethic.. People still expect a "Magic Formula" or "easy free way of making money" when in reality THERE IS NO SUCH THING!. The best way to make money, is to INVEST MONEY, and im sure most of you will agree with that. That beeing said, HTA is not all Bad, I personally will not pay 500$ for Information I can get for free online provided I actually Work For it and Do My RESEARCH Don't Limit your bussines with traffic Sources other people recommend and Provide, rather try and Find sources or methods on your own that work for YOU!
Any Comments are welcome
PS: English is my second language, forgive my grammar..

Guys, question for you...

I want to get TBB and I know it is paid traffic. How much realistically do you need to spend to jump start a new website with let's say 1% conversion rate for $97.00 product?

I mean, do you need hundreds or thousands to invest?

I would say around $500 start but after purchasing it. I only have $100 for testing. Traffic is the lifeblood of any business.

hello guys, i am 1 week old into internet marketing and all of this is new to me,, i watched some of Vick`s Demo video on actual posting of ads on PPC, since i am new i thought it is easy as that,,, so i tried it and spent around 150€ on paid campaign ads i not benefited from it.. thank you for your posts cause now i realized that you have to take your time before jumping into it right away,,, i agree with one warrior about RESEARCH...

I dont have active income now thats why IM catches my attention so fast because of those promising video ads of HTA, not to mention the affiliate seeling HTA...

My question is how much money i need to set up and IM business seriously and how long it would take normally to recuperate my investment? I find internet marketing so ineteresting and promising if you do it right... i am minimum 14 hours a day now researching online... hope you guys can really help me with real heart to help people and not after what you can benefit from a newbie like me...

your replies will be highly appreciated... GOD BLESS...

You can view a lot of the High Traffic Academy on Youtube.com for FREE