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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd September 2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,826
Posted By LB
Re: Are You Spoiled Rotten? Sorry to Say that Many of You Are

The mentality is, "Everything should be free or dirt cheap"*




*Except what I'm selling
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd September 2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,826
Posted By LB
Re: Are You Spoiled Rotten? Sorry to Say that Many of You Are

I hope anyone bitching in the thread about the price received a forum vacation...
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th September 2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,929
Posted By LB
Re: Did you create an LLC for tax benefits?

You're the one making definitive statements and giving advice...not me.

The answer is ALWAYS to talk to a professional.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th September 2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,929
Posted By LB
Re: Did you create an LLC for tax benefits?

Should I laugh or cry?

Ever heard of dividend income?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th September 2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,952
Posted By LB
Re: How to avoid the BS WSO's, and only buy those with real value?

I've noticed the majority of WSO sellers now mentioning income claims, even people who months ago were selling tools are now positioning many of those same things as a "make $$$ per month" setup.
...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th September 2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,306
Posted By LB
Re: Grossed $3300 from $1500 of google PPC ads last week. This week, spent $700 and grossed $0....

How many sales did it take to make that 3300?

If it was 30 sales, then that makes it stranger. If it was 2 sales...not so much.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th September 2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,306
Posted By LB
Re: Grossed $3300 from $1500 of google PPC ads last week. This week, spent $700 and grossed $0....

Is your keyword/traffic distribution the same?

In other words, are you still generating the same amount of traffic from the same keywords as the previous month?
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th September 2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,306
Posted By LB
Re: Grossed $3300 from $1500 of google PPC ads last week. This week, spent $700 and grossed $0....

Are you advertising in search only, or also the content network?

Has your position changed?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,024
Posted By LB
Re: Just found an affiliate website promoting my product and ......

Are you selling through CB?

Many people think that the "referred" number actually represents "refunds".

I've had people claim I received over 90% "refunds" LOL. -_-
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th September 2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,014
Posted By LB
Re: Stop Dumping on WSO Threads... (please)

No. That's an unwarranted extrapolation on my original point.

If someone is leaving positive reviews of products they haven't seen then that seems to be pretty clear shilling and they should be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th September 2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,014
Posted By LB
Re: Stop Dumping on WSO Threads... (please)

This is the ideal solution, but in my experience people rarely feel the need to report something like this. Thus it ends up at the help desk and may take awhile to get resolved (and increases their...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th September 2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,014
Posted By LB
Re: Stop Dumping on WSO Threads... (please)

The rule is not "must buy to reply".

The rule states: "UPDATED: Anyone caught trying to purposefully harm another persons WSO will be removed from this forum permanently. If you bought the WSO ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th September 2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,014
Posted By LB
Re: Stop Dumping on WSO Threads... (please)

There's nothing wrong with legitimate pre-sales questions.

None of what I'm talking about here would meet that description though.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th September 2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,014
Posted By LB
Stop Dumping on WSO Threads... (please)

This is one of those posts that I feel conflicted about writing because the people that really need to read it probably won't. Still, I think it's at the point where it would benefit from discussion....
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th September 2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,921
Posted By LB
Re: Amazon Terminates Accounts Because Of Cloaked Links?

If a person is concerned about SEO, and Google's opinion of affiliate sites, it is not unwarranted to think that a site full of Amazon affiliate links might cause harm.

See: Can Google Detect an...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th September 2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,067
Posted By LB
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th September 2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,921
Posted By LB
Re: Amazon Terminates Accounts Because Of Cloaked Links?

A few months ago I asked Amazon about whether or not is was OK to cloak links. I got a prompt reply stating that they'd have to check and get back to me. They never did, and did not respond to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th August 2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,470
Posted By LB
Re: PayPal is now serving Ads on Checkout Pages...? (Confirmed with Screenshot) Have you seen this?

I saw new ads today:

http://www.everstatus.com/paypalads1.gif

I decided to click on it and to my amazement, it did not even open in a new window! It actually interrupted my checkout process and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th August 2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 541
Posted By LB
Re: Use copyrighted videos for traffic to my site?

I think that would be a very bad idea.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th August 2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,470
Posted By LB
Re: Is PayPal now serving Ads on Checkout Pages?

Here you go:

http://www.everstatus.com/netflixpaypal.gif

I saw the same thing with every purchase I've made in the last 2 days.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th August 2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,470
Posted By LB
Re: Is PayPal now serving Ads on Checkout Pages?

I definitely saw a Netflix ad today on two checkout pages after payment was made.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd August 2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,956
Posted By LB
Re: Stopping "Serial Refunders" Dead In Their Tracks

There's two really easy things that could be done to reduce this.

1. Paypal should allow personal blacklists. I shouldn't have to depend on a third-party system to block certain buyers. Paypal...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th August 2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,055
Posted By LB
Re: The hide of some competitors... DIRT BAGS! (YouTube)

Google has always stated that competitors can't affect you...which of course is complete and utter trash.

Competitors will go after your Adsense, Adwords, Youtube and organic listings precisely...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th August 2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 649
Posted By LB
Re: Clickbank Big Ticket items

You can, but it takes prior approval from CB. They'll want to review your business first. Generally speaking, CB isn't really used for things like coaching so there's a good chance they might not...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 11th August 2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,447
Posted By LB
Re: Did Google ever threaten to suspend your adwords account?

They banned me for an ad I ran about 8 years ago that sent 1 click and I then deleted.

Yes, it's absurd as it sounds.

They argued repeatedly that I committed violations because they sent me...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th August 2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By LB
Re: WSO Pro Upsell?

You need to purchase a separate listing with WSO Pro for the upsell. You can then place that button on your own website.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th August 2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,599
Posted By LB
Re: Thinking of launching a new WSO? Let me give you a tip or two...

It's funny.

People complain that WSOs are too long and detailed and that they just want "the facts" even if it's only 5 pages.

Others complain that WSOs are not detailed enough and need more...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd August 2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 10,033
Posted By LB
Re: No More Fake Stories On Clickbank, No Fake Scarcities - CB Policy Update 02 Aug 2011

Talking to Clickbank directly.

My entire response was in answer to your post where you asked:



I can assure you that Clickbank won't tolerate refund rates like that. But, I agree with you-...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd August 2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 10,033
Posted By LB
Re: No More Fake Stories On Clickbank, No Fake Scarcities - CB Policy Update 02 Aug 2011

Clickbank does not publish refund data.

There is a way to calculate it based on the amount earned, commission rate, etc. but it's HIGHLY inaccurate if the product price has ever changed, if there...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd August 2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 10,033
Posted By LB
Re: No More Fake Stories On Clickbank, No Fake Scarcities - CB Policy Update 02 Aug 2011

I'm curious where you're getting this data. CB doesn't release it and I don't think a vendor is going to volunteer something so embarrassing.

I was told 15% is around the number where you are at...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd August 2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,958
Posted By LB
Re: Warning regarding Paypal

Correct as far as I've ever seen.

The "lockdown" process from Paypal is automated and I have never heard that it can be adjusted or turned off. I've known of more than one person who called Paypal...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd August 2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,290
Posted By LB
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd August 2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,290
Posted By LB
Re: My youtube account was just suspended for 2 weeks

I asked where they specifically disallow certain activities (affiliates etc.) in their TOS. As far as I've seen, they don't.

They close accounts arbitrarily. They do not have a clearly defined...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd August 2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,290
Posted By LB
Re: My youtube account was just suspended for 2 weeks

Where in their TOS do they say this? The rule of Google is "we do what we want".

Their TOS says:

Google loves to say that competitors cannot affect legitimate users because Google's algorithm...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th July 2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,835
Posted By LB
Re: Does Insulting And Bullying People Increase YOUR Sales?

It is designed to generate a reaction, and obviously, it did.

I personally did not find it nasty, I've seen much much much worse.

I have often said "hatemail=profit". Any time I make a blog...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By LB
Re: TruthAboutAbs Has Large Ad on Msn.com! Looks Like a big Time Media Buy. Check Out Their New Vide

It's possible you're seeing that ad because you were re-targeted.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd July 2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,205
Posted By LB
Re: anyone making a million a year?

If you think that only "single digits" are making 7-figures then you have a very low opinion of this forum. I can assure there are a good number of big-earners here.

In fact, many of them do post...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th July 2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,597
Posted By LB
Re: Paypal BS... this might be affecting you too

Keep in mind that Paypal freezes accounts with an automated program. This program can't go out and make decisions about sales copy.

It's true that income claims, etc. may come into play after the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th July 2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,060
Posted By LB
Re: A note to WSO buyers and sellers

This should be stickied in the WSO forum...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th July 2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,323
Posted By LB
Re: Sales Funnel For WSO Pro Users?

You keep saying this, and I keep asking for proof.

I'm not picking on you. I enjoy your posts. It's just that if we're going to start saying something is against Paypal's ToS, then I want to see...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th July 2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,556
Posted By LB
Re: What are RAP and WSOplus affiliate platforms going to do?

I suspect this is just as bad. I mean, why not say they can sell 1,000 units per day? This all goes back to "typical" performance and illustrative claims.

The above is, if I recall correctly, very...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th July 2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,556
Posted By LB
Re: What are RAP and WSOplus affiliate platforms going to do?

But does Paypal allow this to occur outside their API?

That's what I think we're all asking. Just because Paypal allows their system to do something (where they can fully track what's occurring),...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th July 2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 600
Posted By LB
Re: Resurrect a Dead List

When was the last time you mailed them?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th July 2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,556
Posted By LB
Re: What are RAP and WSOplus affiliate platforms going to do?

So the new Paypal API allows sales to be split directly between 2 Paypal accounts, correct?

What are the benefits/downsides of a setup like this? Should we want this?

It seems like perhaps a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th July 2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 723
Posted By LB
Re: What VPS should i get to host my domains?

Both Wiredtree and Servint, as already mentioned, are great VPS hosts.

Keep in mind with a VPS there will be more tech work involved like setting up new accounts through WHM and assigning...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th July 2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,061
Posted By LB
Re: Paypal Dispute - 1st One in Years

It's really disturbing to see the amount of insta-refunds, Paypal disputes and chargebacks that come from Paypal business accounts from people who run actual companies.

I had a "warrior" purchase...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th July 2011, 05:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,471
Posted By LB
Re: Paypal dispute

Keep in mind that a CHARGEBACK is different than a DISPUTE.

Disputes are decided by Paypal, chargebacks are decided by the card issuer. It's best to provide all supporting evidence you can.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th July 2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By LB
Re: Legal Advice for my movie site

Isn't this the same thing that got a bunch of sites and domains seized by homeland security and the FBI?

Homeland Security Seizes 70+ Websites for Copyright Violations...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,117
Posted By LB
Re: How Do YOU Feel About Long-Winded, Slow Talking Videos, Time Taking Videos?

You're a copywriter and you don't see the power of steering the debate by using the words "Long-Winded" "Slow Talking" "Time Taking" to ellicit a certain response?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2011, 04:50 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,117
Posted By LB
Re: How Do YOU Feel About Long-Winded, Slow Talking Videos, Time Taking Videos?

You missed my point entirely. No matter WHAT you do, some people will not like it. They will say there is something wrong with the PDF, audio, video, etc. etc. etc.

I've had scathing emails from...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th July 2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,117
Posted By LB
Re: How Do YOU Feel About Long-Winded, Slow Talking Videos, Time Taking Videos?

Kind of a loaded question, no?

"How do you feel about meatloaf that tastes like gravel?"

Well...

No matter how long I've been selling online, I'm still amazed at what people want.

I've...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th July 2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,258
Posted By LB
Re: How Did YOU Lose Your PayPal Account?

Please share some data for this stuff you are claiming.

Merchant account standards are 10% in reserve, usually anywhere from 1-6 months. Not 30%.

Additionally, Paypal offers "auto-sweep" which...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th July 2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 556
Posted By LB
Re: Paypal and IM products

You are at the mercy of whoever is reviewing your account at that moment in time.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th July 2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By LB
Re: On Difficult Customers...

My experience has been that someone who asks a laundry list of questions before they purchase is going to be more of a headache afterward. Refund probability is high.

Whatever happens, YOU set...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd July 2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,955
Posted By LB
Re: PayPal Making Moves - Pay Attention

The Google Checkout horror stories are perhaps worse than Paypal. Anyone who has ever dealt with Google knows that they fear nothing. I see people that have written letters to 20 different people at...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st July 2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,519
Posted By LB
Re: Another DIRTY Kindle trick...a new low?

I suspect Amazon is going to go "scorched earth" very soon with Kindle as it is getting filled with trash.

I would expect stricter rules and mass bannings. Honestly, seeing what's occurring there,...
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