Greetings;
I just got off an email exchange with James Jones of Micro Niche Finder.
As you know from reading my blog, Micro Niche Finder was the first keyword tool that I ever bought, and I still use it today. To be fair, I use some other tools now too — mostly because of some missing advanced features that Micro Niche Finder 3.0 is lacking.
So, about that email.
James sent out a mailer about six weeks ago indicating that he was about to release Micro Niche Finder version 4.0 (with plans for version 5.0 in the works). I was excited then, because once you are a Micro Niche Finder customer, you get free updates for life. He is adding the features I was looking for, and I will get them for free.
When I spoke with him today, he indicated the price will be going up next week. James said:
Yes, as soon as we release this we'll give the tire kickers a day or
so to get the old price but then it's going to $97.00.There will also be a price increase with version 5.0 and it may be significantly higher. In fact, I may even have to go to a monthly fee with 5.0 since we'll be accessing data from other websites that have to be maintained and this adds an ongoing cost.
It will still be a great deal at the new price ($97). However, if you buy it today you can effectively get a $30 discount because you will get the updates when they are released (for life). There is no risk as James offers a 60 day return policy.
Some off the new features rumored for Version 4.0 are described by James:
The first release will add some basic functionality such as showing you the Commercial Intent for a particular keyword phrase, LSI keywords, the number of Google Ads for a keyword phrase and a bunch of other minor features that you may find useful.
But the really cool stuff will be in Version 5.0:
Version 5.0 will take keyword research to a whole new level. I can't tell you much about it just yet except to say we're going to take all the guesswork out of selecting profitable niche markets and basically give you an “Easy Button.”
I don't have a release date just yet for version 5.0 but it will be before the end of the year.
That's all I can say about 5.0 for now.
Just thought you might want to know.
I don't know what an “Easy Button” is, but is sure sounds great.
I've made money with Micro Niche Finder, but I hope you don't feel any pressure to buy this tool. There are lots of keyword tools on the market, and some really good free ones. If you have questions about keyword research or the Micro Niche Finder tool, please let me know.
Regards,
Mark
Hey Jason;
Thanks for your comments.
That sounds exactly like something Vic said to me once, and I agree. Keyword Elite is widely recognized to be the “best” keyword software out there. In fact, I have both used and promoted KE in the past.
Truth is, I am pretty sure that it is because of KE (and new tools like Market Samurai) that James is trying to upgrade his software. There is a lot of excellent (superior) competition out there at higher price points that James wants to compete with. To compete, he must upgrade. That is the point of the post, and why I noted that there are “missing advanced features that Micro Niche Finder 3.0 is lacking.”
Having said that, I never have seen a head to head comparison that supports your position. It’s not that I disagree with you — but since you have such a strong opinion I was thinking maybe you had some data to back it up. Are you aware of any? I personally never have taken the time to compare them directly — but I do notice that Market Samurai and MNF both find phrases that KE does not find (and vice versa).
Thanks for your comments, and thanks for stopping by.
Regards,
Mark
Everyone knows that Keyword Elite is the best, most powerful, and respected software there is for finding niches. Anyone who makes serious money knows that and knows that MNF is no match for Keyword Elite.
No one who has ever used KE would ever use MNF. Period. It’s too bad you are just another newbie pretending to know what he is talking about.
Mark – thanks for the heads-up on this one.
Three of the more trusted names I look up to in the industry – Mark, Garry Conn and Kent Verge – all use MNF very successfully. A fourth name I trust – Joshua Wexelbaum at scrappybusiness.com told me he was not familiar with MNF, but he doesn’t list KE as one of his top 4 either. If someone is determined to find the “best reviewed” kwt – see what Josh has to say on his detailed review site. But, we can investigate kwt’s for months on end – and still have a good argument as to which one is better.
Hey Kent;
I think maybe Jason (above) skimmed the post and assumed that I was endorsing Micro Niche Finder as “the best keyword tool ever.” In fact, I was very careful not to do that. I have not used all the keyword tools out there, and do not consider myself an authority on keyword tools.
You are right — Josh is a great source for SEO-related information. I think he will tell you that he has not personally looked at all of the tools either.
I have used MNF quite a bit. When I first started, it was the tool I could afford and it was easy to use. It is a neat tool at a great entry level price point. If James is able to execute on his plans for MNF 5.0, it will be a bargain at $67. But, as I mentioned in the post, this remains to be seen.
My goal with this post is to report a fact — the price of MNF is going up next week. Plain and simple.
Thanks for your comments (as always).
Regards,
Mark
I use a tool known as “keyword wife”
It’s great, she and I have a discussion at night after work and that gives my about 10 good keyword phrases to try out and MMO with. (I filter out the ones with cuss words in them that are directed towards my stupidity…those never make money)
…You see, I just can’t think like a woman, so I use “keyword wife” to help me find those buying words that women are searching for.
LOL
🙂
AL
This is a great thread! It would be even better if there was someone who could provide data for the Keyword Elite -v- Micro Niche Finder debate.
James Mangosteen Dean
Mark,
I just seen your video for MNF. It was excellent. What software did you use?
I am just beginning to experiment with video myself. If you ever write an ebook on video, count me in as a buyer.
Brent Crouch
Niche marketing is a good way to promote products and earn money online because there are few competitors yet.“~
I wanted to ask, how do I get a discount $ 30 to buy micro niche finder? whether I should buy from you?
thanks