It would be great to learn from an expert like yourself as I’ve been trying to get my blog up and running however its a slow process right now.

George – why the anonymous comment from such a so easily identifiable IP address? To quote someone much wiser than myself:

“I love a good discussion as much as anyone, BUT in situations where I need to respond you absolutely MUST provide a proper profile or a legitimate link that leads back to your blog or website and tells me a little bit about yourself. After all, if you wish to challenge me at least have the cahunas to show yourself. It’s also good manners.

When I’m having a discussion with someone I want to know that there is a real person behind the fassade, otherwise my suspicions might get the better of me. So henceforth I will not respond to anyone who insists on hiding behind the cloak of anonymity under those circumstances, and the comment will be deleted.”

A blog should be promoted to reach its target audience and from this audiences, you can generate money. What’s the difference.

Even If I have that amount, I will not buy this one, I prefer to spend the money for some SEO works for my blog. Just like what is being done to this website. This site will not reach me If there’s no promotional works done.

I do comment modding for D on a regular basis, but it’s obviously moreso while he’s off in Austin. (Wish I were there too!)

I’m one of those who won’t be taking the course this time around, mostly because I just don’t have the money at this time. HOWEVER, I also appreciate that you have taken this time to share your knowledge, not just in SFB but also for free on problogger.net. I’m not really sure why people are so infuriated that you would dare to charge for a comprehensive course on making money from blogging, when really, the bottom line is that when you want to monetize your blog, what you’re actually saying is that you want to start a bloody business. And when you start a business, the first thing you’ll need to consider is, “How much should/could I invest in this venture?”

It’s all about investing in oneself and one’s idea for a lucrative enterprise, whether you’re writing about making money from blogs, digital photography, collecting Beanie Babies, or 101 ways to use a Hula Hoop. No business exists that doesn’t require even a dollar’s worth of capital to start it up (even one’s time = money), so why should we expect this course to be any different? If you’re serious about taking your blogging efforts to the next level and really turning it into an income-generating opportunity that may allow you to work on it part- or full-time, why NOT invest some capital into learning how to do it right? You gotta spend money to make money. That’s as true online as it is off.

I hope to take advantage of it the next time it comes around. In the meantime, I’ll be listening to that free preview call in April. You never know — I just might find out a way to scrounge together the dollars after all.

Salut,
Marjorie

Since you’re already rich, can you give a pro bono class for us poor folk.

I’d say that the wealth of information online already is more than enough of a pro bono class. The truth is, when we’ve given the course away as part of a prize or contest, those that get the course without paying for it don’t use it to the fullest degree. You get what you pay for – and you pay for the results you want to get. Also, the course is not cheap to produce when you consider the costs of our time, virtual assistants, customer support, elearning setup, ecommerce integration, affiliate outreach, transcriptionists, editing, graphic design, audio engineering and promotion.

Re: the ‘link to Clickbank’ issue – you’ll love hearing the slightly masked derision that Darren and I both have for over-baked Clickbank promo. The course isn’t about one particular income stream (AdSense, TLA, Amazon, etc) – it is about an entire spectrum of approaches and a blueprint for testing them against your niche, content and audience.

Thnx Lara for moderating comments while Darren is State-side.

Hey Jordan – Not for nothing, but there’s LOADS of free information right here on this site that Darren gives away every single day. This is something more… something worth paying for, and worthy of payment.

Edit: Just so you guys know, since I’m moderating while Darren’s away, I’ve been seeing comments on this post range from supportive to curious to upset to downright rude. I’m quite sure that Darren doesn’t mind the comments that question the price, or the content, but since he’s not here, when you get blatantly rude and mean, I’m going to delete your comment before it appears. There’s no need for insults and blind, blatant ignorance, and I’m just not going to let it go through. You make yourself look like a mindless jerk when you act that way, and it’s unfair and unacceptable. I’ve already had to delete one, and it’s left a really bad taste in my mouth right now but it’s a fine line of what’s okay and what’s not when you’re commenting on a blog – ANYONE’S blog. However, check out Darren’s ProBlogger comment policy (in particular, the last paragraph on the page) before leaving your nastiness here (or anywhere else for that matter) from now on please.

Ive had zero success with clickbank and would really like to take my blogs to the next level without simply joining affiliate programs.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. :)

Troy

Can you assure me this isn’t just another “link to ClickBank and make money” program?

Lara Says: You can ask any of those who’ve already commented, that have used the first version. You can also listen in on the free call on April 2nd. I assure you, it’s NOT another “link to CB” program. It’s not an ebook full of affiliate links. It’s tried and true, honest KNOWLEDGE from Darren and Andy – two of the biggest authorities on blogging for money. Yes, it sounds like hype – but knowing these two like I do, and having my own copy of SFE, I’m not here to b.s. you, and I’d put MY business name on the line here to say so. This is no joke, and believe me, I’ve been foolish enough to buy the jokes before.

I think the price is spot on. I think it’s VERY cost effective for someone to buy out of their own pocket, and I’ll tell you right now, that if I were holding this for a corporate client and were selling by the seat, the same content would cost you $2000.

The cost is related to the value and related to what the market will bear. $300-something is a perfect price point, and honestly, it’s less than some other “how to do X” sessions out there done by people farrrrrrrr less knowledgeable than Darren and Andy.

This is cool!

I took Six Figure Blogging last time not really knowing what to expect as I was new to blogging at the time. I had an intense desire to learn as much as I could, and even as a beginner the course helped me immensely.

Not sure if this was pointed out, but the price actually includes a lifetime membership to the course–when you sign up you are automatically enrolled in all future runs of the course and you don’t have to pay anything more. (So, all the people who paid to take it last time get to take it again for free this time :-) )

I took this course as a newbie and loved it, but generally speaking it is not for your casual or beginning blogger. One of the things I learned from taking the class is that there is *serious* work involved in making money from blogging. If you were hoping to have a magic way of making money from blogging without having to work hard at it for an extended period of time, then don’t bother, cuz it will just be a waste of your time and money.

But, if you are one of those folks who is committed to working over the long term to build money making blogs, then the cost of the course is an investment that will pay for itself.

I learned a bunch just from the free preview call, so even if you don’t end up enrolling, you can still learn stuff just from listening to the call.

“Live and let live” as they say….

Though to be honest Darren, as much as I want it, I can’t afford it. I’ll just read and support Problogger :)