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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,283
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Whats wrong with all the WSO

Sounds good in theory, but nobody else can do your due diligence for you. It's your responsibility to look into the qualifications of, and claims made by sellers of WSOs.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th August 2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 871
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Did anyone else get this email from Amazon to Kindle Book Authors?

That's an interesting letter.

Amazon and Hachette can, as businesses, charge whatever they like for their products. However, it's the collusion that's a bigger problem. Amazon should not try to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th July 2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 998
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: This is why you need to be fluent in English to succeed in IM :)

As it is, the ad could use some improvement. But, there may be an opportunity here.

What if the ad was amended as such:

"Make money from hom. Even if you can't spell."
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th July 2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Which 3D ebook cover style converts the best?

Based on the title of your product, covers 1, 2 and 6 look better than 3, 4 and 5. It's an arsenal, and that suggests strength with a military overtone. 1 and 2 are solid, tough covers, and 6 looks...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th July 2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 684
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: What should be the end goal as a marketer?

Hi Mike,

Morality shouldn't be sizable, it should be total. A money-making scheme without morality is called a scam. Being moral and ethical in business always pays bigger dividends, and with less...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd November 2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,200
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Hiring Mentors or Coaches

I agree that people need to make decisions and get started, but...

Learning doesn't happen in a vacuum. It sounds like you're saying you never learned anything about business from anybody else....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th November 2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,462
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: The ShamWow! Guy is Back... A Lesson in Selling.

Like the Pet Rock?

Ah...the memories!

When I was a kid I got some fake fur, cut it into narrow triangles, and glued on some rocks to make hair (in a mohawk). I painted on thin sunglasses, and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th November 2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 803
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: The Downsides/Negative Aspects of Online Businesses

Advantage: Not having a boss.

Disadvantage: Not having a boss.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th November 2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,462
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: The ShamWow! Guy is Back... A Lesson in Selling.

Friend at door: "Oh, you're playing with your Schticky. I'm sorry."

Vince: "Oy."

:)

Gotta love it.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th November 2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,057
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Hostess Twinkies on eBay for $300 Plus!!!

This is a PERFECT example of the scarcity technique at work. I bet when Robert Cialdini does his next update of Persuasion, the Hostess story will be a part of it.

All the best,
Michael

p.s....
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th November 2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,211
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Google pagerank update schedule for the year of 2013

I predict they will continue to use animals that start with the letter 'P' for their next updates.

My money is on pangolin, but porpoise, porcupine, pig, perch, and parakeet are in the running.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th November 2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,007
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: responding to "So, what you do you do for work?" questions...

You could tell them that you are an "independent, self-employed, entrepreneurial, internet marketing and sales specialist that synergizes several online entities to maximize my profits."

Memorize...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th November 2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH 2 WSO SELLERS.

They don't get involved in the process, BUT the Forum can and will react in certain cases. Not honoring STATED refund policies, sharing email addresses, and fraud are a few examples.

However,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th November 2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH 2 WSO SELLERS.

Hi Jane,

Make your comments in each WSO itself. Be sure to stick to the facts, don't get angry, and do NOT make it personal (no name calling, etc.) As a buyer, you are allowed to make comments in...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th November 2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 893
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Is it just me, or...

I'm not a real old-timer, but I did pay to get access to the WF when I first joined.

All the best,
Michael

p.s. Your sig is very clever, some might even say it is "sly".
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th November 2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 893
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Is it just me, or...

It used to be. ;)

~Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th November 2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,444
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: "NO 60 day refund" payment processing companies?

Brent is right. Forex may be a high-refund niche, but the best way to minimize those refunds is to provide a better product.

IF your product isn't top-notch (not saying it is) and you are trying...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th November 2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,010
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: 1 outsourcing secret I learned the hard way…

This video says it all...

The Vendor Client relationship - in real world situations - YouTube

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,578
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Looks like PayPal did it yet again!

It will be interesting to see who reads the OP, and who doesn't.

I have a hunch it will be easy to tell.

;)

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,578
Posted By Michael Oksa
Looks like PayPal did it yet again!

Howdy,

We have all heard various horror stories about PayPal. It seems that they do many things for no apparent reason, and that can have a negative effect on our businesses.

I just got a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th November 2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,740
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Issue with grammar mistakes

And yet you don't hold yourself to that same high standard.

;)

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd November 2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,775
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: 10 Great Sites That Can Help Cut-Down Your IM Workload!

Cool, so where was YOUR list that YOU shared with the WF community? I must have missed it.

Critical post is critical.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd November 2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: How I Made My First WSO Successful? Share Your Story...

I honestly didn't do much at all for my first WSO.

I simply offered custom logos for $10 each, and it sold like crazy.

Really, I just found a need and filled it. My sales copy simply stated the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st November 2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 927
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Is it Possible to make a living only from the WF?

I heard the member that goes by the name "admin" is doing pretty well.

Think about how he's doing that. Success leaves clues.

All the best,
Michel
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st November 2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 9,300
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Is WF no longer free to join?

It's WSO = WARRIOR Special Offer

Not VSO = Visitor Special Offer

I'm happy that the change applies to the WSO section. In fact, it's the thing that I'm the happiest about. I think/hope it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st October 2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 9,300
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Is WF no longer free to join?

Attrition through stupidity?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st October 2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,666
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: If you could only make money online one way, what would it be?

This is a really difficult question to answer. I did my best, and turned it over in my mind many, many times. At first, I thought I had the definitive answer, but then another option kept popping up....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th October 2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,140
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: $1.99/yr Domains ;CRAZY!

I fell for the Yahoo! $1.99 (maybe $2.99) domain "deal" several years ago.

You can host the domain on any server. There aren't any sneaky add-ons (you clearly get to choose which ones you want)....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th October 2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,417
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Was .xxx a huge flop?

Is "huge flop" some sort of double entendre?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th October 2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Admin Access or Editor Access

The best answer is to give them the lowest amount of access they need to do their job completely. Only you can decide what that level of access is.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th October 2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,195
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Please help me! I'm failing. Here's WHY...

So true, Matt!

How often have you mentioned to a friend that you would like a big house or a fancy car...only to have them say...

"I would hate cleaning a house that big!"

"Do you have...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th October 2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,297
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Quit Taking Action NOW!!!

Strange...

It works if you turn Beck's photo upside-down.

~M~
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th October 2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,724
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: How to create a great WSO

Participate regularly in the WF.

Change your user name (or at least put your real name under your current user name).

People need to feel like they know who you re before they will buy from...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 24th October 2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,297
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Quit Taking Action NOW!!!

The only thing I would add is that people need to stop confusing busyness for business.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd October 2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 938
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Asking the wrong questions on Warrior forum

A person who has been a member here for nearly 5 years needs to ask such a question?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd October 2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 575
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: What Do You Want to See Change in the MMO/IM Niche?

I would change the misconceptions perpetuated by our fellow marketers. Stuff like "99% of all ____ fail" and "internet marketing is saturated" only lead to self-fulfilling prophecies.

All the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st October 2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,925
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Robert Kiyosaki's Shocking Bankruptcy!!!

But how do financially uneducated people know what's good or bad? They don't.

Maybe the book "inspired" people, and that's fine, but there is also some questionable information in it--information...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,044
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Because you're an idiot.

Every time I see a subject line or headline that starts with "Who else wants to..." I always think, "not me."

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th October 2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 4,484
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Don't call me Dude!

There is the way something is intended, and then there is the way that it's received. Just as a reader can't always judge intent, the sender can't always predict how the message will be received.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th October 2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 11,925
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Robert Kiyosaki's Shocking Bankruptcy!!!

There has been a legal dispute with the CO-AUTHOR of Rich Dad, Poor Dad. RK's stroy of his "two dads" has evolved over the years.

Some of his "advice" borders on illegal, and much of it is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th October 2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,719
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: What are the 5 things that you learnt from Warrior Forum

1. The
2. Importance
3. Of
4. Community
5. Participation

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th October 2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 819
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Bashing a competitor?

This is the best approach because it doesn't insult the intelligence of any prospects who are already using the competition. If you say the company they are using is bad, then your prospects will...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th September 2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 828
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Google Targeting EMDs

Less popular for whom?

;)

~Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th September 2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 685
Posted By Michael Oksa
5 Smartest Things You've Done to Make Money Online?

Howdy!

There was recently a thread about the 5 biggest mistakes people made as "newbies", and while it's smart to learn from other's mistakes, it's also smart to learn from their successes.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th September 2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 777
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Any legal eagles out there care to give advice?

I gree with the general idea here, but would take it a step further. Don't just ask them "if" they have the name trademarked, but ask for proof of the trademark.

It's hard to give a good answer...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th September 2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,081
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Is there any decent writers on the WF?

Thanks, now...what does "deadpan" mean?

;)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th September 2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,263
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: [Rant] What is up with all the signature spamming?

Robert, life is too short to be so angry. Take a deep breath. Lighten up. Seriously, you'll feel better.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th September 2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,263
Posted By Michael Oksa
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th September 2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,263
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: [Rant] What is up with all the signature spamming?

LOL. The irony never stops!

~Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th September 2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,263
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: [Rant] What is up with all the signature spamming?

So you complain about people asking the same old questions, and giving the same old answers, and you use the same old rant to do it?

Hello? Irony...

~Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th September 2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,526
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Why MLM?

I have no idea, and that's what I'm trying to find out.

I still don't understand what exactly is being sold.

Also, you are mistaken when it comes to my motives. I'm just trying to understand,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,809
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: If I make 100 replies in WF, will I get 100 clicks on my signature?

Excellent advice! But only for the people who are tired of having sig privileges.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,339
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: WARNING: Email Spoof of The Warrior Forum

My apologies, Wraith.

Now, back to the subject at hand...

I don't know all the details of this particular situation, but I've often wondered why people do stuff like this. I mean I really...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,339
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: WARNING: Email Spoof of The Warrior Forum

I frequently report Rule #1 violations, but I have also seen at least one case where that rule didn't apply.

The reason was that the person was committing fraud, and the community needed to be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,247
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Why is the preferred IM price one that ends in 7?

Hi Joel,

I would love to answer, but I've already said too much.

All the best,
Michael
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,247
Posted By Michael Oksa
Re: Why is the preferred IM price one that ends in 7?

It's part of a vast, guru conspiracy to limit sales made by the masses. See, the "real" gurus want you to believe prices ending in 7 are best.

However...

What the gurus won't tell you is that...
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