Joel Comm's 500 Words project

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  1. ServerUnion

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    #61
    You guys have any theories on what the next "snake oil" marketing scheme will be?
     
    ServerUnion, Jul 21, 2006 IP
  2. meclive

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    #62
    There are cheaper versions for sub $50 now and words from under $20, just goes to show what sort of profit joel made.
     
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  3. iowadawg

    iowadawg Prominent Member

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    #63
    I was nice to people.
    Put up this site where the words are FREE to get!
    If a word is not there, or you want a personalized word, it is $5.00.

    http://www.submithere.net

    Have to admit, in a few days, a heck of a lot of visitors and lots of words going fast.
     
    iowadawg, Aug 7, 2006 IP
  4. Rod

    Rod Well-Known Member

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    #64
    Now that is a real bargain. Good luck with the site.
     
    Rod, Aug 7, 2006 IP
  5. Old Welsh Guy

    Old Welsh Guy Notable Member

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    #65
    First to the market always demands higher prices. Joel would have got a lot of publicity from this, and as such his words might actually carry weight. They were over priced in the traditional way though, but you should always price stuff at whatever people will pay.
     
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  6. Ganceann

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    #66
    The very fact that it was successful for yourself, doesn't mean it will be successful for others. I am not knocking it, as I came across it quite some time ago and thought... if only I had the traffic, then I could launch a product and have a strong foundation for its success.

    I am saying that due to your already notable reputation, for you at least in my eyes, it would have been a success. For other people, it will require hard work and their marketing and promoting skills to make it viable.

    Yes, it is similar in essence to the milliondollar script in its simplicity - but therein lies its ingenuity... brings me to the point I was going to make on the thread...

    It is simple ideas and simple concepts that are released/marketed at the right time and the right way that will gain success. The more novel an idea, the more ingenious the marketing, the greater the chance of success for the developer. However, something can quickly come along and duplicate a system and when that happens - its main unique selling point has a lot of competition and it will come down to the person using the script to put in some hard work to make it profitable for them.

    It all boils down to the old saying - success breeds success.

    A developer may have a great idea, and a great product - but with no reputation or consistent traffic, success itself will be much more limited and in those cases, can quickly get lost in the success side of it if their product is duplicated and replicated throughout the internet by anyone who has a much more consistent audience.
     
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  7. Edynas

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    #67
    Very thru as the script that powers this kind of site is so simple that it's value is only the name that promotes it.
    Maybe that Joel would promote a idea of us if it has value and split the profit?
     
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  8. Ganceann

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    #68
    It doesn't have to be Joel, but anyone with a big reputation can prove to be an asset as well, especially if it is a good idea and will further enhance their reputation as well as financially reward them in some way.
     
    Ganceann, Aug 8, 2006 IP
  9. jcomm

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    #69
    I am always open to new joint ventures. If you have a proposal, submit it via my form at www.askjoelcomm.com

    Joel
     
    jcomm, Aug 9, 2006 IP
  10. Halobitt

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    #70
    Love the new avatar Joel. :)
     
    Halobitt, Aug 10, 2006 IP
  11. jcomm

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    #71
    Thanks.. it suits me well :)

    Joel
     
    jcomm, Aug 11, 2006 IP
  12. SixSigma

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    #72
    These type of viral sites are alive and kicking. www.awesomemillion.com is the latest I've seen, and it's doing pretty well.
     
    SixSigma, Aug 11, 2006 IP
  13. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #73
    If it's good advertising, I don't mind it one bit. Would you spend money on a TV commercial, if it was a great deal that you can afford?
     
    Blogmaster, Aug 11, 2006 IP
  14. mylifejr

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    #74
    There are pro & cons on that 500words idea.. :)

    Hope some one here can create a good idea than 500words and give benefits for SEO? ;)
     
    mylifejr, Aug 11, 2006 IP
  15. meclive

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    #75
    Wordsites and SEO...

    It seems the links do help your ranking:


    Do a search on google for "500words"

    You should see cfsmedia.co.uk somewhere on the first page.

    The site (cfsmedia) has nothing to do with 500words. Its only relation to the topic is the tag '500words' on 500wordsite.com. Shows you how a keyworded text link can help, even if it has nothing to do with your site.
     
    meclive, Aug 12, 2006 IP
  16. MattUK

    MattUK Notable Member

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    #76
    Word sites wouldn't help your rankings any more than a link from a half decent directory. Even the targeted nice sites would help less than a link from a site in the same niche as you.
     
    MattUK, Aug 12, 2006 IP
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    #77
    Is there any long term value to these words?

    The sites themselves have no PR or long term value.
     
    TheAdMan, Aug 13, 2006 IP
  18. Old Welsh Guy

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    #78
    novelty value really as semanticly the words on the page do not connect. I would not link TO one of these sites from my own site as they might well be treated as a link farm in the future. Or at the very least a paid FFA (if there can be such a thing) :D
     
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  19. Dekker

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    #79
    Woah did you just take your brain medicine or something because I had a hard time reading that! :p
     
    Dekker, Aug 22, 2006 IP
  20. MattUK

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    #80
    OWG means that as the words on the page are from different niche's then it has no SEO value as the page has no 'topic' it's novelty value only.
     
    MattUK, Aug 23, 2006 IP