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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd April 2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,519
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Stop Beating Your Head Against A Stone Wall

Totally agree with Ron. For God's sake, just buy advertising. If you can't turn a $1 CPC into profit, then your problem isn't traffic, it's your sales funnel.

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th January 2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,338
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Are you seriously making 5 figures per month?

How I Hit Six Figures in My First 7 Months:

Nov. 2010 - Created a relationship-based Clickbank product @ $197. Listed it in the marketplace with sales copy I wrote myself.

Dec. 2010 -...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th November 2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,651
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Clickbank Changed Their Rules Yet AGAIN?!

Everyone, please chill.

About Clickbank Enforcing Their Rules:

First of all, Clickbank has VERY strict rules for all their sales pages, and trust me, they are enforcing them big-time:


I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th October 2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,339
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: What computer do you use for Internet Marketing?

Sony VAIO Z Series with 6 gigs of RAM. Sick, sick computer. FYI, I also have the most expensive MacBook Apple makes at the moment, and the Sony just crushes it. No contest.

Russ
Forum: Warrior Special Offers 11th October 2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6,369
Views: 442,291
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Need A Page One Google Ranking??? Matt LaClear Says You Can Have One!!! (The Sickest Reviews!)

Hey guys,

Just FYI, Matt LaClear is the ONLY SEO PROVIDER who has EVER parked me on page one for a highly competitive Keyword, and I am still there. No muss, no fuss, just got the job done.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st September 2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,961
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Seriously hate OTO after WSO these days

The one sure-fire, 100% guaranteed formula for failure: try to please all the people all the time.

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th September 2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,055
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Warrior Poll: Prefer Set Prices In WSO or Dime Sales?

Dime sales massively increase conversions. Who cares if people "like" them or not? People don't vote with POLLS, they vote with their MONEY. When someone buys your product, it's a vote for your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th September 2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,789
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: PayPal Gets Some Competition! finally!

Actually, this isn't true. Ryan Deiss split sent tens of thousands of visitors to one version of a sales page that offered PayPal, and another that didn't.

Offering PayPal on his site not only...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd August 2011, 01:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,376
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Is The Warrior Forum Too Cheap?

The price is determined by what the market will bear. It's simple, and it's fair. When my WSO dimesales cross the $20 mark, there is a noticeable drop in conversions. One has to consider the value...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd August 2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,413
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Another Paypal Alternative - Amazon Payments

Hey Suzanne,

Thanks for bringing this up. I just started a thread asking if anyone used this a couple ago, and I only heard crickets! Is ANYONE using this? Can anyone give some feedback?

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st August 2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,264
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Some Warriors may find this offensive...

Guys, it comes down to this: are you creating VALUE in the world? If you're not, then you don't have a real business model. It's that simple.

If you're not actively helping people solve their...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th August 2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 888
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Clickbank Approaching $2billion in sales!

The only products running refund rates that high are the over-hyped, blind-copy guru launches that don't even tell you what the product is or does...only that you'll make $843,020,392.32 with 3 easy...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th August 2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,644
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Will PayPal ever be replaced?

Ryan Deiss tested this, and offering PayPal as a payment method actually HURTS conversion rates. Crazy, but true.

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th August 2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,335
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Advice: Split your Paypal Withdrawals

Bank of America also advised me to have 2 accounts.

Account #1 receives your PayPal withdrawal and then you immediately transfer that money into Account #2. Once the money has been transferred...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th July 2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,756
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: So Making Your Own Product Really Is the Key to Success???

Because affiliates sell it FOR YOU. If you can create a sales page and a product that gets a good EPC, then all you need to do is show it to affiliates and they will pre-sell and send you traffic...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th July 2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,756
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: So Making Your Own Product Really Is the Key to Success???

Look at what the online millionaires are doing. ALL of them are creating their own products. What does that tell you?

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th July 2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Can You Recommend A Graphic Designer With Good Sense Of CTR With Banners?

If you want a high CTR, don't hire a graphic designer. Do it yourself and make your banners ugly as Hell with a strong headline and a very strong call to action. It's been tested a million times -...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th July 2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,524
Posted By RussRuffino
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st July 2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,656
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: In 40 years of life, I never have seen a more DISHONEST BUSINESS than PAYPAL. Another HORROR sto

Will, you're dead wrong on this. First of all, PayPal's terms of service have already been ruled "unconscionable" once in the state of California. They had to radically change their Terms of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st July 2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: California Clickbank Affiliates Next?

That's it. I'm moving to New Orleans. Who's with me? :-)

Russ
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 30th June 2011, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,316
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Anyone Switched From Clickbank To Rapbank or PDC? Results?

This is true. It's typical for even excellent products on Clickbank to have 10-15% refund rates simply because people realize that the 60 Day Guarantee lets you download something and then ask for a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 678
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: A Business Worth Crying For

Hey Mark,

What a sad post, man! Couple thoughts:

First of all, this business provides some people with a LOT more than "a little money on the side" - for me, the income this has produced has...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,940
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: A LOT of unfounded speculation going on here

Marlon,

With all due respect, if a top exec at PayPal specifically tells me that teaching people how to make money online is no longer acceptable to them, how is that "unfounded speculation"? It...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th June 2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,940
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: PayPal Making Moves - Pay Attention

PayPal ITSELF doesn't have clarification. That's the problem. The Risk Management guys get directives from their superiors (which are vague) which are themselves based on what they think the FTC...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th June 2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,940
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: **PayPal Making Moves::Pay Attention**

Just got off the phone with Andy in the Risk Management Office at PayPal. The reason so many people are having trouble with PP is that PP is anticipating that the Feds will be forcing them to be...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 26th June 2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,437
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: New PayPal Competitor Wiki Pay?

Hey guys,

So after meeting with 3 of their top agents, I think this technology has a TON of potential. I'm going to make them my default payment processor for the time being, and then probably...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th June 2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 728
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Product Creation...HELP!

Making video courses is the way to go. Do NOT worry about editing out every little stumble or stutter. It makes you sound like a human being. Just teach with enthusiasm and passion. It'll be...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 24th June 2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,437
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: New PayPal Competitor Wiki Pay?

I agree. But I would expect a LOT of new competitors to PayPal to start emerging, both small-time players and large financial institutions. Making it easier to send money is in EVERYONE'S best...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 23rd June 2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,437
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: New PayPal Competitor Wiki Pay?

I'll report back after I talk to their customer service people tomorrow. Going to try to arrange a tour of their whole system.

Russ
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 23rd June 2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,437
Posted By RussRuffino
New PayPal Competitor Wiki Pay?

Hey guys,

Has anyone seen/used this site www.wikipay.com? It looks really interesting and their fees seem to be much lower than PayPal's. With a verified biz account you can take credit cards...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,736
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Lies, Open Rates, Click-thru Rates, Conversion Statistics

If you're talking about the IM niche, by FAR the best way I've ever found to build a list is to run quality WSO's that over-deliver. It's the closest thing in the world to people paying YOU to join...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st June 2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,736
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Lies, Open Rates, Click-thru Rates, Conversion Statistics

My list is 100% buyers from my various WSO's and webinars, and my average open rate is 30 - 40% with about 25% clicking through to the offer / freebie / whatever.

I always follow these rules:

...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th May 2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 880
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: As a new Clickbank vendor, what are your greatest challenges?

If you have a KILLER sales page, sales video, and a great affiliate center, then your next move is to over-price the competition. Charge more, and then have a higher commission. Also, develop a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th May 2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,414
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: How Can I Find My Clickbank Affiliates

If you're not going to make it mandatory, at least give them the option to opt-in. Believe it or not, I have affiliates e-mailing me all the time ASKING to opt-in to my list so they can be notified...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th May 2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Conversion Rates?

Hey GeoFan,

As a vendor, as far as affiliate traffic goes, conversion rates depend COMPLETELY on the quality of the traffic. The more effectively pre-sold that traffic is, the more likely it is...
Forum: Mind Warriors 23rd April 2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,571
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: The Productivity Technique That Changed My Life!

I'd like to add to this that BATCHING is key.

What I mean by that is that it's easier to do repetitive tasks that you do all the time in batches, rather than doing a little bit every day.

For...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 25th March 2011, 03:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,969
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Whats the going rate for a pr10 backlink

I LOL'd when I read this. CD, you're my hero.

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th March 2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,980
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: [$25 BILLION!] Groupon - Anyone ready to buy in to the next dot com crash!

You guys, think it through: Groupon's business model is the most elegant and simple profit machine I have ever seen.

They convince merchants to provide a discount on their services in exchange for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th March 2011, 05:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,217
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Clickbank Refund Rates...

Alexa is right about the refund rates being impossible to determine with any degree of accuracy. HOWEVER, I've bought several of the latest guru launches (I buy them just to keep up with what...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th March 2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,195
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: 2% to 4% Conversion Rate Mystery

You can't really go by a product's overall conversion rate, is what people are saying, because the conversion depends a lot on the quality of traffic.

For example, one week I might be holding...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th March 2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 8,335
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: WARNING: The FTC's Operation Empty Promises May Visit The Warriors Forum!

Okay see, but the thing is, I've DONE THIS, using mostly techniques I learned from Russell Brunson, Chris Farrell, and several other gurus.

If I'm just a totally regular guy, and I follow their...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 8th March 2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,449
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Need A Membership Site Script & Recurring Billing With Clickbank

Hey Mike,

I've used both. Definitely go with DAP. It's easier to use and it does a LOT more. And they'll install it and configure it for you for like an extra $20, which is nice. Wishlist doesn't...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 20th February 2011, 03:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,298
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Digital Access Pass versus Wishlist Member? Why use one over the other?

Okay, here's my story:

Built a new membership site using Wishlist Member. It was an absolute nightmare to work with, because there are serious problems right now with PayPal integration. My...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 30,147
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: How The Clueless Throw Away Their Money

Yes please! I'm so tired of these rant threads - if people aren't too busy making money to compose these 10 page rants, then maybe they have something to learn from the gurus after all.

I built...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,272
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Outsourcing: India or the Philippines?

Just for the record, I didn't mean for this thread to turn into World War 3. Just sayin'.

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th January 2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,272
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Outsourcing: India or the Philippines?

Hahahahahaha, wow! I laughed out loud when I read that. Wit is alive and well on the WF, it seems.

Thanks for the tips. :)

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th January 2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,608
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: How Do You Create A Sales Page on Wordpress?

Optimize Press is the best thing I've ever bought. I love it more than Maket Samurai. Don't even think about it, just get it. It rules.

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th January 2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,834
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: anybody here make over 3000$/day?

Maybe not. I did $12k last week and I must have played at least 30 hours of Halo. My girlfriend came in at 4 pm and I was glued to the TV in my robe. She was like, "Are you gonna do anything today?"...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th January 2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,566
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Newbies! Are You Broke? Here's How To Make Money TODAY...

Of course I'm not saying that. Find something you believe in, promote it aggressively, and don't waste any time. And don't get other people's opinions first, just do what you think is right. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th January 2011, 12:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,566
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Newbies! Are You Broke? Here's How To Make Money TODAY...

Really? Feeding your family is a dark and murky path? Promoting successful products that solve problems gives IM a bad name?

I'm not telling people to promote spammy CPA offers or shady diet...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th January 2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,566
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Newbies! Are You Broke? Here's How To Make Money TODAY...

Of course you're right, but when you have to put food on the table, you don't have time to screw around. I wrote this method for people who have just lost their job, or who are desperate to make...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th January 2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,566
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: Newbies! Are You Broke? Here's How To Make Money TODAY...

Hey Katya,

Sorry for the late response! I just saw this question (been busy with my WSO).

The most bang for your buck on Fiverr is to offer INFORMATION, rather than services. Just send your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th January 2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 635
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: When & Why Did You Quit Your Day Job?

1.3? Damn...

I quit my bartending job that paid $800 - 900 a week when I was making around $300 a week online.

Why? If I poured one more drink, I was going to jump off a cliff. ;)

Within...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th January 2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 722
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: The Butt-Kick We All Have Now And Again

Yeah, but Darklock's sig banner is the best one I've ever seen. Ya gotta admit...

Russ
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th January 2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 722
Posted By RussRuffino
Re: The Butt-Kick We All Have Now And Again

Darklock,

If you're a vendor, affiliates are everything. I spend 99% of my time recruiting affiliates, and every vendor should do the same.

Owning a product is like owning a fishery. The...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th January 2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 9,566
Posted By RussRuffino
Newbies! Are You Broke? Here's How To Make Money TODAY...

Hey guys,

A couple threads back someone posted about how they're quitting IM because they have NO money. That sucks, so here's an ULTRA-simple way to make money online TODAY.

When I quit my...
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