Update on Stomping The Search Engines 2
StomperNet have brought back Stomping the Search Engines 2 (affiliate link) after it was withdrawn from market in September 2008 because they were overloaded with demand.
The deal has changed slightly - it costs $1 to get digital access to Stomping The Search Engines and you can now get a digital copy of The Net Effect.
Original Stomping The Search Engines 2 Review Blog
Internet coaching and marketing training firm Stompernet are building up to another big launch - Stomping The Search Engines 2.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 and the first edition of The Net Effect month journal are available free of charge. You just pay for shipping and handling.
Wow what a deal! This is the page Stomping The Search Engines 2 Free Offer.
STSE2 is also available for sale from Stompernet for $497 so make sure that you are at the right link.
Andy Jenkins and Brad Fallon started with a search engine optimisation program called Stomping The Search Engines back in July 2004 and it was a major underground success that basically created the foundation for StomperNet's outstanding reputation.
Executive Summary
My review is very long so here is the summary of my thoughts on my Stomping The Search Engines 2.0 review.
Where's it positioned?
After all the hints from Andy Jenkins, co-founder of StomperNet are that the STSE2 was developed to be sold at $497, we know it is currently being bundled with their new journal, The Net Effect in an irresistible combination.
I would say that Stomping The Search Engines 2 is targeted at
- website designers who produces websites for small and medium sized businesses,
- technically biased self developers of websites and
- the mid to top end of the amateur internet marketers interested in SEO.
Professional SEO consultants may already know much of this but probably not all of it due to StomperNet's resources and ability to test results across so many sites. SEO experts probably need to buy it as a form of competitive intelligence.
I am assuming that the professional Internet marketers are already members of StomperNet so have this information and much more.
Is STSE2 Any Good?
In my opinion, Stomping The Search Engines 2.0 is excellent. (affiliate link)
As a non-techie with no desire to become more technical, some of the content is beyond my skills and I find it difficult to assess whether this information is known by the best 2% of website designers or many more.
That's why I've included video reviews from Internet marketing experts at the bottom of the page.
Many websites I see for clients, prospects and general searches fail even basic SEO techniques like title tags and anchor text on navigation links so on that basis, I conclude that SEO knowledge levels are low. I expect that the vast majority of designers and developers will benefit greatly from Stomping The Search Engines and so will their clients. My advice, grab it quick while it is available free.
For the keen amateur internet marketing professional, there is much to recommend Stomping The Search Engines even if some of the modules are too technical. Accept it and implement what you can and if important, take up the other issues with your website designer who really needs to know this stuff. Again my advice is to get it now.
For the casual website owner, forget it and outsource your search engine optimisation.
Yes you can get a copy free without paying Stompernet a bean if you cancel your subscription before the month one trial ends but SEO requires much work and attention to detail. If you are not going to take action don't waste your money for post and packing.
If you are in the UK I recommend Nikki Pilkington who is an SEO expert. That's who I would turn to if I wasn't so engaged in the Google game.
Everyone else click over and give it a go. You risk a tiny fraction of the value that you can gain.
I have no doubt that Stomping The Search Engines 2 will lead to improved rankings when implemented. Then only danger is that your competitors may implement it even more effectively.
Stompernet Stomping The Search Engines 2.0 (affiliate link)
Update on results - 1 November 2008
I worked hard to implement the ideas in Stomping the Search Engines in early September so it is worth reflecting on the traffic trends to my Typepad blogs.
Since more pages have been added, there was a slowly rising trend anyway and I have set February as the standard at 100.
February 100, 105, 113, 115, 140, 172, 155, 190 (September), 262 (October)
As you can see, there was a slowly rising trend which took off in the second half of September and in October. I believe that this is almost entirely due to implementing the ideas in Stomping The Search Engines.
I should point out that these are my results and are not typical. For a start, I took action.
The Alexa ranking has increased from around the 250,000 mark to about 165,000 at the time of writing and hopefully it will go much higher(check my latest rankings for yourself at Alexa.com).
StomperNet Background
StomperNet has come a long way since those early days when the first version was released, especially with the launch of the StomperNet membership site at the hefty fee of $800 per month which I believe is still the biggest single launch in Internet marketing history.
StomperNet was opened up again earlier in 2008 when it again sold out very quickly.
In January 2008 I joined the StomperNet SMARTS coaching program after seeing the Going Natural 2.0 videos to learn how to profit from the social media. If you haven't seen the videos, they are well worth watching and you will see the thoroughness and professionalism of the company.
Stomping The Search Engines 2
Totally upgraded with major contributions from the search engine optimisation experts in the StomperNet faculty and research results from the StomperNet members own websites, Stomping The Search Engines 2 is expected to set a new standard in search engine training.
That's what Andy Jenkins says anyway.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 (affiliate link)
StomperNet have been running a teasing campaign about the pricing of Stomping The Search Engines but now you know that you can have your own copy free of charge, just for giving their monthly journal a thirty day trial.
A Launch With A Difference
If you are tuned into the Internet marketing community, you will know what happens when the big boys have a new product launch. You receive many emails from all the affiliates saying "this is amazing, you must buy this" when you know that they haven't seen it.
Credit to StomperNet.
They recognise the flaw in this business model so this time over 300 copies of Stomping The Search Engines 2 have been sent out to Internet marketers and reviewers before the launch so that we can tell you what we think of the actual product.
I am one of those lucky people who StomperNet have selected.
Plenty of Real Reviews
This is what Andy Jenkins says:
"We've sent out OVER 300 Press Copies of "Stomping the Search Engines 2″ and "The Net Effect" to a list of people qualified to make a fair assessment of the content. We sent it to people who love us, and even people who hate us."
No fancy videos with this launch which is why I've encouraged you to take a look at the Going Natural 2.0 and 3.0 videos if you don't already know the quality of StomperNet advice for yourself.
After all, while you may trust me and other reviewers to give you pointers, there isn't anyone you trust more than your own judgement when it comes to laying out hard cash.
After all the majority of reviewers are affiliates and make their commissions from you buying. This is a much lesser issue now that Stompernet have announced that Stomping The Search Engines is available for free when you trial The Net Effect.
It's now just an issue of whether you should devote your time to watching the SEO training videos and whether the information is reliable enough for you to take action to improve your rankings in Google and the other search engines.
To help you make that judgement I have included video reviews from other people who have also seen Stomping The Search Engines 2.0 at the bottom of the page.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Release Date
The launch of Stomping the Search Engines 2 is scheduled for September 3rd 2008 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Put it in your diary because it's not clear to me how long this crazy offer will stand. Frank Kern recently tried this and sold out in minutes.
Stomping the Search Engines Review
My Perspective
While I was thrilled to be sent my free copy I want to make clear that I am not a search engine optimisation expert.
I am accountant turned marketer and business coach who decided at the start of 2007 to improve the ranking of my website and became interested in search engine optimisation and started buying Internet marketing "make more money from your website" style products.
I then started my main blog in September 2007 and this one a few months ago when I realised that I was talking more about Internet marketing than my normal readers wanted.
I have had some success with search engine optimisation.
My main website is ranked number 1 in Google.co.uk for business coach and number 2 for business coaching.
I have also suffered the pain of Google penalties.
My business coaching blog was fluctuating between position 10 and 14 and even one time was at number 4 in Google.com for my key phrase business coaching.
Then I tried to be clever and it fell back to around number 60. So I tried to be clever again (number 100) and still not learning my lesson the worst I've found my blog at is number 332!
Currently it is improving (my Google penalties are reducing) and I'm at number 69 in Google.com as I write this posting but the traffic hasn't returned on that phrase.
The point is that I am probably like you. I know the basics and I've had some successes but I've also been suckered into some activities that are considered naughty and paid the price.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Module 1 - Introduction
Here Brad Fallon and Andy Jenkins cover the very basics.
We have Brad explaining the benefits of SEO and why the winning approach is aggressive white hat strategies and tactics.
Next we have Andy Jenkins explaining that at its centre search engines want to a) help users find the best information and b) sell advertising so inevitably there are certain tactics that are frowned upon and will be penalised.
In two videos Andy explains about how the search engines define spam and what they do to detect spam and poor quality website pages. Then Andy goes on to warn about Made for Adsense websites and thin affiliates, neither of which add value as far as the search engine is concerned.
In the final video of module 1 Brad returns to explain the Stomper way of aggressive white hat search engine optimisation which is what is covered in Stomping the Search Engines.
Module one is not particularly exciting but it does set the scene for the remainder of the program.
It doesn't include any tips for taking you to the top of Google but does have the warnings about the actions that will harm your rankings.
As I explained in my little story, one step forward and five steps back is not the way to go.
I was lucky as I was penalised for particular search terms but my overall blog wasn't penalised so I have still seen traffic build in nearly every month. August is not so hot but I've heard that people have holidays.
I regard module one of Stomping the Search Engines as compulsory viewing.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Module 2 - How Search Engines Work
Want to win the game? Then you'd better understand the rules.
Andy Edmonds takes you through five videos in module 2 which give an overview of the search engines.
While Andy presents clearly, it is a bit of a dry topic.
First we have a quick look at the major players and the similarities and differences. Google dominates but you shouldn't ignore the traffic from the others.
The next video looks at the search process which you are probably very familiar with but beginners will benefit and it could give some of you "aha moments".
The third and fourth videos in module 2 look at the search engines from their perspective. I must warn you that it does get a bit technical and of course you don't want to learn how to build a search engine, just get to the top of the searches for your keywords.
I found both slightly dull but informative. It's a bit like going to the dentist. You don't enjoy the experience much but you're glad when it's over and you know you've benefited.
That may seem harsh but knowing how search engines crawl, index, retrieve and do the ranking process is all important background information but we're still not at any action strategies to get you to the top of Google.
Video 5 is more like it and we get into some of the meat with the search engine ranking recipes where we are introduced to topics like on-page optimisation, link reputation, authority and trust and user behaviour.
This video is setting the scene for the future modules.
One point Andy does make is that there are many myths in the Internet marketing world about what can help your rankings but all they do is waste your time.
So my question if you are currently working hard on search engine optimisation is, do you want to carry on doing what you are doing, do you want to have the same results and save a potential two thirds of your time or do you want to invest the same time but achieve three times as much?
Module 2 is slightly boring with background and technical information. Resist the temptation to skip but relax in the knowledge that the good stuff is coming later.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Module 3 - Keyword Strategy Concepts
Module 3 is presented by Dan Thies and covers the essential topic of keyword research.
I could kick myself.
Why didn't anyone tell me this stuff before as there is a lot more to an effective keyword strategy than just going along to the free Wordtracker account, doing five minutes of research and coming back with a short list of words.
OK I'm not quite that bad and I remember the revelation when I first used a keyword research tool and found that searchers didn't think like I did.
Talk about seeing things through the customers eyes!
Keyword research lets you cut through all those fancy terms you use to differentiate yourself from the competition. Searchers don't use them but instead boil things down to a simple essence and then expand when they haven't found what they wanted.
I use NicheBot for my keyword research which Dan describes as a no-brainer although it does take some getting used to.
The simple fact is that keyword research is at the very essence of your search engine optimisation and entire website strategy.
Miss it out or get it wrong and you are wasting so much time, energy and money.
The entire point of a search engine is to find the best relevant information or commercial site for what the searcher has entered.
There is no facility in Google to second guess and say "I know you searched for X but what you really want is Y". If you search for X then the search engine responsibility is to find you the best pages about X.
So are you going to position your website in the middle of a flood of traffic, a dried up stream or where they may be a trickle some time in the future?
Module 3 of Stomping The Search Engines is compulsory viewing and has made me decide that I must devote more time to my keyword strategy rather than paying lip service to it.
I will be watching module 3 regularly until I drum into my head the essential messages it contains.
What is it they say about the progress of knowledge - it's the move from
- being unconsciously incompetent (not knowing what you don't know) to
- consciously incompetent (knowing what you don't know so you can learn or take advice) to
- consciously competent (being able to do it right when you pout your mind to it) and finally to
- unconsciously competent where you just do the right things automatically.
I thought I was at stage 3, now I know I have some more work to do to get there.
Keyword research takes time and effort and to be honest it's not exciting.
I've also been led astray by some of the high traffic reported by Wordtracker for some phrases that I thought were unusual. I optimised, got on page one but the expected hundreds of visitors never appeared.
Fortunately that is not an issue now. Google has opened its books and is giving approximate search numbers from its Adwords keyword tool.
With Google, Nichebot and Stomping The Search Engines Module 3, I no longer have any excuses.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Module 4 - Optimising Site Structure
Prepare to get deep into the Page Rank concept which Google uses.
This module explains how you can create extra page rank through adding pages and external links and redistribute page rank to your key landing pages so that these get the highest rankings possible and you don't waste Google juice on pages you don't care about.
It is quite complicated and it will require some deep thinking but Leslie Rohde takes you through the process slowly and clearly. I can certainly see how page rank can be wasted on pages which people won't search for but are needed by visitors. Fortunately the solution is in Stomping the Search Engines 2.0.
I need to take action in this area by reviewing each of my links and deciding exactly what I'm trying to achieve. This is exactly the kind of thing that doesn't come across from ebooks and why Stomping The Search Engines will be so effective for those who take action.
By video 3 of this module, it is sorting out the professionals from the amateurs.
I thought the advice in the videos on Anchor Text and Link Reputation (where I'm not sure I understand the problem let alone the solution) and video 4 on Canonicalization and Duplicate Content is for website designers and search engine optimisation experts. It certainly passed over my head.
Repeat watching will help but I'm not sure I'd go this far in my quest to conquer Google and stomp the other search engines. I would rather spend my time focusing on conversion issues and other SEO techniques than trying to understand technical website design issues.
Video 5 on using redirects just convinced me that you don't want to change urls and you certainly don't want to move domain names although it does provide solutions again for the experts.
Video 6 looks at improving indexing and this certainly hit home because about six months ago I did have an indexation problem with my Typepad blog. I think I fell down in both areas identified but my site indexing is improving.
Video 7 is a wrap up of how to optimise site structure which brings back together the material from the earlier videos. It seems that many SEO problems come from poor site design and accidental duplication issues.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Module 5 - Optimising Content
This time Jerry West focuses on how to get more SEO benefit out of the content of your website. His advice is based on extensive testing from over 500 websites and 800,000 web pages.
I knew that headings and in particular title tags were important so it is interesting to hear Jerry emphasise the importance of selling the click when your site appears in the search engine.
Ranking high is one thing but it's not enough for the click and it's certainly not enough to get the conversion.
In video 3, Jerry looks at Optimising page structure and apart from information about the best place to put certain content, I found this video technical as it talks about CSS solutions, code bloat etc. Since I use a content management system and my Typepad and Wordpress blogs, I'm really not sure if I have any control over the problems raised in this video and it does seem for professional and capable amateur web designers and specialist SEO rather than people like me.
Video 4 is much more like it for my strengths as it focuses on getting the body correct with headings, sub-headings and modifiers focused on both SEO issues and page conversion. It also includes a warning about over optimisation.
Video 5 is about creating unique content and again this focuses on the aspects that we can all control. No surprise that it again includes warnings about including duplicate content on your website or blog.
Very interesting talk about twelve factors in the Google algorithm although I would have liked this to be taken further since it is so important.
The final video in the Optimising Content module left me cold.
It's back to technical issues with a tutorial on the robots.txt file. While Jerry has indicated that this can have a significant effect on your indexing (and your pages have to be in the index to be found) I can't see how I can apply the contents with my website and blogs, especially as I'm on dumbed down versions. This is a website designer issue.
A mixed bag for the amateur user in module 5.
Some excellent tips which are clearly explained on how you can optimise your content but also some technical modules which many amateur users can't implement or at least can't implement easily.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Module 6 Link Building and Promotion
This module brings back deja vu for me because it briefly reprises my first experience of Stompernet with their SMARTS coaching which covered social media marketing.
Link building is also an area where I have concentrated my activities so a lot of this module from Dan Thies covers old ground for me.
Video 1 gives an important overview of link building through building authority/page rank to the overall site and anchor text SEO benefits to particular pages.
Video 2 tells you how to assess your current link position and compare it to your competitors. The basic message is to forget Google and use more specialist tools. I like the Ever Profits Toolbar although I'll be glad when the Firefox version is completed.
Video 3 provides very practical tips for using website directories and strays into the social media/web 2.0 sites.
Video 4 is focused on providing the link bait to encourage other people to link to you as well as other activities to build a community and to develop a following.
Video 5 expands the marketing and promotion of your link bait and whether you can make it go viral or at least hot for a short time. It also clears up a few of the myths that do the rounds about reciprocal link building.
An essential topic that is well covered without too much detail. There are so many things that you can do as we discovered in the SMARTS coaching . Just start doing it but it does take time.
Stomping The Search Engines 2 Module 7 Improving Your Results
This module is again playing to my strengths as a business coach as Dan Thies sets out the basis for improving your website results through measuring the essential elements in video 1.
Video 2 tells you how to create the measuring systems and includes a quick explanation of Google Analytics but lets face it, you can get overwhelmed.
Measurement is a weakness of mine in that I over do it. I guess it's the accountant coming back out but you need to make find the right balance.
Often enough for you to get the feedback on your actions and identify if there are any unexpected problems. Not so often that you waste too much time.
SEO is time consuming any way and I agree with Dan that you do need to track your activities and effectively calculate a return on time. There is no point being number one in Google for 200 phrases, even if they drive traffic and you don't make any money.
Video three introduces you to the planning cycle for continuous improvement so that you decide your own priorities of what needs to be done and you don't flit from one activity to another, working hard but achieving little.
Video four is an overview of the program with a resume of what you can do and then a few extra resources to help you out.
Again essential material if you are going to take SEO seriously and continually improve.
What's The Difference Between Stomping The Search Engines 1 & 2
Version 1 just had an audio track with Brad Fallon and Andy Jenkins explaining the search engine optimisation techniques.
Version 2 is video with powerpoint presentations and some screen shoots so that you can learn with your eyes and ears. I'm told by others that this has a big increase in your ability to retain and remember the ideas although repeat watching is also recommended.
Version 2 also includes more of the StomperNet faculty with Andy Edmunds, Dan Thies, Leslie Rohde and Jerry West taking you through their specialist areas.
Andy Jenkins has confirmed on the StomperBlog that version 1 will be shipped as a bonus.
How Long Is Stomping The Search Engines 2?
In total about eight hours of video although it seems longer. There are no laughs and I have watched it over an intensive period and when I've not been watching, I've been writing or implementing some of the ideas.
In modules Stomping The Search Engines breaks down into the following approximate times:
- Introduction - 43 minutes
- How search engines work - 54 minutes
- Keyword and content strategy - 80 minutes
- Optimising site structure - 90 minutes
- Optimising content - 107 minutes
- Link building and promotion - 84 minutes
- Improving your results - 29 minutes
You can see, the core of the program is in modules three to six.
Criticisms of Stomping The Search Engines 2.0
StomperNet probably didn't expect this section but I've yet to meet the perfect product. I should say that I haven't received my physical product yet so there may be more to it than meets the eye.
- STSE2 is targeted at a broad cross section of the market so I suspect that everyone is going to point to a few videos and regard them as not relevant. You have seen my comments about the technical aspects that I can't deal with and which are targeted at website designers. The designers are likely to be less interested in the link building strategies for their clients although it is critical to their own online promotion.
- It provides plenty of answers but it is inevitable that it leads to some more questions so it would be nice to have a Stomping The Search Engines forum to help clarify details. Yes I know that there are plenty of SEO forums but I'd like answers from people who have been through the Stomping The Search Engines 2 program and where the StomperNet faculty could at least have a watching brief if there is any dangerous advice provided by the community.
- I like the flexibility of listening to audio or watching video and I don't think mp3 recordings are provided. I can also speed up mp3 which can help in sections which seem slow to watch on video.
- Action is what counts. The Net Effect journal ends with a monthly action plan and I would have liked to see each module have something similar so that you pinpoint what you will do.
- Module seven comes too late. I understand why Stompernet have put it at the end but as you move into action following your training you must establish your baseline performance. That way you can see the improvement Stomping The Search Engines is bringing to your rankings.
What Actions Have I Taken?
I have rushed through the program to bring you this review before Stomping the Search Engines is released on Wednesday but I have started implementing things that I have learnt.
In particular I am thinking much more about my internal links and outgoing links and how I move page rank around. Previously a link was a link but now I'm adding no-follow tags where appropriate to stop draining my precious Page Rank. Easy to do for new blogs but very time consuming for the archives.
I think I'm driving Typepad support crazy with my questions but to be fair, they are coming back quickly.
On this small blog I have dumped my generic categories since I was never going to rank for the broad terms and introduced links to posts that I want to promote. We will see how it goes but it will be a much bigger task to do it with my main business coaching blog.
There are several issues I need to tackle urgently.
The first is my keyword research where I thought I was doing OK but I now understand much more. Having the numbers is only part of the attack.
The second is the technical issues on my main website. I need to persuade my website designer to buy Stomping The Search Engines 2 so that she understands what I'm trying to explain.
My Overall Assessment of Stomping The Search Engines 2
It is an excellent, broad based training program for SEO but I wouldn't expect anything less from a company with StomperNet's reputation.
It is a point I regularly make in my program reviews but Stomping the Search Engines is not a magic bullet. Buying it and not taking any actions won't bring benefits.
You may think it is a ridiculous thing to say but it happens, time and time again. You will help make StomperNet rich which is nice, and you will put a bit of money in the hands of an affiliate which, if it's me is even better.
Stomping The Search Engines give you the tools to use but that's all. SEO requires effort although doing it the right way and avoiding the pitfalls is a lot easier than learning from you own mistakes and being led down the wrong path on occasion.
It's a definite buy recommendation for website designers who need to upgrade their SEO skills because their clients are relying on them to provide the right advice. Believe me, your life will be a lot easier if you have happy clients who keep giving you referrals because their websites are such a big success.
It's also a strong buy recommendation for the enthusiastic amateur who will take action and the professional Internet marketer who isn't dominating the search engines and is not a StomperNet member.
For the general small business owner with too many things to do in the time available and who doesn't fall into the above recommended buy categories, I would suggest that you pass and outsource your SEO to someone with more time and the right skills.
For internet marketing junkies who buy everything that comes out, let's be honest whatever I say isn't going to stop you as soon as you enter the StomperNet marketing machine. Let's just say that Stomping The Search Engines is one of the first programs you should make room to watch and apply when your buying frenzy is over.
Stomping The Search Engines (affiliate link)
What Do Other People Think of Stomping the Search Engines?
I have tried to make it clear that I'm not the Internet Marketing expert that StomperNet seem to think I am (although I am very flattered).
I've tried to give you the perspective from a "gifted amateur".
Thanks to YouTube I can bring you the thoughts of some of the other reviewers about Stomping The Search Engines.
Don Schnure (of 1AutomationWiz.com) on Stomping The Search Engines 2
Matthew Bredel on Stomping The Search Engines 2 Don Crowther (OK Don is a member of the StomperNet Faculty and my teacher from the SMARTS program but he knows much more about this than I do and you can hear how enthusiastic he is.)
Ghulam Nabi (I think) on Stomping The Search Engines 2
Jim Morris (from Nichebot) on Stomping The Search Engines 2 (video 1 getting ready to review and raving about Stomping The Search Engines 1). Jim has released another video looking at the differences between versions 1 and 2 but it doesn't add anything over what I've told you.
I have had a little look at the page he points you to at the end but it is coming up with a 404 not found error.
Patrick Gallagher of TrafficJuggernaut.com on Stomping The Search Engines 2 and the StomperNet journal The Net Effect
Are you getting the impression that you should be getting Stomping the Search Engines 2?
Stomping the Search Engines (affiliate link)
Have You Find My Review of Stomping The Search Engines 2 Helpful?
I hope so.
All the big Internet marketers will be sending you emails in the next few days trying to persuade you to buy through their affiliate links. I'm sure that they will all be raving about it.
The affiliate scheme is simple. The last cookie wins so if you click on the link in the email from Rich Schefren, Mike Filsaime, Jeff Walker, Frank Kern... you are putting more money in their pockets. That's fine if that's what you want to do.
Hopefully you value my honest and candid review and you can see that I really have put in the hours to deliver my opinion of how it can help.
If so please favourite/bookmark this page and return to it on Wednesday September 3rd - launch time is currently scheduled for 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time so that is 7:00pm in the UK and click on the link below.
Stomping The Search Engines 2.0 (affiliate link)
Andy Jenkins of StomperNet has already indicated that the price will be low but they are using this as a front end product and as you get to know StomperNet and like the way they work, they want you to buy more of their stuff.
Comments, Stumbles & Diggs Appreciated
Please leave comments if you have seen Stomping the Search Engines 1 or 2 or if you've had experience of StomperNet.
I'm trying to make this a valuable resource for anyone interested in buying Stomping The Search Engines 2 so if you think I've succeeded I'd appreciate an entry to your favourite social bookmarking site.
Thanks and good luck with Stomping The Search Engines 2.
Update September 10, 2008
This was a fantastic offer in week one but it has just got even better with the announcement of a host of free goodies from StomperNet's friends. These extras will be sent to the 10,000 people who have already subscribed.
If Stomping The Search Engines 2 wasn't enough to tempt you into subscribing to The Net Effect then how about extras from Jeff Johnson, Eben Pagan, Ed Dale, Rich Schefren and many others. I got bored watching the video.
But this offer will only be available until Monday 15th September and may be pulled at any time before in case numbers get crazy.
My only concern is that all these extra training resources may delay you taking action to implement Stomping The Search Engines 2 but it is a great way to experience many more of the Internet marketing gurus and find out who you like and who you don't.
Update April 2009 Stomping the Search Engines Is Coming Back
I am delighted with the news that Stomping The Search Engines and The Net Effect journal are coming back.
You can get it at Stomping the Search Engines (affiliate link).
They've also got a magazine coming out soon, called, "The Net Effect". I got an advanced copy and can honestly say it really good content. No fluff, just ways to improve your business and become better at SEO.
Posted by: Vernon | August 27, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Vernon thanks for mentioning The Net Effect journal that Stompernet have coming out. I wrote a separate news blog posting about that.
Posted by: Paul Simister | August 28, 2008 at 06:36 AM
I am really looking forward to stomping the search engines 2
Posted by: Warner Carter | August 29, 2008 at 01:40 AM
Interesting how much is being written about Stomping The Search Engines at the moment so I guess it is good that stomperNet have issued these review copies to you lucky people.
Do you know how much Stomping The Search Engines is going to cost the rest of us. It does sound good.
It says the value is $497 but what I've seen hints at an extra special deal but is that just half price for the launch period of Stomping the search engines?
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008 at 03:23 PM
John
We are sworn to secrecy on the deal itself but Andy Jenkins is dropping some big hints on the Stompernet Blog that Stomping The Search Engines 2 will be a bargain and that it is going to be sold with The Net Effect monthly journal which is also excellent.
See http://tinyurl.com/67a4ro for my early thoughts.
I see StomperNet's actions as very positive.
While they are obviously doing it to make money, many people will benefit from having exposure to their ideas which have previously been locked away to their $800 PER MONTH clients.
There is no way that Stompernet would let their brand be tarnished with a poor product so Stomping The Search Engines and The Net Effect is an obvious purchasing decision if it comes within your budget.
Brian Tracy, the management guru says that you have to "learn to earn".
Posted by: Paul Simister | August 30, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Thanks for the HUGE reveiw. I only skimmed through but i've put aside an hour to read this tonight with a bag of popcorn. All the best and looking forward to my coaching ...
Posted by: Help Me Beat Problogger | September 03, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Hi Chris
Whatcha got against Problogger?
I must admit Chris that I did get carried away with my review of Stomping The Search Engines 2.0 but there just seemed so much to say.
Also many different types of people will be attracted to Stomping The Search Engines, especially now we know that it is all available as a free trial for The Net Effect.
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 03, 2008 at 03:55 PM
StomperNet launch has just gone back to 3:00 pm EST so that's 8:00 pm UK time.
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 03, 2008 at 05:40 PM
I think the StomperNet server has crashed.
I've been trying since 8: pm UK /3:00 pm EST and I can't get on, such is the demand for Stomping The Search Engines 2.0.
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 03, 2008 at 08:09 PM
The Stomping The Search Engines 2 is going to be a massive launch, hope they can cope!
Posted by: Stomping The Search Engines 2 | September 03, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Latest news of the launch is 5:30 EST/ 10:30 UK time.
Clearly there IT systems are really struggling which shows just how many people are interested, all pulled in by this magic word free.
As I like Andy and Brad and have deep respect for StomperNet, I just hope it works for them. Frank Kern limited his downside risk while StomperNet haven't set quantities for Stomping The Search Engines 2.
Unfortunately these technical delays don't look good for newcomers and if there are shipment delays as well, then it could backfire.
The thing is, it is such a no brainer. A few dollars shipping. How can anyone say no?
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 03, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Latest from ClickNewz.com as Lynn is much stronger connections than me. "The offer will be live for at least a week". Best advice just sign up to the one time list. You don't get added to the general StomperNet list but they know you can't be expected to keep jumping across.
here's the link again, this time in short form as I can't add html in my comments (I think)
http://tinyurl.com/stompGoogle
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 03, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I am definitely buying STSE2 and the net effect once it is made available.
Posted by: John | September 03, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Latest time September 4th, 2:00 pm EST, 7:00 pm in the UK.
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 04, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Yes, there are delays but don't worry. Stomping The Search Engines 2 rocks - I've seen the promo copy - go grab it guys!
Posted by: Stuart Reid | September 04, 2008 at 07:44 PM
StomperNet is very smart in marketing. Here are what they actually offering:-
Stomping The Search Engines 2 - shipping/handling
The Net Effect - $39.95 per month plus shipping/handling
StomperNet Insider's DVD of the Month - $19.99 per month plus shipping/handling
Total 5 video mini training courses - $97 one time payment plus shipping/handling
"Internet Business Brain Transplant" Home Study Course - $247 one time payment plus shipping/handling
Posted by: George | September 05, 2008 at 04:05 AM
George
Thanks for the upsell details.
Because I have my review copy I don't need to subscribe so I don't get to see them.
StomperNet are offering a flexible approach with Internet marketing ideas, techniques, tactics and strategies based on the enormous resources they've accumulated in the StomperNet membership site.
At $800 per month that is beyond all but the most serious Internet marketers. I was tempted when it opened earlier this year to me as a StomperNet SMARTS club alumni.
You know why I didn't take it?
Not the cost. I knew I could make that back and if you found this website on Google, you'll know that I have learnt a bit about SEO as I'm beating many of the serious Internet pros.
It was the sheer overwhelm of resources. Hundreds and hundreds of hours of it and more being added every week. The SMARTS course was tough just to keep up with let alone put the ideas into action.
Stomping The Search Engines is much more manageable.
This offer splits it into bite sized chunks and says "If you'd like this little extra, then here you are. It's an opportunity we've never given before."
StomperNet are taking a massive risk on this because many people will be piling in, take what they can get for free and bail out of any extra payments.
Deferring that risk by making a bit of profit on people who choose to try one or more of the upsells is sensible business. There is no compulsion and people do have the option to say no.
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 05, 2008 at 04:58 AM
Paul
great review and I will definitely be going for it
Posted by: Pete | September 05, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Today is October 6th, but I still not yet received my copy of the "Stomping The Search Engines 2" and "The Net Effect". I ordered it on Sep. 4th. And StomperNet will bill me on Oct. 15th after trial?
It may be an excellent product, but definitely poor customer support. All my email enquiries vanished in cyberspace!
Posted by: George | October 06, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I am very sorry to hear that you haven't received your copy of Stomping the Search Engines yet.
Word from Stompernet is that all copies have been sent out that were ordered before September 16th have been despatched.
I am told that on September 24th, Stompernet emailed everyone to say when their particular orders should be delivered.
If you didn't get this email, please take it up directly with
STSE2support@stompernet.com
All my dealings with Stompernet have been very professional so I have confidence that they will solve your problem.
I also believe that the billing cycle is not based on your order date but their despatch date.
Chase StomperNet up again. Stomping The Search Engines 2 is an excellent product.
Posted by: Paul Simister | October 06, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Paul, thanks for such a thorough review of Stomping The search Engines.
I have sign up and I am looking forward to watching the Stomper videos.
Posted by: John Reid | April 20, 2009 at 05:24 PM
I thought I would add my latest thoughts about Stomping The Search Engines as a comment rather than to the original blog.
I still think this is a bargain and the Net Effect journal is excellent.
I mention about that my Alexa ranking moved from 250k to 160k.
For the last six months it has hovered around the 100k mark - a best of 95k to a low of 110k.
Partly that moves around depending on how well I rank for flavour of the month stuff.
I definitely credit the success to StomperNet and Stomping The Search Engines.
I did do one silly thing - and Stomping the Search Engines warns you against this - but I got too carried away with focusing on relevance and creating no follow links.
One way or another I managed to get many of my blog pages stranded on their own without connecting links - and the number of pages in Google's index shot down.
It can be a downward spiral since if you lose some pages, you lose links to other pages...
As I say, it was me being stupid although the Matt Cutts of Google has indicated that the no follow tag doesn't work in the way it was thought.
Stomping The Search Engines and the Net Effect are both excellent but I would be very interested to hear what you think after you have taken up the offer.
Posted by: Paul Simister | July 16, 2009 at 04:06 AM
I was playing around with Alexa the other day and looked at this graph which shows my traffic to my Typepad blogs with the Stomping The Search Engines effect
http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/businesscoaching.typepad.com
It shows very clearly the surge I got in the last quarter of 2008 and then how it has tracked sideways at a higher level in 2009 because I was dumb and lost a lot of pages from the Google index.
If you have found this Stomping The Search Engines review through Google, then you will have seen how highly I rank.
Posted by: Paul Simister | July 20, 2009 at 01:46 PM
StomperNet have opened up their full membership training at a very special price on 09-09-09.
Great freeline content is promised so do take a look at
http://www.stomper-999.com
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 09, 2009 at 12:55 PM
StomperNet are currently migrating from an old portal to a new portal for the main StomperNet product.
I hope to bring you a review of the StomperNet 09-09-09 offer at the $199 level early next week when I can get in and take a look around.
I have put together a review of my general experiences of StomperNet and the three big training programs I have used - StomperNet SMARTS, Stomping The Search Engines and Formula Five
http://businesscoaching.typepad.com/stompernet_success/2009/09/stompernet-review.html
That's the best I can do at the moment.
I started a thread in the Warrior Forum trying to collect views from existing members who have experienced the full Stompernet membership.
I have not really been very successful but there is general chatter about the StomperNet launch
http://www.warriorforum.com/internet-marketing-product-reviews-ratings/119913-stompernet-membership-re-opens-september-2009-a.html
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 10, 2009 at 06:25 PM
StomperNet are going to far with the give-aways on the Stomper 999 launch.
On Day 3 they are giving away free copies of Stomping The Search Engines
Just go to http://www.stomper-999.com
and sign up at Day 3 and you get access to Stomping The Search Engines.
I explain more on my StomperNet blog
http://businesscoaching.typepad.com/stompernet_success/2009/09/stompernet999-give-away-stomping-the-search-engines.html
but you probably don't need to read that.
Talk about an irresistible offer
Just go to
http://stomper-999.com
and get your copy of Stomping The Search Engines.
You will see plenty of other cool stuff as well so do look around the website.
Posted by: Paul Simister | September 12, 2009 at 06:31 AM
In terms of SEO, it is better to invest a lot of time practicing "White Hat SEO" techniques rather than getting penalized from doing dirty tricks that are against the TOS of Google and other major search engines.
Posted by: Benage | April 15, 2011 at 09:35 AM