Marketing Tactic or Pure Entertainment or Just Insulting?

I had to share this because I think Internet marketing has sunk to a new level.  Apparently, selling a product based on merit alone is not enough.  Apparently, boring truths about how to make an honest living online does not bring in the sales.

Now, we have to not only have to consider outsourcing graphics and copywriting, but ACTORS or ACTRESSES (claiming to be ex-strippers, of course).

Bring in the Actress

I got this in my email and for some reason, I clicked on it.  It was one of those “one click software” to make you rich without any work.  I have to give it to the marketer for the marketing aspect. His little marketing tactic includes the opening shot of the video as an attractive, young “thang” dressed in a slinky black dress.

She goes on to say the usual – “I was down and out, never heard of Internet marketing, and now I make a million a year” crap…  But, then it gets better.  It becomes a story that will make you snicker or roll your eyes.

So, I decided to watch.  It was PURE entertainment!  I mean the things that came out of her mouth were laugh-out-loud funny!  I would say if you want to be entertained… watch it.

I think his marketing was good, but a little to cliché in some ways – the whole Clickbank screenshots, etc.

So, this guru gets and “B” for marketing tactic and a “A” for entertainment.

What about the Actual Product?

Well, unless you are  BRAND new to the Internet marketing world, and desperate for the “get rich” scam, I mean dream, you will never buy this even for one second.  For all of you smart and successful (or unsuccessful) marketers out there, you will know there is no “one button” walk away and do nothing except go shopping plan out there that really works.

Actually, even if you know NOTHING about Internet marketing, but have a fair share of brain cells, you will laugh your way through this.

So, honestly, I know NOTHING about what this product is for $47.  I, of course, did not buy.  But, anything that claims what it claims is unethical at best.  Downright bullshit is more like it.

Just because you are clever in your marketing, and entertainment, does not cover up the fact that you are selling lies and temptation to desperate people in economic turmoil.  That is a huge FAIL in my eyes.

So, for the product, I would say a potential “F”.  But, without seeing it, I have no real proof that it is horrible. But, as a female, I was insulted and as an Internet marketer I was insulted.  I would love to hear your thoughts.

For anyone that bought this, even out of curiosity – I would love to get an honest review!  Any feedback would be great for readers here.

Here is the link to this Stripped Down Profits. (NOT an affiliate link).

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This post is written by Julie McElroy

Julie is a non-guru interested in finding and providing inspiration for success in Internet marketing. She is also a freelance writer. You can read about writing topics on her Inspired to Write blog.


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