7 Things You Can Do to Build an Effective and Responsive Opt-In Mailing List

Written by Dan B. Cauthron


We're assuming thatrepparttar primary goal of any Internet marketing effort is to earn money consistently over a long period of time. It doesn't serve us well to look only at short term goals. 'Flash-in-the-pan' success does happen for some people, but it's rare, and by far notrepparttar 108965 rule.

That beingrepparttar 108966 case, a list containing names and email addresses of interested prospects becomes an essential building block of success. A viable and workable opt-in mailing list is not an 'option' . . . it's a necessity. It goes without saying that we want our list to be as large as possible, but we're also seeking list quality as well.

So, here are several techniques that we have used, and continue to use in our own list-building efforts. They will work IF you work them.

1. Place an invitation to join prominently on your site.

Exposure isrepparttar 108967 operative word. Consider that your visitor is likely to be already interested in what you have to offer. Otherwise, she wouldn't be at your site inrepparttar 108968 first place. She will also be likely to join your list IF you give her an open invitation, and make it worth her time and effort.

2. Offer an incentive for joining your list.

A majority of Internet users come online seeking information about whatever topic interests them atrepparttar 108969 moment. Take advantage of this human curiosity by offering an informative ebook, group of ebooks, or an educational report on a topic that surrounds your site's focus. This will further piquerepparttar 108970 interest of your prospect, giving her a reason to join your list.

3. Advertise your incentive offers to other lists.

Paying for qualified leads is a reasonable and much used business practice. Advertising your new promotional ebook, report, or even a free service that you will provide can and typically will bring in a flood of new list members.

Note however, that this technique involves a cash investment forrepparttar 108971 initial advertising. To use this method, you must also have a focused marketing plan in place, geared toward recouping your cost by immediately offering your new subscribers related products for purchase.

4. Promote your list in your signature box.

Most email softwares will allow you to generate a signature file that will be appended automatically to every email message you send. Configure this file as an advertisement for your mailing list or newsletter. Stressrepparttar 108972 benefits of membership to your list, and feature your incentive items in this ad as well.

8 Steps to Oranizing Your Life & Business

Written by Terri Seymour


8 Steps to Organizing Your Life & Your Business Copyright Terri Seymour

Your life is a mess! Your business is going nowhere! Your house looks like a tornado hit it!

Does this sound familiar? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like your life and business are out of control and going nowhere?

Well, if you do, you are not alone. Believe me, we all get this feeling at one time or another - maybe more often. There ARE ways of taking control and getting organized!!

Step 1

STOP!! This is a very important step so do not take it lightly. You must stop and step back. Take some time and figure out exactly what you want and need to do to organize your life.

*Step 2

Go to "your place" and bring a notebook and pen. We all have a place where we like to go to ponder, think, figure things out. If you do not have such a place, find one. Whether it berepparttar beach,repparttar 108964 bathtub, a quiet spot inrepparttar 108965 woods or atrepparttar 108966 park. We all need a place to clear our minds and sort things out once in awhile. You must be able to be alone for this task!

*Step 3

Take a little time to clear your mind and free yourself from allrepparttar 108967 "stuff" of life. Then you can think clearly and objectively. When your mind is cleared, start thinking about what you want your life and your business to be. Write these thoughts down. These are your goals. In order to organize your life, you must know what your goals are.

*Step 4

After you have determined your goals, you need to write downrepparttar 108968 steps to achieving these goals. Each major goal should be broken down into several smaller goals.

For example: If your goal is to build your business into a success, break this down into smaller more attainable goals such as:

Make website more effective. Streamline ezine. Research sales and target market.

Achieving one step at a time will build your confidence, which in turn will help you become more successful. After you get your plans written down, type them, print them and refer to them often. Do not let setbacks deter you. We all have them. Use them as a learning tool and a strength builder.

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