I am not sure if I have put this thread in the correct forum section. If no, moderators feel free to relocate this thread. (I was almost tempted to put this thread in the "Jokes and Entertainment" section).
Background: I am no affiliate of any products, in fact, I have never been an affiliate of any online products. But for some bizarre reasons, I have been sent a link today to become an affiliate for an upcoming launch of a forex product by a guy named Bob I@ccinos.
Here is the actual affiliate sign-up link:
(change the "@" to "a")
The truth is, I actually thought this guy is one of the better guys out there. But the marketing plan as revealed to their affiliates really smacks of some less-than-honest "tricks" in marketing.
Since the above page will probably be taken down after a while, I have copied a small part of it below:
Unfortunately, the formating does not transfer in the above copy-paste job. Sorry if it may be a bit difficult to read.
So, have you ever wondered why, whenever there has been a product launch webinar, there is always an "additional" webinar because the "demand" was so high? Hah! wonder no longer, because it was all part of a pre-planned marketing set-up. Even if zero people ask for an extra webinar, they will still tell you that the "demand" was so high, they had to add an "additional webinar."
And how about they telling you to sign up for the webinar now, because the seats are filling up fast? Once again, marketing tricks. Even if zero people has signed up, they will still tell you only a few seats are left.
Likewise, ever wondered about those impending price increase because they claim the sales has been going off the roof and very few copies are left? Well, that too is a pre-planned marketing script. According to the above marketing plan, even if zero sales occurred, they'll still tell you the product is selling like hot-cakes, so get your copy now, before they raise the price.
The funny thing is, I think Bob I@ccino's new product could actually be a solid product. But the marketing plan as revealed to their affiliates really put a damper on my enthusiasm for his products now.
I hope this post will help "inoculate" newer traders who can be a bit too eager in buying into new product launch's hype (I have to admit, I still fall for their tricks myself at times.).
Edit: you can see a screen capture of the site posted by freddy below in post #3
Background: I am no affiliate of any products, in fact, I have never been an affiliate of any online products. But for some bizarre reasons, I have been sent a link today to become an affiliate for an upcoming launch of a forex product by a guy named Bob I@ccinos.
Here is the actual affiliate sign-up link:
Code:
http://www.forexultim@tesystem.com/aff/
The truth is, I actually thought this guy is one of the better guys out there. But the marketing plan as revealed to their affiliates really smacks of some less-than-honest "tricks" in marketing.
Since the above page will probably be taken down after a while, I have copied a small part of it below:
Launch schedule
Email drop # Happening on What's on the menu?
1 September 28th Bob's Introduction Video: "How a CNBC Analyst has created an automated tool that he is willing to show the user on how he has used it for years"
2 September 30th Register for Monday's Webinars...Bob will give a sneak peak of the Software and how he will continue to educate around it.
3 October 2nd Additional Webinar has been added on Monday because of demand email. Provide both Registration links, the time and details.
4 October 4th Morning email with reminder that the webinars are today and that there are just a hand full of seats left in each webinar....showing the times, registration links again.
5 October 5th Go live at 12 PM EST
6 October 6th Follow up email #1
7 October 8th Great initial response and add a count down to the price increase
8 October 9th Last-chance Email
Email drop # Happening on What's on the menu?
1 September 28th Bob's Introduction Video: "How a CNBC Analyst has created an automated tool that he is willing to show the user on how he has used it for years"
2 September 30th Register for Monday's Webinars...Bob will give a sneak peak of the Software and how he will continue to educate around it.
3 October 2nd Additional Webinar has been added on Monday because of demand email. Provide both Registration links, the time and details.
4 October 4th Morning email with reminder that the webinars are today and that there are just a hand full of seats left in each webinar....showing the times, registration links again.
5 October 5th Go live at 12 PM EST
6 October 6th Follow up email #1
7 October 8th Great initial response and add a count down to the price increase
8 October 9th Last-chance Email
So, have you ever wondered why, whenever there has been a product launch webinar, there is always an "additional" webinar because the "demand" was so high? Hah! wonder no longer, because it was all part of a pre-planned marketing set-up. Even if zero people ask for an extra webinar, they will still tell you that the "demand" was so high, they had to add an "additional webinar."
And how about they telling you to sign up for the webinar now, because the seats are filling up fast? Once again, marketing tricks. Even if zero people has signed up, they will still tell you only a few seats are left.
Likewise, ever wondered about those impending price increase because they claim the sales has been going off the roof and very few copies are left? Well, that too is a pre-planned marketing script. According to the above marketing plan, even if zero sales occurred, they'll still tell you the product is selling like hot-cakes, so get your copy now, before they raise the price.
The funny thing is, I think Bob I@ccino's new product could actually be a solid product. But the marketing plan as revealed to their affiliates really put a damper on my enthusiasm for his products now.
I hope this post will help "inoculate" newer traders who can be a bit too eager in buying into new product launch's hype (I have to admit, I still fall for their tricks myself at times.).
Edit: you can see a screen capture of the site posted by freddy below in post #3
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