So, I signed up and I am going to complete a case study online that others can track and use decide if they should sign up to the service.  Now if the service does do well I might decide to promote their affiliate program, but only if I see positive results.

Case Study:

I am going to attempt to rank a 4 word keyword that has a moderate amount of competition.  This site is brand new so it is not ranking for at all.   I don’t want to expose the niche but the keyword is “Learn how to xxxxx”

I will be updating this post with results over the next couple of months with the rankings.  I intend to submit 1 article every day with the target keyword and one other related keyword.  I will also be submitting to Ezine Articles.

Wish me luck….

2/23/2010 Update:

A quick update.  So far I am liking the interface of the program and rewriting articles seems to be fairly easy.  I have submitted 6 articles so far and my first one has been distributed 8 times.  Overall, I have 15 links in the system.  I have yet to see any trackbacks for the links that are posted, but it is still early.  No rankings yet, but again it is still early.

I decided to provide coaching on the best way to use the service as an extra benefit to the users that sign up under my link.

1.Simply click my affiliate link here and sign up for the service.

2. Send me an e-mail at admin @ askryan.net with your name and transaction number.

3. Ask me any questions and I will help you be successful with Keyword Spy.

UPDATE:

Last Month I tried out ISpionage and with their 7 day free trial.  I have to say I was very impressed with their data and the interface of their system.  Overall I think both programs are excellent, but I would invite you to sign up for their free trial and see for yourself.

Please comment with any questions.

A couple of the best changes I saw were:

1. If the credit card issuer does decide to raise your rate for any reason it ONLY applies to purchases you make AFTER the rate changes.   This is HUGE for consumers because it gives the public a better insurance of what their payment and balance is going to be even if they do default on their card.

2. Any payment made over the minimum balance will go toward the highest interest rate balance.  Many card issuers entice customers to transfer balances and then continue using their card.  Under current regulations all the payments made will go to the lowest rate balances before EVER touching the high rate ones.

The bad news is the legislation does not go into affect until July 1, 2010, but at least the process has been started.  Thanks Uncle Sam!

For the entire story see http://credit.about.com/od/consumercreditlaws/tp/new-credit-card-rules.htm

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#1 - Interface
The interface of the site is very clean and once a member you can qualify for recurring payments as an affiliate.  I immediately went to the article download area where there are 15 niches with 15 articles each in each niche.  You can download all the articles from each niche at once, but not all the articles for the month.  This a minor detail and just takes a little longer to go though and download them individually. 

#2 - Quality
The quality of this first round of PLR articles is unmatched.  I have been a member of the Top PLR service and these articles are far superior to even their service.  My only complain is that i would of liked to see more articles per pack, and maybe a few less topics per month.  12 articles per topic isn’t quite enough to make a mini-site, but with the ability to spin articles I should be enough to get a good start.

#3 - Spinning
This is admittedly the most exciting part about this membership.  The problem with most PLR content is that it is the SAME as everyone else in the member has.  Every membership tells you that to be effective you need to re-write the article to have success.   This is where most members have a problem.  

I like to automate as much of my IM business as possible and sitting down to re-write an article is just plain Boring to me!  So i went the path of hiring someone to rewrite the content for me.  My other PLR Membership was $67 a month (now over $150 a month) plus paying someone $3 per article to re-write them, this was becoming some expensive VRE.  

Ive tried article spinners too, but the problem with this software is that the software is only the first part of the equation, the other 90% is still copy writing, which I’ve already stated isn’t my favorite thing to do.  The Spin-ready articles are absolutely perfect.  I’ll Post and example so you can see the quality, but they read better than anything I’ve ever seen and are usually at least 50% Unique!  

This is HUGE for article marketing as now these articles are pretty much ready to go without any additional work.  The only thing that disappointed me a little bit is that Simply PLR uses another one of Matt’s websites to do the spinning.  When you go over there you are presented with a OTO to UPGRADE to GOLD.  I was under the impression that Simply PLR had everything you needed without additional cost.   After playing around a bit and NOT upgrading the FREE versions seems to work just fine…  at least for now. 

Example - Original

In the modern Internet enabled world finding cheap used cars is easier than it’s ever been.  With private listings, auction sites like eBay and live auction listings, used car superstores, dealerships listing used cars online, and all sorts of other options it’s a snap to find used cars, compare their features and prices and even complete the purchase.  With a few simple tips in mind the smart consumer can also avoid lemons and unscrupulous sales.

The first thing to remember is that just because something is online doesn’t mean it’s true.  Sometimes people put too much trust in the Internet, just as they put too much trust in a book or the media.  Just because something is written in a newspaper or mentioned on the radio doesn’t mean it’s 100% true.  The Internet is no different.  People can write anything, promise anything, and with some of the tools available they can even create convincing photos and video out of thin air.  The same predators that run shady used car lots can get onto the Internet.  But now the buyer can’t see their cheap suit, smell their cheap cologne, or get a glimpse of the bad condition of the cars or the facility.  Programs such as Photoshop allow dings and dents to be taken out of car images.  And all too often people purchase used cars online, as is, without taking any of the usual used car buying precautions.  It doesn’t mean everyone is lying or that every deal is a bad one, but don’t go in with closed eyes.

Example - Spun article 49.65 unique

The Internet makes it easier than ever to find cheap used cars. eBay, Yahoo and other sites make it simple to find and compare features such as price, gas mileage and others. With a few simple tips in mind the smart consumer can also avoid lemons and unscrupulous sales.

Not everything on the Internet is true. People trust newspapers too much, and the same goes for the web. Just because something is written in a newspaper or mentioned on the radio doesn’t mean it’s 100% true. It’s the same online. People can write anything, promise anything, and with some of the tools available they can even create convincing photos and video out of thin air. The same predators that run shady used car lots can get onto the InternetShady car dealers use the Internet too. The snake oil smiles and slicked back hair can’t be seen during a remote negotiation. Photoshop lets people air brush out defects like bad paint. People ignore the normal used car precautions when buying online. Diligence is always wise even though every online car seller isn’t a crook.

Conclusion
You can tell that the articles are similar from the above comparison, but they are 50% unique and READABLE! 

If you are looking for unique content that you can use on your site, blog, or for article marketing and don’t want to spend days rewriting PLR content, then this is what you have been waiting for. I am so excited about his membership (as you can tell from this LONG review) that I was up until 2 AM last night spinning content and figuring out my business plan. 

Bonus
Want to save money on your membership?  Monthly Membership is $47 a month, but if you order though my link below I will Send you $6 per month  back via paypal for as long as your a member.  You will not find a better deal out there I promise.    Simply E-mail me at admin at askryan.net with the subject “Simply PLR Bonus” and your paypal e-mail address.  

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The future of customer service is here. Technology has made seeking out support faster and easier than ever. But, has your digital age company sacrificed true service in the name of automation?

Today, finding customer support is as simple as writing an e-mail or picking up the phone. But, even though you’re not face-to-face with your customers, you still leave a lasting impression. Do you come across as caring and competent, or menacing and mechanical?

Offering stand-out service on the Internet isn’t as hard as it is rare. Take these simple steps towards old-style service in the digital age:

1. Give Each Customer a Personal Response
2. Be Clear, But Sincere
3. Offer Live Customer Support
4. Make Sure Your Support Reps Have All the Answers

Give Each Customer a Personal Response

When a customer sits down to e-mail your company, it’s because he needs help. He chooses e-mail because it’s quick, but his request still warrants a satisfying and personal response!

Companies eager to save time and money often take automation too far in their customer support. Each customer has a unique question, and deserves a unique answer. Even if you save time by copying and pasting stock replies, change the opening and closing to make the message sound less robotic.

Be Clear, But Sincere

When responding to customers’ e-mail, be sincere and to the point. Before sending a message, try turning the tables. Ask yourself, “Would this answer satisfy me if I were the customer?”

Take that extra moment to give your customer the help he deserves. It might mean the difference between a satisfied customer and a credit card chargeback!

Offer Live Customer Support

E-mail has become an acceptable form of communication. But, live customer support is still necessary. The plethora of information available online can be overwhelming to customers, especially those new to the Internet!

Single your company out from the crowd by providing customers with a real person to talk to. Live phone support is an invaluable way to foster trust. When your customer has reached the end of his Internet rope, and just needs help, your toll free number is the answer he’s looking for.

Make Sure Your Support Reps Have All The Answers

The presence of phone support will do no good if your staff doesn’t know your product! Customer support reps should be warm and friendly, and willing to help with any aspect of your product.

What a good feeling it is to talk to someone who feels confident in his product. It’s even better if he’s knowledgeable enough to solve your problem without transferring you all around the company!

Provide Stand-Out Service; Gain Lifelong Customers

Too many e-businesses skimp on customer service, hiding behind web sites and message boards. Customer support is an integral part of everycompany, even those operating solely online. Be one of the few to offer stellar service, and gain customers for life!

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There is one startling finding that many seasoned marketers overlook, or just plain don’t know, and it is from this fact that Soren lays out detailed proven tested step by step plan This e-book is written for the new marketer or for any other marketer who is stuck and hasn’t yet experienced success online. When you can get right down to it, it’s a roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty how to guide on starting a internet business from scratch. Everything, and I mean everything, is covered from choosing a web host, building a squeeze page, monetizing the list building process, how to set up a profit pulling email series and what types of affiliate programs convert the best while creating the trust and creditability.

The traffic generation system starts with methods that generate tons of free traffic immediately and progresses through more advanced and time consuming tactics as well as using paid traffic to build your business. The only thing I wished Soren would have spent more time on was the chapter where he shows you how to take it to the next level. However, it’s really for internet marketers who need to get their basic hands free affiliate system set up and running first. Now, what make Soren’s report stand head and shoulders above every other basic how to guide are the real life examples Soren is currently using in own business.

He doesn’t waste your time with fictional dog training case studies or other such nonsense. And get this, Soren is letting people rebrand this e-book for a ridiculously low price. I’m not kidding when I say using the methods revealed in The Internet Marketing Success Formula could mean the difference between you becoming one of the scant few percent making real money online or still spinning your wheels trying make sense of internet marketing and going nowhere fast! My recommendation is to get your hands on this free e-book and follow the steps exactly as Soren says.

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Good luck everyone!

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