Is the internet overflowing with get rich quick schemes?
Lately I've been looking on different new ways of making money online. For some reason, I keep stumbling upon get rich schemes, MLM and cheesy ebooks. Do people really buy into them? What's your experience?
87- JulietduPreez
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Yes...I think it is overflowing with get-rich schemes. Personally I think they are just getting rich on their so-called products about getting rich. I don't think that many people who "make it" actually write about it. Certainly if it meant that it might take away from their success. Like giving away SEO strategies...
JulietduPreez wrote:
Yes...I think it is overflowing with get-rich schemes. Personally I think they are just getting rich on their so-called products about getting rich. I don't think that many people who "make it" actually write about it. Certainly if it meant that it might take away from their success. Like giving away SEO strategies...
I totally agree with you. Why would someone successful give away their secrets?
94- readytoescape
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I agree, You know there are so many, out of work, desparate people out there now the sharks are circling the waters.
89- Jeffrey Neal
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There is a TON of junk out there, and most of it isn't worth the time it takes to read or it's just the same repackaged, rehashed take on proven strategies that you can find out about for free if you're willing to wade through the shite.
I think the primary reason for someone to spend money on these things is to save them all that time, but some of it truly is junk.
I have been fortunate to have some friends that got into making money online several years ago, and have been fairly successful with it. They have let me borrow some of their good stuff to get me up to speed.
88- bloodnlatex
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Everything on the internet is real, just signup and for the price of admission they will gladly make all of their promises come true.
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- Jeffrey Neal
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Louidam1 wrote:
JulietduPreez wrote:
Yes...I think it is overflowing with get-rich schemes. Personally I think they are just getting rich on their so-called products about getting rich. I don't think that many people who "make it" actually write about it. Certainly if it meant that it might take away from their success. Like giving away SEO strategies...
I totally agree with you. Why would someone successful give away their secrets?
I think this is true up to a point, but that's not any different from any other business. Coke won't give away their recipe, and Bush's lips are sealed about their beans.
I will say that the most honest person I've read and has helped give me a roadmap of where to start is PotPieGirl (awful name, though). Her site potpiegirl.com has a lot of free info, and it doesn't sound like one of those "gurus" just trying to get you to buy their product. Yeah, she's selling stuff, but it's like a good honest car salesman (yeah there is such, I used to be one) telling you everything you need to know to make an informed decision.
And, no, I am in no way affiliated with this person, it's just what helps me learn and get motivated. I think most of these people sell you the wrong way of doing things so they can reap the benefits of their knowledge. The longer they keep you in the dark the more suckers they'll get.
91- earnestshub
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Yes it is overflowing with crooks, making it harder for seekers to find any real offers.
There are real systems that work well, but it is still up to you to choose the right niche that suits your skills and work hard on it to succeed.
86- stormhunter
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Most certainly, did you notice that there are so many programs to help you attract more leads, make money without doing anything etc. Just be careful. Millionaires are not made overnight but one can be born a millionaire.Yes.
Like anything it's 'Buyer Beware'. My rule of thumb is 'If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is' - there's a whole lot of decent ways to make money on the web (I like many wrote a hub on it) - but like anything else in life, it's not easy - it requires a lot of work and dedication!
Now, I must dash and go and collect the four international lottery wins I've received this week, as well as contact that Nigerian Politician who wants me to help him out!
84- Jackson Riddle
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SimeyC wrote:
Like anything it's 'Buyer Beware'. My rule of thumb is 'If it sounds to good to be true then it probably is' - there's a whole lot of decent ways to make money on the web (I like many wrote a hub on it) - but like anything else in life, it's not easy - it requires a lot of work and dedication!
Now, I must dash and go and collect the four international lottery wins I've received this week, as well as contact that Nigerian Politician who wants me to help him out!Wow, he needs my help too. I'll see you there.
Have you noticed how many people selling "How to make money" products or writing about how to make money, yes even writing hubs about it, later turn up on forums asking "Why Am I not making money"?
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- Jackson Riddle
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KevCC wrote:
Have you noticed how many people selling "How to make money" products or writing about how to make money, yes even writing hubs about it, later turn up on forums asking "Why Am I not making money"?
If you are talking about my hubs, I have made money from them check it out if you want http://hubpages.com/hub/web-hosting-and-free-domain
79- Abs Machine
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I think that all these "make money" books and internet sites are for the average income person, what the abs machines are for the coach potatos: a lot of people long for the success but actually are not willing to put in the time, effort and sacrifice it takes to get there. So many people just buy these products in order to feel better and then never use them.
There are statistics out there that of all the self-help books being sold, only 10% actually read them. How sad is this statistic?- 91
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Abs Machine wrote:
I think that all these "make money" books and internet sites are for the average income person, what the abs machines are for the coach potatos: a lot of people long for the success but actually are not willing to put in the time, effort and sacrifice it takes to get there. So many people just buy these products in order to feel better and then never use them.
There are statistics out there that of all the self-help books being sold, only 10% actually read them. How sad is this statistic?Going on the standard of some of them, they are not worth reading.
My daughter has a successful product and 30,000 subscribers. It took a lot of work, time AND money! - 84
- Jackson Riddle
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I do believe there is a massive potential on making money via MLM and affiliate marketing if it is done right.
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- Abs Machine
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earnestshub wrote:
Going on the standard of some of them, they are not worth reading.Maybe you're right. But then it's better to inform yourself about the stuff you're going to buy. There are so many reviews on Amazon and similar places that you can already sort out 90% of the trash...
Anyway, I was talking about proven self-help success books (e.g. Tony Robbins), not these lame 'make money' books that are around. Jackson Riddle wrote:
KevCC wrote:
Have you noticed how many people selling "How to make money" products or writing about how to make money, yes even writing hubs about it, later turn up on forums asking "Why Am I not making money"?
If you are talking about my hubs, I have made money from them check it out if you want http://hubpages.com/hub/web-hosting-and-free-domain
No I wasn't talking about you, I've never read your hubs. I was thinking more about the people who turn up in the forum wanting to know why their hub about making money on-line hasn't made them any money after 2 days, and they obviously know nothing about SEO or anything else for that matter.
Same thing on the Warrior forum, guys promoting "Make money in your sleep" products ask question which prove they know nothing. Can't blame them really A lot of us fall for the hype, it's human nature. We'd all like to be rich and if we can do it without working even better. Why else would anyone buy lottery tickets.
Ps. Jackson I just looked at your Hub, good stuff but you might want to fix the typos.Abs Machine wrote:
There are statistics out there that of all the self-help books being sold, only 10% actually read them. How sad is this statistic?Apparently a lot of self help tapes and CDs never get taken out of the wrapper!
