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August 11, 2005
Congratulations Blog-Zilla!
By QBlog in Blog News
So, you're interested in Dan Hollings' Blog-Zilla tool? Curious about how it works, how much it costs and if it will meet your "multi-blogging" needs? Don't mind that the nattering nabobs of negativism are comparing it to spam? Well, then I've got the four-one-one you crave.
A couple of Quixtar BLOG readers sent me the "Inquirey [sic] from Blog-Zilla" which outlines some of the Blog-Zilla basics. I've done all the heavy lifting and condensed the info into easy-to-read bullet points.
Blog-Zilla 411
- The trial period costs $1
- Trial period involves one or two conference calls per week
- One blogger believes that 1500 people applied for Blog-Zilla
- According to the Blog-Zilla call availability page, there are approximately 57 people participating in the trial period
- After trial period, Blog-Zilla costs $30 per month for 5 blogs and $1 extra for additional blogs
- Also, there is a one-time setup fee "under $100"
- Annual subscriptions get discounts and the setup fee is waived
- Those running 50 or more blogs will receive greater access to Dan Hollings' training and expertise
- The training calls are apparently available in mp3 format
How Does It Taste?
One blogger appears to be very excited about Blog-Zilla. Lester Colegado runs Infoblogger Journal and believes it will make his "infoblogging into a multiblogging endeavor." Colegado also posts some of his early impressions of Blog-Zilla:
These last couple of days, during my off-work hours, I was trying to learn how to use this program. So far, I find it to be of great potential. And, the offer that I can multiblog by the 100's in a short time can be true once I learn the ins and outs of Blog-zilla.
In fact, I already am working on 5 right now and have several more in mind to add once I really become proficient with its use.
There's a learning curve to it but it's not really that technical. In my case, I had to think more of a precise blog concept to blend with the system than learning how to use the software.
Who's Who?
Who are the people Dan Hollings has selected to participate in the Blog-Zilla trial period? Well, according to the Blog-zilla Member Call Availability page the following people are on the short-list.
- Adam Abernethy
- Allida Thomas
- Andy Smith
- Anthony Pohle
- Barbara Gathany
- Bengt Sather
- Brett Hodges
- Catherine MacDonald
- Cherie Kilgour
- Chris Morte
- Christopher Silano
- Criss Bertling
- Dan Hollings
- Danny Lowell
- David Grogan
- Debra Hamuka-Falkenham
- Douglas Mackie
- Dylan Benjamin
- Erik Kampe
- Gene Parker
- Grant Segall
- Greg Killam
- Henry Davis
- Jaan Kanellis
- Jan Dilley
- Jan Jenson
- Jan Manzer
- Jason Katzenback
- Jeanette Fisher
- -- name removed --
- John Herren
- John Leong
- Katherine Roberson
- Katie Tarochione
- Kevin Knuhtsen
- Lester Colegado
- Mathias Pruestel
- Matthew Savage
- Michael Lu
- Michael Santiago
- Paula Smith
- Peter Lee
- Rita Scott
- Rob Caldwell
- Ruth Bird
- Sandra Dinkins-Wilson
- Scott Boyce
- Scott Skibell
- Stanley Piszczatowski
- Steve Brown
- Steve Eisenberg
- Stewart Ott
- Ted Stalets
- Terry Klingberg
- Tiat Leong, Ang
- Tom Roberson
- Jason Ciment
I suppose that if all goes well, we'll be seeing a lot more blogs from the people on that list.
Free or Fee?
I can't really comment on how Blog-Zilla works because I've never seen it in action. I'm unimpressed with the blogs it produces but admittedly I have no idea how the application functions.
However, one reader suggested that w.bloggar may do much of what Blog-Zilla does — for free. I've never used either application so it may be completely different. If you've used Blog-Zilla I'd love to hear from you and how you think it compares to w.bloggar.
Also, if you do the math on Blog-Zilla it would cost $125 per month to run 100 blogs that are, according to Hollings, 25-60% unique from one another.
Contrast that strategy with that of a blogger who spends the same amount of time generating quality content for a single blog and spends that same $125 on BlogAds or Google Ads. Who, at the end of the day, do you think will be driving more consistent traffic? The single blogger or the multi-blogger?
Anyway, congratulations to all you lucky Blog-Zilla trial folks. Hope it goes well and I look forward to hearing more about it very soon.
Comments
Here is the Quixtar Compendium:
http://www.amquix.info/pdfs/compendium.pdf
Look at rule 4.3.2 on page D-16
From Quixtar's own FAQ under 'Best Practices', we read:
'1. May I create a website to promote my business?
Yes, provided the website complies with all the rules governing IBO websites and its content has been reviewed by the Corporation prior to posting on the internet. For more information on the rules and guidelines governing IBO websites, see Bulletin 17.'
As far as Bulletin 17, I need some help locating that one. I spent a while on the Quixtar site trying to find that one.
Basically, if you have a One Domain site, you are good, others must be approved by the corporation
If you're a "kingpin" they'll find a way to justify anything you do short of clubbing baby seals on video, whereas if you're not a "kingpin" and you could possibly cause them embarrassment, they can find something in the rules that you've violated.
Ok, thanks for the info! It's definitely not for me... I'm not one for the MLM business, but I'll pass the docs and such along. Trying to keep my friends from crashing in the biz. And nice blog, xanadustc, I like the idea. I'm glad you have the patience to listen to the tapes even though your STP days are over. I'll definitely link it up!
Yes, as long as the site as been reviewed by the corp. you can make a site that links to client/IBO sign-up pages. One Domain sites have these links as well.
Tony, I'm thinking of joining Quixtar. I'm bored from all these critbots.
Quixtar is still legal, right?
i want to say hi to mathias pruestel from germany
Does anyone have the guidelines for an IBO's website on hand? Link or cut/paste is fine. Specifically, I would like to know if a site that invites people to sign up as a client, member, or IBO is allowed... I had heard that this was against the rules, but I've seen sites like this and I thought perhaps my perception was wrong. You can also email me your response if you wish to avoid discussion. I'll provide it on request.
Posted by: mjlilgui | August 11, 2005 7:28 PM