No, that isn’t an Adwords ad title it’s really a warning. The internet is buzzing with talk about the new Stompernet product “Stomping The Search Engines 2″. It’s a large DVD course on SEO and the guys are giving it away free.
But not really. Actually it’s not free at all.
I’m surprised no one is talking about the fact that this new launch is exactly what Mike Filsaime did a few months ago with his ‘Free DVD Course’. He pushed the free offer up front and then upsells you on the backend for other products and REQUIRES you to sign up for trial offer of his printed newsletter.
*you cannot get the free offer without signing up for the newsletter and paying shipping*
A lot of people took the offer and then tried to get off of the paid newsletter and could not. Credit cards were being charged left and right and no one knew what was going on. Everyone went nuts and it left a bad taste in everyone’s mouths.
Now, Stompernet is launching what looks to be THE EXACT SAME THING under a different name.
- You get a free DVD course
- You sign up for a trial edition of the newsletter
- You have to cancel the newsletter to not get charged monthly
Is it just me or is this the EXACT same thing that Filsaime did? I have to put out a big buyer beware on this one. That being said I am going to grab the course even if I have to sign up for the newsletter but after doing so I will make it my life’s mission to get unsubscribed from that thing as quickly as possible.
If you sign up for it read ALL SMALL PRINT you can find. There are going to be offers hidden all over the place on this thing. Good luck and see you soon!
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Hi There!
Just wanted to let you know that many of us actually promoted the StomperNet package with the emphasis on the monthly journal. I felt is was necessary not to mislead people.
Regarding canceling of the journal, if they do not want the journal, they can cancel it at ANY time. The phone number to cancel will be found right inside the journal - so you can never lose it.
However, I doubt many will want to cancel it as it will be their number one resource for the most up-to-date web site SEO info they can get their hands on AND includes an action item checklist - making it even easier to put the information to use immediately. I have reviewed the magazine myself and it is excellent! If I were a magazine person, I’d replace all of my monthly magazines for the one journal.
Also, I suggested to readers of my blog that this journal could actually be considered a tax-deduction as it is a business journal which your business will be dependent on!
I just wanted to let your readers know about the fact that it is VERY easy to cancel if you choose to do so.
–Thanks!! Wendy–
thanks for the clarification Wendy.
Like I said, i’m not calling this a scam by any means. In fact I’m sure the dvds and journal have great info inside.
What i’m pointing out is that they are pushing it as a FREE DVD Course when it’s really a monthly journal subscription and I want people to know that before signing up.
There are also 5 pages of upsells for programs and products ranging from $97 to $900 during the checkout process… lol
That IS true! And, excellent stuff it is!! By the way, I’m glad you’re a friend on facebook.
Maybe one of you can clear up something. I signed up for the magazine–which I am looking forward to, but the DVD course is NOT free. When I signed up it said I had to pay for 1 DVD course (I don’t remember the price 67? 97?) in order to the the other 4 courses in the series free.
I don’t mind signing up for the trial of the newsletter and paying shipping, but I expected the DVD course as well. I swear they said it was FREE, not buy one get 4 free. I am a bit disgusted with this part. Tell me if I didn’t read something correctly.
Tracey -
I was under the impression that for $9 and change (shipping) that I’m getting the Net Effect publication as well as the STSE2 DVDs.
Now you’ve got me wondering - We’ll need Wendy for this one.
Wendy? Here’s your chance.
This is great info to know.
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