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IntoughShape

12 years ago

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Cheryl Low

12 years ago

Hi there. It would help to see how you've worded it in context. How is it used in the sentence or paragraph?

For example, it could be "If you get this great product, you'll receive XYZ benefits". Then when someone clicks on your link and see a price there, and he can then decide whether or not to purchase, then, no, I don't think it's misleading.

On the other hand, if you say "If you buy Y, you'll get X" and after buying Y, the customer then realizes that he can't get X without paying extra for it, then, yes, it's misleading.

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IntoughShape

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Cheryl Low

Hi there. It would help to see how you've worded it in context. How is it used in the sentence or paragraph?

For example, it could be "If you get this great product, you'll receive XYZ benefits". Then when someone clicks on your link and see a price there, and he can then decide whether or not to purchase, then, no, I don't think it's misleading.

On the other hand, if you say "If you buy Y, you'll get X" and after buying Y, the customer then realizes that he can't get X without paying extra for it, then, yes, it's misleading.

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Cheryl

thank you very much for taking the time to answer Cheryl.
Yes the first example is exactly how it will be. Its not the second misleading one where you buy Y and still have to buy X, thanks a lot you rock

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synapseindia

12 years ago

Originally Posted by IntoughShape

so guys If im promoting something and I say the word "get" instead of the word "purchase" when they really have to purchase it to get it, am I being misleading?

Just do some keyword research and search the traffic and competition on get and purchase. When you will get some keywords and compare them you will now not misleading.

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robestrong 12 years ago

While I don't think it's misleading, I don't think it's helpful. Generally people are bombarded with so much free crap that they think that free = crap, so ambiguous wording can actually lose you leads instead of giving them to you. Additionally, saying Buy creates a direct command which makes them more likely to follow through.
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HorseStall

12 years ago

Get can refer to free. Purchase, order or buy is much clearer.

For example you can say "get the download, purchase the download, order the download, buy the download" the first one indicates it might be free, while the other three will not be misconstrued.

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