Get ready…
There’s another hype-filled launch headed your way.
What’s this one all about?
A monster – the SEO Link Monster to be exact.
What does it do?
Well other than curing cancer and eliminating the common cold (okay, maybe I misread that part), SEO Link Monster promises to be the BEST blog network available online, a tough task, considering that Build My Rank (BMR) has had that spot on lock for quite a while now.
Before we dig deeper into the newest Callen product there are a few things you should know about me…
About Your Reviewer
One, I’m not big on hype, misrepresenting the facts, or flat-out lying. If your product isn’t the best of the best, just be aware that I’m going to point out its flaws for everyone to see. No hard feelings, I just value honesty a bit more than commissions.
Two, I’m not a typical IM’er. Meaning I don’t run around promoting launch after launch, trying to make commissions while never actually knowing the first thing about SEO or making money online. I run my own network of sites in addition to a full time job, and I’ve ranked #1 for some very competitive terms.
Does that mean you should listen to me?
No.
If your entire IM experience is built on someone else’s advice you won’t last long. Sorry to burst your bubble, but success online involves you taking some chances of your own – forging your own path, so to speak.
There is something I can offer you though…an honest review…and a bonus for anyone who buys SEO Link Monster through me (more about that later).
My Experience With Blog Networks
I’ve used (or am currently using) most of the blog networks available today:
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This list isn’t meant to impress you or to make me sound like a “guru”, instead it lets you know that my review of SEO Link Monster won’t be copied and pasted off the JV section of their website…it will be a real, honest review – one of those things you don’t see much of online these days.
Lastly, I have a sense of humor and I tend to write like I talk, so my advance apologies if this doesn’t pass all of your spelling and grammar filters.
Now, on to my review…
The Basics
Name – SEO Link Monster
Official site – http://www.seolinkmonster.com
Produced by – Brad Callen, Matt Callen, and Dori Friend (I had no idea who she was until this launch)
Price – Starts out at $47 a month for the 1st month, but jumps to $147 a month after that
Launch Date – February 7th, 2012
Verdict – Recommended…with a few caveats (jump to the verdict)
What Is SEO Link Monster?
SEO Link Monster, the Callen brothers’ latest creation, is the newest blog network on the market. It joins the ranks of their other famous networks, SEO Link Vine and My Article Network (MAN); however this one is a little different.
Instead of users submitting blogs to form a network (as is the case with SEO Link Vine, My Article Network, and 90% of the blog networks on the market today), SEO Link Monster is a private blog network, meaning all of the blogs are owned by the Callen brothers, not unlike Build My Rank (BMR), arguably the most popular blog network available right now.
Who’s Behind SEO Link Monster (or Why Should I Trust This)?
If you’ve been in IM for any length of time, chances are very high you’ve heard of the Callen brothers. Here’s a quick rundown of their more notable products:
Brad Callen’s contributions to IM:
- SEO Elite
- Keyword Elite
- Affiliate Elite (Finds top affiliates to promote your products)
- Search Marketing Elite (I’m guessing he likes that word)
- SEO Link Vine (Blog network)
Matt Callen’s contributions to IM:
- My Article Network (Blog network)
- Hyper VRE (Website builder)
- Simply PLR (PLR articles)
- Affiliate Camo (Link cloaker and tracker)
- Niche Revolution (PLR Biz-in-a-box every month)
Dori Friend’s contributions to IM:
- SEO Nitro (Blog network – we see what they all have in common now!)
- E-Filtrate (Software to test anti-spam, blacklists, and mail filtration systems for mailing list owners – high tech stuff)
- Speaker at Yanik Silver’s Underground IV (you have to be a money maker to be invited on stage)
So now you know the players – and if you were paying attention, what they all have in common that brought them together on this launch. Each one of them has been the proud owner of their very own blog network, an interesting fact, but do three former blog network gurus translate into one truly powerful creation?
Does SEO Link Monster Work?
Arguably the most important question on this page and certainly the one you’ve been skimming down the page to find an answer for – does SEO Link Monster deliver everything it promises to deliver?
Yes…and no (you gotta love a guy that gives concrete answers lol).
Yes it does deliver in all the main areas – amount of submissions, Page Rank (PR) of URL’s, blog indexing rates, and automation.
Here’s the specifics:
- Submission rate – 10-20 posts per day, 3 links per post (up to 60 backlinks daily)
- PR of blogs – Right now it’s between N/A and PR3 (I expect that to go up before launch day)
- Number of blogs in network – ??? (I’ll get you an answer soon)
- Blog indexing rates – Currently running about 60-70%
- Automation – Ability to schedule article submissions (still looking for answers on this)
- Member Limit – ???
As far as blog networks go, this one has all the right ingredients. It is comparable to BMR, though without the insane restrictions (only one domain per article, only one link per 150 words, etc.). Whether or not it turns out to be as powerful as BMR is something that remains to be seen, but there is one thing I’ve learned about blog networks – they are the best backlinks you can get for your website…hands down.
Downsides – while it doesn’t have the restrictions of BMR, the freedom of what’s allowed in may end up compromising its effectiveness. I firmly believe that the restrictions BMR has put in place are responsible for them staying so powerful (of course I may be wrong). Also the amount of blogs still needs to be determined, as that may limit its effectiveness.
Perhaps that’s the biggest downside to SEO Link Monster is the fact that I still have a lot of unanswered questions about how effective it will be. I think as launch day gets closer and I have a chance to test it out more, I may find it a bit more likeable, but right now I kinda feel like I’m on a first date and haven’t really made a decision on how far this relationship is going to go…
However, hesitations aside, it is a private blog network and that is the gold standard for backlinks right now (and I don’t see that ever changing) so I’ll be giving it a go as soon as the doors open.
For an in-depth review with screenshots and a guided tour, check out my SEO Link Monster Review.
Verdict on SEO Link Monster
If you’re serious about SEO, this is a must buy. No question about it, the more powerful blog networks you can add to your arsenal, the more #1 listings you can pick up (and the more money you can pocket).
If you’re a newbie, fresh on the scene or still trying to figure out SEO, I’d wait on it – pick up SEO Linkvine first…it’s a little more work but it’s cheaper..
SEO Link Monster Bonus
I completely forgot about this, but I did mention a bonus earlier, so guess I’ll sort that out now. If you’re picking up a powerful weapon like SEO Link Monster, you need to know how to use it effectively. Period.
Yes, you can point this baby at any link you want and get some upward movement, but if you don’t understand what you’re doing, you’ll miss out on the true power of this beast and find yourself getting beat by some kid using gigs on Fiverr…seriously, I’ve seen it happen (and done it once or twice myself).
I’ve ranked (and am still ranking for) some very tough keywords…but it didn’t come overnight and it took a LOT of trial and error.
However, out of that trial and error came a SEO strategy that I’ll share with anybody that purchases SEO Link Monster through me. I call it “Google Knockout” and it hasn’t been released anywhere…yet.
It details everything I do to get the rankings I have today, all the way down to what sites I use, how I use them, and when I use them.
Now I’m not trying to get you to buy – heavens no. In fact, if you have the slightest hesitation as your mouse hovers over the order button, walk away, or at least go back and re-analyze your strategy to make sure this actually fits in with what you’re trying to do. Spending money on the wrong thing for the right reason is still….wrong.
However, if you are buying this because you need it and want to use it, I want to see you push it to the extreme – work every bit of link juice out of it that you can and reap in more profits than you ever thought possible. So consider this bonus my way of saying thanks…
To get the bonus, clear your cache, click on the banner below and grab your copy of SEO Link Monster.
After you’re done email your transaction number to steve@theseolinkbuildingguy.com and I’ll shoot you a pre-release copy of Google Knockout!
See you at the top,
Steve
Article – SEO Link Monster – Hype-Filled Launch and A Bonus
