A Way To Ensure You Buy The Right Ebook, Software, Etc Online

Posted on March 20, 2008
Filed Under Internet Marketing related, Online Spending |

On my journey to make money online, I have come across and purchased a few ebooks and joined a membership site, and also thought of buying software to aid my making money online efforts.

I have made the mistake of not reading reviews before purchasing ebooks but luckily so far, the investments I have made have been small but the education I have received from my purchases have been worth the price I have paid.

But if it is a high ticket item and by that I mean information products that are above the USD47 price tag, please take the time to search on the internet for favorable and non-favorable reviews so you get a clear picture of the product you intend to purchase.

I totally understand the hypnotic ability of sales pages to draw out the buying impulse especially if it offers the solution that you are seeking or think that you might need - but if you take the time out to just do a quick search you can make a more informed decision.

For example, with Neil Shearing’s 10 Day Cash Secret, I received rave reviews from various online marketers but somehow I chanced upon another review that gave it the thumbs down. Although I did not purchase this plugin, I am glad I did read the negative review because it provided a different perspective.

Its just like politics, you need the opposing party to have a part in the ruling government (e.g. in Parliament / Congress) to keep the checks and balances!

Below is a list of some review sites that I feel will provide an honest opinion on new/recent product launches that might be of interest to you. In some cases, these review sites actually offer added value service e.g. further insights on product if you purchase the product via their link especially when the product is deemed favorable with the review site. (Bear in mind that not all products are featured and you might have to do a search for non-featured products).

http://reveview.com/

http://www.manuelviloria.com/

http://www.the-complete-guide.com/blog/

http://www.warriorforum.com/forum

http://www.kickstartrecommends.com/

http://www.firsthandreviews.com

In the end, the buying decision is yours and you should exercise that right effectively.

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