I Bought It, I’ll Go Through It & Then Tell You If I Think It’s Worth It…
If you’re looking for the official Six Figure Renegade site, you will find that here:
Six Figure Renegade is a software based, monthly membership program designed to show you how to generate a six figure per year income online. The main software was originally called Traffic Tsunami, but because of recent events in Japan Alex has re-named Traffic Tsunami, Traffic Arbitrage.
There’s not really much information released about the methods behind Six Figure Renegade both during pre-launch and also in the sales video itself. I tried to get some more info from Alex and his business partner before the doors opened but my requests fell on deaf ears. So Six Figure Renegade opened on March 31 and I signed up so I could get on the inside and see exactly what was going to be taught.
The first thing you’ll notice when you land on the Six Figure Renegade sales page is that you get access for $1.00. Before you get too excited, the $1.00 is only for a 5 day trial. At the end of those 5 days you’ll be billed $97.00 recurring on a monthly basis. There are 2 up-sells (“do you want fries with that?”), the first was a complete business in a box website with full re-sell rights for $97. I opted to not take Alex up on this offer and experienced no down-sell as a result of rejecting the offer. The second up-sell was software called Mass Traffic Storm, this piece of software is meant to be responsible for generating all the traffic you’ll ever need, and was offered at $197. “ALL THE TRAFFIC I’LL EVER NEED” How could I refuse that offer, so I bought it.
Not Happy Jan!
To my understanding the $1.00 gave subscribers FULL access to the Traffic Arbitrage software and stage 1 of the training material. Upon entering the Six Figure Renegade members area and trying to access the Traffic Arbitrage software I was greeted by a video of Alex saying that he had discovered some updates that needed to be made to make the Traffic Arbitrage software even more powerful, before it was to be available for use.
I try not to be too critical, but this gives me the shits. Alex clearly stated that subscribers will get full access to the software during the $1.00 trial period. I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to restrict access until the trial period is over, one would hope not considering what was previously said. Alex has promised to get the update sorted and give access asap, but in my opinion it’s not good enough. The word was that the software had been tested for over 6 months and ready to go, so there is no excuse for not being able to use the software (or have access to it) on day one.
Why not keep his word, give access to Traffic Arbitrage as is, then provide the update as soon as it’s ready??? I’d imagine it will not be the only updates made throughout the life of the software…
I’m hoping this will not be an issue, after all access might be sorted by later today for all I know (that would be nice) and besides, there is plenty of training material to go through whilst waiting for the software to be sorted. This is where we really find out what Six Figure Renegade is all about. The methods used and exactly how Alex generates his income online.
The layout of the members area is organized, clean and easy to navigate, and from what I can tell each training stage will represent a new blueprint. These blueprints will be drip fed to subscribers over time, this helps to avoid information overload, and also helps customers take the right steps to success in a systematic way. Not only that, but this style of delivery also helps Alex to protect his content from the fly by nighters who might be along for the trial period only. Each blueprint has a step-by-step pdf to follow and a video outlining the whats involved. The modules within each stage are clearly listed and accompanied by training videos as well.
Stage 1 – The $100 Blueprint
Your first challenge is to make $100 a day and Alex explains how your going to do that step by step in the $100 blueprint. Containing 4 modules Alex starts from the very basics, so if you’re a beginner I’m confident that you’ll have no dramas following along with the training. The pdf outlines the entire $100 blueprint stage and the training videos accompany each step within each module. So it’s a matter of simply following the steps in the pdf and watching how it’s done on the training vids.
Keep in mind that Six Figure Renegade is a monthly subscription service, so methods, software and training material should be progressive and updated over time. Obviously some methods of generating income online are time tested and ever lasting and stage 1, The $100 Blueprint teaches you one of these methods – Pay Per Click or PPC marketing.
PPC marketing is a common form of traffic generation, but it costs you money, and can be expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing. The basic form is you create an advert, and pay a certain amount every time a person clicks on your ad. Usually you target keywords specific to your offer, and then bid or set a maximum amount you are prepared to pay for each click. There are many PPC advertising platforms with the most common being Google Adwords and MSN Adcenter (Yahoo and Bing combined forces).
If you’re an experienced PPC marketer I honestly don’t think you’ll get much out of the $100 Blueprint. However, if you’re new to internet marketing and PPC marketing you’re going to get some great training from Alex and the Six Figure Renegade course. Alex walks you through his unique PPC methods starting from the basics. Things like how to sign up to merchant accounts like Clickbank, how to register domains to promote affiliate products without building a website. He also reveals how his favorite advertising platform for cheap clicks.
PPC marketing can be very lucrative and has some advantages to other traffic methods. You can create an ad and have traffic to your offers almost instantly, so if you’re keen on learning the basics of PPC marketing I recommend you suss out the $100 Blueprint in stage 1 of Six Figure Renegade. It’s a great place for a wannabe PPC marketer to start, because of the methods taught. You’ll avoid pitfalls of advertising on Google Adwords and MSN Adcenter, and have the very best chance of being profitable right from the bat.
Sign up for the $1 trial and take a look for yourself here:
It’s definitely possible to have your first campaign up and running and making you money within 24 hours.
Tip: In the $100 Blueprint Alex reveals one of his favorite PPC advertising platforms for cheap clicks (I won’t steal his thunder and reveal that here) but one of my personal favorites is 7search.com so sign up for Six Figure Renegade, follow stage 1 of the course and give 7search.com a try.
Watch this space, I’ll be letting you know more about the software (Traffic Arbitrage, and Mass Traffic Storm.) and how they perform.
]]>So It’s looking like Six Figure Renegade is going to be aimed at beginner internet marketers. Which is not a bad thing, but potentially a little disappointing for the more experienced marketers. As you’ll see in the second pre-launch video, it’s mainly fluff about the lifestyle that internet marketing has allowed Alex to live. Sleeping in, traveling the world, enjoying million dollar views, you know, all that fun stuff…
If your short of time, (well, even if you’re not short of time) do yourself a favor and fast forward about 8 minutes into the video. You’ll find Alex by the pool, finally discussing the nuts and bolts of his X-Page report, and the Blackbox software, which of course you get for free (remember, we are in pre-launch phase people – value packed free content this way).
Video 2 – Blackbox & X-Page Report Here
Like video 1 in the “Six Figure Renegade pre-launch series” I personally didn’t have any light bulb moments after viewing and reading both reports, but the content is solid. Alex effectively delivers “list building 101″ plus tips on effective list management throughout the X-Page report. Throughout the report Alex mentions that to build a list you obviously need a squeeze page, a web page that usually offers the visitor something in return for their name and email address.
So you need a good landing page to start building a list in your targeted niche, and that’s where the Blackbox software comes into it. This software is basically a landing page generator. To be honest I have not installed it, so I can’t tell you if it’s worth the download or not, and besides I’m not here to review the Blackbox landing page creator. Slack I know, but I have templates coming out of my ears and integrated squeeze page builders that I’m more than happy with, so wasn’t up for learning about a new one. 
If you need to know more about building lists and effective squeeze pages, then I recommend you check out the X-Page report and the Blackbox software. You’ve got nothing to lose, Alex gives good basic information on how to build a list from scratch, free software to build the landing pages, plus tips on how to increase the responsiveness and profitability from your list.
If you’re interested check it out here:
Video 2 – Blackbox & X-Page Report Here
Previously, I said that it looks like Six Figure Renegade could be aimed at beginner internet marketers. Obviously I could be wrong, and lets be honest, any content that Alex is releasing now is only to sweeten potential customers up before the Six Figure Renegade doors open. So what I’m trying to say is this, even though video 2 (and the goodies that come with it) are basic knowledge for most experienced online marketers, I won’t assume that Six Figure Renegade will be no good for seasoned marketers. Check it out via the links above and judge for yourself.
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I have been looking forward to this day, and was hoping to know a lot more about some of the finer points of the program before now. If you’ve been following along at home you’ll know that I’ve been waiting for some questions to be answered from the Six Figure Renegade team. Didn’t happen…
Were going into the launch phase with only limited knowledge of exactly what Six Figure Renegade involves. Never mind, lets take a look at the “awesome content” from day 1 of the pre-launch.
Keep in mind the “pre-launch” is the first step in the sales process. I’ve noticed a lot of Internet Marketing product launches following a particular pattern these days. I could be wrong, but I think Frank Kern had a bit to do with this style of releasing a new product to the online world. anyway…
The first step is to establish trust.
The pre-launch will often start with a video of “what success has done for me” and “look what I’ve got and can do now that I’m successful online” accompanied by the the offer of a free report or something like “Take a look inside my successful campaigns” pitch, and all you have to do is optin, of course.
Pre-launch will often consist of a series of videos, drip fed throughout the process, before the product is available for purchase. The vendor is trying to install the belief that he or she is the answer to the visitors problems. Ideally they give away valuable content and come across as a viable option for the visitor. It looks like the “pre-sale” of Six Figure Renegade is going to follow this pattern, and I can’t blame him, it’s obviously a powerful technique.
With that in mind you can check out the first stage of Alex and his Six Figure Renegade pre-launch here:
You will also be able to download the free “valuable content” on offer – Alex calls it the “10 Mistakes” report. I read it, and only found 9 points numbered. I’m not sure if that’s a deliberate ploy on Alex’s part, but if I was in Alex’s shoes, and I was giving away a report named “10 Mistakes” I’d make sure the bloody thing has 10 mistakes in it. However, the comments posted under the free report and video are mostly positive, so maybe it doesn’t matter to most people.
The main theme of the report is about focus, and the ability to look within yourself to identify and realize where your strengths lie. I think Alex is saying that developing the right business plan and having the ability to focus your efforts on your strengths is key to success. He also mentions luck, which I thought was interesting. He believes there is a strong element of luck to many marketers successes and his, even if it’s just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
Personally I don’t find the report that mind blowing and really there is nothing in there that I haven’t read before. I got the impression that the report was going to contain “10 mistakes to avoid to become successful online”. But I thought a more appropriate name would’ve been “Alex Shelton’s 9 points to online success”.
Don’t let me put you off reading it though. It’s only 13 pages long and you may find some of the content helpful. The comments posted so far indicate that most people are getting some value out of it, which is good. The video also contains some pretty nice scenery around Thailand if you’re into that kind of thing.
Check it out for yourself here:
]]>It’s been 10 days since I first heard that Alex Shelton was releasing Six Figure Renegade. That also means that it’s been 10 days since I contacted Alex’s business development manager Peter, and requested more information. I was, and still am very keen to find out a more about the program and in particular the traffic software component – Traffic Tsunami. Unfortunately, I have had no response to my requests.
Now I realize the team at Six Figure Renegade head quarters must be flat out , so I’ll cut them some slack. But it’s still disappointing to not have a reply. Alex seemed genuine when he said that if we needed anything or wanted questions answered then just shoot him or Peter an email and they’ll get back to us.
Before too long I’ll hopefully hear from Alex or Peter with some updates and more info on the program and their plans. As soon as I hear anything I’ll be sharing all it right here, so stay tuned and fingers crossed we’ll get more sooner rather than later.
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Six Figure Renegade. Opened March 31, 2011
Alex Shelton has created a new internet marketing program called Six Figure Renegade. As I mentioned it’s being launched on March 31, 2011.
At this stage, I don’t know all the ins and outs of the program. I have contacted Alex’s people requesting some more details, but until I hear back I can only share the basic information I know.
Six Figure Renegade is a software based membership program. Alex has dubbed the software Traffic Tsunami, and as the name suggests its primary objective is to generate traffic. I don’t know the nuts and bolts of how it works, and I’d love to get access to Traffic Tsunami before launch date, but that’s probably unlikely. If I don’t get pre-launch access, what I will do is purchase a copy of Six Figure Renegade, then give the software a run through its paces, and review my findings here.
Alex claims Traffic Tsunami was only ever intended to be used as his own personal tool, apparently the costs involved with developing the software for multiple users was very high… Do I believe him? No, not really. Alex has previously stated that he quickly realized if he wanted to earn serious income online, he needed to become a product creator, rather than just an affiliate. So in my honest opinion, I don’t think Alex ever intended this software to be private use only. I personally don’t know Alex, and he seems like a genuine guy, so obviously I could be wrong, and the issue of Alex’s intentions as far as the software goes are sort of beside the point.
The point is, that he has decided to to release it to the general public, so I’ll share some of what Alex says about the software.
- Development. Approximately $20k sunk into creating and developing Traffic Tsunami for public use.
- Testing. Over 6 months of rigorous testing in conjunction with the Money Blueprint (more on the blueprints later).
- Benefit. Automated software – pretty much the one tool you’ll ever need for traffic generation. PERIOD!
On face value, point 3 is a bit concerning, and warning bells start ringing as soon as I hear marketers saying things like “push button”, “automated” and “all the traffic you need” etc etc. There has been a truck load of automated traffic generation programs recently released, and unfortunately most of them are pure crap. I hope for Alex’s sake Traffic Tsunami stacks up to his claims.
The Money Blueprints
I guess you could say the Money Blueprints are the action plans you need to turn Alex’s claim of being able to go from $0 online to $100k a year online into reality. There’s going to be 4 blueprints drip fed throughout the first 3 months of the Six Figure Renegade program.
By using the word “blueprints” to describe this training material, Alex is being a smart marketer, or cunning depending on how cynical you are. As by definition the word blueprint indicates a plan by which you can replicate something. Sub consciously, this language makes you feel like you have the exact formula to replicate success, and therefore Alex increases the chances of, and number of people likely to purchase Six Figure Renegade.
As we get closer to launch day I will be releasing any information that comes to hand. Things like how much Six Figure Renegade will cost. Any up sells and down sells that Alex has planned, and also any bonuses that are on offer, and ultimately if I recommend it’s worth parting with your hard earned.
Remember to stay tuned as I’ll be gaining access to Six Figure Renegade and giving a no bullshit “is it worth it” review.
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As I type this I can hear you ask.. Alex Who???
His name is Alex Shelton, a 20 year old “kid” from the UK who is earning six figures a year online, and now wants to show you how.
Let me say I know a lot of people who are envious of this kid, after all he has achieved in 4 years what others have not been able to achieve in twice the amount of time. I personally know people who are struggling to make 1 dollar per day online and have been trying for many many years to crack that “internet lifestyle dream”.
So what makes Alex different? Why is he able to achieve six figures per year online when others are not? It’s definitely not intelligence. No offense to Alex and I’m sure he’d be the first to agree that he’s not necessarily the sharpest tool in the shed. So what is it?
The simple answer is I don’t know! and to be honest this is probably not the time or place to try and answer that question. But one thing that seems to be a common amongst internet entrepreneurs and marketers is a dogged level of determination and focus. They seem to have the ability to recognize what works and then focus on multiplying that success.
With that being said, it certainly seems to ring true with Alex Shelton. Born in 1990 and beginning affiliate marketing online at around the age of 15 it seemed nothing was going to stop this kid from realizing his dream. Now at only 20 years of age Alex has developed a fairly impressive resume. Being involved in two Clickbank #1 bestsellers and the creator of IM Elite Silver Coaching Program, boasting over 4000 members he’s obviously doing something right.
I’m personally interested in Alex’s latest offering Six Figure Renegade as he has made some fairly substantial claims about the software component Traffic Tsunami. You and I both know these claims come too often and often in vain and turn out to be nothing but a crock, but at this stage I’ll give Alex the benefit of the doubt and wait until the launch of Six Figure Renegade on March 31 to make my final call.
As I mentioned Alex Shelton is only 20 years old, so quite young for someone who has been dominating the market for a couple of years now. Despite his age, he has managed to become famous as an expert on information marketing, launch management and affiliate marketing. He commenced his journey at the age of 15.
Alex explains that he tried to learn from some good products, and some others that did not go that well. He managed to make his first million in just 4 years, building several lucrative websites. He denotes that he has tried several things before and has worked on several different products – all of them on different areas of web marketing. There are some really profitable websites, such as the Twitter domination system, the Niche Marketing Boot camp and IM Elite. Alex is much younger than other famous entrepreneurs and he is still moving with a rather rapid pace.
One of the most known websites is the Twitter Domination system, a unique system that Alex developed in order to help media marketers make money online using Twitter. Alex Shelton suggests that basically you can drive traffic to your niche once you learn to apply the techniques he includes in his coaching program. This program contains the techniques and strategies required to help dominate Twitter.
One of the key things you should keep in mind if you want to make money online is that you need to become an authority in the niche you choose. You have to show people that you are really good at it and that you know what you are talking about. Moreover, you need to spread your brand smartly and virally across the Internet, trying to grab the attention of highly targeted groups.
Alex denotes that if you want to make money, you need to focus on what really makes money. If you can see the potential in something focus on that, but if it’s not as profitable as you thought it would be, you should definitely try something different.
Don’t forget, Six Figure Renegade will go live as of March 31, 2011
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