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After Dec 1st- How Many of You Still Plan to Use "As Seen on Google, MSN, Yahoo, Clickbank"?

by yourreviewer
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With the new FTC rules being enforced on Dec 1, I wanted to know how many are still planning to use the "As Seen on Google, MSN.." banner on their websites. I would be interested in first hearing how many folks are currently using and if yes, do you have any plans to change it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Desmond Ong
    Well, I don't know about you, but my sites can really be SEEN on Google's search results, Yahoo's search results, YouTube's search results and even EzineArticles and some other sites mentioned my sites.

    So, why can we use "As seen on".

    It's not like "Google endorses....bla bla bla"
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  • Profile picture of the author yourreviewer
    My impression was the same. But I didn't know if that would constitute deceptive advertising or something that would get you in trouble under the new FTC regulations.
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  • Profile picture of the author DrewG
    As long as you're saying "as seen on" and not "endorsed by" I think you're in the clear.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      • Profile picture of the author Online Business Mentor
        Yes I agree with alexa, most likely have bigger fish to fry...

        and if your sites are really on these specific sites/you have been see on there...then whats the problem?

        I have a FULL collage of 'As Seen On' on my personal website lol....It is abit over the top but I am genuinely and have been around them...

        I have it on my signature link at 'WhoIsWaseemMirza link - full bio
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  • Profile picture of the author LB
    I've always thought "as seen on" was rather deceptive the way it's being used by many people in the IM world and additionally, the use of those companies' trademarked logos in conjunction with a commercial product is just asking for legal trouble.

    A lot of people operate on the "everyone else is doing it" assumption which does not protect you from lawsuits.
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