Comments on: So If You Don’t Pretend, Have You Failed As A Marketer?

By: David - Chicago

David - Chicago — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:24:00 +0000

I actually think that most people who aren’t bloggers still don’t see this stuff as highly promotional the way that most bloggers do – the way that you point out in this post.

So the only real way to change this is to convert the rest of the world to bloggers.

David – Chicagos last blog post..Speaking Of Facebook – It Needs Change Management of Customer Service

By: Louise

Louise — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:54:59 +0000

The worst I have seen is the push to order something for free or close to free, and then you find out you have actually signed up for a subscription. I got suckered into one of those by a "trusted" internet marketer fronting for a guru. I still haven't got the subscription canceled! Louises last blog post..Easy Shrimp Pasta Recipe With Basil, Orzo and Feta Cheese

By: James Spinosa

James Spinosa — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:03:04 +0000

Frankly I cannot stand internet marketers that lie about anything. I see so many ebooks titled "Make $212,382 in one year!" or equivalent statements that are absolutely ridiculous. Anyone that has something worth listening to doesn't need to explain to others how much money they make. James Spinosas last blog post..15 Ways to Decrease Your Visitor Base

By: Roger Hamilton

Roger Hamilton — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:48:16 +0000

Yes, I am also aware of all this made-up scripts and it is getting much more easier to identify them. They don’t stop don’t they? Even after not getting replies?

Roger Hamiltons last blog post..Robert Peston of BBC…your views [Marc d'Espagnac Mortgage Advice]

By: Mark Sierra

Mark Sierra — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:52:16 +0000

@Lindsay
Welcome to MeAndMyDrum and thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m glad to hear there’s one more person that supports the concept of truthful advertising.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:54:41 +0000

Here, here.

I thought long and hard before starting a blog that would teach people how to make money by writing, because the whole make-money-online field makes me cringe. Maybe it’s just my personality, but I end up unsubscribing from the mailing lists of even the people I respect, because it is so clear they are trying to sell me something.

I know there is all this proven science out there about copywriting techniques, but it’s not for me. I’ll buy something from folks I’ve learned to respect from their blogs (for example, I’ve purchased all of Seth Godin’s books), but a simple shopping cart link on the site works for me. Trust me, I’ll find your product if I want it, heh.

I’m glad I can say that I make a nice living from sites that have nothing to do with the how-to-make-money niche!

Lindsays last blog post..Blogging Economies of Scale (or why one site is more practical than many)

By: Mark Sierra

Mark Sierra — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:08:32 +0000

@K and Marrie
Thanks for sharing your point of view. Some Internet marketers teach us more about what not to do, than what to do. So there is some silver lining to all this.

By: Marrie

Marrie — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:37:38 +0000

Nicely written. I completely agree with you. I just can't believe those "Internet Marketers" are still sending same e-mail all over again. Is it possible they still find buyers and people who will waste time on their "hidden stuff"? I don't see myself as such marketer, so i will continue looking for something that will valuable for other people, so every side would be happy. Marries last blog post..Is a House Rental the Better Option for Your Trip?

By: K-IntheHouse

K-IntheHouse — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:11:50 +0000

Mark, you hit bulls eye with this post. I too am sick of these BS marketing emails that definitely insults my intelligence. The most recent one simply said, if you don’t click this link you are passing up on making $1000 a day. Wtf? Do they really think I am gonna click on that? This was actually from a make money blogger too. (won’t name names) Anyways, it’s all in the game and the Gmail shortcut Shift+# has become my best friend.

K-IntheHouses last blog post..Win a Free iPhone

By: Mark Sierra

Mark Sierra — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:20:15 +0000

@Anna
I have an allergic reaction to messages that go on and on. Like you, I get so many emails in a day that if they don’t capture my attention in a few seconds, it’s off to the trash for them. It gets a little monotonous discovering that a lot of promotions are about the same thing, but that’s just part of the deal.