> When you're right you're right. 
Yah, and when I'm right you're one of the
few who will actually admit it. Kudos on
your intellectual integrity. ;-)
> I was a little harsh in my VRE Distributor paragraph.
That's ok. You know how it all works really. Even
bad news is good news for a product unless its a review
that outright flattens it. And you didn't flatten it.
You were just like, "Hey, why buy fireworks when you
can make 'em in your basement?" Ok, that's not a great
analogy but it's a fun one. I got what you were saying.
> In my defense, I do think that there is a serious effort on the initial
> sales letter to downplay the hosted link aspect of the free version and
> the actual value being given up in those links.
Yahhhh....and so you're marketing why?
Dane, we need to talk, buddy. Seriously.
You know how to reach me. You probably already
know what I'm going to say, but I just want to
make sure. :-)
> And ofcourse, my intended
> audience was those who probably can't afford or don't want the dist
> version, and don't want to host links, but want such a system, so I
> probably played it a little thicker than I might have otherwise.
It's ok to simply present a range of choices.
And while I don't consider it unethical to not break
down and demystify every single sales page for every
product you deem worth enough to mention, it's perfectly
ok to just say...
"Here's a program that will do X for you.
You can do it yourself this way. BUT, if you're
not really up to the task you have 2 options.
First, you can use the FREE version which will still
be powerful and earn you Adsense commissions while
containing a couple of links from me as your sponsor,
OR, you can pay a reasonable one-time upgrade fee and
ALL the links will be yours. And what's more, you can
sell it at 50% commission AND the same as above will apply
to those to whom you offer it."
Do you see what I'm saying? It doesn't have to be a
"they're pulling one over on you!!!" or "Soylent Green!
It's PEOPLE!!" (charleton heston quote). Just a range
of choices.
> All that said, Linkware can be a great thing, and a great entry point. But
> for those intrepid souls who are ready to go for it, the system I describe
> actually sounds harder as you read than it is when you do.
Ok, then say that. Then you won't scare off guys like me
who appreciate it when stuff that sounds really technical is
actually easier than it sounds. ;-)
> In the interest of full disclosure, you won't get as many sites up as
> quickly with Hyper FREE as you would with Hyper VRE, but the payoff is on
> the other end of the longtail. And ofcourse, while I offer my version
> free, you have to download and assemble it. Though I'm happy to offer
> assistance, which leads us to the what I get out of it.... You can
> subscribe to Dane's Blog below.
Dane, may I reintroduce you to the concept of offering others
a means to earn residual income in a way that increases yours?
That's the ultimate...finding financial freedom in the success
of others.
You're just giving it away it seems. And while some of those
with oppressed mindsets might hail you as a savior or a great
philanthropist, and it might make you feel good, it won't do
much towards putting bread on your table.
So rather than stress one over the other, why not offer
all 3 pies and then let people decide?
Just a thought, you know I like to stir the pot and I think
you enjoy stirring it, too. ;-)
K bye,
Sam
