Is this a Fair JV exchange?

[Karl]

Hi, James.

Years ago .... when forum marketing was in it's infancy, it was common to see folks run from forum to forum with a cut and paste post that varied little ... if at all, in each instance ... in an effort to gain as much thinly veiled promotional exposure as possible, even if the content appeared to be specifically directed toward that one forum ... only the name of the forum was changed, making the posts clearly appear to be nothing more than drive by ads ... however well disguised, and many forum owners and mods learned to keep an eye out for them.

Even if that isn't the case ... to cut and paste posts word for word and post the duplicates on multiple forums usually comes across as plain lazy, at least in my honest opinion.

Best,

Mike

Mike,
Slightly off topic, but I am wondering why there is an issue with the same post in different forums. While there is certain to be a crossover audience, there are also bound to be some folks on one and not the other. It may also be possible that an individual with a good response for you might pick up you post and answer it on one forum and never see it in the other.

I am, of course, assuming here that folks are posting with a genuine need for good advice and not simply trying to collect data for marketing purposes.

I know I have posted similar questions in more than one forum with the best of intentions. Is it truly a problem when I do that? I am relatively new to the the IM world and am still learning the courtesies.

Thanks Mike,
Jim

Ironic that that post number of yours was 666.... should I read anything into that?

Whilst I agree it can be seen as a method of self promotion or ad driving, you will see I have not said anything about my product.

[Mike Merz]

Karl,

We had already cleared up my initial impression of your post(s) ... my reply was in direct response to James' query, not meaning to imply that yours was an example ... sorry for the confusion.

Best,

Mike

[Karl]

Karl


1. Is it just me or do you also think that is an unfair offer?

I know from experence that this is a great offer, if you have a good product.

Just too be clear for everyone, Joe and I went over the offer 3 times, but each time he missed out something very important... that was the mailout. Which I am sure you will agree is an important thing for a successful JV. I know he did not do that on purpose and it was just due to the fact of how busy they are currently.

I will give it a try and let you know how well it did.

2. Has anyone tried this offer out and what did you get from it?

Yes I did it with SEOcodebreaker and they did sell a good number for me, plus hyperJava is a money maker for everybody. IT ROCKS

SEOcodebreaker.... NOW I know where I heard your name from

A fine product!

3. Mikes affiliate manager thinks this forum is not a good place to
get jvs - is he right?

I got a huge number of affiliate from this forum with my last launch and even more that I know one on one that are helping me with some other projects. So yes this is a great place, but you get out of it what you put in.

Thanks
Charles

Yep, I see you are not the only one who has got some great stuff from this forum and I see you make this a regular stop in your daily surf. I tend too keep away from forums and can only really say there is one I have bothered taking time to tell my own personal experiences on. I would love to make this a second daily stop and hope I can exchange tips etc with other members.

Karl

[charleskirkland]

Hi Karl

This is the only forum I go in for the most part. When I go to most forums there are filled up will people who have NEVER done anything they are talking about and they are just repeating the same old stuff that they hear preached as the TRUTH.

But they never try it to find out, they just spew the same old stuff. Then when you try to offer advice and help them, they gang up and tell you how wrong you are and becouse the have a 1,000 Plus post they must know more then you.

Then they don't take you advice and you are just talking to the wind. Then the few that listen want you to do it for them.

So I would rather spend my time creating new sites and droping by hear to make more connections and to help people who really want it.

Thanks
Charles