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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 730
Posted By Soapyshoe
95% Of People Who Buy MMO Products Don't Have A Website?

I once heard an audio clip of a big-time "Make Money Online" guru claiming that 95% of his customers didn't have a website, and never got around to building one after buying his product.

He also...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: The SINGLE Deadliest Mistake New Marketers Make, And How To Avoid It

To extend your metaphor, I'm absolutely amazed by the fact that people want to start by learning:


How to build the perfect hamburger stand
How to magically brainwash people who don't want...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 543
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: $2000 budget

If you're doing some kind of marketing project (which I hope I'm correct in assuming):

1. Advertising
2. Advertising
3. Advertising
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: The SINGLE Deadliest Mistake New Marketers Make, And How To Avoid It

Something I would add is: a lot of marketing has to do with the relationships you build with a particular group of people.

Think of it this way:
Vitamins for conspiracy theorists
Vitamins for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: The SINGLE Deadliest Mistake New Marketers Make, And How To Avoid It

Hmmm....that's a topic for an entirely new post LOL.

The short answer is: exercise your own judgment and common sense.

A lot of people wait around for somebody to tell them "where the money...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: The SINGLE Deadliest Mistake New Marketers Make, And How To Avoid It

You bring up an excellent point of discussion - I'm really glad you mentioned this.

Step 1: If you feel intimidated by competitors, you should probably avoid going into that niche.

Step 2: If...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Soapyshoe
The SINGLE Deadliest Mistake New Marketers Make, And How To Avoid It

Trying to get started online can be incredibly frustrating.

Everywhere you go, it seems like there's somebody promoting THEIR particular "make money online" training course, widget, doodad, or...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th August 2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,327
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: How does he get away with this?

Terrible, terrible things COULD happen if everything isn't Kosher - it's techincally called "trademark dilution" and there are a whole host of other copyright infringements going on.

I'm trying to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th August 2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 959
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Newbies, its not (always) YOUR fault

Ebooks are ALMOST ALWAYS the "foot in the door" for a larger sales funnel.

Most Newb IMers who create Ebooks never follow it up with a larger and more detailed system that backs up the concepts in...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th August 2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,327
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: How does he get away with this?

Thanks for the Bob Silber mention.

Has anybody purchased his products? They're pretty pricey, but if you've been in the game for awhile I assume they're worth the cost.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th August 2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 959
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Newbies, its not (always) YOUR fault

The "make money online" niche isn't about helping newbies - it's about selling Ebooks.

Mike Filsame calls it "selling the dream."
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th August 2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,327
Posted By Soapyshoe
How does he get away with this?

Russell Brunson (http://www.dotcomsecrets.com/) has a row of logos just to the right of his overly-gelled hair:


As Seen On TV
ABC News
Fox News
NBC
$1,000,000 (?)
Google
Yahoo
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th August 2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: The better way to make money online

The bets way to make money online is to treat it like a legitimate business rather than going, "Holy crap I learned how to make a fortune with PLR!!!!!"
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th August 2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: I am convinced. You guys win.

I would definitely save my money if I were you.

Cheap IM courses like that are more likely to derail you than set you in the right direction.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd May 2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,561
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Is Affiliate Marketing really this simple?

You and everybody under the sun is trying to do this.

It's simple, but not easy.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st May 2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: How does "Product Launch Formula" work?

Well, I'm 27 and "hard work" is no deterrent at this point in my life.

I've turned into an Internet Marketing zealot, LOL!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th May 2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,529
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Fed up of Failure with Affiliate Marketing

Avoid thinking of it as "get rich quick."

You've got to learn how to MARKET.

MARKET.

I wrote an Ebook that breaks it all down at my personal website. (P.S. I have nothing to sell - I wrote...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th May 2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Any tips on how to create a web presence?!?

He is known because he doesn't want to be known.

If you're trying hard to impress people, it's not going to work.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th May 2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,320
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: The Money Is NOT In The List

What?

Agora is a list-building juggernaut!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th May 2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By Soapyshoe
Your Experience with .net domains?

Has anybody registered a .net domain and tried to successfully market it?

What were your experiences?

I know problogger is a .net and does well.

Are there any major barriers or concern that...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th May 2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 874
Posted By Soapyshoe
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th May 2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,794
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Warning: The very real risks of affiliate marketing

Have you guys considered legal action?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th May 2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,238
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Why is there so much negativity on the forum?

Because the Internet is not the magic money-spewing ATM that the entire "make money online" niche makes it out to be.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th May 2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,437
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Even the Truth Isn't Good Enough Anymore

It's all karma - the people who fail to build up trust and "pound" their lists are trading what would be a strong long-term asset for a few pieces of "silver" for playing Judas.

If they want to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th May 2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Billy Mays vs. Internet Marketers

If you can *show* your product magically solving a problem in 30 seconds, you can make your video that short.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th May 2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Billy Mays vs. Internet Marketers

If the video is longer than 5 minutes, some fat needs to be cut out.

Commercials are shorter because of the cost.

Online, you can spend as much time as you want.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th May 2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,520
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Thinking of giving up on Internet marketing?

Preach it, Sista!

But seriously, people give up because they have no idea what they're doing and nobody is telling them how to do it the right way.

It has nothing to do with "dedication", it's...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th May 2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,460
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: How to Create a Profitable Niche Site In 3 Months.

And how exactly will my niche site stand out from the 100's of 1000's of other people doing this exact same thing?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th May 2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,083
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: When results aren't showing, how do you keep going?

Why would a budget-minded person buy your product?

And how are they going to afford it if they're having financial problems?

You're playing all the musical notes on the page, but nothing you're...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th May 2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,083
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: When results aren't showing, how do you keep going?

Welcome to the world of Internet Marketing.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th May 2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: How does "Product Launch Formula" work?

Holy moly, Jeff Walker decided to pay us a visit :cool:

To make sure I'm understanding everything right:

Product Launch Formula is really an "all-in-one" training package for Internet Marketers...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By Soapyshoe
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,083
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: When results aren't showing, how do you keep going?

What's your business plan?

When I go to your site, I don't feel compelled to read your blog posts or opt-in to your list.

If I'm a budget-minded person, how am I supposed to be able to afford...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: How does "Product Launch Formula" work?

I think I can manage to make those 4 steps work, based on my knowledge of human psychology.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: How does "Product Launch Formula" work?

Then why do I need to pay $700 for it?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th May 2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By Soapyshoe
How does "Product Launch Formula" work?

From what I can gather, it goes something like this:

1. Create a product.
2. Seduce your JV partners.
3. Promote the product like mad (the way John Reese is doing right now with his outsource...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th April 2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,965
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: RANT: Why do rants get the most views on this forum?

LOL.

When I wrote this I was 1/2 joking, 1/2 serious.

The thing that ACTUALLY concerns me is how interested people are in the "gloom" rather than the "zoom." Like, we're living in the middle...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th April 2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,289
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Why Do So Many Newbies Think They Can Just Make a Website and Start Getting Paid

I talk about "making money without working", which just means passive income. I explain it all in my book.

I never mention that making money takes work - simply spin it and say, "If you're doing...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th April 2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,965
Posted By Soapyshoe
RANT: Why do rants get the most views on this forum?

I was just looking at the front page, and I noticed several posts with RANT at the beginning that have over 1000 views. :eek:

Why are so many people viewing and responding to all of these rants? ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th April 2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,148
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Why would an IM guru "stop selling" a particular product?

All the IM gurus who do this seem to be rich.

I think it's more of a long-term thing than short-term thing.

Jeff Walker seems to be the pioneer for it.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th April 2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,775
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Are Marketers Really Just About The Money?

The question is whether we're JUST about the money.

I often make the case on my website that money is worthless in the grand scheme of things, and that most people don't REALLY want money.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th April 2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,340
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: What's your best dollar per hour activity?

My gut instinct is telling me that this is true. I've been in the game 1 month, and that's the king-maker.

You've got to understand how to market first, though.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th April 2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 607
Posted By Soapyshoe
3 Secrets To Jump-Start The Growth of Your Business

A lot of would-be internet marketers have trouble getting their first business off the ground.

You might have thousands of dollars of educational materials, but none of your techniques are...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st April 2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,481
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: YOU GUYS ARE ALL WORKING WAY TOO HARD!!

I strongly disagree with the first half of your post. :mad:

My main concern is that people who have NO IDEA how to do those things will try to outsource them and ultimately blow their bankroll on...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th March 2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 888
Posted By Soapyshoe
17 Days For Google To Index My Site

Hey Everybody,

I've heard some people complaining that Google takes forever and a day to start indexing their site.

I posted my blog up on March 12. I started getting spidered on the 14th.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,238
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: I "wasted" $825 of time today on WF. How About You?

Why are you interested in IM if you have a such a high-paying profession?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,835
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Gurus Who Can Actually Teach?

Nice post.

You just summed up the basis of my career:

A good marketer who can also teach. :):):)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,325
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Help!! Frustrated Newbie Driven Toward Success- NEED ADVICE FROM THOSE WHO HAVE MADE IT!

1. You need WAY more than 7 articles.

2. There are tons of niche marketing systems out there.

I think you should use SBI for this niche.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: If I make a page, should I reserve .net .org .us. com etc?

Shoemoney didn't and got burned.

It was a Twitter-related service, and the person who owned the .net was spammer, which got him associated with it.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,768
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Which Niches Would You Refuse On Moral Grounds - No Matter How Profitable And Why

If you try to please everyone, you will please no one.

Unless you are Lady GaGa.

-Jesse
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,194
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: An IM System that works

Many IM systems work.

Are you really asking, "Is there a COMPLETE IM system out there?"
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,638
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Frank kerns - 4 day cash machine??

Has anybody bought his products?

If so, were they any good?

I like his hair :):D:cool:
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,687
Posted By Soapyshoe
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,141
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: Internet Marketing Newbie: Please Help.

It's free. What do you have to lose?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,081
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: I Need Help With Traffic - Now!

Make your site better.

"Want to build your own solar system?" It sounds like you're offering to help somebody build a SOLAR SYSTEM, which is a sun with a bunch of planets around it.

Your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th March 2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 840
Posted By Soapyshoe
Re: What's the One Piece of Advice?

The problem is how you sort through all of it.

That's what kills would-be IMers.

-Jesse
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