Comments on: This REALLY Gets My Back Up! What Are Your Thoughts?

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:56:32 +0000

I actually followed a $67 product through the exit pages top $7. My theory is that if they I prepared to discount that much then the product was only worth that to start with.
Because we all know about exit discounts now it will inflate the original price and less people will go to the sales page.
Lets face it if you are looking at something in a shop they won’t offer it to cheaper as you leave. Any discounts are shown up front.

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Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:28:27 +0000

[...] If you’re CRAZY ENOUGH to buy after I have said all this, then make sure you try to leave the page (twice) and you should get a $20 discount… yep you KNOW my thoughts on that crappy tactic too aye? (If not then read here) [...]

By: Anthony Murphy

Anthony Murphy — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:28:08 +0000

I’m not a huge fan of exit pop-ups. Some, remove bonuses in order to reduce the price, which is fair enough. If its a really good product you don’t devalue it by reducing the price point, instead you’re simply tweaking the offer to meet the customers price point.

I have seen exit pop-ups with a price point starting at $69, reducing to $49, then again on a second exit pop-up to $29. I find this unbelievable because a product that I was convinced was worth $69, has now been reduced seemingly out of desperation by $40. If the product isn’t really worth the initial $69, why should I believe its even worth the reduced price.

I love your slider though guys, I’m not a fan of optin pop-ups but this is subtle and unobtrusive, but still effective. Thanks.

Anthony . UK

By: Graham in UK

Graham in UK — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:29:14 +0000

Hi Aaron
Just for a laugh I voted for ‘love them’ just to find out how many do!
I agree with the comments already made, I think that this tactic is a shoddy way to go and cheapens internet marketing.
Pay the full price and then find out you could have got it a lot cheaper by closing the web page – what a rip off to genuine buyers/ subscribers.
What price goodwill?
To me this leaves a bad taste in the mouth and is the quickest way to lose your loyal subscribers.
regards
Graham in UK

By: Cameron Abel

Cameron Abel — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:01:31 +0000

Hey Aaron,

Two main things I see after reading all these posts.
1) Yep, everyone seems to be learning that if you close out a few times, you will get a better price. Hopefully the guru’s will stop doing it and drop their prices but I doubt it as you can already see that the concept is changing from a reduced price offer to another download or free report offer which they hopefully think will add value and then come back again to the original offer.

2) Yes you certainly are putting integrity back into IM and should feel proud to be doing so in such an unscrupulous industry. I too had unsubscribed from all my guru lists but am more than happy to receive your offers and emails. Just purchased Push Button Design this afternoon:) Hope I can use it to it’s full potential!

So keep up the good work. In an industry with so much BS, smokescreens and empty promises of massive income generation it is good to know that someone is telling it like it is and hopefully will be able to help us all achieve that extra cash be it enough to pay the rent or enough to get rid of our current day jobs!

Stay true…please…
Cameron Abel

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:35:49 +0000

I’ve known about this for some time, more people seem to be hopping on the bandwagen and doing it. I don’t see anything really wrong with it, it’s no different to going to purchase something at a retailers and if they think your going to walk they may offer you a discount…but at least you see what your getting there…online you just see a hyped up sales page and you have to buy it to see what your really getting, a lot of the time it’s not even worth the discounted price.

By: Dave and Aaron

Dave and Aaron — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:17:31 +0000

Saundra you are dead right! And ironically… my new blog is called IMIntegrity.com! (Standing for – Internet Marketing Integrity) lol… I’ll be launching that sometime soon. Just working on a theme!

By: Saundra Jackson

Saundra Jackson — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:08:50 +0000

It is my opinion that the old school IMers are not adapting to the current trends. Give and you will get more. Fleece and reduce the size of your list.
“INTEGRITY” It does mean something.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:28:17 +0000

I just wanted to say thanks to EVERYONE who has either posted their comments or emailed me. I sincerely apologize if I have not yet replied individually but I wanted to let you all know that this feedback has inspired me to put some “integrity” back into the Internet Marketing niche. I will try even harder from hereon in to bring you only the very best in product recommendations and HONEST reviews. I firmly stand by my motto of “if it’s not good enough for ME to buy, then it certainly isn’t good enough for my subscribers.” Stick with me because you have all inspired me to develop a new blog devoted to this theme and that will most certainly help us ALL to succeed and show the “shoddy marketers” who I often term “shotgun marketers” for what they really are. You guys rock! Thanks so much for your support.

Aaron

By: Ron Hotchkis

Ron Hotchkis — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:40:29 +0000

Hi Aaron

Your absolutely right mate. Can’t agree more with you in your blog Post and your reply posts too. You hit the nail right on the head!
These tactics will eventually backfire on some very big name marketers I am sure.

It’s pretty sad and “Poor Marketing”, if this is the way they have to present theirs or other peoples products to their valuable lists. Some of whom, like me, have been excellent customers in the past. They are all slowly dropping off my list I can tell you.

I have another gripe too. So this is how I deal with it on my own website.
Quote…
“Now About Those Bonuses. There aren’t any Bonuses!……….. Why?
Because bonuses as they call them are not really bonuses! They are part of the product that you pay for. They are included in the price! I am sure you can see that. Get the price right and you don’t need them. (Some ARE good affiliate sale incentives though! So I don’t knock them all.)
Have you heard of “BOGOF”? BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. Well that is a similar thing. You DON’T GET ONE FREE! You are paying for two items not one! They are persuading you into buying two because they want you to think you are getting an extra bonus or an item for free! UNTRUE. IT’S NOT FREE!

At this membership site You Get What You Pay For. No more No less. As the saying goes. “ It Does What It says On The Tin” There is No Bull…….Here. Just honest helpful information. You won’t find a; “Wait!!! Dont Go Yet….See This Special Offer at A Great Price” A “Drop Down” in other words. Nor an OTO Either. Although you may be offered one of the Membership Free Gifts if you don’t join now!”
Unquote…

I’d much rather keep the goodwill of my customers than engage in such dishonest sneaky tactics as those mentioned in your blog.

Thanks for your valuable comments over the years Aaron.

Your Uk friend
Ron Hotchkis