OK, OK, there aren't any real dirty tricks, but it did grab your attention, right? For some reason, people always want to know what others are hiding or their dirty tricks, perhaps so they can guard against falling victim to them, or maybe they would like to use those dirty tricks themselves.
Well, like I said, there aren't any real dirty tricks here, just smart marketing.
Not so Dirty Trick #1: Creating Controversy Controversy creates both negative and positive types of interest, both of which can work together to make profits for you.
How? This is used best in places like forums or your blogs that allow comments.
In fact, you may have to be both identities, both positive and negative people commenting on your original post.
If you have other readers or forum members, you will have others commenting eventually as well.
So you may need to be three people for a while but once the discussion gets started, people will take up sides and post there opinions too.
If you are selling something that is related to your initial post, you'll have brought a great deal of attention, both good and bad.
But both may buy your product.
Those who liked your post and want to know more and those who didn't, who want to prove that you are an idiot and whatever you said, doesn't work.
So make your discussions somewhat controversial and it will bring attention to your product.
One thing is for certain, you can't be boring.
Boring will not do a thing for you.
So create that controversy by using passion.
Then write with that passion about a product or person, whether it is positive or negative.
People will begin to talk about your writings.
You can't use this tactic and be 'wishy washy', you have to take a stand and don't back down.
People will eventually listen to what you say and a portion of them will buy something from you.
Not so Dirty Trick #2.
The "Could Care Less" Tactic The perfect example of someone using this tactic is the Rich Jerk.
And it obviously works, very well, if you can pull it off.
He tells you that he's better than you, he's rich, you're not, he's a winner and you are a loser.
He's a jerk and he tells you that right off also.
But for a not so small fee, he will share his techniques so you too, can become a winner.
This guy has made millions by not caring.
His CCL tactic creates a tremendous buzz every time he releases a new project.
This tactic works well enough that there are a dozen or so spinoffs, all acting like jerks.
It may take a certain type of person to pull this off.
You may want to start small, not being a total jerk right off the bat.
When you act like you could care less whether someone buys your product or not, this can really pay off.
Not so Dirty Trick #3.
The "Review" Tactic Most everyone will take the time to read a product review if they even had a thought about spending their hard earned cash, right? Your goal is to get enough interest in the product so that they will go the sales page and buy.
But one thing that you should never do is lie.
Making that quick buck is never worth being dishonest.
If you ruin your reputation online, you may never get it back.
Don't hesitate to tell them where you think they should be spending their money.
Stand behind what you say and don't go back on it.
Conclusion Really, the only thing we want to create is curiosity about our product.
And some of these not so dirty tricks really do work.
So go out and get your visitors to buy, but make sure that whatever you are selling will be of value.