Adventures In Internet Marketing How I Fell For A Loser s Deal And Still Came Out Ahead
Below is a MRR and PLR article in category Internet Business -> subcategory Web Hosting.
Adventures in Internet Marketing: How I Fell for a Bad Deal and Still Came Out Ahead
When I first ventured into internet marketing, I was cautious about scams but eager to succeed. The allure of making money online was strong, making me an easy target for questionable deals.
The program I found seemed ideal. It promised substantial earnings with minimal effort on my part, claiming to handle everything for me at little to no cost. For someone struggling to build her first website, it sounded perfect. Unfortunately, it was too good to be true.
Initially, I was drawn in because it appeared to be an affiliate program, but it was more akin to a multi-level marketing scheme. The payout required filling both legs of a pyramid structure. Despite spending hundreds of dollars, I only received $11 back?"a partial rebate on my own purchase. Though I didn’t maximize the system, every step seemed to cost more money. Even my credit card company expressed concern.
Determined to understand what went wrong, I tested the auto-responder series designed to entice customers. When I signed up with another email, I discovered the messages bore another marketer’s name instead of mine. It seemed a select group was benefiting from fees while others like me were exploited.
Customer service was unresponsive, leading me to untangle myself from the program. Cancelling was difficult due to numerous sub-programs, each charging monthly and requiring additional purchases to maintain my status.
Reflecting on this misstep, I learned valuable lessons:
1. Research Thoroughly: Before committing, I’ll Google any program and scrutinize its entire system firsthand.
2. Only Pay for What’s Necessary: Be wary of programs with constant fees, especially those for maintaining hierarchy positions.
3. Trust Your Instincts: I hesitated with certain promotional materials, hinting at my underlying doubts.
The biggest red flag was the malfunctioning auto-responder and silence from customer support. If addressed, I might have given them another chance, but their negligence highlighted the scam.
In the end, while I wasted money, the experience was educational. Mistakes are valuable lessons, and I've gained crucial insights for future endeavors in internet marketing.
You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Adventures In Internet Marketing How I Fell For A Loser s Deal And Still Came Out Ahead.
You can browse and read all the articles for free. If you want to use them and get PLR and MRR rights, you need to buy the pack. Learn more about this pack of over 100 000 MRR and PLR articles.