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KHufford

6002 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2008 :  9:51:20 PM
I finally read the 'benefit's' page, seems like I should probably step up for the tiny 10 bucks a month?

Do you guys actually talk on this other forum section?

I think the website creation may be useful to me and/or search optimization..

Someone fill an ol'timer in?
dkendall1979

10289 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2008 :  9:54:01 PM
If I was going to use the features, I'd pay it fo sho!
KHufford

6002 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2008 :  9:59:25 PM
quote:
Originally posted by dkendall1979

If I was going to use the features, I'd pay it fo sho!



I may, at least to get the cool badge.

I had some broker tell me his website was getting lots of hits because of the BO Premium stuff..he was trying to give away leads or something, I cant remember.
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hoangad

2931 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2008 :  10:07:54 PM
yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.
KHufford

6002 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2008 :  10:09:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



Really? We do the same via secret society email for the even cooler BO Underground VIP list

Oops, did I say that?
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ADenton

38 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2008 :  10:10:17 PM
I just signed up for it and the Round Table is definitely not the highlight of the membership. Very little activity on the message board.

I know NOTHING about website development, but I figured this would be a good way to get in there and figure it out. I am assuming most of the tools are geared to the interest of a mortgage professional, so I am going to give it a shot, use the tools they give you and figure out how to make the most of it..

I can think of an infinte number of things I have blown 10 bucks on. Even if it turns out to be a bust, I figure it is a cheap education in learning the numerous tools available to generate more business.

That and now I have a COOL badge !!
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rtrefflich

3414 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  12:30:02 AM
If you use the tools it is well worth the $10 a month, just think, you probably aren't going to Starbucks as they have closed the neighborhood one so what else you going to spend it on...gas?
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darkstar

18309 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  05:59:44 AM
I keep it for the search feature only...
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Cash Doctor

851 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  06:30:16 AM
Go for it. Great tools for a website. Couple hours to learn the tricks of the trade but you could have a website with a 100 pages of content in a week.
MisterVA

6634 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  06:31:06 AM
quote:
Originally posted by KHufford

quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



Really? We do the same via secret society email for the even cooler BO Underground VIP list

Oops, did I say that?




You sure you want to stay on the secret list?
frank drigotas j

1518 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  08:07:42 AM
I used to be a member. I cancelled after a few months as I discovered the forum action was really over here.

Mind you, membership does give access to some other worthwhile features.


dollar
ritabradley01

3228 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  09:23:32 AM
Cash Doctor will you give us the link to one of the sites you created for yourself using the BO tools?

Funny tagline Dollar
KHufford

6002 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  10:12:15 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MisterVA

quote:
Originally posted by KHufford

quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



Really? We do the same via secret society email for the even cooler BO Underground VIP list

Oops, did I say that?




You sure you want to stay on the secret list?



Well, my Blackberry would sure not mind being taken off...LOL
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ML

3019 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  10:33:30 AM
quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



I thought Khufford got turned down by the Premium Membership Committee?
KHufford

6002 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  10:35:36 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ML

quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



I thought Khufford got turned down by the Premium Membership Committee?



I am up for reinstatement...been on good behavior.
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ML

3019 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  10:51:18 AM
quote:
Originally posted by KHufford

quote:
Originally posted by ML

quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



I thought Khufford got turned down by the Premium Membership Committee?



I am up for reinstatement...been on good behavior.




As long as your not still on parole!
crankyusi

660 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  10:55:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ritabradley01

Cash Doctor will you give us the link to one of the sites you created for yourself using the BO tools?


Ditto, or anyone else that has one up and running.
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darkstar

18309 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  11:06:34 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ML

quote:
Originally posted by KHufford

quote:
Originally posted by ML

quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



I thought Khufford got turned down by the Premium Membership Committee?



I am up for reinstatement...been on good behavior.




As long as your not still on parole!



Did his check clear, I didn't get the email?
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dnuex2

2990 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  11:09:13 AM
quote:
Originally posted by crankyusi

quote:
Originally posted by ritabradley01

Cash Doctor will you give us the link to one of the sites you created for yourself using the BO tools?


Ditto, or anyone else that has one up and running.



See Below
http://www.cal-home-loans.net
http://www.medhomeloans.com
http://www.apartmentloanpro.com
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net
http://www.bestnodocloans.com

Content page examples:
http://www.medhomeloans.com/content/30_year_fixed_rate_mortgage.htm
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net/content/sitemap.htm
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dnuex2

2990 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  11:26:29 AM
The biggest benefit thru the premium website tools is the leads that come in, leads I dont have to pay for as well. The cost per site to host is cheap, under $100 per year. One transaction pays for the sites for the next 10 years.
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Chargers all the

59 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  11:51:18 AM
I was always picked last for the kickball team...I didn't have a date until my sister's prom date stood her up...I button my shirt all the way up and still live with my mother. $10 a month gives me the sense of belonging...$10 a month makes me appear more professional....$10 a month gives me B.O.
crankyusi

660 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  11:55:04 AM
Thank you dnuex2.
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dnuex2

2990 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  1:03:53 PM
There's many keywords that I rank on the first page of google. Many others have to pay thousands of dollars in Seo to get the same result.

I get on average about 50 calls/form leads a day. Some work out, some don't. Best part is these are leads I don't have to pay for.

Plus there's additional income from affiliate sales as well. If someone signs up for a free credit report, I get $8-$18 each. Last month I had 35 people sign up...all without doing a thing.
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racerx

11454 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  1:12:59 PM
quote:
Originally posted by dnuex2

There's many keywords that I rank on the first page of google. Many others have to pay thousands of dollars in Seo to get the same result.

I get on average about 50 calls/form leads a day. Some work out, some don't. Best part is these are leads I don't have to pay for.

Plus there's additional income from affiliate sales as well. If someone signs up for a free credit report, I get $8-$18 each. Last month I had 35 people sign up...all without doing a thing.



You're good. I want to be like you when I grow up.

I put VERY little effort into the Premium site and I still got a few leads (not very good ones though).
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ML

3019 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  1:22:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Chargers all the way

I was always picked last for the kickball team...I didn't have a date until my sister's prom date stood her up...I button my shirt all the way up and still live with my mother. $10 a month gives me the sense of belonging...$10 a month makes me appear more professional....$10 a month gives me B.O.



You had BO before you joined!
crankyusi

660 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  1:24:55 PM
quote:
Originally posted by dnuex2

See Below
http://www.cal-home-loans.net
http://www.medhomeloans.com
http://www.apartmentloanpro.com
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net
http://www.bestnodocloans.com

Content page examples:
http://www.medhomeloans.com/content/30_year_fixed_rate_mortgage.htm
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net/content/sitemap.htm


All 5 of those sites are yours? And all 5 sites are available for the single $10 monthly BO membership?
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racerx

11454 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  1:32:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by crankyusi

quote:
Originally posted by dnuex2

See Below
http://www.cal-home-loans.net
http://www.medhomeloans.com
http://www.apartmentloanpro.com
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net
http://www.bestnodocloans.com

Content page examples:
http://www.medhomeloans.com/content/30_year_fixed_rate_mortgage.htm
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net/content/sitemap.htm


All 5 of those sites are yours? And all 5 sites are available for the single $10 monthly BO membership?



They are his sites. The $10 gets you access to the content database. You still need to pay for your own website host (not expensive...like Darrin said, less than $100 per year).
crankyusi

660 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  1:39:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by racerx

They are his sites. The $10 gets you access to the content database. You still need to pay for your own website host (not expensive...like Darrin said, less than $100 per year).



Thanks racerx. Just for the record, I'd like to state that I always thought highly of Brokers Outpost, irrespective of any pricing issues.
ichibanbroker

705 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  2:03:25 PM
I was a premium member and cancelled. It is not worth it. My opinion.
Agent_Mike

375 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  2:16:54 PM
NO - They're all elitists!!
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dnuex2

2990 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  2:31:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by racerx

quote:
Originally posted by dnuex2

There's many keywords that I rank on the first page of google. Many others have to pay thousands of dollars in Seo to get the same result.

I get on average about 50 calls/form leads a day. Some work out, some don't. Best part is these are leads I don't have to pay for.

Plus there's additional income from affiliate sales as well. If someone signs up for a free credit report, I get $8-$18 each. Last month I had 35 people sign up...all without doing a thing.



You're good. I want to be like you when I grow up.

I put VERY little effort into the Premium site and I still got a few leads (not very good ones though).



I know what you mean, theres a good chunk of them that are no good (especially in this market), but i try to contact each one. Sometimes its not as bad as they think or they refer someone else they know.

Theres also alot of brokers calling thinking that im wholesale. Ive had full packages emailed and faxed to me. When I tell them im not a wholesale lender the get the dear-in-the-headlights type silence.
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dnuex2

2990 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  2:40:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by racerx

quote:
Originally posted by crankyusi

quote:
Originally posted by dnuex2

See Below
http://www.cal-home-loans.net
http://www.medhomeloans.com
http://www.apartmentloanpro.com
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net
http://www.bestnodocloans.com

Content page examples:
http://www.medhomeloans.com/content/30_year_fixed_rate_mortgage.htm
http://www.luxuryhomeloans.net/content/sitemap.htm


All 5 of those sites are yours? And all 5 sites are available for the single $10 monthly BO membership?



They are his sites. The $10 gets you access to the content database. You still need to pay for your own website host (not expensive...like Darrin said, less than $100 per year).



Yes thats correct, I have each site up on its own unique ip adress, so all-in is about $100 for annual hosting for each. There are some hosting companies that you can have 100 or so sites on a shared IP as well.

If i had to do it all over again I would still have it on a seperate IP but use Wordpress as my main page. WP gets indexed pretty fast and the blog and ping function is priceless.
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ML

3019 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2008 :  3:04:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by darkstar

quote:
Originally posted by ML

quote:
Originally posted by KHufford

quote:
Originally posted by ML

quote:
Originally posted by hoangad

yeah, lots of dirty secrets on teh premium side.

we actually discuss who we plan on banning next.



I thought Khufford got turned down by the Premium Membership Committee?



I am up for reinstatement...been on good behavior.




As long as your not still on parole!



Did his check clear, I didn't get the email?



Did you do the criminal background check, and who gets to do the full body cavity search?
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