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Promoting Your Own WSO

by Dr Dan
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Hey guys I am about to launch my first WSO and wanted to see if I could get someone to shed some light on promoting your own WSO here on the forum without getting into trouble.

It seems quite a few warriors think it will get you banned if you mention that you have a WSO on a thread post. They also believe that you are not allowed to even mention that you have one in your Signature?

I am only asking this because I have been giving a ton of advice on certain topics and been asked if I will have or will be creating a product on the topic. Which I replied, yes I will be having a WSO out soon etc. I then got a few PM's from concerned warriors warning me that I might get banned if I mention I have a WSO coming out.

Now I am not saying that people should create a new thread on how there WSO is the best and people should buy it now. I am talking about offering great tips or giving advice and then mentioning that you have a WSO that goes into it or something like that.

I am not asking your opinions on if you think it should be ok or if you despise people that toot there own horns. I am only looking for the official rules here. Which I havent been able to find so far on this topic.

Thanks!

Doc Dan
#promoting #promoting wso #wso #wso advice #wso creation
  • Profile picture of the author Charlotte Jay
    I thought the rules were that you were not allowed any self promotion in a thread, but promotion of your offer in the signature is allowed. I did have a look at the rules in the WSO section but couldn't find anything. Hopefully one of the mods will chime in and let us know, because I've been wondering the very same thing myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike McAleer
    It is alright the way you are doing it dan. I just think that there are certain things that can get you in trouble like flat out giving a sales copy and a link.

    You should be just fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gene Pimentel
    You absolutely are allowed to promote your WSO in your sig file. You are NOT allowed to tell people to see your sig for your WSO. That's self promotion in a discussion area, which is not tolerated.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
      Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel View Post

      You absolutely are allowed to promote your WSO in your sig file. You are NOT allowed to tell people to see your sig for your WSO. That's self promotion in a discussion area, which is not tolerated.
      So for instance if I was talking about keyword research and gave 5-10 tips and then mentioned I had even more in my WSO in my sig, that is not allowed? Can you please point me to where it says this in the rules, just so I can be clear.

      It seems there are alot of scared people here thinking you must not speak of a WSO or even your own blog in a thread no matter what!

      Thanks.
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      • Profile picture of the author 2GRANN
        Originally Posted by Dr Dan View Post

        So for instance if I was talking about keyword research and gave 5-10 tips and then mentioned I had even more in my WSO in my sig, that is not allowed? Can you please point me to where it says this in the rules, just so I can be clear.

        It seems there are alot of scared people here thinking you must not speak of a WSO or even your own blog in a thread no matter what!

        Thanks.
        Actually i didn't find that you can't mention anything about your sig in the post in here Warrior Forum Helpdesk

        Maybe I missed it somewhere..
        But if it's not forbidden, you can do it.
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  • Profile picture of the author AussieT
    Yep, I'm sure its OK to promote it in your sig

    But need to be very careful not to promote it in your post content.

    I agree it would be great to have it clarified by the mods
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    • Profile picture of the author 2GRANN
      Originally Posted by AussieT View Post

      Yep, I'm sure its OK to promote it in your sig

      But need to be very careful not to promote it in your post content.

      I agree it would be great to have it clarified by the mods
      Yes, you are right, that's a fact that it's ok to promote WSO in your sig, because the rules says:

      We have no problem with someone pointing to their WSO within their sig.
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      • Profile picture of the author Ken Strong
        Originally Posted by Dr Dan View Post

        So for instance if I was talking about keyword research and gave 5-10 tips and then mentioned I had even more in my WSO in my sig, that is not allowed?
        This sounds more like an article than a discussion thread -- anything that looks like an article isn't allowed in the discussion areas, either. There is a paid Article Forum, and you can offer tips and then point to your WSO there.

        It seems there are alot of scared people here thinking you must not speak of a WSO or even your own blog in a thread no matter what!
        That's right -- any self-promotion in a discussion thread is frowned upon. It's unlikely you'd be banned for a first offense, though. The thread might be deleted or locked.

        You can have it in your sig, but don't mention your sig, your blog, or your WSO in the body of the post.

        The quotes below have it pretty well nailed.


        Originally Posted by Mike McAleer View Post

        It is alright the way you are doing it dan. I just think that there are certain things that can get you in trouble like flat out giving a sales copy and a link.

        You should be just fine.
        Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel View Post

        You absolutely are allowed to promote your WSO in your sig file. You are NOT allowed to tell people to see your sig for your WSO. That's self promotion in a discussion area, which is not tolerated.
        Originally Posted by AussieT View Post

        Yep, I'm sure its OK to promote it in your sig

        But need to be very careful not to promote it in your post content.

        I agree it would be great to have it clarified by the mods
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        • Profile picture of the author mattlaclear
          Originally Posted by Ken Strong View Post

          There is a paid Article Forum, and you can offer tips and then point to your WSO there.
          I learn something new everyday it seems. I was totally unaware of the paid article forum. I'm off to check it out. Thanks Ken.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
    Would love to get a solid answer and link to the rule so we can all relax and not worry about the warrior bogeyman coming in and banning members. lol



    So I am assuming that there really isnt any written rules on the topic and its more of a figure it out when you get your thread deleted or eventually get banned? lol

    Also not sure if any of you guys are Mods or not since I dont know how to distinguish a mod for anyone else?
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    You got already very solid answer (hint: look at Ken's post...) - don't push it further.
    You may end up with a deleted thread. Just saying.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
      Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

      You got already very solid answer (hint: look at Ken's post...) - don't push it further.
      You may end up with a deleted thread. Just saying.
      Thank Istvan but how can I be pushing it if I dont know if it has been answered by the proper rule makers?

      Dont know who a mod is or if they are just opinions of warriors that have been around. There is a difference.
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      • Profile picture of the author Tsnyder
        Originally Posted by Dr Dan View Post

        Thank Istvan but how can I be pushing it if I dont know if it has been answered by the proper rule makers?

        Dont know who a mod is or if they are just opinions of warriors that have been around. There is a difference.
        Ken is a mod. He gave you the correct answer.

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        • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
          Originally Posted by Tsnyder View Post

          Ken is a mod. He gave you the correct answer.

          Tsnyder
          Cool and thanks for clearing that up. I had no way of knowing and assumed I would be a little "Mod" tag somewhere or something?

          Appreciate the explanations and this will help alot of others that have the same questions on promoting there WSO's or products.
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  • Profile picture of the author mattlaclear
    There are four acceptable ways to advertise your wso. First off is to bump your thread at $40 a day. The second is to create a banner ad that links to it and then purchase banner space at $100 a day. The third way is with text ads here on the forum for $40 a week. Finally you are also allowed to advertise your wso's on your sig file.

    If you try to advertise it any other way (especially on your posts in the general forum area!) you will be the one reaping the consequences.

    Trying to bypass paying ad fees are you? Thinking your wso will not be profitable enough to handle the fees? If so then maybe you should rethink it through before launching it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
      Originally Posted by mattlaclear View Post

      There are four acceptable ways to advertise your wso. First off is to bump your thread at $40 a day. The second is to create a banner ad that links to it and then purchase banner space at $100 a day. The third way is with text ads here on the forum for $40 a week. Finally you are also allowed to advertise your wso's on your sig file.
      Thanks for the post on the banner and text ads, I didnt know about those.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
      Originally Posted by mattlaclear View Post

      Trying to bypass paying ad fees are you? Thinking your wso will not be profitable enough to handle the fees? If so then maybe you should rethink it through before launching it.
      If these were serious questions for me, then I would have to answer:

      Trying to bypass paying ad fees are you? No

      Thinking your wso will not be profitable enough to handle the fees? No

      If so then maybe you should rethink it through before launching it. No

      If it was meant to be more of a joke, then
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      • Profile picture of the author mattlaclear
        Originally Posted by Dr Dan View Post

        If these were serious questions for me, then I would have to answer:

        Trying to bypass paying ad fees are you? No

        Thinking your wso will not be profitable enough to handle the fees? No

        If so then maybe you should rethink it through before launching it. No

        If it was meant to be more of a joke, then
        You devoted a whole thread to seeing if you could basically bypass the payment process.
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        • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
          Originally Posted by mattlaclear View Post

          You devoted a whole thread to seeing if you could basically bypass the payment process.
          Yes you are so correct because you know me :rolleyes:

          My intent was to steal from the forum that gave me so much support and love for internet marketing.

          I am always trying to figure out ways to game the system. I just cant believe you caught me!

          Take a deep breath and relax........... Sometimes a question is just a question brother.
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        • Profile picture of the author SuspectZero
          Originally Posted by mattlaclear View Post

          You devoted a whole thread to seeing if you could basically bypass the payment process.
          I don't think he is trying to bypass anything.....what is wrong with trying to promote your WSO without paying a fee and staying within the forum guidlines/policies?

          He is being a good forum member, I believe, by asking a question to which he couldn't find an answer to in the help topics. I think this thread will be useful for clearing it up for all members.

          Good luck with the launch Dr.Dan
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