Ok, this is a guilty pleasure of mine and I’ve not really shared this with what I read - I truly enjoy reading WickedFire.com Jon has a way about him and today he showed up in true form taking a whack at John Chow, Shoemoney and Super Affiliate Mindset.
I have to admit - for the most part I agree with Jon. Maybe I wouldn’t have said it the way he did, but I suppose he’s feeling far more passionate about it than lets say… me… at this moment. But you know what, I think the industry does need a swift kick in the backside. I am currently subscribed to each of their RSS feeds. Honestly they don’t really offer anything to the affiliate marketer - even though they are to blog about it. Well whatever - I have to say that I enjoy seeing what John Chow’s eating. It’s a guilty pleasure of mine. No, it has nothing to do with affiliate marketing. But what the hell. G-U-I-L-T-Y P-L-E-A-S-U-R-E… kind of like my addiction to the Real Housewives of Orange County… um, anyway! I have to say that Jon makes some very valid points.
They do feed the addiction to those out there who are new (maybe not so new) that there is money to be made. I personally am a bit tired of the paid reviews, but there is the occasional gem in there. I guess I can’t totally bash them - they are (according to their stats) kicking ass in comparision to yours truly. But I have to say and I say this whole-heartedly… they don’t share anything valuable. No real personal experience on HOW they did it. Or a glimmer of what is working for them… in any detail that I could get going with my own projects and use the info for bettering myself.
Not going to happen.
If you do want to take a peek at some real people talking about affiliate marketing and making money online stop by WickedFire.com - they sell a tough line, but that’s what I like about Jon. He’s far from going to bash you with bullshit. He’s going to bring it home. I do have to say this post made me chuckle. I realize he’s right… and I’m not really sure what’s going to stop it… change it… make any difference. Unless we might all unsubscribe… but are we?
Keep this in mind too - if something is working for these guys… or basically anyone on the ‘net in affiliate marketing… are they going to broadcast it?
Again, check it out - what do you think?
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February 7th, 2008 at 12:37 am
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February 10th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I believe in live and let live. Personal insults and the like aren’t necessary.
The aim of the bloggers concerned is to make money - and that’s what they are doing. Sure there are now a lot of paid reviews and the like but they are achieving their objective.
If anyone doesn’t like their sites they don’t have to visit them!
There’s much more important issues in the world to get bothered and steamed up about.
Good luck,
Mike.
February 10th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Hmmm. I like your blog. It’s a making money online site that I might actually read. Your friendly avvie helps as well.
February 13th, 2008 at 9:06 am
John certainly has a way with words. I am not sure what is he trying to prove in his post. Unless of course the controversy of the post itself will drive traffic to his forum.
If any one wants to make money they, at one point or another, have to stop reading Shoemoney, Chow or even WickedFire and get to work. Reading those blogs and forums will not make you a penny. Doing and experimenting with stuff- even if you follow their example may actually make you a buck or two.
Just my two cents.