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Blog Flipping Bootcamp
Well I purchased Blog Flipping Bootcamp at around 9 pm this evening. So far I’m not impressed.
Since flipping is the route I’m taking currently, I research everything I can about flipping whenever possible.
The reason why I wanted to buy Blog Flipping Bootcamp was because it offers 30 videos. As much as I love to read, I learn better when I can see what needs to be done, step by step.
After reading the many posts in the thread and deliberating for a few days, I finally decided to buy the course tonight. Unfortunately, after I paid $37 for the course, I received nothing. I was sent to WarriorPlus.com and was told to bookmark the specific page. It thanked me for the purchase and there was an offer to opt me into the site’s email list. I ticked both boxes and clicked the button to get access to my original purchase.
Instead, I was directed to the WSO owner’s own optin email page. Again, I opted myself in. I figured if I didn’t like his newsletters or emails, I can easily opt out. Unfortunately, it sent me to this:
Not what I wanted. I refreshed the page and got the same thing. I backed out and opted in again. Got the same results.
Frustration set in quickly. I sent a message directly in that WSO thread requesting help. I also sent Alessandro, the WSO owner, to help me out. So far, no response.
I noticed that one of their previous customers didn’t get help until 4 days later.
Maybe I’m just too damn impatient. In this day and age, I’m used to getting instant access to ebooks and videos by getting automated emails with the info and/or files needed. But I didn’t get that and for some reason I felt robbed of my $37.
Some of you may not think that $37 isn’t much. Maybe it isn’t. But I’m a stay-at-home mom with a limited budget so I have to watch my budget and how I spend it. So I wasn’t too thrilled. Hopefully I get my access to the videos soon.
Update: I received a PM from Alessandro via Warrior Forum with the access details. I will start watching the videos and let you know what I think.
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Pimp My Flip
I decided to type up the review as I’m reading the content. You can visit the site I bought the package from here. It essentially teaches you how to build and develop a WordPress (free blogging script) site and then sell it for a profit.
After buying the package, I was led to the download page. Once everything was downloaded, I was left with folders that included the ebook, videos, and some plugins. So far, so good.
The first folder I looked at was labeled as the intro. I figured it would make sense to start there. I watched the first video which explained how the author got the idea for Pimp My Flip. Then he continues a basic intro about site flipping. Next he briefly touches on the topics that he discusses in his guide. I noticed that the author talks slowly, clearly, and pauses. I’ve seen many videos where the person talks rapidly and I’d have to replay part of it more than once to understand what the person was saying.
I know there are videos to watch in the other folders but I decided to forego them and read the guide instead. On first glance, I must say that the ebook was professionally done. And yes, it is in PDF format =D. The ebook starts with a brief intro about the author as well as a few links to his own sites. Then there is a copyright notice and a nicely laid out table of contents. The ebook seems packed with a lot of info. The 6 topics are broken down further into sub-topics. Note that the ebook is 74 pages long. The main topics include how to choose a domain name, how to customize the WordPress blog templates, a section on plugins (I love WordPress plugins btw), how to create custom content, how to add other types of content to the blog, and live examples.
In the domain section, Kitwana (the author) discusses some good tips about choosing domains. He also points out some places (including screenshots) that I never heard of where you can go to get ideas for domain names. He did give a warning about using such sites that I didn’t even know about. Good tip to be aware of!
In the next section, Kitwana talks about themes. I’ve used WordPress on a number of sites for many years. Since I’ve always been a person who has to customize everything, I was thrilled about the countless places where I can get free WordPress themes. But in my own personal experience, I learned that not all templates are coded the same. When I first started poking around in the template code years ago, I was quite overwhelmed. I didn’t know anything except the basic html that I learned at my tech school. Some templates are very basic and others are very complex. Some people who code and design their templates have messy, hard-to-read code. I also found templates that had very clean, well-organized code. They even labeled each section of code.
I’ve always wanted to learn how to design templates for my own purposes as well as sell them to the public. But as much as I’d like to learn how to code my own templates, I don’t have the luxury of time on my side. While reading Kitwana’s ebook, I Googled wordpress theme generator and found a couple free ones. However, none of them seem to match the paid software that he mentions in his book. The cost isn’t steep. Pretty reasonable I think. I downloaded the trial version and will more than likely go pay for the full version. The author even suggests an idea on how to make the software pay for itself.
Having an eye-catching header for your blog is important, especially when you’re trying to sell your site. Kitwana suggested a free software that will help the graphically-challenged user create good looking headers. I’m a graphic designer myself but I can always use ideas. He also points out a tutorial for those willing to venture into using graphics software like Photoshop, also a favorite of mine.
I’m only on page 33 of the ebook and I really like it so far. It’s easy to read and Kitwana took the time to point out several very useful links to resources that will greatly help the novice site flipper. He uses screenshots which is great for us visual learners ;).
The next section discusses plugins. Since I’m a plugin freak, I figured I wouldn’t learn anything new. After all, I’m all about mods, enhancements, and customization. I may not know anything about coding my plugins, but I’m very comfortable with searching for, installing, and using them. Surprisingly enough, I did learn about some plugins that I never heard of before. Since WordPress is extremely popular and easy to use, there have been countless free as well as premium (paid) plugins out there that greatly enhance WordPress. It’s a great platform. The plugins that Kitwana discusses in his ebook are separated into 3 categories: under the hood, look and feel, and money makers. I won’t list them here. You’d have to buy the ebook. I found several that I’m not currently using. He talks about each one and offers a direct link to where you can find said plugins. I will definitely be researching them and comparing them to other similar plugins. I always like to keep my options open.
The next section covers content. Ever heard of the cliche “Content is King!”? Well, aparently in most cases, it’s true. Writing has always come naturally for me but being a stay at home mom who homeschools her kids doesn’t allow me much time to sit down and write a ton of different articles on various niche topics. Kitwana talks about different places that you can purchase your PLR content. I’ve always been a big fan of PLR. I’ve never actually used it yet but I know the importance and usefulness of it. The list of readily accessible places he talks about has some that I’m familiar and others that I’m not. Like I said, it’s good to have options. Kitwana also goes into depth about other things that you can add to your WordPress site to make it content-rich.
What I found to be very useful was the fact that Kitwana laid out his website creation process in list-form. Then he explains each step in further detail. I bought a lot of ebooks and how to make money packages online over the past 5 years, and I would have to say that 98% of them fail to give clearly defined steps. The stuff I read in the past was filled with junk, theories, and useless information.
I’ve now come to the end of the ebook. Since it’s now 12:24 am, I’m exhausted. It would not have taken me so long to finish a 74 page ebook if I wasn’t such a big multi-tasker. Not to mention the fact that I stay home to raise my kids.
My recommendation: I give this book an A+++! It’s jam-packed with extremely useful information. Kitwana did an excellent job showing the absolute newbie (me) the ropes when it comes to getting my feet wet with site flipping via WordPress. I know there are several other ebooks out there that also discuss flipping sites and eventually I’ll buy them too. Even Kitwana says that it never hurts to buy ebooks and extract information from them to learn different methods of making money on the net.
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Next up: The Lazy Kid ebook
Ok, that’s not the actual title of the ebook that I read the other night. But hell, I don’t even know what the title is. I purchased it from IBitTheSheriff.com.On to the rather short review…
Lucky for me, the ebook was actually in PDF format. It’s also another short ebook at only 14 pages long. But it’s pretty damn packed with useful info. The ebook essentially talks about how Jamie and Leslie, the siblings and authors of the ebook, got into selling tickets on Ebay. I read a similar ebook on how to sell tickets many years ago when I first started on Ebay.
I do like their honesty. They admit that they’re not filthy rich by using this method. And they didn’t post any fake photos of extravagant houses and cars. But they do talk very briefly about their comfortable lifestyle.
Like the previous ebook that I reviewed, this one uses subheadings separate the information for easy reading. I won’t reveal the authors’ sources where they get the tickets. You’ll have to buy the ebook. But they do go in pretty good depth on the importance of supply and demand, venues, popularity of the artist/band, presales, whether to sell single tickets or not, premium seats, and when ticket auctions should end. They also include a list of resource links that will help you sell your tickets better.
My recommendation: I do recommend this ebook, especially for those who are regular concert goers or know who’s popular. The ebook is a quick and easy read with good examples as well as resources. So even novice ticket sellers such as myself could learn how to make a few extra bucks on the side.
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How to sell children’s clothes… on Ebay
The next ebook I read was from tiny*blessings*boutique*7. The title is HOW TO SELL CHILDRENS/KIDS/MENS/WOMENS CLOTHES ON EBAY. Yes, it was all in caps. To me that’s like shouting but oh well.
The seller had mailed my CD but also provided me with the information right in the email. I wasn’t used to this method. In fact, at first I thought she was just sending me a long-winded email about Ebay. I’ve bought and read so many ebooks in the past that I didn’t know that some people still send the information from their ebooks right in the email.
Since I wasn’t really busy today, I figured I’d spend some time reading what the seller had to say in her email. That’s when I realized that what she had to say was the actual ebook that I won in the auction. So I printed it out… all 16 pages of it. My HP Photosmart printer isn’t meant to be an office printer but it’s all I have at the moment. I really need to get me an office laser printer. I had a bulky one for a few years but the HP laser was loud and finally gave up on me. It became a large, expensive paper weight that I finally had Marty chuck into the dumpster.
Despite the fact that the ebook wasn’t in PDF format, what I liked about it was that it had subheadings to separate the topics and it was really easy to read. And the seller wrote as if she was having a conversation with the reader. Plus, there were no useless images or photos of expensive cars and homes.
The seller is a big fan of garage/yard sales as well as second hand stores. I’m not. I prefer to get items new or refurbed from actual auction houses, wholesales, and liquidations. That requires a lot of money up front and also a place where you can store such items (like a big house or storage unit). I plan on doing that once I have more money to fund my business. I’ve had good experience in the past selling new popular items. But the seller doesn’t discuss that in her ebook.
The seller also talks a little about hidden auctions. I’ve heard about that before and know they do exist. It requires a bit of research, but for the right items you can make a pretty good profit off of them. I’m also well aware of tools out there that you can use the specifically look for such hidden auctions. I will also be using that technique.
The seller then lists a bunch of clothing name brands to look out for that are popular on ebay. This is definitely handy to have.
Next, the seller talks a little bit about making your ebay listings stand out. Having been an ebay member many years, I’ve seen mostly all ugly as hell auctions. And then there are the few auctions that use templates. Some were made by the seller themselves. Others were templates that sellers purchased from a template designer or template club. The seller talks about one particular resource and she plugs her affiliate link. I went to the site and do admit that the monthly membership is very cheap but I wouldn’t need it because I myself am a graphic/web designer/artist so it would actually be a waste of money. The templates I would make are better than the ones I saw being offered at the site. I actually thought about creating a template club with my designs but I’m well aware of warez and template sharing sites that post links to software, movies, scripts, and templates. And yes it’s illegal. I’ll probably offer my template designs as OOAK: one of a kind with a decent price tag.
I don’t think the seller actually uses the templates from that site because the templates she uses for her own auctions are nicely designed and eye-catching.
The seller also gives a brief list of abbreviations that are commonly used in ebay titles. Although I know about some, there were a few that I didn’t know about.
I found the most useful information in the sections where the seller discussed “Lots vs. Individuals”, stuff you should sell during each month, and how to take good photos of the clothes (she goes in-depth with this topic).
My recommendation: I definitely recommend this ebook to stay-at-home moms and grandmas who are looking for extra income to help their family. It’s definitely not a get-rick quick scheme. I highly advise that you stay away from sites that sell “pipe-dreams”. Trust me, I fell for those traps.
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I’ve read 2 Ebay ebooks so far
I was actually wrong. I only got ebooks from 2 of the 4 sellers via email. I also purchased 2 other ebooks outside of Ebay: Pimp My Flip and Lazy Kid. But I haven’t read those ebooks yet.
Anyway, I finally got around to reading the 2 ebooks that were sent to me via email. I have yet to receive any of the CDs via snail mail. The first one I read was from seller scuby7v7q. The ebook was in RTF format which should be able to be opened by any computer. I would have much rather preferred getting a PDF ebook. But that’s besides the point. The ebook itself is really short. Only 11 pages long containing 3,300 words. It may have been 8-9 pages long had the seller not added so much blank space. There are no chapters or sub headings because the ebook is too short in length for that.
The first page, in my opinion, wasn’t necessary. Fluff I guess. Some people may think it’s important. But I don’t. Anyway, the seller included a screenshot of how much he made (gross) for a week on Ebay (not verified because there is no date indicated). But I always did enjoy seeing screenshots of how much people have supposedly made, even if the image is Photoshopped. Why? Because it gives me hope that I can make that kind of money online too.
The seller also listed 2 of the sites he owns. I visited both. The first one was blank, absolutely nothing on it. The 2nd one was a pretty generic looking site that has nothing to do with the ebay business so I’m not sure why he included it in the ebook.
Then the seller continues by talking about how he got into the ebay business. It seems a lot of people started on ebay by accident… meaning they post some items up that they don’t want and surprised themselves when they made money off of said items. I too fall in that category. He even mentions that he wasn’t able to replicate his first ebay success right away. It was trial and error.
What I got out of the ebook was information I already knew and have applied already. Sell what’s hot on ebay and/or buy items that you know a lot about cheap from classifieds (like Craig’s List or your local newspaper) and sell them on Ebay for more. Simple common sense.
Would I recommend the seller’s ebook? Well, it’s very cheap, quick delivery, and easy to read. So I would recommend this ebook to anybody who is pretty much an ebay virgin. The ebook is for the absolute newbie with no experience. I gave the seller a 5 star feedback rating because I got what I paid for.
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