In this report it says when building your site and linking to an internal page it is better to use the full URL such as

http://www.sitename.com/page1.html

rather than using

/page1.html

as some web editors do by default, they claim this is better for SEO, any comments?, I've never heard this before

Hi.

It's not about using only one keyword. But one of the main areas is SEO. And here you have a Main Keyword. And all your Category keywords are around the main keyword (LSI Concept)

Driving traffic via PPC is also part of the course, but in the current time you need a very good (seo optimized) site to get a good QS.

And therefore it makes sense to start with SEO first.

Cheers
Dan

I just read finished reading the report. I use a lot of the techniques myself, but I still managed to learn a few new things. I was actually pretty impressed by the quality of the content.

I don't think affiliate links are allowed in posts here. Even masked bit.ly links.

Do existing CommissionBlueprint users get access to the new CB 2.0 for free?

Just to let you know...Commission Blueprint *monthly* members will enjoy a nice discount on CommBlue 2. And I can promise you, even at the full price, it's a bargain.

@Bukola - I do, but I'm really not at liberty to say. All I'll say is they could have charged much, much more, considering everything that's included. It really is an all-inclusive package.

PPC. Does it teach adword content network advertising? Is it just adwords and No Yahoo and MSN?

SEO. The SEO modules with Market Samurai sounds like what the training you can get for free at the Thirty Day Challenge 2009. How does it justify paying $500 (I think) for it?

Email coaching. Who's answering the email. Is it a typical customer service guy with zero internet marketing knowledge or a real expert with real results to show for, and can give highly useful advice to one who is starting from scratch and need advice on pursuing a certain niche and website design, copywriting and layout? How fast is the response time?

Case studies. Are there any? The big reason why most newbies fail are because the courses teach the theory but do not show the actual landing page they use to make money. The real landing pages they use often differ from what is taught in the course, and ironically, these subtle differences are the make or break factors differentiate a profitable, successful website, and a website that only loses money... Is ComBlue 2.0 just a bunch of theory?

Reharsh. Isn't Comblue 2.0 more like a reharsh of Comblueprint 1 + Nichblueprint (affiliate marketing version) + some Comblueprint Monthly Membership Content with all these fancy modules and graphics throw together? Or is the content really different?

Questionable Affiliate Tactics? I remember in Comblue 1, it teaches using storytelling to sell a product. Thing is the FTC is cracking down on fake blogs and fake product endorsements, but yet I still see a certain template inside the member's area that resembles a fake blog review. What gives?

I think I will like the keyword blueprint and article blueprint, but even these aren't able to justify buying if the main course does not deliver. Please can a real insider (perhaps Nurse Honey) answer these questions above. I'd not have posted such a lengthy post if I weren't genuinely interested. Please answer my questions as detailed as possible. Thanks.

Out of interest - i was considering buying comm blueprint 2.0. Is it likely to cover everything that is in comm blueprint 1 or would it be worth getting the first one first?

Sorry to be so long in replying...as you might imagine, with launch day just days away, I've been even busier than normal. But I'll do my best to answer your questions.

"Does it teach adword content network advertising? Is it just adwords and No Yahoo and MSN?"

I don't *think* the content network is included, but I reserve the right to be wrong, on this and other points as well. I haven't had time to watch every single video (some are still in production and won't be uploaded until tomorrow), but I believe the focus is more on Adwords and the search network.

"The SEO modules with Market Samurai sounds like what the training you can get for free at the Thirty Day Challenge 2009. How does it justify paying $500 (I think) for it?"

Well, for one thing, you're getting far more than just the SEO modules for the cost of the course. In my opinion, the tools they've had developed just for their customers are worth more than what they're charging for the whole program. The 30 day challenge is a great program, especially for beginners. Most of the manuals and videos in Commission Blueprint 2 are actually labeled with "B" for beginner, "I' for intermediate marketers, and "E" for expert, so it serves all levels of experience, not just beginners.

"Who's answering the email. Is it a typical customer service guy with zero internet marketing knowledge or a real expert with real results to show for, and can give highly useful advice to one who is starting from scratch and need advice on pursuing a certain niche and website design, copywriting and layout? How fast is the response time?"

LOL!! I don't consider myself a "typical customer service guy"! No, the staff on the support desk, myself included, are all experienced marketers who have been working with Steve and Tim for a long time. Keep in mind, the support desk is there to support the products...not necessarily to teach you copywriting and web design. (and you don't need to know web design anyway, since awesome, tested templates are provided and can be individualized with the Site Blueprint software) Response time is generally less than 24 hours, and often much faster than that. If you need more individualized attention, you may want to consider buying from someone promoting CommBlue 2 who's offering a bonus of personal coaching. (winkwinknudgenudge)


"Case studies. Are there any?" Yes.

"Is ComBlue 2.0 just a bunch of theory?" Absolutely not.

" Isn't Comblue 2.0 more like a reharsh of Comblueprint 1 + Nichblueprint (affiliate marketing version) + some Comblueprint Monthly Membership Content with all these fancy modules and graphics throw together? Or is the content really different?"

No. While of course there are overlapping areas, (since *nothing* is really *new* in Internet Marketing methods) this course contains far more than "fancy modules and graphics". As they've always done, Steve and Tim don't hold anything back, sharing exactly the same methods they've used to amass their fortunes. The original CommBlue was more focused on just PPC promotion of Clickbank products. NicheBlueprint was strictly about creating ecommerce sites. SEM Business Blueprint teaches you how to build and develop a Search Engine Marketing company for local businesses. So every product has had a specific area it addresses. CommBlue 2 is a more comprehensive program on all the different areas available for affiliate marketing.

"Questionable Affiliate Tactics? I remember in Comblue 1, it teaches using storytelling to sell a product. Thing is the FTC is cracking down on fake blogs and fake product endorsements, but yet I still see a certain template inside the member's area that resembles a fake blog review. What gives?"

Yes, and you can still use the template. It's what you put on it that the FTC has a problem with. And frankly, that's probably a discussion for another thread. I mean, it's all advertising, right? I fail to see how it's all that different from most commercials on TV and in magazines, or article writers who use pen names. Are they gonna crack down on the magazines for airbrushing all the models into perfection? Do you think that sweet older woman on TV *really* uses Depends? And those couples all excited about KY warming gel for him and her...are they really married to each other? I think if the FTC wants to "crack down" on something, they need to start with all the ad companies on Madison Avenue. But I digress.

"Do they go in depth in with regard to Market Samurai beyond the information that is available from the MS tutorials?"

Oh yes...and some of the MS videos included in CommBlue 2 were made especially for Steve and Tim by the Market Samurai creators, just for CB2.

"Can you give some insight as to why they use both MS as well as their own Keyword Blueprint app?"

I think I can. Steve and Tim both use Market Samurai, (as do I, along with many of their customers) so it's easy to understand why they would recommend it and show how to use it with the CommBlue 2 course. However, they're also sensitive to the fact that many people don't have MS, and may not be in a financial position to buy it. So our programmer took the essential elements needed for CommBlue 2 methods and developed Keyword Blueprint. Steve and Tim don't produce products that you have to go out and buy "other" tools in order to use their products. And with CB2, there are no upsells, no ongoing monthly fees and nothing else to buy.

I hope I've helped, and have given enough information that you're able to make an informed decision about whether or not Commission Blueprint 2 is a good fit for you. We understand every product is not for every person. But if affiliate marketing is your business model, or if you're struggling to make any real money with affiliate marketing, Commission Blueprint 2 may be just what you need to make THIS the year it happens...for you!

I've heard it's going to cost $500.

I hope it's cheaper than $500 on launch. Might wanna get this!

Anything with Steve Clayton attached to it I'm buying. He's proven himself as a great teacher and honest guy. I have purchased all of their products and all of them have been the best products I've ever purchased. In fact, their two previous products are the only products I refer to consistently to this day. All the other stuff on my computer collects dust

Travis

This sounds great but at reportedly $500 but a bit too steep for a newbie like me..

I would love to get it if I have the money but I haven't made a single cent online and I have bills to pay. Maybe next time

Anything these guys publish, get your hands on it. I've got CB1 and NicheBprint. Both are excellent. So looking forward to CB2.

I'm now $497 lighter and determined to make this product work for me.

It it true that the commission blueprint guys are letting some affiliates giveaway free copies of their previous products such as v1.0 and the SEM course, as a bonus?

Me, too. I just bit and got in on this. Really looking forward to trying it out.

any idea what the affiliate payout on this product is?

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I bought it today mostly because I think Steve Clayton is in the top echelon of marketers in terms of credibility and the ability to teach what he knows. Plus, he seems honest to me. He doesn't just rely on super clever sales pages written by the types of copy writers that could sell ice to Eskimos.

With too many marketers (gurus), the B.S. alarm is ringing in our ears. Some times we don't even notice it because it rings so much. We're kinda used to it.

I believe the statistics show that typically after you buy any internet marketing (make money) product, the vast majority of buyers eventually will get stuck, lose confidence in the product, then lose all hope that they will actually make any money with the product and finally look for the next bright, shiny object to purchase so they can get that "buying high" once again.

I bought their Niche Blueprint product last Jan. and really liked the way he taught the info in the videos. I could understand it. Steve Clayton resonates with me when I watch him therefore I trust him more.

Plus they definitely support you as well or more likely BETTER that any other marketer/guru out there today.

I bought CB2 about 6 hours ago and have been going through it since. IMO if you can't make money following this program and with the support that's available it's probably time to hang it up.

Last thought: I love companies that OVER deliver!

Best of luck, now make it happen. Randy

I too think highly of Steve Clayton so I'm pretty sure it's a good product, most probably worth the $497.

I won't purchase it as I'm doing other things and I've got bills to pay.

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Anyone know if there is a discount/ coupon for Commission Blueprint 1.0 owners?

I haven't received anything to say.

--Glen

Thanks for all your posts, guys! I'm definitely going to purchase CB2 tonight. Don't know which bonus package I want to go for yet, though. I listened to Steve Clayton's webinar last night with Mark Ling and was quite impressed with him. He seems like a genuinely honest and likeable guy. I can't wait to get started in his program!

Hello Ryan,

Can you post or PM me links to your three sites? I am curious as to how they look and feel.

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Judging by the 10 posts "Joe Cool" has made I don't think he's just some random dude who pops in to spread the law.

Zach

P.S- All ethics a side I did buy this product.

If you have 500 dollars that you don't mind spending get this, nuff said.

I didn't learn a lot from the course but some of the things I did learn will make me far, far, more than the price of the course.

For example Steve gives you a pdf giving you a link building schedule to make sure Google doesn't get suspicious of your new site. I've been looking for something like that forever! And to me that 5 page PDF is worth well over $500.

Module 6 rocks.

With SEO there's really so much potential. It's the definition of auto-pilot income imo.

Especially when you use one of the techniques in Module 5. I actually hired a VA to do the task manually for one of my sites and didn't even realize you could set it up automatically.

Stuff like that really makes the course worth it.

I sent you a quick PM btw.

Zach

Could someone tell me which affiliate you have to buy through to get Market Samurai as a bonus? (if this is possible, as someone earlier in the thread said).

QUESTION, I got a email from a well known Internet Marketer (the bonus her offers gives him away).

I am not interest in affiliate marketing, but traffic generation, but looking for new traffic methods and would not mind Butterfly Marketing 2.0. Is this a good deal?

When you buy Commission Blueprint through me today
you get this for FREE

- Free ACCESS to Affiliate Jump for 30 days. The $239 setup fee
and first month is WAIVED

- FREE Butterfly Marketing 2.0 / Software and Home Study ($2000 Currently)

- FREE The 7 Figure Code Home Study ($1297)

- FREE Traffic Fusion and HyperJava Software (Sold Out at $1497)

- My Personal Coaching Archives. Over 50 Minute Topics ($7500.00)

- And almost all my other products are in that bundle. ($1000)

You pay $0 when you buy Commission Blueprint

Over $10,000 in bonuses and you join Affiliate Jump (with
some great new improvements)

and with the way this thread going. I am not related to this person or know this person except on there email list. I just want to know if this is a good bonus?

Mukul

can someone save me a lot of time and tell me what the BEST real bonus deal is for this product

- thanks

p.s. I could not believe it, I got an email this morning from someone offering to send me a basket of fruit as part of his CBP 2 bonus!

Hey guys how is it going?

I bought the product yesterday. I have been going trough the modules and it seems it will deliver what it offers...the tools are deep and will benefit anyone... I am looking forward to implement the strategies...

I am a Marc Ling affiliate ...but will not put my affiliate link here... his bounus is amazing you should chek it out the bonus itself is much more worth the price I paid for CB2....here are the bonuses he offers

Bonus 1: 6 Month Free Subcription to Online Marketing Classroom ($400 value)
Bonus 2: SEM Business Blueprint ($197 value)
Bonus 3: Link Secrets Live Webinar + Recording ($997 Value)
Bonus 4: Email Marketing Bootcamp ($997 Value)
Bonus 5: Resale Rights to Email Marketing Bootcamp ($997 Value)
Bonus 6: My Latest Confidential PPC Domination Plan ($2997 value)
Bonus 7: 30 Exclusively Profitable Niches ($997 value)
Bonus 8: My 'Buyer' Keywords Report PLUS video (Value $97)
Bonus 9: CPA Riches Videos ($297 value)

You can find more info at the link from Carlton´s post or at the Affilorama website

Hope this helps kenwarrior...or any other...
Best

Does CBP 2 come with a forum where you can post a question?, I've bought the product and going over it I can see that I'll have a lot of non-noobie questions?

Stopped by to read about CB 2.0, also learned that I missed the free Ebook from them, but was blown away by what nursehoney wrote that everyone should post any where they can all over the net:

"I fail to see how it's all that different from most commercials on TV and in magazines, or article writers who use pen names. Are they gonna crack down on the magazines for airbrushing all the models into perfection? Do you think that sweet older woman on TV *really* uses Depends? And those couples all excited about KY warming gel for him and her...are they really married to each other? I think if the FTC wants to "crack down" on something, they need to start with all the ad companies on Madison Avenue. But I digress."

Ken - You just need to register in order to post.

Novac - At the end of the day, though...you still can't make false claims...and you still must disclose somewhere on the site that you make money from your recommendations. It's as simple as that...that's what the FTC is going after

You can use actors, pen names, etc. but the minute you say"I lost 8000 lbs. using this" it has to be true.

I don't know why CBP decided to use coloured backgrounds on all the pdf files, just drains my printer of ink!, horrible!, actually it seems to be a trend with a lot of products, but I thought these guys were smarter!

tactical error on our part! they look pretty though...

will know for next time!

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not sure there is a need to create scarcity for an information product that is already completed? i guess studies have proven that the tactic increases sales so...

There's a need to create scarcity if you want to limit the # of copies sold to that you can reasonably support...or at least support well! :-)

We take that pretty seriously...so that's why we do it....the biggest single reason anyway.

They really have the greatest freebie reports in the market. They really take their time and make the reports really valuable and so I think only because of this they got many more sales then if they just put up a crappy report just to have something to build their list. Pretty cool

Just wanted to update everyone that one of the sites I put up using an extra strategy from CB 2.0 has already made me over $1,000 in the last week. That is without spending any money PPC.

Pretty awesome stuff.

Ryan

I will sign up for the seven days trial to have a feel how CB V2 can help me

I have been comparing reults from keyword blueprint to those on MicroNicheFinder. The results are compeletely different.

In the keyword blueprint video for example, it says the keyword "bac level" has 177 daily searches and is an excellent keyword phrase to target for SEO.

MicroNichefinder says that "bac level" has 880 searches MONTHLY and is a very poor keyword to target with a SOC of 231.

I imagine the KWB video uses broad match in its search count results and that perhaps explains the discrepancy in search numbers. But the final evaluations are completely different.

From the video, keyword blueprint seems to be showing quite a few one word and 2 word phrases and recommending that they are good to target ??? This is clearly false information.

Unless I am missing something from those videos, the Keyword Blueprint video is misleading.

Apollo

Well apollocreed...not sure why you'd jump to the conclusion that , just because they're different, Keyword blueprint is the one that's wrong!

We use phrase match

Looking at google's own data, there is a phrase match monthly search volume of 5400 for "bac level"...which gives you about 177 searches per day.

There are only 41k competing pages for this term...uhm...in anyone's book...that's a pretty easy one to crack...not even bothering to look at anything else (which we do...take many things into consideration)

So..I say...keyword Blueprint is spot on with both it's volume AND the fact that it's an easy one to go after.

oh..and btw..market samurai correlates VERY nicely with keyword blueprint...so, I'd check your facts a bit more before posting, Mate...

You can easily check all this yourself manually...Have no clue where MicroNicheFinder is getting its data

This is the biggest problem with these tools...people start spending all their time trying to "verify" and correlate etc. when, often, they end up comparing apples and oranges...and going off on a rant...

Better to just use one of the tools and try to make some money from the data you get!

Question: The Keyword Blueprint tool is included in the Comm. Blue. package -- yes?

Also, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna buy -- any suggestions on which bonus package to go with? Or is that question "askable?"

please pm me.

Thanks!

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Keyword Blueprint is included in Commission Blueprint 2.0, yes.

There have been a few messages in this thread re: bonuses. Sort of depends on what you already have...and are looking for etc.

yeah..I think it makes sense...I think a tool like Keyword Blueprint can help immensely because it really lets you focus on where you might make some headway very quickly. You can just pop keyword phrases that you're interested in...into the tool...and see if you can get some cheap clicks and/or good SEO candidates.

Also, every project is a sales funnel and requires 3 pieces...traffic in the top, a site in the middle, and an offer to convert to...that pops sales out of the bottom of the funnel.

I talk a lot about this in CB 2.0 because it's how I see EVERY project.

You don't have to start with any of the three in particular...and you should always be on the look out for one of the three...so you can go back and find the other 2 that compliment it.

Examples...I'll be doing a Google search in my every day life and come across a good source of traffic. Look up American Express...LOTS of traffic...few ads....so...could you build a funnel around that? AWAYS be on the look out for pieces of a new sales funnel!

Maybe you're looking at the magazine rack in the bookstore (I do this ALL the time) and you come across an interesting niche magazine...go back to KWB and plug the term in...see what happens.

Maybe you come across a hot offer for the bottom of the funnel...think about more "lateral" type KW's you could use for the top of the funnel...example...a hot weight loss product...think about what else besides "lose weight" may be good traffic...how about "weight watchers" ? Those are people looking to lose weight.

OR..maybe you come across a great web site design, strategy, technique...could you use that in a funnel somewhere??

Usually..if you get a good lead on 1 or 2 of the components for a new sales funnel...the other(s) fall into place quickly.

Hope that makes a little sense!

Apollo...

"There is NO WAY that such a term will rank in the top 5 of Google on a brand new domain without any backlinks. NEVER."

I said one or two backlinks...and you're just wrong.

The fact is ...that with VERY low competition like bac level...the most important thing is your on page SEO...it carries HUGE weight...it is a rare circumstance where links are not the biggest factor.

You'll find...if you do the analysis..that NONE of the top 10 results are fully optimized (On page) for bac level.

We've tested all this...have you?

I'm basing my advice and opinions on months of testing and analysis...dedicating several of our employees...if you've done the same and have different results...then let us know...but until then...let's not have you say definitive statements like that.

And...if you're not doing IM full time...and that's your goal...maybe spend some time trying this stuff out instead of saying how it doesn't work before you've even tested it...just a suggestion.

Hey wizzie...if you watch the video...we show some screenshots of the tools,gives you a bit of an idea.

but.. there are

keyword blueprint - awesome for quickly pinpointing SEO and PPC targets

Offer evaluator - tool for determining if a PPC campaign for a particular offer will be profitable or not

Ad optimizer - a way to quickly see what split test ads are "winning"

Article blueprint - great for automated building of backlinks

Hippojaw - comprehensive tracking application and landing page split tester...also has speed ppc like campaign building (not the complete functionality of speed ppd, but the old 80/20 rule's worth)

Site Blueprint - really designed for beginners, but I still use it to just quickly throw sites up to test things without having to fire up Dreamweaver etc. insulates beginners from having to learn HTML and an editor.

Serpy - a nice little SERP position checker and tracker

And a few more other surprises!

does keyword blueprint only checkes the competition in quotes and if it's under 100k and the searchvolume is high enough it is automatically a "gold keyword"?

I just tested it and it gives me many gold keywords but when i check the 1st page competition then there are many high pr sites with many backlinks and also some .gov sites ....

no, it doesn't only check that...but...again...see that other post...there are times...rare times...when backlinks are NOT the only or most important things.

Check to see how highly optimized (on page) those sites are

oh, ok. sorry i didn't see that post before. i just tested the program again and it is really cool how fast this works even on my slow notebook.

Hey Capone...glad you're enjoying it.

It's decent speed for SEO...bogs down a bit for PPC as it's doing a LOT more analysis to make up for Google's AWFUL CPC estimates.

Just for kicks anybody who wants to see what I mean...use the external keyword tool and bid .50 for the phrase match term "car insurance" it'll tell you you can get position 4-6 and get clicks for .27

wow...not bad..considering the top spots are paying $15 or so.

Err...but then...tell it you want to bid only .10

Now it will tell you you can be in position 1-3 for .08 hmmm....

Right.....

All of that is a fantasy.

Use KWB...and it will tell you that these terms are too expensive .. unless your commission is over $500 or more...

That is unless your Geico and are trying to spend 100 million to build a brand!

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jon...I think that we can all agree that links are the most important thing for SEO...in general.

But...all I was saying , is that when there is VERY low number of competing pages, our experiments (and others' research show the same results btw) show that on page SEO can have a more immediate impact than links.

In other words...If you do the on page seo all correctly for that kw phrase...you can quickly rank and beat pages that have many more backlinks...as long as they're not totally on page optimized too.

Hope that makes sense.

first of all ... 30 day challenge is AWESOME...and , for the price...ahem...free...uhh...I think we can all agree that the bang for buck factor is amazing. I love Ed Dale...and Dan Raine even more ... because he is an evil scientist. Seriously...their stuff is frickin' awesome.

Stone cold beginner...I'd start with 30 DC and then move on to CB 2.0. They're not anywhere close to being the same kind of thing.

30 DC is a high school education in Internet Marketing from the most prestigious high school around (can you tell I really love their stuff), but CB 2.0 is an ivy league MBA (in my opinion)...

We did make sure to truly cater to beginners...and we even have two different plans to get yourself started in our last module (1 for if you have money for adwords...and 1 for those that don't want to play that game yet...and want to focus on the "free" traffic)..but the 30DC is a great intro to CB 2.0 in my opinion.

Well you can buy it now...and then you'll have it...

yes..it's closing down...however...if you get the 7 day trial...you'll can buy it right at the end of that...one last chance kind of thing.

I think their forum is rather revealing. You have a bunch of people that have drank the kool aid, back slapping each other but that's about it. I saw where one guy had spent $6k on adwords and had made back half of that and was pleased with the result. He looked at it as paying for his "education".

On the other hand you have a moderator with 2200+ posts dishing out encouragement and advice even though he admits he hasn't made a sale yet himself.

I am not really sure what to make of all of that. Overall it seems like a large group of newbie marketers grasping for hope that they can make it, and encouraging each other to do so. I don't see any models of real success in the forum at least.

I left with the impression that this thing has a nice shiny coat of paint on it, but inside it isn't much different that everything else that is out there. How am I wrong?

now this is truly why I don't come here.

Unbelievable.

Because our mods and myself (3k posts in 1 year) try to answer everyone's questions and give support...and we have everyone from beginners to full time IM'ers as mods...to really connect with and help people..to work together and foster teamwork...this guy is ridiculing us?

Because the comments are largely positive and everyone seems happy...they drank the koolaid?

Wow...is it even remotely possible that we just have really satisfied customers?

Mitch...do you own any of our products...have you experienced our customer support yourself? If not...why in the world do you feel qualified to even post something like this...it simply amazes me.

No real successes...good grief man..there are threads all over the place ...of people making money...there's even a success story board...which I've posted a screenshot of so everyone can tell that you didn't even bother to look very hard at all...check out the titles...that will give you an idea of what's going on over there...oh...and that board doesn't even include all our products..head on over to the SEM business blueprint area...and people are signing up clients left and right.

Again...simply .. amazes me...

How aren't you wrong?

Did you buy the product? Let me break it down a little.

1) Pick a keyword

2) Build an optimized site/blog

3) Get content

4) Build links

5) Get money

There's nothing fancy or hard about it. It's simple. And the method has been around forever.

CB 2.0 is a great course. Not just for the info it gives you but for the tools also.

Do you need to buy an adwords course to figure out how to make money with adwords? No.

But will it help? Yes.

Same applies here. For a newbie that knows nothing about SEO this will give him all the tools and training he needs, in one spot. And for the advanced the little e-books are worth their weight in gold. (Hint hint Module 5 and 6.)

I don't go to the forum much. But maybe none of the advanced to experts do. Maybe their happier doing their own thing.

This forum is 99% newbies. But there's a few big guys who constantly encourage and give advice. Same goes for their forum. Or any forum for that matter.

Hope this helps,

Zach

P.S- I'm not an affiliate nor do I know Steven or Tim personally.

P.P.S- This was in reply to Mitch, Steven just beat me to it.

FYi Mitch...just came across the first "I made my first sale" post of the day...at a profit I'd add..

My First Sale!!!

Just brace yourself, because you can be certain there will be a lot of backslapping and people congratulating him...giving him encouragement...as annoyed as I know that will make you! :-)

Mitch...one more thing and I'll let it go

That moderator you were talking about that hasn't made a sale...I saw the thread you were looking at...that was his post from 1 year ago...and he wasn't a moderator then.

Believe me...he's been doing quite well since then.

Not that being a hugely successful IM'er is a requirement for being a moderator, because again...I think people need all levels to relate to and interact with.

I just couldn't figure out who you're talking about.

Sorry for the multiple posts...I'm just very passionate about what we do...and I work VERY hard at it...so...to see some drive by post like that...I just have a real hard time letting it go.

I know...I meant on a different topic...but still...I have issues letting anything go ! :-)

Mod Comment: People are allowed to post postive and negative reviews on any product. Mitch didn't make any comment about the creator just the product, and so he broke no rules.

Well Maxitman...I certainly think it's going to meet your requirements...and it's not information and tools you can get on the free market.

There is clearly some information there for beginners that you could find if you dug around and put it all together...but...this is much more efficient...and all the intermediate to advanced stuff, plus all the tools are not available anywhere else.

I think you'd be happy with the product and the support! You can see I'm pretty passionate about what we do :-)

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After reading this thread, I'm compelled to comment.

In the last 2 years, I have bought approx. 8 or 9 IM products. Some better than others. I'm not a full time IM (yet) but that's my goal and I'm getting closer and closer.

As an off line self employed businessman for the last 16+ years, I've come across many negative bullies just like some who like to post here. Typically, they talk loud and prefer to intimidate their way through life. But no one respects them. I've never met any really successful people (successful in the long term) who are negative.

I'm confused as to why individuals like these bother to post their negativity other than to stir up something. They may actually think they are trying to help but in reality they are saying "look at me, I'm smarter than _ _ _ _.

The 2 best products I've purchased happen to be from Steve & Tim. Niche Blueprint & CB 2.0. They are both heads & shoulders above the masses IMO.

I could go on and on but anyone who has been around for awhile knows about their reputation. And reputation is HUGE especially online where anyone can say anything and quickly tarnish what takes years to develop.

These guys just plain come across as honest, they over deliver and will do anything they can help you succeed and achieve online success.

I've never met them but am I'm trying to build my business using their business philosophies.

Best of luck! Randy

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Mitch...I hardly think that you really could've done an exhaustive study of over 47 THOUSAND posts to come to that scientific conclusion..it's ridiculous.

Moderators...I welcome reviews of the actual product...but this is just bad form...he's reviewing the forum for crying out loud...he doesn't have the product and is picking posts at random and painting broad brushes about our customers.

Your call of course...

Again...I just wish people who had something of value to say about the product would post...positive and negative...

this hot air negativity from people who don't even have the material is just a bunch of garbage...and frankly, makes product developers not want to spend any time here at all.

and btw...if you want to see true success stories go here for pages of testimonials

Commission Blueprint 2.0

We get hundreds of these! These are just the ones we were verified and decided to publish.

Another BTW for Mitch...I'll put my money where my mouth is...PM me and within 24 hours I'll give you a copy of CB 2.0...then you can speak intelligently about it. Whatever you really feel.

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I do not have a position against it. I have read many positive reviews. I simply stated that I was surprised not to find several big time success stories on their forum. That got blown out of proportion by Steve as he went on his semi-attack.

You see, they are making some pretty strong claims. For example on the old CommBlue site;

$125k+ in 30 days!

Over a half a million dollars in the first 7 months...

and then the next paragraph says, "Well, if results like that are consistent, then I want in! So I did what any reasonable person would do, and I checked out their forum. I didn't see people posting about results like that.

I am just tired of products being sold with pie in the sky hype. It may be a very sound product (I suspect that it is). Steve does a great job in his videos, so I assume he is a good teacher. I just wanted to substantiate a decision I was thinking of making, with some homework of my own. I came up empty handed.

If I am going to shell out five hundred bucks for a product then I expect it to deliver the goods. It needs to show me how to make the big bucks that it shows in it's sales letter. I don't need "hey I just made my first sale" type of stuff. I can get that for free everywhere.

again..just hit my link above for pages of verified testimonials

Two cent here and this is just my understanding, I am not taking a side

1. Clayton, I respect you have stuck up for your product where regret to say, but a 1 in 100 make a full time income off your course, I consider successful, since it is tough. Now mostly because 99 of 100 will not sweat and take the actions even with a step by step plan,
2. The customer support and efforts seem to be high quality
3. I do not see a lot of people turning into superstars with just this material. I see it as a stepping stone, but am questioning weather is deliver to hit consistent 6 figure business.
4. Different people have there own reason for wanting to buy it, a bonus, service, quality etc..

I am stating the obvious here, but that is just my 2 sense (not on any side)

I think the question we should all ask is - when we buy a "blueprint" do we follow EVERY STEP?? Do we treat it as a serious business, do we take focused ACTION?? If you follow every single step in the blueprint and fail, it would then be very easy for Steve or any product creator to take a look at what you did and explain fully why it did not result in success. I am as guilty as anybody in constantly chasing the shiny ball, when I reviewed what I have done so far, it was no shock that I have been unsuccessful. I kept very busy "not following" the exact blueprint..lol That will change!

Frankly if you are the sort of individual that feels a "blueprint" for your business needs to be followed exactly, in order to be successful, then you have no business being in business in the first place.

Running your own business is not a time for hand holding. If you need a step by step plan that you can paint by the numbers, then you should be in somebody's business incubator program. Yes you can learn from others and use their strategies, plans, ideas, but you had better be able to adapt on the fly at any given moment. To put it simply, you've got to be a thinker.

This will be stating the obvious. But maybe the obvious must be stated.

Let's take the keyword 'How to get taller'. Will you rank for that in under a week? Um no.

Will you rank for it in under a month. Probably not.

What CB 2.0 really teaches you is how to slowly build a strong foundation for your site. So obviously just a week after getting the course your sites won't be all hitting number 1. (If it's new.)

In a few months, once people get their sites ranking, i'm sure they'll be tons of success stories.

What do you want from this thread? Get the course and just refund it in the next 30 days if you don't like it.

I really don't see the problem.

I gave you the break down because you obviously don't know what your talking about. If you bought the course and hate it than come and tell everyone, i'm sure Steven wouldn't mind than.

Zach

P.S- Here's some more food for thought. If I was ranking number 3 for a keyword and getting 50 visitors a day and than, thanks to CB2.0, ranked #1 and started getting 300 visitors and making 4 sales a day would I go to the forum and say: "Hey guys i'm making 4 sales a day and making xxx dollars from my website! Aren't I the greatest?"

The only people, imo, that actually post in that section of the forum are the same people who post in this forum saying "I made my first sale!!". You don't see any senior members going "Today I made $456.78, yay."

steven, just don't bother with these haters...
they are jealous of you because you actually helped thousands of people to make money and i'm sure you courses are awesome (i "only" got the free report you offered and it is full of high value and I'm sure many many people made money only because of this free report). If I would had the money I would buy all of your products but I think I'm ready when you start your next launch

There are always people like that. I think we can really be happy that you offer your methods to us. Because i think you have enough money and don't have to make these info products. please keep on creating these, even if there are some people who just don't get it.

Well said and so true Lance...

Except about the free copy thing! :-)

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Yes...VERY step by step...in fact someone has started an experiment in the forum where they've given the material to a resource in the Philippines...and seeing how easy it is to outsource it completely.

Honestly...I have to confess to not knowing anything at all about SeNuke :-( I've just been too busy with my own stuff. I will say...that the SEO module is a game changer...in my opinion...and is VERY complete.

Free trial of some of our software only...can be found here

Commission Blueprint 2.0

Excellent Mike! Glad to have you on board.

We do have SEM business blueprint ... which is our "offline" product...

See you in our forum!

There were a couple of our largest JV partners that wrestled that bonus from us! Some are listed in this thread. This long thread!

I can't play favorites :-)

Hi Steve, This is closing at midnight tonight, right? I'm on the fence. I'm currently doing a mixture of hard products and affiliate products. This is going to be a dumb question because I can guess the answer - I'll be able to adopt what I find in the training for hard products too right? Which time zone does your midnight deadline apply to?

I'm a last minute shopper and not afraid to admit it

The BIG problem here is that the term "blueprint" should NOT have been used for selling an IM product, blueprint infers very detailed and precise intructions with NO room for error and NO personal or human interpretation of the process or method whatsoever at all!

The fact is in this "blueprint" process there are many points where a personal human decision has to be made which will greatly effect the final outcome..., that NEVER happens in a real world blueprint such as one for manufacturing a piston for a car engine, where you always get exactly the same result no matter who follows the blueprint

I understand "blueprint" is a great sexy marketing word, and it obviously works well as a sales tool, but it simply leads to false expectations and is incorrectly used here, and in some other products

I don't know what else could be used, but the honest name would be something like "very good guide"

The other sexy marketing word that has been sold down the river and fooled many is all the "apprentice" programs... which are Nothing like a real world apprenticeship!!

Hey David...sorry I didn't see this last night. Totally adaptable for "hard products" absolutely.

We'll be closing sometime today. Most likely around Noon EDT. Trying to clean up a few things!

Hope to see you there!

all these seems very revealing, but has anyone made money through the new tactics explained there or it is the were trying it out game?
before i put my money down i want to be such, from a user not a marketer.
only being fair...

danohis

:-) Thanks for the vote of confidence David! I'll look for you on our forum too.

Peter

You will have 7 days to buy it and will receive a link at the end of the trial (and sooner!). Unfortunately, you won't be able to purchase through another affiliate. Sorry!

Hope to see you there!

Maybe someone can answer this, I started this thread because of the quality of the free seo report from CBP2, it was actually quite close to being a "blueprint" to building a seo site, I was hoping for a lot more of the same...

Now that I have bought the product I find that the free report is better than the product!

The product seems to be a collection of videos, tools and pdf files sorted into modules, but not carefully connected in a 123 fashion as was the info in the free report, what is more of a puzzle is that there is some info in the free report that is not in the product, small details etc

sigh..ok Ken...well we can agree to disagree..

Of course the free report includes NONE of our tools and tons of the other content (you really didn't see the value in module 6 alone...or the tools?? )

There is TONS of stuff in there...that can be overwhelming at first..but it does all fit together ... if you give it a chance.

Happy to process a refund for you asap...simply request one.

yes you can Peter...thanks...and glad to have you

well..like I said...not sure you can say I'm "wrong"...I think agree to disagree is just fine :-) You're, of course, entitled to your opinion as I am mine.

and again...I'd ask...have you really been able to try all the tools and get through all the materials this quickly? It would be a challenge for anyone...

I stand by the incredible value of the cost vs. what you get...the tools , by themselves, are worth it...if you use them.

But also...don't want to get into an argument...you're the customer...if you don't think it's worth the price to you..then it isn't...let us refund you right away!! Just say the word to support.

I'll tell them to be on the lookout for the refund request so we can get you sorted ASAP.

Code64..

Glad you like the content.

My biggest concern is that people will get overwhelmed...that's what I say in the last module...it was constantly on my mind as we were developing this material. We erred on the side of simply including all our knowledge...this is obviously a good thing in general...but can have a downside.

We do have a plan (as you mentioned)...two of them...really geared for beginners that are broken out into spending money (adwords) and if you don't want to spend money.

It's assumed that intermediates to advanced will be able to use the strategies and tactics in the course in their own , already established, plans.

We are going back and doing a bit more expansion on the two provided plans...but...I think we're never going to be able to satisfy everyone.

This product tries to breakdown the process into a sales funnel...traffic, sites to convert, and offer picking/selection....those components are the same for every project we do...and that everyone does.

What we've done is give you several...very detailed and valuable strategies for each of these components...the down side of that .. is people can be overwhelmed with TOO many choices etc.

It's a balance for sure...and we'll continue to strive towards making that balance as good as we can.

Thanks profitgenerator I appreciate that.

I do think it's a fair criticism ... that there may simply be "too much" for certain levels of experience..

I was ALWAYS worried about people becoming lost. We sort of erred on the side of the beginner for CB 1 and for the more intermediate to advanced with CB 2...BUT

If you just hang in there...and perhaps do some extra credit research from free sources to give you a foundation...I am VERY proud of the content and what it can do for your business.

Well, I have had the course for about a week and since I'm retired I have all day to read and watch things, but I guess I'll spend more time reviewing the product and then write a full review since this is a product review thread...

One point I will make now it that it is claimed that you don't need to spend any more money, but to implement the "link juice" strategy in module 6 it is required that you subscribe to an external website for the key data, I notice that this not really mentioned, ok thats not such a big deal, about $30-40/month but I think it's a fair point to bring up!

Actually the course and content is quite good, it's a pity that Steve can't take 1 grain of criticism about his product!, didn't I say at the start that the free seo report was high quality?

yup...there are some costs out there for the optional advanced stuff....but on that one...if you check out the forum...there's a free way to do that.

That module is a pretty advanced one and for people that have some stuff up and running..I would ask a favor though...that you don't "reveal" much about that whole thing in your review...there's some proprietary stuff in there (not necessarily the concept itself but how we implement it) that I'd love to keep for the product owners only.

That would be most appreciated...and don't forget to give keyword blueprint a GOOD workout...I honestly can't imagine anyone NOT loving that...

thanks Ken...and I think we can turn you around! :-)

Steve,

Once again, I admire your methods of handling the heat here (That module would be worth the price for me)

3 Questions

1. I am gonna be away for 6 weeks. Is this something I can hand to my source employee and they follow?

2. I consider myself to be someone knowledgeable (my best site gets 55K visitors). For some newer sites We have been doing a lot of PR, some Articles, Social bookmarking and social networking and has not gotten the results. Can your course help?

3. I am not interested in PPC, what % of the course is based on that?

Thanks in advance

Hey Mukul

Thanks :-)

1. There are portions of the course that are REALLY well geared for employees to follow and others that would depend on the employee...so tough to answer...but...we've had people who are already giving the content to their outsourcers...and saying...do this part here etc.

2. Module 6 has your name on it...totally and completely. You will totally rethink your seo/traffic strategy.

3. it's one module of 10, although modules 1 and 10 are very small...intro and conclusion kind of thing...so, let's say 1 of 8

So far I am very pleased with the information given in this course. I think Steve and company have done a great job putting CB2.0 together.

Ben

Another question. Part of the attraction is an affiliate MF and Butterfly Marketing. I want to clarify. If you do the 7 day trial, you can or cannot get it from an affiliate?

Just get the 7 day trial from the aff. marketer you want to get credit for the sale and/or for the bonuses

If you click on their link today...you'll get the 7 day trial...if you buy after that...it will be credited to them.

Lance - it's just for 2 of the tools.

perswealth - Sent you a PM

genuine86 - sent you a PM

If I'm a beginner, can I start on CB 2.0 instead of going through CB 1.0 first? Or is it recommended to start from 1.0 first?

Well..they're very different C0rnelius.

CB 1.0 is easier to get your hands around...but CB 2.0 is MUCH bigger and has even more value for the money.

Head on over and get the free 7 day trial of the tools and the free report...see how it feels...if you kind of "get" that content...then go for CB 2.0, if not...then CB 1.0 may be a better starting point.

We're still letting the stragglers from the 7 day trial in...if you are unable to purchase CB 2.0 when you wish to though, just PM me here. I'll get you sorted.

Duke...if all you're after is the templates...I wouldn't buy our course.

That represents a VERY small piece of it and you're better off spending the money elsewhere.

Duke - Sent you a PM!

Claytons i heard cb 1.0 is more ppc.

I like PPC and i need to learn more but i do want to learn more SEO too.

how many module is dedicated to ppc?

What is the percentage of the course dedicated to SEO and PPC in this comm 2.0?

CB 1.0 is 100% Adwords (for the traffic piece)

CB 2.0 has pretty much all of CB 1.0's adwords stuff in it...plus some WAY better tools to help. And a good 35% of CB 2.0 is dedicated to SEO. It's only one of the modules...but it's the biggest one.

Thanks Claytons. Sound good to me I'm buying it.

Hey all - I just came across CB 2.0 last night & as a newbie I'm loving it. I downloaded the 7 day trial which seems to have limited function but maybe I've just got a glitch?! I've had Market Samurai for about a month and have gotten farther in my keyword/niche research in a few hours with KB than a month with MS. I'm wondering if anyone else uses both of these products in conjunction with each other.

I started looking into IM after joining "The Thirty Day Challenge" which is awesome but I'm looking to go a little faster...which is why CB 2.0 is sounding so great. Am I getting in over my head? I am smart chick with a lot of time and dedication, but no IM experience and no knowledge of HTML, etc.

Anyways, any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks all!

Emily...so glad you're liking everything! The 7 day trial doesn't have limited functionality, so if you're having any issues , please submit a support ticket and we'll get you sorted!

Thanks for being a customer

Jdean2009 thanks for the kind words!

Sent you a PM

After doing all the research, reading all the reviews and comparing with so many other products, CB2.0 by far wins most races that has been recommanded by both black and white hat IMs when comparing to other popular infomercial products.

I am only speaking from the perspective of a customer. To be real honest, one of the most important reasons I am purchasing CB2.0 tonight is because of Steven's credibility, his background as a successful businessman, and his honest personality that have caught my eyes. His presentation skills that includes tone of voice from the videos were professional. Just this one fact, following his footsteps will be no wrong. Professionalism has always been one of the main criterias I target when I shop for an IM product.

One random comment: You may want to think about owning the keyword "Steve Clayton" as well, since you have been referred by most as that instead of Steven Clayton. O well, just some random LOL(s).

Looking forward to build my presence in your own forum.

Regards,
Alex

Where can i get the free report
Thanks

Salegurus....right at the link in my signature for commission blueprint 2.0

Fellow Warriors,

I've tested Commission Blueprint 2.0 its really good, and have searched for it at Clickbank marketplace but couldn't find it.

Maybe i missed something. Please can anyone promoting it already guide me how to locate it? I've did the review at my site.

Thanks for the coming help,

Gilbert

Hello Steve, sorry didnt notice your posts here.

Need to enroll as an affiliate for your CB2, been to Clickbank but not just finding it.

Please offer me help how to go about it.

Gilbert

Hey Gilbert...our product is a little different...the first time Clickbank has ever done a "whitelist" of affiliates to promote a product...so you needed to be pre-approved to promote.

We did this for two reasons...

We had several affiliates in the past who promised all sorts of things to people if they'd buy through them and then never delivered. This makes us all look bad, and we wanted to protect our customers from it as best we could.

Also...we wanted to pay a higher commission than Clickbank normally allows, so this was a requirement from them...so they could have their security department check out these accounts.

Having said all that! I'll PM you with an email address where you can reach my partner Tim (who handles the affiliate side of the business) and we'll see what we can do.

Thanks!

Ok, Steven,

Thanks, i got the email addy you sent and i've already emailed my to-be affiliate request.

I understand your point of view, too. However, 90% of my web copy efforts is majorly to promote CB2.0 cos i believe in delivering value & quality to my prospects, cos that's how friendship and trustship is built.

That said, i'd be expecting my approval from your team ASAP!

Cheers,

Gilbert

This is not supposed to be a support thread. Perhaps people could PM Steve Clayton in future if they have support issues with the product?

Are there any more reviews - or should I just lock this thread?

Pearson

I went to the 7-day trial page and received access to the two software products, but dont see a download link for the free report...is ti still available?

Five words...

The most complete course ever.

Seriously guys, congrats on this one I think it's absolutely awesome and suitable for all levels on affiliate marketers!

Thanks so much cgallagher93!!

Dexx...I'll PM you.

PLEASE .. if anyone has any support issues or anything like that...PLEASE PM me rather than post here.

I'd like to see this thread stay open as people get more experience with the product and post even more reviews. :-)

Thanks

Complete. allright. Took me a lot of time to complete all the courses

I have Commission Blueprint 2.0 I think its great. If you only have $500 to spend this year, buy this.

Hi to everyone,

So you all guys had brought the latest Commission Blueprint 2.0?

Its expensive for me. I got the 7 day trial... Hav'nt tried yet.

So what are the potentials of using the program to do PPC?

Is it really worth the ROI?:confused:

I just down loaded the keyword tool this thing is great
now lets see if i can find me a profitable niche to conquer

Alexis

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I am a newbie to internet Marketing. I have heard so many good things about this product, however the price tag is quite high. Would it be recommendable for someone internet marketing to buy this product