The Joke of Making Money Online Systems Fast and Easy

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1. Dan says:
   There is no magic software to make money online and it is not easy, its a job that takes hard work. There was a time during the dot com boom when there was easy money, before the search engines got wise. Now we are left picking at the scraps left by huge e commerce sites and super affiliates that have massive funds to put into every aspect of their business. You can make money online, if you treat it like a full time job, do research and pucker up and write.
2. Dwayne Phelps says:
   90% of those are pure garbage. But 10% of them will give you gold nugget concepts, you just have to be on your toes. ;)
3. Sam Clarke says:
   Hey Hesham nice post. I couldn't agree more. When I first was getting started in internet marketing several years ago it was full of a bunch of hyped up crap. The kind you find in those full page ads of Small Business magazine basically after you buy the package they tell you to do to others what they just did to you. I am now seeing a lot of that again online. Just a bunch of rehashed crap. That is why I started http://zanypost.com I wanted to give people starting out a real chance and not some pie in the sky. I am also currently working on a entire program that will remove the power from these rip off artists. Cheers and keep up the good work PS just finished your ebook good and honest can't wait to get the copy from your editor. Sam
4. Hamzah Kutub says:
   I agree with you.I have wasted a lot of money with these push button systems,monthly membership sites and courses.In the end I discovered that the only people who are making money is the people who created these products and the affiliates promoting these kind of products.Thanks for this nice and eye opening post
5. Plumber Hertford says:
   I agree the statement,"I didn’t believe the make money with a push of a button and a few clicks scams, and easy making money online products".
6. jackie says:
   This was a great piece. I, too, succumbed to the push-button mentality once upon a time. The I read some where, I think it was Dan Kennedy, who said pick ONE thing and master it, like you know the back of your hand and you will be successful. Don't be fool with every shiny new toy that comes on the market. Stay with one thing and become the expert.
7. Jose Nunes says:
   Do you want to improve your internet marketing strategy for your business? Have you found that what you are currently doing is not taking you far enough? Are you struggling to get to the next level? The best thing you can do to improve internet marketing strategy is to value your customers. Unfortunately, many marketers see their customers as “marks.” If they buy your snake oil and don’t like it, there are millions of more fish in the sea. But if you want to improve internet marketing strategy, you need to change your mind set.
8. Rose says:
   Thank you for this post it is very informative and very much needed for newbies. I am a newbie but I started reading and searching about information to make money online. I understand that get-rich-quick schemes are prevalent in the online world as in the real world. I have only bought one coaching program and 2 $10.00 books. I don't look for courses or books to make me money in a quick minute but what I am looking for is real information. The problem is being a newbie you can't tell who is telling the truth. You don't know how to differentiate between legitimate information and the non legitimate information. There is just too much information. I also think what newbies like myself are looking for is a coaching program and not an e book of step by step information. I don't think many newbies realize this or the difference between the two. All newbies need to understand that no person is going to give away or sell them the exact information that they used to make money online. It is always going to be basic information because if they sold their secrets, then the person writing the information would no longer make money that way.
9. Janile Evans says:
   Actually, that's what I've been doing,looking for a way to make money online.I think everyone does.I spent time in Google looking for some websites.But I'm not prepared for the registration and trial money that's being conditioned there.I'm looking for free of course.Sure,it's not easy to make money online, that's why I gave up on it.True enough, your post really tells me that they can make money out of the newbies who doesn't know a bit about this stuff.One way to tell how effective the product is go buy and try it yourself.
10. Rose says:
    Anyone may succeed with making money online with hard works and efforts. Just keep on reading and informed with the pros and cons. Keep on learning through post or articles like this. It will help. Thank you for your unending support to newbies. This is of great help. Thank you.
11. Erik Emanuelli says:
    Well, done, Hesham, you are the "good one". Internet is full of "bad guys", like the world itself. May be, beeing robbed in the Internet is easier than in real life.
12. Shariq says:
    HaHa. Really a Joke. Most of people get scammed but I think Google is the most effective way to tell about a program reality. Blogging is the great and effective way to make money online.
    • Hesham says:
      Shariq, Just by reading the comments below, you will discover that people really spend (waste) their money on this crap if they don't know the truth! Just be careful.. that could be you :)
      • Shariq says:
        I will definitely follow your advice.
13. Rajan Balana says:
    I agree, I never practice any shortcut of making money, because who takes shortcut will have to pay back someday. So its always a recommended practice to make money with full efforts and hardwork. Get going Guys :)
    • Hesham says:
      Hi Rajan, I just bought it to see with my own eyes what's inside and cut my doubts about it! I discovered it's good to be true! Yes my friend, testing and testing and more testing, trying and try again.. and try harder :)
14. William says:
    Well, Internet really opens a great number of opportunities for online business that can help you earn enough money for your living. However, it's just a myth that it's very easy and doesn't require a lot of time and effort. In fact, if you really want to succeed you should spare all your time for this in order to reach particular stable results. If you won't improve your online business every day you won't reach any success. It's a really hard job and requires a lot of time.
    • Hesham says:
      Hi William, I think making money online becomes easier after 4 years of doing it the right way! This probably when a business can reach it's stability, then the job will turn to be how to keep it successful, for example simplifying business models and solve problems! Thank you for stopping by!
15. Zeeshan says:
    Awesome post . Specially the title of the post. Meaningful, eye catching and some important keywords too ;-) The title make me to read it.
    • Hesham says:
      Aha! ... glad you like it ;)
16. Caleb says:
    The closest to being legitimate of these "push button" types are the software programs that posts ads to multiple forums (the ones that accept ads of course). Otherwise the only things I saw capable of producing earnings were the traffic sites that already have extreme traffic coming to their network and they simply divert some of that traffic to your page. But this can get diluted soon, plus it is usually not targeted well even though the traffic is real live humans! There's also expired domain services that buy up tons of expired domains with existing traffic and then re-route it to your site. BOTTOM LINE: The only way for online money making to be easier is to have an extreme traffic building process ongoing to where you can just insert different landing url's for testing..
    • Hesham says:
      Yes, they do a lot of work to reach a wider range of audiences, thank you for the info, you have mentioned a few tricks that are used to do the job, these tricks will take time and hard work by it's nature!
17. Sg says:
    Well I have never bought any of those money making machines. If they existed, the people who sell them, wont really sell them would they?' But on the other hand, there are some really good coaching programs available that essentially teach you about internet marketing. I think those are definitely worth buying even if they are selling info available for free on the internet.
    • Hesham says:
      You are right, Sg.. no one will sell her/his easy beasy money making machine! And I completely agree with you about coaching programs, these are good to go, and I recommend them for those who really want to learn by taking a shortcut! For example The Income Blogging Guide by Andrew and Joel, I know these two guys and I trust them!
18. Vincent Chow says:
    I've never, and will probably never, buy any of these products online. Reason being I'm too lazy. I won a course in a competition run by some of the top guys in this make money online niche and I didn't complete following the course.
    • Hesham says:
      Good decision Vincent, I just don't agree with you being lazy :)
19. The Bad Blogger says:
    Well... here's a few blogger that helps to sell craps.... Alvin Phang, John Chow, and Carl Ocab... why I dare said their name because I had brought products through their affiliate links and guess what... those products are fucking screwball products... Anyway... I didn't blame them.. cos they still need to eat and pay whatever they need... let's just say I'm doing a charity fro them... The worst sort of internet marketer... is from my country Singapore, I don't care if they see this comment, they want to find me trouble, they can go ahead... they are... Alvin Huang And Joel Chue... they are worst because... they don't refund even if they said they will in the sales letter... I was a victim of his product call "Authority Blueprint X." Anyone here had any success with this product? Well.. I guess zero... Anyway... in this make money online community, there are just too many hype and lies... but for me you can hype but you cannot lie... because I always believe... when you sell something and you lie... the money you earn is dirty... can you imagine selling screwball stuff to other people and using their money they send you to go have fun with ur children and wife... can you ah? I guess most of them will... well... this world is full of selfish people... but what can we do? I really don't know what can we do..... but hopefully I could be successful being honest.... but can I? I will let you decide...
    • Hesham says:
      Ohhh Yeah!! You have said what I wanted to say exactly, especially the part about dirty money and family! I think anyone can make it by being honest, but it will take a few more years, I've listened to a few interview with popular bloggers and marketers, they have one thing income , they all started doing some shit!! Damn it, you are really BAD ;)
    • Caleb says:
      Funny you mentioned John Chow because his free ebook gave better tips than the paid! As for Alvin Phang, I will at least give him credit for the blogging theme as it's easy to use for creating a unique looking blog.. But one thing I do notice is that many of the top names seem to recirculate their same promotions over and over among shared email names! I guess that is JV'ing regardless of the questionable products being pushed?!
      • The Bad Blogger says:
        Well... most probably you do not understand what I had commented... first I never said John Chow's stuff aren't good and I never said Alvin's stuff are bad... I said they are blogger that "HELPS" to sell crap... it means being an affiliate selling products that sucks... Next time please read the comment, if you have doubt, please do not reply because misunderstanding.... will cause a lot of problem... I believe my English is better then average to understand.... Secondly, you said John Chow stuff is good, well... that's ur personal opinion... so I think is not really that funny after all... because it doesn't mean you said good... everyone had to follow... You see, every single soul on earth had different opinion about different stuff, so it is something that you should not be funny about... business and personal opinion are serious stuff... remember that...
        • Caleb says:
          O.K. first of all calm down...it's obvious you didn't understand where i was coming from and it is your English syntax that is a bit out of order. What I meant about JC was his free info was more informative than paid info. The phrase "it's funny you mentioned" is a common saying similar to using the term "ironic" which does not mean I'm making a joke :rolleyes: Perhaps you should re-read my response and remember to not seem so offended especially when I wasn't attacking you. But it's all good man :)
          • The Bad Blogger says:
            Well... just imagine... I said ur comment is ironic.. how do you feel about that... just ask urself.. or may be you can ask FB commentator... talking about other people's comment are ironic... isn't a very good manner in respond... watch what you say... because ironic is an offending word if you didn't use it in the right way...
20. Tinh says:
    Most of this kind of systems are joking about their potentials and my suggestions are that use as try if they provide free trials, even demo, if you really thin it can benefit you, then jump in otherwise, say good bye to them :-)
    • Hesham says:
      There is actually no free stuff at all, you must buy it to try it, but the good thing is you can always refund, and you better keep a way from it after all!
21. Samuel says:
    Awesome post Hesh! I've never fall for any 'make money online quick product' I believe it's a scam. The key to win big on the blogosphere is to have patience. Blogging is not a get rich quick scheme. Thanks a lot. :)
    • Hesham says:
      Samuel, yes... Not all people think the same, this is what create opportunities for some people to make money from others! Thanks for stopping by
22. Wasim Ismail says:
    making money online is possible, requires allot of work, patience more work, and more patience, but most of all determination. I think if you focus just on making money online it can be quite task, you need to enjoy the online market and the way the internet works, and need to have lot of patience.
    • Hesham says:
      Wasim, of course it's possible to make money online, and I agree with you completely! it's a lot of work! I maybe can say it's how to focus on making money online by NOT focusing on it!
      • Wasim Ismail says:
        yh thats a good one, the key to make money online is not to think about it. :)
      • Caleb says:
        Ahh..the wise Zen Master has spoken!
23. Dennis Edell says:
    I've been joking about those testimonials for years man. After a while you see the same faces pop up on each others site; I'd be surprised if many or any ever even saw the products.
    • Hesham says:
      But you know what Dennis, some times I think if someone with no clue about making money online landed on one of these sales pages will be shocked and probably will follow it for a few months before realizing the truth! I think this is the real problem! So we should be grateful for the knowledge we have got so far :)
      • Dennis Edell says:
        The #1 problem on the net today of you ask me. The unethical hear the numbers, "100,000 newbies per minute" or whatever the hell it is and they make millions selling to them long before they figure out they've been scammed
        • Hesham says:
          I can't agree more on this!
24. Daniel Sharkov says:
    Hey Hesham, It is definitely a strange thing how many people believe that by buying an e-book, they will be able to start making thousands every day. I'm really amazed by how naive individuals there are. Although scamming others is very bad, the problem in my opinion comes from the ones buying. If no one was checking out those crappy products, they wouldn't exist in the first place. It is simple as that. Sometimes the sales message can be quite luring I have to say. It has happened to me once or twice to really get tempted after reading it. Never got to the point of actually getting my hands on some of those courses fortunately. Either way great article! People should definitely check this one out and open their eyes.
    • Hesham says:
      Daniel, I agree with you! I believe that there is a few books out there that will teach you how to make money for real, but it's not in a few hours or days or even months, it really takes time and effort to make good money from any business, and the online business is just like any other business, probably it has low coast compared with offline business, but it still have it's cost and expenses, which can not be done by buying just a book!
25. Gina Jennings says:
    I've bought many, many programs about making money online over the years. I've literally spent thousands of dollars. NONE of them show you how to make money at the push of a button, even the good ones. I learned that the hard way. Nonetheless, it's a good lesson learned because I discovered the same patterns cropping up all the time: SEO, keyword research, list building, providing value. These were constants in nearly every type of program. So you're right. It's simply not possible to make money at the push of a button. However, there are good coaching programs out there, and I recently found a good one that is entirely free at MattsMarketingBlog.com. It's worth checking out. With so much information online, the basics of making money online is relatively common knowledge. What sells in the MMO niche market these days are the tools that expedite the process.
    • Hesham says:
      WOW Gina, I am glad to hear that you have found your way even after learning the hard way! Well... Education is expensive! I have one problem with making money online tools, especially the automated ones that give no value in return to the community, although I can not hide the truth that I would like to try everything to see how things work out! Thank you for the recommendation!
26. Amr Boghdady says:
    You're pretty darn right about that Hesham! If the author of the software/e-book/video-guide was already making thousands of bucks, why would he reveal his secret and sell it for under $100 :D Pretty ironic if you ask me!
    • Hesham says:
      Haha.. Yes Amr, this is the very first question that came into my mind when I landed for the first time on a sales page like this!
27. Nasrul Hanis says:
    You're right, buddy! I was not interested with products from Clickbank especially "making money" products until these 1-2 weeks.. and I spent some money to try some of the products.. and somehow I feel disappointed because they don't tell us clearly what the products that they sell.. is it a automatic blog plugin, squeeze page generator, or article spinner? These products been named into something else with figures and yada yada. However Clickbank is really a good marketplace... now I'm focusing on niches other than make money.. so I can avoid myself from encountering these things!
    • Hesham says:
      Hi Nasrul, There is nothing wrong with ClickBank products, the problem is with those scammers who allows themselves to suck people's money, I think that ClickBank is a great network and the proof is I was able to refund 100% of my money back with no problem, this makes me feel safe! Well.. Actually the product is a video course plus a squeeze page generator and some sort of article spinner, all together!
28. Joseph Archibald says:
    Hey Hesham, good post for sure - its very wise to shed the light on the scammers online, of which there are copious! I too used to fall for quite a few of these type of glossy eBooks and courses. Yes - wasted a lot of money on them, even though I got a lot of refunds. But at the same time, I learned a lot of what not to do to make money online. As you say Hesham, it takes a long time and a hell of a lot of effort to see a decent income from IM and anyone who tells you differently is either extremely naive, or is simply trying to steal your money! Thanks for sharing Hesham! Joseph
    • Hesham says:
      Hi Joseph, The good thing about blogging is increase the awareness, and I hope this post will reach as many as possible. I see, and glad to hear that you learned about what NOT to do to make money, there are lots of ways to make money, but the best way to make money is to be honest about what you are doing!! And, of course that doesn't mean all of them are scammers , there are still many respectful online courses that tells you the truth and explains to you that process takes time which makes you feel safe with them especially with their one to one communication! I wanted to say this in my post, so thank you for your awesome comment, it add a lot! Appreciate it.
29. Alex says:
    I usually stay away from the products that teach you how to make money, especially if they claim to teach you how to make money with just a few of a buttons and within minutes. I know that making money is not that easy, and I know it takes time. I would consider buying a product that tells you this, that you would invest at first and then it would take months to get your money back and some other months to start making a profit. I am also seeing those people who show their clickbank earnings, and I always assume that those winnings are from scamming people into buying their "Get rich quickly by sleeping" products. I think I am just unbeliever. Thank you, Hesham! For the post and for paying money to protect others.
    • Hesham says:
      You are right Alex, this is exactly how things are, and we all should stay away from these! These earnings they show is from sucking people's money and tricky marketing ways! No problem, although I didn't lose my money as I was able to refund from ClickBank!
30. Pete Carr says:
    Hi Hesham, "How I made $113,023.82 before I woke up this morning" Yours for $27. See anybody can write sales copy. I wish these so called marketers would crawl back under their stone and leave us in peace. Thank god for Bloggers. Decent people. Pete
    • Hesham says:
      Pete, haha that's true :) I hope we can stop them from sucking people's money for good!
31. DiTesco says:
    LOL... You won't believe this but I also bought last week one of those MMO systems that was just irresistible because it started at $97, and then wait, wait, .. went down to $47 and finally with the code and everything I got it for a mere $17. Though to beat right? And YES, the material is massive, including videos, PDFs, PLRs with resell rights, the goods. To my dismay, it is absolutely a load of BS. Aff links all over the place and more. So to show you that you are one of the few who actually buys stuff from these "guys" just to express your opinion. Kudos for that and hence the reason why you are my second favorite blogger. Second only to me, lol. Great stuff bud... keep it up. BTW, the report is pretty good. I'll soon write a post about many Free SEO reports and I will make to include your link too.. ;-)
    • Hesham says:
      LOL yes I've done this because these pages are really attracting, and I wanted to know what's inside! So at least now I know that I really don't have to promote or recommend these MMO systems anymore! After all, it was nice experience, boring some times by watching the videos all night haha Don't you think this report could work for Fiverr biz? I bet it will work, things are more clear now ;)
      • DiTesco says:
        You have read my mind Hesham, the report would definitely work on Fiverr. Just have to sign for the "upgrade" to prepare reports with our own presentation. Don't go yet, wait for me...lol
        • Hesham says:
          I will be out for a few hours, away from my computer, this should be a big chance for you hehe I also suggest you start from Fiverr first, then upgrade your account when you get request ;)
32. Kimi says:
    Indeed, there are really some good products and bad products but faked reviewed online. I usually do some googling stuff first before deciding to buy. And i have a habit to sleep overnight first before decide to push buy button LOL.
    • Hesham says:
      Research before buy is great, also buy products that gives money back guarantee is something that we all should follow! Nice habit Kimi haha I wish I have this but nope :)
33. Alex says:
    Haha, good on you for doing that Hesham! I am actually just writing a post on this very topic so I will definitely be linking to this one man! Respect for going out there and lifting the curtain to reveal the wizard in all his glory (reference from Wizard of Oz FYI :) ) Massive Kudos for this one Hesham, awesome!
    • Hesham says:
      Haha Alex, it's my pleasure :) Glad to know you are writing up something about this, I also remember now that a person names Alex was annoying me with a load of this kind of products in my email, but now I know it's not you haha Looking forward to your post, I also can linkback to it from here, so let me know when it's up!
34. Estava Morioka says:
    Hi Hesham, I'm glad you were able to get a refund. These guys sound like they are betting on the fact that people are too lazy to ask for it. Thanks for setting us straight (although it never even crossed my mind to try it) .
    • Hesham says:
      The "Refund" was actually the fast and easy part of this product LOL! ClickBank made a really nice service! Thank you for stopping by
35. Sarah Arrow says:
    I believe the old adage - it's too good to be true, it usually is. Even the low priced products seemed to be so scammy to me. I know the long sales pages work and convert but they seem so slimy to me. I think I am the minority. I learned the hard way, by trial and error. I now pay for specific information to teach me a skill but never for a system to make my life 'easier'. Good post Heshim
    • Hesham says:
      Yeah Sarah.. I started to have the doubt about anyone I feel she/he is good :) I stop for a second and I rethink just to be sure of what I am doing! The problem is these kind of sales pages will work with those who have no clue about making money from the internet, it's then a good hunt! Thank you for stopping by, appreciate it!
36. Dana says:
    Yeah, we really need to be careful with internet since so many lie there. Base on my experience, yes there are several way to make fast money online (such as auto blog) but in exchange, it will ruin your credibility fast also.
    • Hesham says:
      Yes Dana, you have no idea how much I hate automated blogs, although I would give it a try just to see how it works!
37. Patricia says:
    Hi Hesham When I first wanted to set up a home business I bought heaps of products that I thought would teach me how to make money on-line. Scams all of them!!! I asked for refund from all of them. That's the only good thing, at least they had to do that right. I didn't have a clue about any of it and even paid internet coaches to teach me. Sadly they were scams too!!! Was so relieved when I found the blogging community and I am so happy that I have found honest people who are more than willing to help me learn what I need to know to make my dream a reality. Thanks for writing this post Hesham. I hope the newbies who read it take notice and heed your warning. There is no silver bullet to riches. Just hard work and stickability. Patricia Perth Australia
    • Hesham says:
      Wow Patricia, thank you very much for sharing your personal experience, this is much appreciate it! Nothing compete with an active and supportive community, real people!
38. TJ McDowell says:
    I think the stuff that really matters in life takes time and effort. Have you ever done something fast and easy and left thinking - wow, that was meaningful? Neither have I. As tempting as it may sound to do something quick and easy, it's probably not an investment if it doesn't cost you something.
    • Hesham says:
      This is absolutely true TJ, they say nothing is impossible, but there are hard to do things! And good stuff are hard to do! Yes, that was so meaningful :)
39. Jeevan Jacob John says:
    Wow ! I never had an experience like this (may be because I don't have any money to buy the products). The only I like to look is the E-books. Internet (today) is dominated by the bad people. Lots of spams and viruses, lots of scams. But there are good products. Good products made/written by experienced bloggers. (Hesham, have you written an e-book ? I bet should you- it would become a hit). The most important advise that a blogger can ever give : Patience. We can never get instant results. We have to wait a lot of time to get good results. Anyway, Thanks for the informational post. Jeevan Jacob John
    • Hesham says:
      Hi Jeevan, Don't worry about money, it will sure come soon :) I think mostly my ebook will be done in 2011 as this year passed already, I will assure you will get a free copy haha Thank you for the advice, patience is important in our lives in general!
      • Jeevan Jacob John says:
        Hahaha :) I am ready to read your E-book. By the way, I just want to let you know that I will be publishing my E-book by next year (I mean by January). Can you help me by reading and writing a review or testimonial for it. I will send it more to you once I am done with writing it. Thanks for the help ! Welcome and Thank you one more time for publishing my post !
        • Hesham says:
          Sure, will talk about this, just let me know when you are done!