SEO Elite - Why did I bother?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by wizardswitch, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. #1
    I recently purchased a copy of SEO Elite, going against my better judgement and knowing full well that it would probably be a load of c**p. I'm usually a "no software" white hat type of guy but for some reason, maybe it was the time of day, maybe it was the weather, I fell for Brad's sales patter and thought: "this might help me save a bit of time".

    I've never seen so much rubbish in all my life. I didn't expect miracles and I don't promote the use of software for SEO. For some reason I HAD to try it, and now I wish I hadn't.

    I'm currently asking for a full refund but I'm yet to receive a reply after 3 emails!

    I'd love to hear people's experience with this. I wouldn't even recommend this to beginners nowadays. Software should always be avoided for SEO and this is no exception.

    Anybody actually get a refund on this piece of junk?
     
    wizardswitch, Jun 15, 2008 IP
  2. Reviewz

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    From what I understand, EVERYTHING you can do with SEO Elite, you can also get for free on the world wide web. Is this the reason why you hate it so much?
     
    Reviewz, Jun 15, 2008 IP
  3. willyboy104

    willyboy104 Active Member

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    SEO Elite and all the other SEO software that you purchase out there is a waste of time, most times it is stuff that is useless, or like the other guy said stuff you can get on the web free.

    Sorry to hear you fell for the pitch, i have to admit i nearly did once.
     
    willyboy104, Jun 15, 2008 IP
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    I use a free version of IBP for producing ranking reports. The rest of it is useless to me.
     
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  5. Wayne Liew

    Wayne Liew Banned

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    All the software does is to automate things up and to be honest, I enjoy using it. Yes, there might be some free resources and tools which you can use but with SEO Elite, you can do all of them with just one software.

    I don't know about you guys but spying on competition has become very interesting for me since purchasing the software. :D
     
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  6. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    SEO Elite saves a lot of time if you want to send emails to people who are linking to your competitors.
     
    Will.Spencer, Jun 15, 2008 IP
  7. Brad Callen

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    Hello Wizardswitch. I've very sorry you feel that way. Could you please pm me your support ticket number so I can see why you have not gotten a response? If you have not submitted a ticket, please do so and Nancy or Jim will be more than happy to assist you right away. Typically within the same business day.

    You may submit a support ticket below:
    http://www.bryxensoftware.com/support/

    Again, I'm very SEO Elite was not able to assist you.

    Brad
     
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  8. onlineshopping

    onlineshopping Banned

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    S/W can not become more accurate than real human beings.
    Finally the s/w also designed and prepared by humans.
     
    onlineshopping, Jun 15, 2008 IP
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    sweetfunny Banned

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    Not entirely true, there's some SEO software tools and applications that if i didn't have it would make my daily life extremely difficult and time consuming.

    Forget Brads sales copy for a second, this software is a "tool" and not a magic bullet. Tools have uses, for instance if a builder purchased a hammer he would find it invaluable yet if a Real Estate agent purchased one he would effectively be wasting $10 yet both guys deal with houses.

    See where i'm coming from?

    It wasn't for you, Brad himself responded and it looks like you are getting a refund. That's pretty good, most product vendors won't refund unless it fails to function as advertised and not because the consumer didn't like it.
     
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    I bought it too 2 years ago, I use it only to chaek backinks anchors of competition and rankings of my keywords it gives you a graph.

    I have seen it has flaws like it does not list all the backlinks and stuff but it is more for fun thatn for real work.
     
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    I am considering purchasing this product now, should I purchase it?
     
    TordB, Jun 16, 2008 IP
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    Whats IBP?

    Ive been looking at SEO Spyglass because it has this feature. But your saying someone else does it for free?

    SEO Programmes like this is a waste of time a think. At the end of the day you still have to manually build the site, optimized it, write articles and get backlinks....its not like any of these tools do it for you.
     
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  13. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    That depends upon your goals and how you intend to achieve them.

    Internet Business Promoter, a direct competitor to SEO Elite.

    Products of this nature create RoI by saving you time with their automation capabilities. How much is an hour of your time worth?
     
    Will.Spencer, Jun 16, 2008 IP
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    IBussinespro

    its not bad.
     
    kash2k8, Jun 16, 2008 IP