Wow... Incredible! Did I just hit GOLD!?

[Jaysmyne]

One of my sites, in the insurance niche, just got a message from a very large, reputable company in the same niche that sell car insurance asking if I wanted some press from them and if I was backed by an insurance company and if I would be interested in that!

I promptly responded with a nice, message saying no I am not backed by anyone - the site is for informational purposes and that I was interested in getting backed by them.....and that I would be interested in what they might have in mind.

I was SO impressed by the opportunity I even included my phone number in the signature.

*crosses fingers and hopes for the best*

[LarryC]

Sounds good, but be careful. You never know what kind of scams are out there
As long as they don't ask for any kind of financial details, I guess it's safe.

I'm actually in a similar financial niche where I'm hoping to sell the domain or site to come big company who might want it. Good luck.

[Jaysmyne]

It's a reputable company contact I just scanned the company for details and it looks like they've been selling insurance in my niche for 60 YEARS!!!!!!! I doubt I'll get scammed, not from a company like this.....*gabsmacked*

[dotslash]

Good luck, sounds promising.

Make sure you also check that the company contact is legitimate, i.e. that the message you received actually comes from that company. Check the message headers in the email or give them a call if in doubt.

Neil

[Jaysmyne]

yup just called the number and got a corporate voice message. I also looked at the header, I am pretty sure this is legitimate!

[Talinn]

Sorry Jaysmyne, it was me. I was just fooling with you. :P

No, seriously. I congratulate you, and I do wonder what "backing up" would mean.

[Jaysmyne]

LOL Talinn,

I am REALLY curious, it looks like it outside of business hours for them right now, but I expect to hear from them early tomorrow morning. Seeing as they messaged me first thing Monday Morning at 6am my time which would be 9am their time on the East Coast.
.....

GAH! I'll have to keep everyone posted! Soon as I find out more I'll post.

It makes me want to post again, asking for an intern to work under me...I think I'm credible enough and successful enough now to offer an internship (apparently according to some people yesterday I wasn't)

[manicman1]

you go girl....

[TristanPerry]

Wow keep us posted Good luck.

[webguru3287]

good luck..You offered internship for free and god gave this back..Lucky warrior

[Joshua Uebergang]

As Eben Pagan says, we love to use emotional estimation and see only validation. Just wait and see what happens otherwise you could put yourself in a disappointing situation.

[Floyd Fisher]

Originally Posted by Jaysmyne

yup just called the number and got a corporate voice message. I also looked at the header, I am pretty sure this is legitimate!

Double check the number you got against their phone listings.

Anyone with a computer and some software could set up a voicemail system pretending to be some major company, so check it out 9 ways to Sunday before doing anything.

Also, always get everything in writing when dealing with a company like that.

Good luck. Keep us posted as to how it's going.

[jasonl70]

There are some insurance companies that are heavily into MLM type recruiting for their sales staff.. just something to keep in mind as you go forward with this.

[Ryan6]

Originally Posted by Jaysmyne

It makes me want to post again, asking for an intern to work under me...I think I'm credible enough and successful enough now to offer an internship (apparently according to some people yesterday I wasn't)

Okay so for like 4 days straight I was making about $3.50 average per day on my site

^From a few days ago^

How can you mentor someone with earnings like that? That's what the "Internet Marketing" guy picked up on before the thread was deleted.

[seoblue]

I wish that deal will be done..All the best!

[Poppy61]

That's the spirit girl, think Positive and you'll be certainly positively rewarded.
I am happy for you. However, before you enter into any sort of business deals, be sure to check all details and clarify all queries.Just my piece of advice.

Your wellwisher,

Rock on Girl,

Poppy

[the_JoJo]

I think that they want to buy your site

[JustinK]

That could be it really... just trying to get ur site.

[Jaysmyne]

*smack forhead* They just asked me to post their press releases on my site. With their links on it. Ummmmm, I just responding telling them that, that kind of posting is considered a promotional blog post and I charge for that. I think they just want their link on my site because I am ranking well on the search engines.

Originally Posted by Ryan6

^From a few days ago^

How can you mentor someone with earnings like that? That's what the "Internet Marketing" guy picked up on before the thread was deleted.

This issue has plagued me and disturbed me greatly because many people look at POST count and REVEALED earnings, as a form of credibility, what they don't know is:

1) REVEALED earnings are not the ONLY EARNINGS.
2) One site doesn't tell much about other projects
3) EARNINGS do not equate knowledge - one could have a ton of knowledge to give and not earn a dime because they do not constantly apply it.
4) ^^^ Going with point 3, IM needs to be applied in a certain method to earn properly.
5) I have not applied my knowledge because I have NOT had the chance or ability to due to a busy schedule.
6) I see taking time out of my busy schedule to help a newbie learn the methodologies that I know, so that they may take it, apply it and earn from it as very generous on my part. All I asked in return was that they spend time on my projects as well.

Sorry if this doesn't fit with your ideal, but your ideal isn't my ideal and my ideal isn't your ideal. I have no need to justify my earnings/knowledge to someone who doesn't believe I can mentor someone. I very well can mentor people. People are ignorant to looking at the whole picture.

As for the excitement thing? I get excited every time things start going in my direction this thread is an example of that.... [/rant & defense mode]

Now not to derail - I will update with their response and will see if I get any cash out of this insurance company.

[venu]

Hey there,

Sounds great! Good Luck girl. We're keeping our fingers crossed too. Keep us posted. I saw your blog, it was inspiring


Venu.

[netkid]

Hey Jaysmyne,

Your last post about the insurance company instructing you to put their press release on your site doesn't sound to good for you and what they were leading you on to. Sounds like they want to get one way backlinks to their site only.

Please be careful

Regards,

Bruce

[InternetMarketingIQ]

If it's truly legit and there is real money involved. Take the time to consult with an attorney so you don't get taken advantage of.

[edhan]

Your hard work paid off. Looks like you have struck gold at the end of the rainbow.

Congratulation.

I always believe that one has to take action of doing something and in a long run, you will see result. Focus and take action to do things will always be the right move. I am real happy for you as this will be your starting point of being successful.

Wishing you all the best and be blessed with fortune coming your way!

[Daniel Brock]

hah, I had a feeling that is what they were going to ask. See how excited that got you? Maybe you could try a similar tactic to get your foot in the door. I bet you it works for half the people they hit

[JustinK]

Originally Posted by edhan

Your hard work paid off. Looks like you have struck gold at the end of the rainbow.

Congratulation.

I always believe that one has to take action of doing something and in a long run, you will see result. Focus and take action to do things will always be the right move. I am real happy for you as this will be your starting point of being successful.

Wishing you all the best and be blessed with fortune coming your way!

Cough cough... hasnt read the entire thread cough cough

[Joshua Uebergang]

As Eben Pagan says, we love to use emotional estimation and see only validation. Just wait and see what happens otherwise you could put yourself in a disappointing situation.

What you just experienced, Jaysmyne, plays out in many areas of people's business - especially split-testing (I've fallen for it) and product appeal. We get emotionally hooked at the possibility of our desired result from manifesting that we must bring a sense of rationale into our reason otherwise we create pain and hurt our businesses.

For one split-test, I got excited about a 300% increase in opt-ins so I ended the test prematurely, but ended up worsening the opt-in rate over time.

[JoeJ]

Originally Posted by InternetMarketingIQ

If it's truly legit and there is real money involved. Take the time to consult with an attorney so you don't get taken advantage of.

Why do you have to use an attorney for such relatively simple matters?

Originally Posted by Joshua Uebergang

What you just experienced, Jaysmyne, plays out in many areas of people's business - especially split-testing (I've fallen for it) and product appeal. We get emotionally hooked at the possibility of our desired result from manifesting that we must bring a sense of rationale into our reason otherwise we create pain and hurt our businesses.

For one split-test, I got excited about a 300% increase in opt-ins so I ended the test prematurely, but ended up worsening the opt-in rate over time.

A bit like Eben Pagan. Lot's of big words, gobbledygook and psychobabble, with very little down to earth common sense, that no one can understand.

[dealers]

As a test for legitimacy, see if they will put a link to up your site on theirs...

[sahanull]

wow good luck

[M0n3yMan]

This is a linkbuilding tactic used by alot of companies lately, infact I wouldnt be suprised if the insurance company was infact called gocompare if you look at this site it goes into more detail GoCompare Link Placemnt Offer – No Payment, All of the Risk - Red Cardinal

[GuerrillaIM]

Originally Posted by M0n3yMan

This is a linkbuilding tactic used by alot of companies lately, infact I wouldnt be suprised if the insurance company was infact called gocompare if you look at this site it goes into more detail GoCompare Link Placemnt Offer – No Payment, All of the Risk - Red Cardinal

Thanks for the link to the article. I think the person who wrote that article has an agenda. Go compare still seem to rank well in the search engines. I added the letter example to my swipe file, I think I will also use this tactic . Thanks again for link.

[Nick Desai]

Hey there .. good luck .... as long as you don;t have to pay any money upfront this might be GREAT for you.

[GuerrillaIM]

Originally Posted by Nick Desai

Hey there .. good luck .... as long as you don;t have to pay any money upfront this might be GREAT for you.

Oh Really? Care to elaborate on "GREAT" ?

[FrankPinch]

keep us posted! I'm curious! As I've recieved some similar emails, but never got anything good out of it! I hope it will work for you!

[Jaysmyne]

They told me they'd keep me in mind for their 2010 marketing budget - basically blowing me off as 'not worth their time' oh well it was interesting to see what they wanted and as far as being emotional over it, yah maybe a little but - if I got overly upset that this didn't work out - then I have no business doing any kind of business!

[netkid]

Hey Jaysmyne,

Hang in there. Business is business! It's a crazy world out there both online and offline. We all have "battle scars" from doing business. Keep a "thick skin." Know that in your heart things will turn in your favor someday. Persistance is the key word here. Keep on keeping on! As time progresses, your site is going to rank higher as an authority site anyway

Regards,

Bruce