Stomping the Search Engines 2
September 26, 2008 by Jon
Filed under Search Engine Optimization
Yesterday I finally received my copy of Stomping the Search Engines 2 (STSE2) via UPS, along with a copy of the Net Effect trade magazine. If you’ve already ordered your own copy of STSE2, you know that they try to upsell you on a few additional packages, and if you purchase all of the additional products you’ll spend over $400. If not, I want to make sure you know that. You also subscribe to the Net Effect magazine, so if you don’t want that, you’ll have to cancel it after your first order arrives.
Now I have to admit that I did purchase a couple of the extra packages. I opted to receive the StomperNet Insiders’ DVD of the Month that will accompany each issue of the Net Effect. I also ordered the Mega Pack, which is a collection of 4 or 5 modules covering additional topics such as Pay Per Click advertising. All said, I spent about an extra $100 on the upgrades.
So far I’ve watched the module 1 videos from the STSE2 disc, and while they were basic and introductory in nature (which is expected for module 1), the quality was excellent. I’m looking forward to watching the entire course.
My initial reaction to the Net Effect magazine wasn’t as positive. I quickly skimmed through it, read the first article, and thought that it wasn’t worth $30 a month. Later I decided to read through more of the articles, and they were all great. So while I’m still on the fence, I’m liking it more than I did at first glance, and have decided to remain subscribed through at least the second issue before making a final decision on it.
I haven’t had a chance to watch any of the extra videos from the Insiders’ DVD of the Month or the Mega Pack discs. When I do get a chance to watch those videos, I’ll post a note letting you know what I think of them.
If you have already started watching Stomping the Search Engines 2 or read the Net Effect (or watched any of the extra videos) then I’d love to know what you think of them! Please share your comments below…
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Got mine yesterday. Wasn’t that impressed from the magazine itself and will also wait until the second edition is coming along
Where the ST2 DVD is cool but still a lot for beginners in there. I only watched the first four lessons so hopefully there is more interesting stuff coming along than how the serps work 
ps: did you know any contact mail from the STSE2 since I received two packages as their first order didn’t sent me any confirmation email.
Hey Jon, did you received my email about my issue with STSE2? I urgently need some help with this case
@Manuel Merz -
Hey Manuel. I apologize. We had to put our 15 year old cat to sleep, so I may have read your e-mail but didn’t respond. Please re-send your request to my e-mail and I’ll see if it’s something I can help you with. Thanks.