Twitter Rocket

Ashley Morgan (aka Upstart Blogger) launches Twitter Rocket, a PDF ebook plus traffic-building network that shows you his system for getting up to 1,000 followers a week in Twitter. The thinking behind this is that the more followers you have in Twitter, the higher the chance that you will make money online.

So, is this worth the $97 ticket price?

Ashley Morgan blogged about different Twitter marketers who have espoused what may appear as questionable Twitter marketing tactics. Perhaps that's why he has come out with his own method, which he feels offers a more responsible way of growing your following.

Here's a quick Twitter Rocket Review...

This review refers to Version 2 of TR. I hear that Version 3 is in the works, though.

Anyway, the TR ebook starts off by talking about how to get a Twitter account, plus tips on whom to follow. Do you know whom you shouldn't follow, and why? Ashley reveals it here.

The next section provides additional details about preparing your Twitter account, plus an adjustment that may help you make money online. I will test that style over the coming weeks, although I haven't seen it being done by someone who could very well be Ashley's most successful affiliate so far.

(UPDATE: The top affiliate doesn't do one of the tips mentioned, because she already has a blog. Anyway, I will make tests in the coming weeks using the "I don't have a blog yet" approach.)

Ashley also writes about automating certain tasks. These touch on how to find content to tweet about, how to autofollow people (although that section needs to be updated), and how to auto-tweet various feeds to your Twitter account. This section is succinct and will not waste your time.

(If you want an audio/visual walkthrough on the section of Twitter automation, please read the Twitter Rocket Bonus offer.)

You'll also find a list of six sites that will help boost the visibility of your Twitter page (page 8). I've only used a couple of those sites in the past (prior to reading Twitter Rocket), but I have already seen how more people are getting wind of my Twitter account. Imagine what would happen if I use all six sites, right?

The main section of the ebook reveals Ashley's 5-Day Plan, and Step 1 of the Day 1 guide applies to people who have less than 10,000 followers. If you want to find out how to tweak this step once you're over the 10k mark, please read about the TR Bonus.

Step 2 of Day 1 may appear aggressive to some, but I've tried an even more aggressive approach in the past, and found that it works. Nowadays, however, I will suggest you go for around 85% of the targets mentioned, and slowly scale up as you gain more credibility.

Step 3 of Day 1 will get your Twitter account noticed (in a good way). But you can experiment and expand this step on your own, and watch your numbers go up some more. Please let me know if you're interested in the results of that particular Twitter test.

Day 2 tactics are things I've seen on Twitter, but haven't tried yet. Now that I see Ashley mentioning this in his report, and given his goal of helping someone earn $282/day after a six-month preparation period, I will give this tactic a try.

Day 3 talks about concepts similar to joint ventures, only in the Twitter environment. It also suggests approaches to increasing your followers some more. I've touched base with people who are already trying this in Twitter, and it will take a while before we get firsthand data on how effective this approach is.

Day 4 gives guidelines on how to qualify people worth following. Some of the assumptions made, on the other hand, need to be tested. Additional techniques taught in Day 5 are double-edged, and can backfire if you overdo it. As long as you're within reasonable limits, you should be fine, though. For conservative purposes, aim for 85% of the targets mentioned there.

Ashley Morgan also writes about how to make money online with the help of Twitter. According to Ashley, he makes around 10 cents per Twitter follower, but he does not reveal details about the source of his advertising revenues (i.e., AdSense, private advertising placements). If you're interested, he offers a 30 Day Blogging Course on how to monetize your blog.

Based on this, it looks like he's using Twitter to send traffic to his monetized blog. And if you don't have a monetized blog, Ashley Morgan invites you to join his affiliate program which allows you to earn a 50% commission by promoting Twitter Rocket.

In other words, the plan is for you to make money by selling Twitter Rocket to your followers. And the latest news is that he is going to do this publicly. Yes, transparency in Twitter. You will see this in action soon, according to his blog.

You'll also read Ashley's tips on how to keep your Twitter account safe, plus his reassurance on next-level tactics that some people may find daunting. I have tested one of the approaches mentioned (specifically the one found in p. 24 of TR Version 2), and have personally found that that technique works. Just remember to be reasonable with your actions.

But what happens if, even though you use Twitter responsibly, your account still gets suspended? What do you do then? Fortunately, there is a key action that you can implement, which you will find out when you avail of the Viloria.net TR Bonus offer.

Ashley also warns about certain Twitter automation software. Please take note, though, that one of the items in his list has certain components that can help you reasonably expand your sphere of influence in Twitter. It's rare to find tools that are 100% "bad" since if you dig a little bit deeper, you will find a gem.

The ebook closes with Ashley Morgan's promise of support to his affiliates, particularly in the area of higher traffic. So far, he is the first online marketer I've seen who will help drive traffic to you upon request. Yes, that means you don't need to pay him extra beyond your one-time investment in his $97 ebook.

I must disclose that I haven't asked him for that traffic-boosting benefit. Perhaps I will go build a completely new blog, start anew, and test the full benefits promised by TR to the hilt.

So there you have it, a quick review of Version 2 of Twitter Rocket (TR). Is this ebook worth $97 of your money, or is it just a scam?

Well, if you're interested in the approach Ashley has taken in Twitter, and if you want to see what it feels like to have partner sites drive traffic to you, and if you want to network with other online marketers (at no extra cost), then tell me: Is that worth more than $97 to you? How many times more?

My First Twitter Rocket Referred Sale - 08/31/2009

Had to obscure some of the parts of the above screenshot, but if you log into your own PayDotCom account, you can verify for yourself if a screenshot looks heavily doctored, or if it is the real thing.

Please remember, however, that results are not typical, and there's no guarantee you will make money by selling Twitter Rocket. People have different abilities, and it is possible that you will end up with zero sales.

For those who are asking how many followers Manuel has on Twitter:
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(NOTE: I've grown my Twitter following using a combination of different methods learned over the past three years. I'll soon test the tactics mentioned in Twitter Rocket, and will give you an update in the future.)

And if you want detailed tips and tutorials (for newbies) on how to make effective use of Twitter to make money online, please leave a comment below. Thanks!

"Twitter Rocket"
First Posted: July 24, 2009 | Filed in: Make Money Online

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