Here is another classic case of David picking on poor Goliath again. I am sick of small family run businesses who think they can start a business in their basement, work hard, pay their bills and save enough to finally move into a warehouse and hire 7 other people who think they deserve to make a living by working hard and taking pride in what they do.
On top of that this little start up known as the Rock Art Brewery go and trademark their Beer in the state of Vermont using the name Vermonster. They think I will think that this is a clever spin on their state of Vermont name. Not so - the moment I heard it I was immediately confused as to whether it was a Monster Energy Drink and even though it doesn't look like an energy drink, or smell like one, or have the same labeling or packaging I was pretty sure it wasn't a Beer and must have been a Monster Energy Drink.
And get this - they are refusing to cease and desist using the name Vermonster on their beer even after poor huge Billion dollar energy drink conglomerate Hansen Beverage Co asked them to stop because while Hansen doesn't make a Beer but does make Monster Energy Drinks they are concerned that they won't be able to make a Monster Beer in future because Vermonster will confuse consumers.
Just because Vermonster has a beer and produced beer first is no excuse for harming poor little huge Hansen Beverage Co and I urge my readers to use the net in any way you see fit to bury this little upstart that dares to get in the way of Corporate America.
Of course some of you may actually think the upstart deserves support and you heathens can check out this video blog if you insist on hating America...
(Not safe for work) Allyn Hane Hates Monster Energy Drinks
or this Monster Energy Drink Sucks the Life out of Small Business
or this Rock Art Brewery vs Corporate America
or this Monster Energy Drink - Corporate America Gone Bad
or this When Is A Monster A Bully?
or this Monster Energy Drinks Side Effects
or this Monster Energy Drink Attacks Vermont Beer
or this Hey Monster Who's the Noob Now
or this Camel Piss (Monster Energy Drink)
or this Monster Energy Drink Hates America
or this The Monster Energy Drink Company is One Big NSFW
or this Don't Feed the Monster
or this Monster Energy Drink vs Vermonster
or this Boycott Monster Energy Drink
or this Monster Energy Drink Hates America
or this Why the Hansen Beverage Company Needs to Fail
If these people don't stop slamming Monster Energy Drink word might get out and wouldn't that be a bad thing... Maybe you good citizens might want to call the poor folks at Monster and warn them that there are people saying bad things about them - the horror... Monster Energy Drink at 1-800-426-7367
or if you feel you just have to voice an opinion here is a poll Monster Energy vs Vermonster Beer
or sign this petition Tell Corporate America that you will not Tolerate the Bullying of Small Companies
or join the Facebook group Vermonters and Craft Beer Drinkers Against Monster Energy
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monster Energy Drink vs Vermonster Beer
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Wow. The nerve of Vermonster...daring to even start a business. That's reserved for people special pieces of paper who already drive nice cars.
;-)
I've added my two cents to the mix. I hope Hansen lays off before they lose more than they're willing to part with. Just check my URL to see what I had to say.
portmanteau... Nice word RT!
(read RT's article)
Shaun - I have always said that if you can't start off with a billion dollar company then you have no business being in business.
Dang it! You're soooo right, Monster IS the victim here! Now that's what I get for spouting off before I think. Better go change my post. ;-)
I am completely confused by your article respecting who is doing what and what we should be against. The way you wrote it it's hard for me to tell whose side you are on.
Carlos
I think all we have left is to rank one of our commynitys blogs #1 in google for Monster Energy Drink, with a post like this... Anyone up for the challenge? :P
I seriously hate stuff like this.I am in the process of starting a business of my own - internet marketing - and even though it is not going to be branded, but instead I will just keep on building websites for me, I would not be hurt by something like this. But I definitely feel for someone who puts his life to build a business and make a brand, and ends up possibly getting run over like this by some asshole company.
I smell something bigger brewing here, like social justice. I can't imagine if this continues Monster will continue with this process which I hope it does not. Ford adverted a situation very similar to this last year it will be interesting to see how Monster handles this issue.
I was also taken in by Rock Art's naming chicanery. I am extremely offended by their clever use of subterfuge in naming their product to ride on the coattails of Monster Energy and trick me into buying a product I did not want.
I plan to pursue lawsuits against Rock Art Brewery for tricking me in this fashion and against myself for being a total jackass.
Reynolds... nicely put. :-)
This happens so many times, you would think anyone incorporating a business would seek better advice and undergo more extensive research. This is why copyrights exist.
Hindsight aside, I admire this guy for sticking to his guns. However, at what cost? If he loses the business and his family suffers because he is too stubborn to change the name and STILL have a successful business, Monster wins. They may win anyhow, but is this the hill he wants to die on? It may not be a case of selling all principles, just backing away from one battle to win the war.
Hey y'all, if you can't tell...Griz is blogging with tongue firmly planted in cheek here :)
Hansen Beverage Co is being absolutely ridiculous. End of story.
Just finished a post about the amazing viral marketing opportunity the geniuses at Hansen have created using this tactic.
Ah! Capitalism run by the Lawyers...
Hope it helps.
Isa... :-)
Jim - Damn You - now I had to add you to the list of heathens!
I put my two cents up..
I just called the bloodsuckers over at Monster Energy Drink. The receptionist transferred me to a person in customer relations. I told them what I thought about their lawsuit against Rock Art Brewery. Here is the number: Monster Energy Drink at 1-800-426-7367
Sorry Phil - I had to add you to the heathen list as well. (Hey - you are giving Diesel a bad name!)
Anon - now you will be sorry as I added that phone number so people can report all you bad mouthers to Monster
How Pathetic... Monster drinks taste like crap..and they are bad for your health.
C'mon Dennis - I have heard it tastes every bit as good as Diesel and Camel Piss!
If you call the number they will email you the official Monster statement about the the suit.. Boy wouldn't it be funny to send out 5,000 emails ( grizz feed burner) lol.
hahah
See, now that's why you're my favorite bear. :-)
I did some link-building for this post and all the other posts you mentioned. Let's outrank those corporate monsters!
This is a classic case of corporate america runs over small business. Just like Griz put it - don't be in business if you can't be a million dollar business from the start LOL
Carla - oh that is terrible. I can't "bear" to think what might happen to poor Monster Drink sales if a site ranked next to them contending that their product tastes as good as Camel Piss.
Monster Energy Drink - just earned yourself a spot on the haters list - shame on you!
Wow, I just checked my Mint Analytics and I showed up on the first page of Bing for "Monster Energy Drink". Hilarious.
Damn Griz, I would hate to ever piss you off lol.
Kudos on a good cause, and entertaining (and educational) post.
Shame on you RT - I suppose you are going to tell me it's all in the links? :-)
@ Beer - (nice url) I don't know what you mean - just trying to expose those small family businesses for the greedy corporate usurpers they are!
Totally baffled! But then again I've been in front of my laptop ALL day building my online business, i.e. SEO (or should that be keyword targetted backlinks).
So you guys are just helping the 'small guy' out with what really counts in the online world - keyword targetted backlinks!!
Hey Griz - Add me to the list:
Hey Monster - Who's The Noob Now?
What the bleedin' 'ell are you on about?
Distracting me from my link building drudgery to read a post about a company that I care nothing about who are doing who knows what to who knows who in a country that can't even keep its damn currency at a decent level.
Now I only read your post cause it mentions beer... and now I wish I hadn't! Cause it just made me crack open a cold one and now I don't want to so any more mind numbingly boring link building but instead I want to have another beer!
What the blue blazes is energy drink anyway? Some kinda coffee or something probably...
Damn new-fangled ideas... now where's my adding machine and abacus? Monster beer indeedee...
Hurumpff grumble bah!
Ahem... maybe somebody should let Monster Cable know that somebody is using the word "Monster" on an energy drink. Monster cable is notorious for suing small mom and pop companies for the using the word "Monster" in their name... look it up. Possible we could have Monster Energy drink and Monster cable (2 very big companies) spew through a chunk-o-cash until one of them cries uncle.
-Richard (the guy who gave you the Web 2.0 property list)
Strathy - you asked for it. :-)
Terry - I'm with you there - never had an energy drink in my life. Seems to be aimed at the youthful, hip and tasteless crowd as it is apparently made out of Diesel byproduct mixed with dromedary urine. People spent a billion dollars on it last year so maybe I am just an old fart and out of the loop.
Enjoy the cold one - I'm having coffee as it is snowing here...
I am outraged! How dare you try to speak about anything else other than giving free advice on making money online. I am so dissapointed in you Griz, even though this is a free blog with free information. How could you pull a complete 180 on us like that. I just lost 5 whole minutes of valuable time of working on sites that I won't get back.
I see that Allyn's article on G is at the top of page 3 already. I am thinking a few more articles out there and he should take over the top position.
Monster Energy Drink - you sound like a bunch of corporate assholes trying to beat on the little guy. Well, welcome to the world of IM because you are about to get your ass kicked by people that know a thing or to about the internet and dominating your name and brand.
It makes me want to have a beer now.
Richard - I'm looking forward to the battle between them and the Monster Truck people, followed by the people who own the copyright for "Monster Mash" (Halloween is coming) and of course that small film company that made "Monsters Inc" - what's their name? Walt Somebody or Other.
Chewie - where is my download? - wasting time here and you could have been sending me stuff!!
Darrell - page 3? Hmmmm... time to do some work then. :-)
Griz, I reckon we're fast becoming dinosaurs in our own lifetimes LOL! Funny thing is, us old'uns are the ones who probably need the energy drinks more than the young'uns ha!
Anyway, beer gives me all the energy I'll ever need. What else can keep a guy talking a load of prime BS for hour after hour and then propel his legs homeward even when his brain hasn't got a clue where he's going?
Just an example of corporatism, government protectionism, and the moral hazard it creates. When someone tells you this is an example of the failure of capitalism, please slap them in the face and tell them to wake up.
Terry - you walk home? We have these great little gadgets called "Golf Carts". Greatest invention ever. It works even when you're drunk. Haven't tried them sober but it probably still works.
Matt - too deep... I call it simple "assholism" (that's copyrighted and trademarked so don't use it or I'll sue) :-)
It sounds like the Hansen's are getting ready to move their production line to China! That's why monster energy drink hates America and small business. And RT is right, Monster Energy drink not only sucks but it tastes like camel piss. Check out his rant at http://www.untwistedvortex.com/2009/10/19/monster-energy-drink-corporate-america-gone-bad/
Beat ya' Paul - RT is already linked to in the post. :-)
The problem with golf carts is all the drunks in cars keep crashing into you cause you're going too slow down the high street...
Straight to number one for "monster camel piss" (check the URL).
I think I just got everyone linked up on my post. If anyone else wants a link to their (on topic) post, drop a comment on my post- same thing if you want anchor text changed.
Hm... wonder if I should build a lens and a hub next?
Grizz - I cannot believe the audacity of Rock Art Brewery to be first to market instead of Monster Energy Drink. The bastards should be punished I tell ya!! How dare they employ people in their quest to provide a product that people like!!??
To this end I wrote a piece at my website telling everyone just what I think of this whole thing!!
Step 1: Link to the first source (Allyn).
Step 2: Link to the link to the first source.
Step 3: Wash, rinse, repeat.
I haven't had this much fun in weeks. I wonder how effective this is going to be in the end, as far as the SERPS go, but I'm guessing we'll get Monster Energy's attention in the very least. Well, I'm done (all nighter it seems) and off to bed!
Monster Energy Drink has the right to sue the pants off of the little guy... Right? I mean, Vermonster had no right to create their own, unique name -- which, coincidentally entails lower case similarities of at least a dozen other copyrighted businesses, etc. How dare Vermonster do such a thing in America! Who do they think they are? Citizen's of a free society or something?
Just another case of too many lawyers, really. If we let 'em stop breeding, the multiplied tons of lawsuits and legal befuddlment will, surely, eventually go away -- won't it? Then the little guys will once again be able to make a go of it?
Ah, I dare to dream.
It's an interesting case of trademark and branding conflicts. Sounds as though Vermonster should have considered their name before putting out their beer.
I am deeply offended by the author's misguided allegations that beer is not an energy drink. "Beer muscles" are a scientific truth.
'Mobster' Energy Drink should be bullying Ben and Jerry's. Look what popped up with a Google definition of Vermonster: "A Vermonster is a large ice cream sundae made by Ben and Jerry's. It is named after the company headquarters' home state of Vermont..."
LOL, you sarcastic SOG.
Yeah. The way Americans like to sue at every given opportunity never ceases to amaze me. A burglar can even sue his victim for injuring him while he was robbing the poor guy. More ridiculous, the judge felt the burglar has the right. That's called human right, I guess.
I think the way this "Goliath" has been made a laughing stock all over the world will make them think twice before proceeding. People half way round the Globe like me are also laughing at this news. Power to the Net!
Aah, Corporate America...
At the top of the list are the insurance companies, banks, and credit card companies, followed by billion dollar corporations such as Monster Energy Drinks -- the subject matter of this interesting post.
The genesis of these de facto entities establishing and gaining power in Corporate America began in 1938 when the case of Erie Railroad v. Tomkins was decided by the United States Supreme Court. From that point forward it has become progressively harder for the little businesses such Vermonster to gain an even foothold in any civil litigation that may ensue by Monster Energy Drink; who purports that their copyrighted name is being infringed upon... To me it is just a case of semantical gymnastics, but the Vermonster Trademark simply may become a piece of history because truly they should have known better than to mess with a giant in the first place.
Clearly, this case will make its way through the American court system and someone will loose.
Remember, the pen is mightier than the sword, and Monster Energy Drink has a right to their day in court...
This is one of the reasons our economy is in the tanker. Evil empires pushing out the small businesses that thrive locally.
I posted on my blog about it too, and linked here and to Rock Art... I dont dare link to Monster or their parent company... they aint gettin my juice.
I am now writing a nasty letter to them. Maybe I will even call their number.
"If he loses the business and his family suffers because he is too stubborn to change the name and STILL have a successful business, Monster wins. They may win anyhow, but is this the hill he wants to die on?"
-yeah, in business any publicity is good publicity except for Hansen. This publicity will surely help this small business sell way,way more Vermonster beer than they would have without the media pub. My guess is he'll quit fighting them after Hansen helps put him on the map.
Lead the charge Griz, I'm into this fight, here is more fuel for the fire.
Great post hopefully the crush of the mighty pen will... poke of the mighty pen... whatever, will keep poor David from being squished under the Goliathy heel of the Devil Monster.
Wonder if Monster Energy Drinks cares what we think. Does anyone here drink it? Never mind you'd not admit it HERE and NOW.
God bless grizzly and your dogs
btw wow, not even once was the term 'make money online' mentionned here. I carefully read your last post about all that seo was is anchored text link. Interesting to see this off-topic post. Whatever you're up to Griz, I wish you luck!
geez Alex - not once was MMO mentioned until YOU showed up!!! ;-)
I just sent them a nice email about their dumb ass company taking on the small business owner at their site in the contact us form.
I wonder what would happen if we all called their 800 number, left a voice mail message. The poor bastard that has to respond to the voice mail in the morning might be pissed off.
Imagine as the person checks the messages in the morning saying you have 5000 voice mail messages, press 1 to retrieve them...lol..Evil grin and wink wink guys.....:)
They have a general mail box as well Monster Energy Drink at 1-800-426-7367 which you can leave a message on..oh this could be fun...
And what if we all filled out the contact form about this stupidity. Another evil wink wink and nudge nudge to this group....lmao...
The court of public opinion can be a strong motivator as well for the big bad companies to re-think their strategy.
Nice work! You're on the first page for "Monster Energy" lol
Here is a little, tiny, small, bit of love and a post about monster energy camel piss.
For some reason known only to billionaires like Hansen Beverage Company and John Menard (I live in a town blackmailed by him) these corporations seem to think whatever they want is what should be.
I started a blog just for this special situation. I am fired up and mad! I signed the petition. I joined the facebook group. I left a terse message at Hansen Beverage Company.
Diane
Hey Griz, I'm willing to help out with this campaign of yours any way I can - I'm a little confused on what the exact goal here is though; Are we trying to get Google's SERPS full of negative articles about Monster Energy Drink, ala Site Build It, or trying to help Vermonster rank better? Or both? Or something completely different? I just want to make sure that I'm on the same page as everyone else...
Anyway, like I said, I'd like to help anyway I can. I don't have an audience of readers or anything, but I do have a site related to beer that I could post an article on and send some links from.
- Adam
Interesting post. I was just heading down to my local notary here in The Netherlands to open a new business. I have formulated a nice energy beer drink. I was thinking of calling it Hienemonster, but after your post Griz, I think I will have to back to the drawing board. Thanks for bringing light to a very confusing topic.....
How can this pr N/A post be on the first page for "monster energy" when there is pr 6 and 5 sites also?! I can't believe it - oh no maybe it has nothing to do with pr ;)
I wrote my post on my blog and went to bed - yeah the timezone thingy - and I am surprised about the measures this whole thing has as a just woke up. Nice to see this, and probably Monster wakes up and sees that they are mereley a tiny mutton when compared to a bunch of internet marketers. And what do they do with muttons in New Zeland? ;)
They should know that people who sit at the computer all day and all night are a large group of people who consume caffeinated beverages.
and btw. We could possibly work to get Vermonster ranked for "monster energy drink" in the serps - since they are so easily confused that maybe the big G will confuse them also.
How come this gets 68 comments and the latest post (19 oct) by Court only 3?
GREAT POST
Did somebody say beer?
I guess there are two sides... um, I'll side with the beer...
I was telling some friends about this and Mark interrupted me asking, "Is Vermonster good?"
Hmmmmm..... "It's beer" was all I could say...
TO BE CONTINUED...
Note: "31 Drug Dealing Techniques That Work Perfectly in the Dating World" is still no. 2 for Drug Dealing Techniques!!!!! lol even with comment love... ah well....
it's not just rock art brewery upto their tricks but i got very confused when i saw a packet of monster munch crisps.... i immediately thought of the energy drink and almost brought the monster munch to give me some energy.
http://www.britstore.co.uk/Crisps-and-Snacks-Walkers-Crisps-Walkers-Monster-Munch-Crisps/c66_69_1231/index.html
Yay! A search for camel piss puts me at #10 (at some datacenters).
Griz:
Here's a little link juice for the cause, because this case of Monster Energy Drink vs Vermonster needs all the support it can get!
Do follow from a trust rank site for my friend Griz...
BTW: Do you think that Monster Energy Drink can Make Money Online with their products?
I do know that Vermonster Beer does Make Money Online selling t-shirts -- hopefully to gain some revenue for their obviously upcoming legal battle(s)!
Hey griz, thanks for the support in the fight against monster energy drink. I just did a followup post (very vulgar) at the site. I think I made some very valid points that no one else has brought up. (well, Vic hit one of my points quite eloquently on his site) but I take credit for the others, LOL
classic car insurance - you DON'T have to be on the page as everyone else !!!!
JUST DO WHAT IS RIGHT !!!!!!
that is obviously exposing the monsters !!!!!!!!
Damn you for making me want a Vermonster beer in the middle of my working day.
This is just so wrong in so many ways that it took my mind awhile to calm down. Just another example of where greed is taking this, what used to be a great country.
I just put up my own small efforts on my magnificent stock market site - The Rock Art Brewery Vermonster Barleywine Real Beer Monster Mash
- perhaps it will help make money online in some small way - VicWWW
Griz,
Is there a reason why you added the blogger nav bar back to this blog? Is it something we should all consider doing?
Sorry to help you cheat, Grizzly. I know it was unethical of me. I will repent tomorrow.
~Fiar
how dare those people start blogs to support the mom & pop company. I mean, the AUDACITY of anyone even trying to stand up for the mom and pop is INCONCEIVABLE. Don't the know that only corporate america comes up with catchy successful ideas.
Maybe Vermonster should just quit and start a blog!
OK so seriously though...I'm done drinking Monster Energy Drink
Just a heads up- while it is Hansen going after Rock Art, it's their IP protection company, Continental Enterprises, that's sending out so many cease and desist emails. Apparently they drank too much Rockstar (oooh, low blow) and got a little keyboard happy. I added a "2nd update" where I talk about it on my post, or just google Monster Energy and look for the Monster Energy Drinks vs BevReview.com. Seriously, it'll make you sick. Or mad. Or both. Or laugh.
Anyway, back to the grindstone. Still have to link up Allyn's second post, and mine's already at 1554 words with all the links I'm doing! *lol*
I'm not a big fan of energy drinks but if I had to pick I'd definitely not pick Monster.
Anyway, I just had to comment and say that I see you've joined Cashcrate. Can't say you've made a bad move and actually, I can't believe it's took you this long. :)
Please do a post someday and update us on your earnings.
Crap, my previous comment was supposed to be on the other post.
TriNi - I didn't join them - they just pay me for referrals. Not near as profitable as PP but just getting started. Only 1200 referrals so far. We'll see in a few months. This is definitely one of those things I tell my readers not to bother with - strictly for search traffic that will never read this comment.
Word Vixen - Thanks for the update. Interesting stuff regarding Continental Enterprises. Didn't know such businesses existed.
Bobby Brown - I wanted everyone to know this was a free Blogger site. If I'm going to mock all the experts then I wanted it obvious.
Great post Grizz
So that explians it..aliagdggggas;gklad.
I was tryiiiiiiiiiiinnnggg to get puuuuumpt up fer my gaaammmmmee wit this nu flaver'd Vermonster energy drink. Drank. Drunk. Thought it kinda taysted fuunnny. ~burp~
Aww THIT... now i gotta change my shirt...
RT - nice one ranking for "camel piss" ...we know google likes relevant results so i expect that to be number one very soon
Damn! I was supposed to ignore your recommendation for Project Payday? After one day wasted on that I was left scratching my head as to why you even had it on here. Now I get it. Know what else I get? Tons of spam from the PP offers I started but never finished...LOL!
Diane
Ha! I now rank #7 for Hansen Beverage Company and #10 for camel piss. I doubt it can get any better than that.
this is something awesome Griz.... you are giving this blog a multidimensional soul.!!! starting a revolution ?? :)
I'm not a lawyer, and I don't play one on TV, but Hansen may be picking on Vermonster because they have to. Somewhere in the back of my mind I recall something about trademarks going back into the public domain if not defended. In other words, even if Vermonster doesn't produce confusion, the precedent weakens Hansen's case for future lawsuits where the infringement is more serious.
Carl, IANAL either, but I think you have it backwards. The trademark owner has to defend his trademark when challenged or risk having it go into the public domain, like the word "thermos".
LOL RT no it cant haha. Now you having me wonder who ranks number one for the camel lol.
that was little bit funny for me.. btw, it's a great thing to share... thanks friend
Damn,
Better late then never, you should call me when you post about monster energy drinks and the help they give small business.(big gaps between email views)
Under limited time and not much for resources I found this educational. After browsing I added my experience with monster energy drinks.
Also very impressed with the post's angle.
Cheers!
Dirk
I've 'rant' about a guy who go against my previous employer, a Giant Pharma Company by the name of Pfizer, and took 6 years before he justice took on his side.
6 bloody years my friend and the reward - USD 2.3 Billion! Music to the ears...
Justice will be served but like our soldier; it's a bloody battle (read about my rant http://contrarian-sales-technique.blogspot.com/2009/09/news-about-pharma-company-and-community.html)
OH OK @ your reply to my comment. Well you can actually make good money referring there, so please update us on your income when you can. :) Thanks for the reply.
*lol* Love it! Griz, you're showing up as #8 for Monster Energy (not counting the image results line), or #6 if you don't count the news and shopping results.
Allyn is page 2 for Monster Energy Drinks, and page 3 for Monster Energy Drink.
Also, apparently Continental Enterprises has also started bullying an actor who was in a photo wearing a monster costume and holding a monster drink: http://techdirt.com/articles/20091020/1237266605.shtml Beautiful. Amazing, isn't it? You really can turn your school yard bullying skills into a real world business!
I also built a Squidoo lens so that I could link out to you and Allyn without diluting the links. :-) I'd like to keep the links one way (outgoing) but feel free to visit and post up opinions on the Duel module.
Grizzly,
If you have not, check out the updated page at..........
Http://rockartbrewery.com
It appears that the mission is accomplished.
As I mentioned on Lissie's blog........
A new milestone has been reached.
I have not seen this fast of action ever.
Thanks for the the disgruntled acceptance. I do appreciate it and I am always "really" in.
Cheers!
Dirk Poulsen
WordVixen, you really caught on there - I love it when the Griz gives us all a lesson in trend marketing with a topic that has 2 or more levels - again, read, watch, learn, listen!
Meanwhile - my Lagunitas IPA is getting warm...
It's amazing how the social media sites like FaceBook, along with that senator, got all the credit. It couldn't have had anything to do with all the IM'ers creeping into page 1 of of Google, could it?
By the way, the linked URL is now at # 4 for "hansen beverage" (without the quotes).
I think the reason Grizz threw up this post is because he wants to make more money. Am I right Grizz?
What I mean specifically is that when search engine traffic from newbies trying to find a get rich quick plan come across this site and just see a totally unrelated Monster Energy drink post they'll be more inclined to click on one of Grizz's ads to get off this page and try to find what they (think) they're looking for than if they came across one of his truly informative posts with a catchy title that would address what they're searching for.
If the front page had a title like: "Why the SEO and Social Media Industry Will Hurt You" then websurfers might be interested in reading on to find out exactly why - especially since the title goes against everything they've been told. Those readers will stick around and not click on ads. They might even become regular readers (like myself).
Another brilliant experiment by Grizz.
(obv. these are no-follow links but I still wanted to have a name that stands out)
Don- Thanks very much! I've been reading Griz for months... maybe a year now, but haven't commented much till now. I'm learning! Slowly, but learning. ;-)
Official Statement now on rockartbrewery.com
Well,i agreed.There are lots of small and medium enterprises being setup nowadays from many professions.There are tendencies to have businesses who are out for a quick bucks.
This is a case of a brand name that had been used on a product that does not live up to the expectation.There should be a governing body to monitor it.
Regards,
David Koh
Internet Marketer
What's up with using bit.lv on your sidebar links?
Hi Griz!
I'm not sure about this, coz this is my first time to be here.
Over all, I'll be back with the beer for you.
I generally like reading this blog, but I completely disagree with you. I think it's BS that they are doing this. It really does come down to money, but hey you have the 5-6th spot on 'make money online' so I guess you have nothing to worry about, right Griz?
David picking on Goliath? Whatever man.
Dude above me, I think you took his post way too seriously. Griz is being sarcastic and making a mockery of Monster Energy
Wow this is very interetesting. I have never even heard of Vermonster...the nerve of them!
As an owner of an energy drink company myself,and we started with nothing, really almost nothing under $20,000 investment total.
We went the process of trademarking (Xfuel) and were awarded the mark. There are other companies out there clearly infringing on us and at some point we will have to do the same as Monster is doing.
Although I am not a fan of the Monster (Hansen) product, they have been in business for many, many, many years and have paid their dues and went the legal route.
What these people did is wrong,they are trying to cause confusion in the marketplace.
If they were truly Amercian business people they would have researched this a little more and gotten a name that is unique to them and not copy Monster - what they are doing is exactly what people accused the Japanesse of and now the Chinese which is knocking off Amercian companies!
beer rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr give me one .I realy dont heard for Vermonster ,but its very interesting .
Griz, howhub could have some great potential. My thoughts are that I start with a blogger with a "super keyword" in mind as well as one I try to get ranked for. The blogger is the "money site", then there may even be some other money sites using blogvis, blogsome, blogetery, etc.
However, then in that niche write all sorts of articles about it targeting different keywords. Using hub pages, infobarrel and Howhub, etc, build several backlinks to the money site. Then use hub pages infobarrel and howhub to build backlinks for those backlinks, which will act as the blog farm, but will actually be legit. If you have additional adsense accounts and you want you can build blogfarms to those, or supporting sites and then blog farms, but I am going to keep it legit for the most part. Might submit a handful of the same articles to other article directories for supporting links to each of those sites, but I'm getting money from these sites, so there's much more reward in building backlinks.
Basically I'd follow your method and the method Janet outlined in her book.
I think Howhub is a very cool resource. if you click on my name, you can go to the site, but in howhub it's 50% commission... HOWEVER, if you refer 10 people you get 100% adsense commission even if you've already written several articles. If anyone wants to signup through me click on my name... I realize this is somewhat spammy, but I really think that people will bennefit from using howhub, hubpages, and infobarrel to build articles around, rather than building links from sites where they aren't getting revenue.
Also, I wanted to ask if there's anymore sites like infobarrel, hub pages and how hub that you know of with revenue sharing article directories? I think blogvis and blogetery you can pay money to be a supporter and if so you get full revenue, but that's more of a blog site.
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