Interesting Sunday Morning eMail…
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It is Sunday and I usually do not post on Sunday. But going over some support emails and emails in general, I noticed and received a unique one. I get emails all the time about help, better business building, affiliate networks, brand help, etc.
This specific email just struck me and I guess it whats separates me from everyone else in the online marketing field. The email basically asks why I give away tactics that helps me make money. It goes on saying and even giving examples from past posts and my recently release Twitter Snipe product.
First let’s take a look at the email it self and you let me know what you think.
Ian,
I love your blog and your recent product launch, I saw your stats in Alexa and it is very impressive. I know someday I can explode in traffic like you do, but it is not my forte.
Like you I consider myself a super affiliate. I just want to pose a question to you. Why within your blog and your products do you give out beneficial tips? I personally dont like competition and the reason why I dont have a blog. Specifically on your blog I have found tricks that are astounding. I found your blog via a php epc rotation script which you posted a while back. Amazing btw. But why give it out to other affiliates that either are starting out or trying to make more money than you?
Sometimes when I read blogs about marketing and they actually give out tips and not the general information bs, I think why.
I myself do not even try to talk to other affiliates which is primarily my competition.
More so you recently created Twitter Snipe, which I can say is the best idea out! You are a smart marketer I can tell you that, but why sell it, why not just keep it to yourself?
Why have others benefit off your success? I know these are a lot of questions, but out of curiosity.
Super affiliate to super affiliate.
NAME REMOVED
When I read this email I had to read it twice because tis specific person contradicts himself a couple times.
First, I do not consider myself a super affiliate. It just sounds like I have to wear a cape and be part of a crusade or something. Anyways I analyzed this email and found it weird that he is contacting me about my blog.
So first he said “I know someday I can explode in traffic…” though he says it is not his ‘forte’ but considers himself a super affiliate. You can easily explode in traffic if you are a super affiliate, buy relevant traffic.
Next, “…on your blog I have found tricks that are astounding. I found your blog via a php epc rotation script which you posted a while back.” Yet he talks about sharing information, when he himself is searching for information to better his affiliate strategies.
“I myself do not even try to talk to other affiliates which is primarily my competition.” Interesting how he sent me an email, I think that is considered talking to your competition? The email has several questions, so I assume we are communicating to one another.
“but why sell it, why not just keep it to yourself?” He probably bought Twitter Snipe to his own benefits.
In general this email was just odd. Doesn’t seem he knew what he was doing and typing because I am his competition, yet he is communicating with me about my strategies and tools I post on my blog.
It is amazing how some people just want to try to talk to you yet they contradict themselves too much and not even realized it. From his comments within the email and the overall feel of the email seems a little bit suspect.
eMail was not replied to.
Yeah I think you did the right thing by not replying, I must say in general the email was very confusing to follow, and I also had to do a double take on the sentences.
Till then,
Jean
I would definitely reply to that email like this:
“You’re A Douche! – Have A Great Day.”
What he wrote was very confusing, his intentions were not clear. It is a good call that you did not reply.
Just assume that you never received the email and left it. He was like asking his competitor question, and trying to get some tricks or tips about how you make money.
If we keep all the secret ourself without sharing, no more blogs in the web.
Regards,
Lee
Let’s see, there are many names for it, aside from being a SMART business entrepreneur. You can call it KARMA!
You Rock Ian 
This guy or whatever has really serious troubles, maybe he needs help. Competition is good.
My brother’s business site, which is into wedding niche receive emails like this asking many information about the site and the packages. But as we scan the sender’s message and check in depth of it like the email origin and IP where it is coming from, we ended up saying “urgh, another content scrapper”, jeez.
What an odd email!
I think you do right by not answer him.
Anyway, your blog IT IS very helpful and you post great tips.
Congrats and Best Regards!
It’s inspiring to see all of your hard work. Congrats!
Congrats dear…great job …
What he wrote was very confusing,
What an odd email!
Congrats and Best Regards!
Hi,your blog it is very helpful and you post great tips.Thanks.
I think it depends on the situation,To react or not to react!If you are in high spirits and have a fun you may contact to a strange man and find or even discover Something interesting for you.The heaven might give you a sign like this.In the case you feel irritated and gloomy it is better not to notice it to avoid more negative feelings.
Very Interesting Email & the way you have handled it is truly amazing Ian. Becoming Super Affiliate is not an easy task. One must put ton of efforts & Planning in order to become one. All of the information which is coming on your blog these days is very much informative.
Thanks for sharing once again.
i thoroughly enjoy some of the emails that we get into our support queues… my favorites are the ones who yell and scream at you, and then ask you for something… it really is amazing.
btw, thanks for sharing your tips and tricks.
CBS Sunday Morning
I am amazed and confused at your lack of PROFESSIONALISM and Bias reporting. Words were used to describe Mike Tyson as monster, darknes and evil, however, the Craiglist killer was described as an unhappy, and confused. Millions were killed in the Holocaust from just such reporting.
WORDS KILL.
yeah its better to mark that e-mail spam … and forget about it .
I really liked your blog! Keep up the good work, I have checked out a few of your posts and I like what you write.
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