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James King's review...
Philip Martindale's review...
Master Affiliate Profits (MAP) is a system that has been put together by John Thornhill and Omar and Melinda Martin. John Thornhill is the founder of the successful and popular Ambassador Program. Omar and Melinda are CMO and CEO of Higher Level Strategies, providing training, products and services for online marketers.
Their aim with MAP is to provide a complete ecosystem for affiliate marketers. The intention is to safe-guard leads (so they are not poached by the program vendors) and to include traffic, training and tools within the system. In addition, affiliates who sign-up will enjoy 75% commissions on recruiting backers to the system during the current phase 2. Phase 2 has been extended while the developers add their finishing touches to phase 3. Phase 3 will be the phase when subscriptions switch to monthly.
My experience with the program so far
I joined on March 14th 2024. Though I consider myself very experienced with affiliate marketing, I have learned some absolute gems in the training. Implementing this new-found knowledge has helped me attract some high quality traffic to my one-link and build my list. I am confident that sales will follow soon as I can tell from the built-in tracking that I am getting a lot of interest from potential buyers.
By joining in phase 2, as a platinum member, I am showing my lifetime commitment to MAP. I can see how the system will remove many of the obstacles that have been holding affiliate marketers back. I am going to get 75% commissions on affiliates who join and upgrade to higher levels during phase 3, and I will also be entitled to level 2 commissions of 25%. As members will have to pay monthly (from phase 3 onwards), this will add up very nicely.
The lifetime cost of $797 (one-off) is good value for what you get, and just two sales will be all I need to earn more than that back,
Free members (joining in the imminent phase 3) will also be able to earn high commissions e.g. 100% on a product inside the system called traffic jump-start and 25% commissions on silver, gold or platinum level sales. Higher commissions are attainable by joining at the higher levels.
What I Like
I especially like the lead safe-guarding that MAP offers owing to the fact that it is an ecosystem. Its holistic qualities also mean that I have almost all the training and tools that I will ever need. The tools range from the ability to build funnels to creating bonuses and more. The training covers subjects such as list building, email marketing, traffic, video marketing, blogging, social media, and creating ads and banners.
I like the fact that the compensation plan is easy to understand and does not include gimmicks like powerlines and spillover and so on.
The fact that it will have a free membership option from phase 3 onwards, appeals to me, as it will be easier to sign prospects up who may then go on to upgrade.
I also like the way you can potentially earn commissions from external sources that the system integrates with or utilizes, such as WarriorPlus, JVZoo. Clickbank, Udimi, Aweber, Getresponse and so on.
In addition, I like the fact that free members who join in the soon-to-be-released phase 3 will get the opportunity to earn 100% on the so-called traffic jump-start product and 25% on silver, gold, or platinum level sales. These are high commissions especially considering they are available for free members.
The way that I can sort or filter my clicks by source, tracking ID and date, is a great feature as well as the way my leads and sales data are displayed.
What I Dislike
There is nothing I dislike. It has a few 'coming soon' items, but as long as they are indeed coming soon i.e. in phase 3, that's absolutely fine. The training and tools that are there are already very extensive.
Final Verdict
The system lives up to the claim that it is an ecosystem, with safe-guarding of your leads, built-in traffic, one link to promote, generous commissions, extensive training and tools and a thriving Facebook group.
Visit Masteraffiliateprofits.com
Their aim with MAP is to provide a complete ecosystem for affiliate marketers. The intention is to safe-guard leads (so they are not poached by the program vendors) and to include traffic, training and tools within the system. In addition, affiliates who sign-up will enjoy 75% commissions on recruiting backers to the system during the current phase 2. Phase 2 has been extended while the developers add their finishing touches to phase 3. Phase 3 will be the phase when subscriptions switch to monthly.
My experience with the program so far
I joined on March 14th 2024. Though I consider myself very experienced with affiliate marketing, I have learned some absolute gems in the training. Implementing this new-found knowledge has helped me attract some high quality traffic to my one-link and build my list. I am confident that sales will follow soon as I can tell from the built-in tracking that I am getting a lot of interest from potential buyers.
By joining in phase 2, as a platinum member, I am showing my lifetime commitment to MAP. I can see how the system will remove many of the obstacles that have been holding affiliate marketers back. I am going to get 75% commissions on affiliates who join and upgrade to higher levels during phase 3, and I will also be entitled to level 2 commissions of 25%. As members will have to pay monthly (from phase 3 onwards), this will add up very nicely.
The lifetime cost of $797 (one-off) is good value for what you get, and just two sales will be all I need to earn more than that back,
Free members (joining in the imminent phase 3) will also be able to earn high commissions e.g. 100% on a product inside the system called traffic jump-start and 25% commissions on silver, gold or platinum level sales. Higher commissions are attainable by joining at the higher levels.
What I Like
I especially like the lead safe-guarding that MAP offers owing to the fact that it is an ecosystem. Its holistic qualities also mean that I have almost all the training and tools that I will ever need. The tools range from the ability to build funnels to creating bonuses and more. The training covers subjects such as list building, email marketing, traffic, video marketing, blogging, social media, and creating ads and banners.
I like the fact that the compensation plan is easy to understand and does not include gimmicks like powerlines and spillover and so on.
The fact that it will have a free membership option from phase 3 onwards, appeals to me, as it will be easier to sign prospects up who may then go on to upgrade.
I also like the way you can potentially earn commissions from external sources that the system integrates with or utilizes, such as WarriorPlus, JVZoo. Clickbank, Udimi, Aweber, Getresponse and so on.
In addition, I like the fact that free members who join in the soon-to-be-released phase 3 will get the opportunity to earn 100% on the so-called traffic jump-start product and 25% on silver, gold, or platinum level sales. These are high commissions especially considering they are available for free members.
The way that I can sort or filter my clicks by source, tracking ID and date, is a great feature as well as the way my leads and sales data are displayed.
What I Dislike
There is nothing I dislike. It has a few 'coming soon' items, but as long as they are indeed coming soon i.e. in phase 3, that's absolutely fine. The training and tools that are there are already very extensive.
Final Verdict
The system lives up to the claim that it is an ecosystem, with safe-guarding of your leads, built-in traffic, one link to promote, generous commissions, extensive training and tools and a thriving Facebook group.
Visit Masteraffiliateprofits.com
Rob Ritter's review...
Best Home-Based Business Opportunity Anywhere
My experience with the program so far
I was introduced to Paul Hutchings by a mutual friend on Facebook about 3 years ago now, and had decided to try out their Funnel Building tool as I was working on a few business projects that might benefit from having a good way to build landing pages and other mini websites.
At the time there were a lot of issues with the builder and I was doing a lot of volunteer work in Arizona that took me away from my business activity, so I stepped away for a few months.
As fate would have it a mutual friend introduced me to Paul at a function in Las Vegas where we had talked about many things and I began to have a newfound respect for both Paul and Mike Hobbs and their vision for The Home Business Academy. Long story short, I had looked at several other Funnel Builders and was shocked to find out how expensive they were and was urged to give HBA another look as they had worked out all the bugs in the previous version of the Funnel Builder. And they certainly have!
Although I wasn't particularly interested in the Business Opportunity at the time due to other commitments, I was blown away at the Funnel Builder and how easy and user friendly it was to build literally anything from scratch within an hour or two.
I started attending their trainings and was up to speed on how powerful this system was.
What I Like About The Home Business Academy
The Funnel Builder is phenomenal and is well worth by 10x the $25 price tag monthly. The simplicity of the builder is unlike any other drop and drag tool I've ever seen, and I have used it for many projects in multiple businesses over the last few years.
The trainings within the HBA are short and concise and easy to understand and put into practice from the very beginning. And the premium live trainings are where you can literally ask questions and have them answered by Paul, Mike, and many other members of The Home Business Academy who are like family once you get to know them.
The most amazing thing to me about this opportunity is the fact that they pay a whopping 80% commission on every sale you make!
The access to the community is also something that cannot be quantified because the mentorship and answers are literally minutes away.
What I dislike About HBA
To be honest, the only thing I don't like about The Home Business Academy is the fact that the ease of use of the Funnel Builder has spoiled me so much that I find it excruciatingly difficult to use anything else.
Final Verdict
The ethics of everyone at the company are unlike any other company I've ever been involved with. And the daily, weekly and monthly motivation, training and skills you will receive can and will change your life for the better no matter what your current skill level is.
If you're looking for a solid business opportunity with an incredibly low start up cost that can have you in profit with only 2 sales with an unlimited income potential, then you owe it to yourself to take a look. No matter what you're promoting this small investment in your business will pay dividends for years to come. I couldn't recommend anything as highly as I do The Home Business Academy.
Visit Thehomebusinessacademy.com
My experience with the program so far
I was introduced to Paul Hutchings by a mutual friend on Facebook about 3 years ago now, and had decided to try out their Funnel Building tool as I was working on a few business projects that might benefit from having a good way to build landing pages and other mini websites.
At the time there were a lot of issues with the builder and I was doing a lot of volunteer work in Arizona that took me away from my business activity, so I stepped away for a few months.
As fate would have it a mutual friend introduced me to Paul at a function in Las Vegas where we had talked about many things and I began to have a newfound respect for both Paul and Mike Hobbs and their vision for The Home Business Academy. Long story short, I had looked at several other Funnel Builders and was shocked to find out how expensive they were and was urged to give HBA another look as they had worked out all the bugs in the previous version of the Funnel Builder. And they certainly have!
Although I wasn't particularly interested in the Business Opportunity at the time due to other commitments, I was blown away at the Funnel Builder and how easy and user friendly it was to build literally anything from scratch within an hour or two.
I started attending their trainings and was up to speed on how powerful this system was.
What I Like About The Home Business Academy
The Funnel Builder is phenomenal and is well worth by 10x the $25 price tag monthly. The simplicity of the builder is unlike any other drop and drag tool I've ever seen, and I have used it for many projects in multiple businesses over the last few years.
The trainings within the HBA are short and concise and easy to understand and put into practice from the very beginning. And the premium live trainings are where you can literally ask questions and have them answered by Paul, Mike, and many other members of The Home Business Academy who are like family once you get to know them.
The most amazing thing to me about this opportunity is the fact that they pay a whopping 80% commission on every sale you make!
The access to the community is also something that cannot be quantified because the mentorship and answers are literally minutes away.
What I dislike About HBA
To be honest, the only thing I don't like about The Home Business Academy is the fact that the ease of use of the Funnel Builder has spoiled me so much that I find it excruciatingly difficult to use anything else.
Final Verdict
The ethics of everyone at the company are unlike any other company I've ever been involved with. And the daily, weekly and monthly motivation, training and skills you will receive can and will change your life for the better no matter what your current skill level is.
If you're looking for a solid business opportunity with an incredibly low start up cost that can have you in profit with only 2 sales with an unlimited income potential, then you owe it to yourself to take a look. No matter what you're promoting this small investment in your business will pay dividends for years to come. I couldn't recommend anything as highly as I do The Home Business Academy.
Visit Thehomebusinessacademy.com
Linda Bomba's review...
My experience with the program so far
I recently learned about this program however I did have a free account for a long time and never used it.
Boy have I been missing out!
I actually went PRO today and set up 10 ads and started getting leads immediately!
I had no idea how powerful this system is and using it to grow my online business.
What I Like
I like all the different features you can use. I have been able to upload high converting pages that I have a share code.
This has to be one of the most powerful systems I have seen in the 12+ years I have been online. I am paying way more for just my auto responder!
For $27 you get a funnel and page maker, an auto responder, a tracking tool, a rotator tool and advertising through being able to set up 10 days and by giving reviews of products/services you use.
Not only do they pay you for referring people through their affiliate program, they pay you to surf 10 ads everyday with their daily action bonus. They also pay you through promoting their COOP, PPC and credit encashment.
There is not other affiliate program in this industry that does this so again there so many features and tools with this system it is worth way more than $27 per month.
What I Dislike
So far NOTHING but if I had to pick something and would like to see they pay faster there is currently a 60 day hold on commissions.
Final Verdict
I think is an outstanding system that every online business owner needs for a price that can't be beat!
I am so impressed with this whole system and the longer I use the more value I see there truthfully is anything else out there like this in our industry. I wish I found this when I got online in 2011.
If I was just starting out I would use this and not invest the thousands of dollars I have put into having auto responders, funnel makers, tracking tools and advertising. This is the best resource I have to date in this industry the value for the price is outstanding.
Leads Leap is a platform that will help you get more leads and sales and give you exposure for your business. It's the ultimate leverage I love it! there isn't anything else out there like this! It's a must tool if you have an online business.
Visit Leadsleap.com
I recently learned about this program however I did have a free account for a long time and never used it.
Boy have I been missing out!
I actually went PRO today and set up 10 ads and started getting leads immediately!
I had no idea how powerful this system is and using it to grow my online business.
What I Like
I like all the different features you can use. I have been able to upload high converting pages that I have a share code.
This has to be one of the most powerful systems I have seen in the 12+ years I have been online. I am paying way more for just my auto responder!
For $27 you get a funnel and page maker, an auto responder, a tracking tool, a rotator tool and advertising through being able to set up 10 days and by giving reviews of products/services you use.
Not only do they pay you for referring people through their affiliate program, they pay you to surf 10 ads everyday with their daily action bonus. They also pay you through promoting their COOP, PPC and credit encashment.
There is not other affiliate program in this industry that does this so again there so many features and tools with this system it is worth way more than $27 per month.
What I Dislike
So far NOTHING but if I had to pick something and would like to see they pay faster there is currently a 60 day hold on commissions.
Final Verdict
I think is an outstanding system that every online business owner needs for a price that can't be beat!
I am so impressed with this whole system and the longer I use the more value I see there truthfully is anything else out there like this in our industry. I wish I found this when I got online in 2011.
If I was just starting out I would use this and not invest the thousands of dollars I have put into having auto responders, funnel makers, tracking tools and advertising. This is the best resource I have to date in this industry the value for the price is outstanding.
Leads Leap is a platform that will help you get more leads and sales and give you exposure for your business. It's the ultimate leverage I love it! there isn't anything else out there like this! It's a must tool if you have an online business.
Visit Leadsleap.com
Ed Kirwan's review...
My Experience with the Program So Far
I really like Jeremy Kennedy's "Affiliate Gold Rush" because it isn't just well-structured and practical—it's packed with evergreen strategies. Jeremy brings over a decade of hands-on experience to the table, and it shows.
The course is aimed at both beginner and intermediate marketers, but don't let the name fool you—this isn't just another generic affiliate marketing training. Yes, it covers email marketing, as you'd expect, but it also takes things further by teaching you how to create your own courses and how to see it through. That alone makes it stand out.
"Affiliate Gold Rush" is divided into three key parts, each building on the last. It's all laid out in a way that gives you actionable steps, whether you're a total newbie or just looking to up your game.
>> Part 1: Laying the Foundation for Affiliate Success <<
**Module 1: The Best Online Business Model Framework**
The first module sets the stage by diving into what Jeremy considers the best online business model for affiliates. He's all about sustainability and scalability, which I really appreciate. It's not about chasing quick wins but building something that can grow over time.
**Module 2: Affiliate Gold Rush Magic Formula + Real Case Studies**
This is where things start getting really practical. Jeremy's "Magic Formula" is his step-by-step guide to making consistent income through affiliate marketing. But what I love about this module is the real case studies he includes. It's one thing to hear strategies, but it's another to see them in action.
**Module 3: Advanced Affiliate Masterclass**
If you're ready to level up, the Advanced Affiliate Masterclass is where you'll want to focus. Jeremy goes into some seriously useful advanced techniques here, like driving more traffic, optimising conversions, and scaling your affiliate business.
>> Part 2: Expanding Your Online Business <<
**How to Create Your Own Courses On-Command (4 Modules)**
In Part 2, Jeremy pivots to product creation, specifically courses. These four modules are pure gold if you're looking to add another revenue stream. He breaks down everything from brainstorming to content structuring, to actually delivering your course.
What I like most here is how clear and actionable the advice is. He's not just talking theory—he's showing you how to create valuable content that people will actually want to pay for.
**How to Set Up an Offer & Launch on Warrior+Plus (3 Modules)**
Jeremy wraps up this part of the course with a step-by-step guide on launching your products on Warrior+Plus, a platform that's super popular for digital product sales. This section is perfect if you're new to product launches. He gives you insider tips on setting up your offer and pulling off a successful launch.
By the end of these three modules, you'll feel equipped to launch your own course with confidence, reaching a larger audience and driving sales.
>> Part 3: Enhancing Productivity and Execution <<
**How to Kill Procrastination & Get Stuff Done! **
Now, this module speaks to me on a personal level. We've all been there—wanting to get things done but somehow falling into the procrastination trap. Jeremy offers practical, no-nonsense advice on how to break free from that cycle and stay focused.
**Power-Mapping Daily Progress (4 Modules)**
The final stretch of the course covers "Power Mapping, " a system designed to help you track your progress and stay on top of your daily goals. It's all about breaking down long-term goals into manageable, daily steps. This approach is a real game-changer if you struggle with staying motivated or keeping momentum.
What I Like
Honestly, I'm impressed with the depth of this course. Jeremy doesn't just skim the surface, while his teaching style is straightforward and engaging, making even complex topics feel accessible.
What I Dislike
If I had to nitpick, I'd say that at 14 hours of content, plus implementing what you learn, it's definitely not a quick fix.
Final Verdict
In the end, *Affiliate Gold Rush* by Jeremy Kennedy is an in-depth, well-organized course that's packed with value. If you're serious about affiliate marketing and willing to put in the time and effort, this course is absolutely worth the small investment.
Visit Jeremykennedy.net
I really like Jeremy Kennedy's "Affiliate Gold Rush" because it isn't just well-structured and practical—it's packed with evergreen strategies. Jeremy brings over a decade of hands-on experience to the table, and it shows.
The course is aimed at both beginner and intermediate marketers, but don't let the name fool you—this isn't just another generic affiliate marketing training. Yes, it covers email marketing, as you'd expect, but it also takes things further by teaching you how to create your own courses and how to see it through. That alone makes it stand out.
"Affiliate Gold Rush" is divided into three key parts, each building on the last. It's all laid out in a way that gives you actionable steps, whether you're a total newbie or just looking to up your game.
>> Part 1: Laying the Foundation for Affiliate Success <<
**Module 1: The Best Online Business Model Framework**
The first module sets the stage by diving into what Jeremy considers the best online business model for affiliates. He's all about sustainability and scalability, which I really appreciate. It's not about chasing quick wins but building something that can grow over time.
**Module 2: Affiliate Gold Rush Magic Formula + Real Case Studies**
This is where things start getting really practical. Jeremy's "Magic Formula" is his step-by-step guide to making consistent income through affiliate marketing. But what I love about this module is the real case studies he includes. It's one thing to hear strategies, but it's another to see them in action.
**Module 3: Advanced Affiliate Masterclass**
If you're ready to level up, the Advanced Affiliate Masterclass is where you'll want to focus. Jeremy goes into some seriously useful advanced techniques here, like driving more traffic, optimising conversions, and scaling your affiliate business.
>> Part 2: Expanding Your Online Business <<
**How to Create Your Own Courses On-Command (4 Modules)**
In Part 2, Jeremy pivots to product creation, specifically courses. These four modules are pure gold if you're looking to add another revenue stream. He breaks down everything from brainstorming to content structuring, to actually delivering your course.
What I like most here is how clear and actionable the advice is. He's not just talking theory—he's showing you how to create valuable content that people will actually want to pay for.
**How to Set Up an Offer & Launch on Warrior+Plus (3 Modules)**
Jeremy wraps up this part of the course with a step-by-step guide on launching your products on Warrior+Plus, a platform that's super popular for digital product sales. This section is perfect if you're new to product launches. He gives you insider tips on setting up your offer and pulling off a successful launch.
By the end of these three modules, you'll feel equipped to launch your own course with confidence, reaching a larger audience and driving sales.
>> Part 3: Enhancing Productivity and Execution <<
**How to Kill Procrastination & Get Stuff Done! **
Now, this module speaks to me on a personal level. We've all been there—wanting to get things done but somehow falling into the procrastination trap. Jeremy offers practical, no-nonsense advice on how to break free from that cycle and stay focused.
**Power-Mapping Daily Progress (4 Modules)**
The final stretch of the course covers "Power Mapping, " a system designed to help you track your progress and stay on top of your daily goals. It's all about breaking down long-term goals into manageable, daily steps. This approach is a real game-changer if you struggle with staying motivated or keeping momentum.
What I Like
Honestly, I'm impressed with the depth of this course. Jeremy doesn't just skim the surface, while his teaching style is straightforward and engaging, making even complex topics feel accessible.
What I Dislike
If I had to nitpick, I'd say that at 14 hours of content, plus implementing what you learn, it's definitely not a quick fix.
Final Verdict
In the end, *Affiliate Gold Rush* by Jeremy Kennedy is an in-depth, well-organized course that's packed with value. If you're serious about affiliate marketing and willing to put in the time and effort, this course is absolutely worth the small investment.
Visit Jeremykennedy.net
Scott Dubois's review...
My experience with the program so far
Hello and welcome to my review on GetResponse. Before I start this review I would like to say that this in the future will not be my main autoresponder if you go to my other reviews and check out my review on my other favourite autoresponder you can check it out. The other autoresponder I like is called SendShark and will be my main autoresponder in the future.
GetResponse has been an amazing autoresponder. I have had an amazing run with it. I would have to say that GetResponse and Aweber are the top autoresponders (Up until I found out about SendShark) in the Affiliate world.
The autoresponder is easy to use and easy to set up your account once you are on the inside. The system has normal features that every autoresponder has.
Forms to create HTML codes for your capture pages on other sites like LeadsLeap, It has your broadcasts, the autoresponder campaigns, it has a capture page and landing page builder, easy setup of different lists and an easy-to-see and use contacts list.
One additional feature I like about GetResponse in the contact list area is the ability to see how engaged your clients are.
Getresponse has a 5-bar system to show how engaged each client is bar 1 is not engaged at all.
Bar 2: Is at risk of going to bar 1
Bar 3: Is Neutral engagement
Bar 4: is Engaged
Bar 5: Is highly engaged,
Now I like this system better than other autoresponders because it is easier to see how engaged these people are. This makes it easier to Clean Your List! As I have stated in previous reviews Cleaning Your List Is like taking your dirty laundry to the laundromat or your own washing machine. Simply if you don't work on your list and don't "wash your Laundry" Your list will get dirty and it will affect your open rates and so on. It is extremely, EXTREMELY, important that you clean your list now and again.
After meeting so many of the higher marketers in our industry and speaking with them, like John Thornhill, Igor Kheifets, James Neville-Taylor, Dean Holland and many others they always say CLEAN YOUR LIST.
GetResponse does make this easy with their bar system which shows how engaged the client is. The unfortunate part is this is not like looking forward to clean laundry though... Sometimes it is sad to see clients go and sometimes I have to remind myself as sad as it is I have to do what is best for business and get rid of the unengaged people who are bogging down my open rates. I am seeing darn near 60% open rates because I clean my list regularly. I usually wait a month but no more than a month because a certain newsletter might bring them back which I have had happen. My mentor Igor Kheifets when he was teaching me said something in his training about "Resurrecting the list" and I have done that with certain campaigns not so much the list itself but more so with clients who went dormant.
Anyway, enough rambling on about that. This feature is truly amazing and easier than other autoresponders.
I also like their easy-to-use save-a-template feature.
Ever get sick of making an email and having to add your business logo maybe even your picture and a few other things every single time to every new email you write? I do too. They have a very easy-to-use save-a-template feature where you can keep a template you've made for the future. For instance, my current template is...
Logo
Body
selfie of myself
and then my whole body is preformatted to the regular 18 pt font and Georgia text which is a normal setup for emails in email marketing.
I know its a very short description of my template but really the only thing changing in that each time is the body of my email the rest of the template never really changes.
All in all GetResponse has been a really amazing autoresponder but of course, is no longer my top recommendation (As I said above see my review on Sendshark) GetResponse also has automation and stuff which the SendShark autoresponder lacks.
I don't really ever use automation very much anyway so really for what I use GetResponse for, Sendshark gives me the same.
What I Like
What I Dislike
Usually, I don't have complaints about systems that I thoroughly enjoy but this one on the other hand I do have a couple of dislikes.
Final Verdict
My final verdict is I still think eventhough I had 3 dislikes about GetResponse that it is still worth it to the right person. If you don't care about the above dislikes and care to have a very professional autoresponder then GetResponse is for you. They are really amazing and really simple to use.
I said above that they are probably better than Aweber. I have had many issues with Aweber that I haven't had with GetResponse.
They are a great Autoresponder and I do stand behind them despite the dislikes. It was the very first autoresponder I started with and I have been really amazed.
I hope you enjoyed reading my review on GetResponse and I hope I have helped you make an informed decision on whether or not to go with GetResponse! Thanks for reading and I will catch you the next time.
Visit Getresponse.com
Hello and welcome to my review on GetResponse. Before I start this review I would like to say that this in the future will not be my main autoresponder if you go to my other reviews and check out my review on my other favourite autoresponder you can check it out. The other autoresponder I like is called SendShark and will be my main autoresponder in the future.
GetResponse has been an amazing autoresponder. I have had an amazing run with it. I would have to say that GetResponse and Aweber are the top autoresponders (Up until I found out about SendShark) in the Affiliate world.
The autoresponder is easy to use and easy to set up your account once you are on the inside. The system has normal features that every autoresponder has.
Forms to create HTML codes for your capture pages on other sites like LeadsLeap, It has your broadcasts, the autoresponder campaigns, it has a capture page and landing page builder, easy setup of different lists and an easy-to-see and use contacts list.
One additional feature I like about GetResponse in the contact list area is the ability to see how engaged your clients are.
Getresponse has a 5-bar system to show how engaged each client is bar 1 is not engaged at all.
Bar 2: Is at risk of going to bar 1
Bar 3: Is Neutral engagement
Bar 4: is Engaged
Bar 5: Is highly engaged,
Now I like this system better than other autoresponders because it is easier to see how engaged these people are. This makes it easier to Clean Your List! As I have stated in previous reviews Cleaning Your List Is like taking your dirty laundry to the laundromat or your own washing machine. Simply if you don't work on your list and don't "wash your Laundry" Your list will get dirty and it will affect your open rates and so on. It is extremely, EXTREMELY, important that you clean your list now and again.
After meeting so many of the higher marketers in our industry and speaking with them, like John Thornhill, Igor Kheifets, James Neville-Taylor, Dean Holland and many others they always say CLEAN YOUR LIST.
GetResponse does make this easy with their bar system which shows how engaged the client is. The unfortunate part is this is not like looking forward to clean laundry though... Sometimes it is sad to see clients go and sometimes I have to remind myself as sad as it is I have to do what is best for business and get rid of the unengaged people who are bogging down my open rates. I am seeing darn near 60% open rates because I clean my list regularly. I usually wait a month but no more than a month because a certain newsletter might bring them back which I have had happen. My mentor Igor Kheifets when he was teaching me said something in his training about "Resurrecting the list" and I have done that with certain campaigns not so much the list itself but more so with clients who went dormant.
Anyway, enough rambling on about that. This feature is truly amazing and easier than other autoresponders.
I also like their easy-to-use save-a-template feature.
Ever get sick of making an email and having to add your business logo maybe even your picture and a few other things every single time to every new email you write? I do too. They have a very easy-to-use save-a-template feature where you can keep a template you've made for the future. For instance, my current template is...
Logo
Body
selfie of myself
and then my whole body is preformatted to the regular 18 pt font and Georgia text which is a normal setup for emails in email marketing.
I know its a very short description of my template but really the only thing changing in that each time is the body of my email the rest of the template never really changes.
All in all GetResponse has been a really amazing autoresponder but of course, is no longer my top recommendation (As I said above see my review on Sendshark) GetResponse also has automation and stuff which the SendShark autoresponder lacks.
I don't really ever use automation very much anyway so really for what I use GetResponse for, Sendshark gives me the same.
What I Like
- I like the easy-to-use autoresponder. It is very simple and one of the top autoresponders and can honestly say it is probably even better than Aweber in some aspects
- I like the save-a-template feature as it is very simple to save a template with the normal setup you always use for emails
- I like the engaged bar feature as I mentioned above it is really easy to see who is and is not engaged on your list with this feature.
- I like how easy it is to set up emails with a few clicks of a button you can have an email setup in seconds
- I like that GetResponse seems like one of the more professional autoresponders. I am all about being professional so when I see a tool that reflects that I really like it as I was brought up being taught about business and professionalism.
What I Dislike
Usually, I don't have complaints about systems that I thoroughly enjoy but this one on the other hand I do have a couple of dislikes.
- Price- The price can be steep as I am paying 30 dollars a month right now for 2500 subscribers and that is not horribly bad but when you go past 2500 the price can go up from there. In my review on SendShark, I talk about the price for that autoresponder for 50,000 subscribers it is 25.00 a month or 300 for a year and when you get up to 50,000 subscribers with this one it is 245 dollars a month or 2940 dollars a year... Yea, that's going to be steep especially when I plan to take this Affiliate Marketing straight to the top and hope to have a huge list someday...
- TOO PICKY... Sometimes when trying to import your subscribers from other lists on other autoresponders you own when those subscribers have opted into your list they don't like you importing them and will reject the import... Do it enough times and GetResponse will just bring down what I like to call "The Ban Hammer" I have never been banned by them but this makes it hard to switch over to them with a list from another autoresponder because they are too picky. I once tried to bring over a list from a different autoresponder because I was trying to get rid of it and they rejected it. They were prequalified leads but they wouldn't allow it...
- Last dislike... They will take away campaigns and stuff if you knock back your subscription... Yup if you ever downgrade I got told that it will erase my work if I downgrade... That is sort of a kick in the pants considering that you did all that work into building those campaigns and they don't let you keep them there if you downgrade...
Final Verdict
My final verdict is I still think eventhough I had 3 dislikes about GetResponse that it is still worth it to the right person. If you don't care about the above dislikes and care to have a very professional autoresponder then GetResponse is for you. They are really amazing and really simple to use.
I said above that they are probably better than Aweber. I have had many issues with Aweber that I haven't had with GetResponse.
They are a great Autoresponder and I do stand behind them despite the dislikes. It was the very first autoresponder I started with and I have been really amazed.
I hope you enjoyed reading my review on GetResponse and I hope I have helped you make an informed decision on whether or not to go with GetResponse! Thanks for reading and I will catch you the next time.
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I have begun building my list in this and other programs that are associated with it. I am also promoting multiple income streams. My LeadsLeap followers are growing and other programs are growing.
What I Like:
I can build my list AND promote multiple programs that are designed to build my income. The emails in this system are designed to promote a rotator of your favorite products after promoting the core programs. I like that I promote 1 page, built using LeadsLeap, and after the core programs are promoted in the followup series, it automatically rolls to whatever I want to sell. So long as it's in my rotator.
What I Dislike:
What I dislike is that it is cost prohibitive for some folks. At $147 for the email series ready to import into LeadsLeap, and a whopping $599 for the whole enchilada, which includes some juicy extras, some folks are put off by the price. Also, there is a good bit of up front work to build out the pages for the whole funnel using share codes within LeadsLeap.
Final Verdict:
I love that you can import everything into LeadsLeap and don't have to build a WordPress blog AND enter all the emails individually into your autoresponder. I also love that you can use LeadsLeap for the whole thing. Landing Pages, Funnel, Autoresponder, and traffic. You can add other paid traffic sources for a quicker experience. The owner of The Rotator Kit, Lee Murray goes over various paid promotion options.
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