Paid newsletter?!?!

9 years ago

I honestly would not pay for any service like this. But I would happily be marketed to in a free newsletter. Something to think about.

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khustikheu 9 years ago

Originally Posted by JimmyBlueEyes

I honestly would not pay for any service like this. But I would happily be marketed to in a free newsletter. Something to think about.

Me neither, never paid and never will. There is just too much free information available online anyways
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JC Web

9 years ago

I would never pay to be subscribed to a newsletter either. It would be better for you to have a free sign up and let people choose if they want to purchase specific products from you. Alternatively, you could set up a membership site.

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Antares330

9 years ago

I was considering pairing it with a membership site...

Let me ask you this instead...
What products do you buy? or always need more of?

I'm not looking to run a "Spam affiliate links" type of newsletter, I'm looking at adding value to their lives!

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vishwa

9 years ago

Paid newsletter is not such a good idea, when people get information freely on internet. there are plenty of blogs with helpful articles, tips and tricks who are offering free subscription to the users.

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Tom Addams 9 years ago

Originally Posted by vishwa

Paid newsletter is not such a good idea, when people get information freely on internet.

The same could be said of a paid membership site or a paid forum.

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Tony M

9 years ago

Originally Posted by vishwa

Paid newsletter is not such a good idea, when people get information freely on internet. there are plenty of blogs with helpful articles, tips and tricks who are offering free subscription to the users.

Originally Posted by winnermarketing

newsletter in IM ? I think it will hardly works.....
Try to inform on new earning opportunities....

These are probably the most ridiculous comments on this thread.

Paid newsletters work as long as the information is solid and actionable.

Dan Kennedy has built a multi-MILLION dollar company based solely on
his "No B.S. Marketing" newsletter

Ben Settle is bringing in about Quarter MILLION dollars per year with his
$97 per month newsletter (I'm just estimated off what he mentioned in a
previous podcast)

Gary Halbert had a newsletter for $197 per month that was hugely successful.

Paul Mort has a newsletter that runs about $150 USD per month in the fitness
niche.

Craig Garber brings in about $500,000 per YEAR with a $47 per month newsletter.

... and the list goes on.

The ONLY reason why you would be so quick to scratch off a paid newsletter is
simply because YOU HAVE NOTHING OF VALUE TO OFFER.

I'm starting a newsletter in a couple of months or so. It will be an offline newsletter
for about $397 per month. The only difference is - I'm going to be making these
newsletter for offline businesses (chiropractors, doctors, etc...)

I know of a couple of companies that are bringing anywhere from $500 - $3,000
month PER CLIENT for services similar to mine.

Don't be so quick to throw something out the window you know NOTHING about.

Get on Dan Kennedys newsletter... Pay attention to the content and what he REALLY
uses the newsletter for. You'll learn a lot.

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khustikheu

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Tony M

These are probably the most ridiculous comments on this thread.

Paid newsletters work as long as the information is solid and actionable.

Dan Kennedy has built a multi-MILLION dollar company based solely on
his "No B.S. Marketing" newsletter

Ben Settle is bringing in about Quarter MILLION dollars per year with his
$97 per month newsletter (I'm just estimated off what he mentioned in a
previous podcast)

Gary Halbert had a newsletter for $197 per month that was hugely successful.

Paul Mort has a newsletter that runs about $150 USD per month in the fitness
niche.

Craig Garber brings in about $500,000 per YEAR with a $47 per month newsletter.

... and the list goes on.

The ONLY reason why you would be so quick to scratch off a paid newsletter is
simply because YOU HAVE NOTHING OF VALUE TO OFFER.

I'm starting a newsletter in a couple of months or so. It will be an offline newsletter
for about $397 per month. The only difference is - I'm going to be making these
newsletter for offline businesses (chiropractors, doctors, etc...)

I know of a couple of companies that are bringing anywhere from $500 - $3,000
month PER CLIENT for services similar to mine.

Don't be so quick to throw something out the window you know NOTHING about.

Get on Dan Kennedys newsletter... Pay attention to the content and what he REALLY
uses the newsletter for. You'll learn a lot.

While you are right in your own way, none of us here are either Dan Kennedy or Gary Halbert; they are TALENTED LEGENDS. Moreover, just because something worked for them from way back (they did not start it in 2015 or it is doubtful that it would work; when they started there was no Wordpress IMO) does not mean it would work for everyone. It is good to stick to the tried and tested method of free newsletter, especially when one is not a 'guru' yet like Jimmy Brown

Plenty of people write horror/mystery fiction, but nobody becomes or will ever become another Stephen King or Agatha Christie

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Antares330

9 years ago

Originally Posted by khustikheu

While you are right in your own way, none of us here are either Dan Kennedy or Gary Halbert; they are TALENTED LEGENDS. Moreover, just because something worked for them from way back (they did not start it in 2015 or it is doubtful that it would work; when they started there was no Wordpress IMO) does not mean it would work for everyone. It is good to stick to the tried and tested method of free newsletter, especially when one is not a 'guru' yet like Jimmy Brown

Plenty of people write horror/mystery fiction, but nobody becomes or will ever become another Stephen King or Agatha Christie

They had to start somewhere... (They might have prior business knowledge)

It all comes down to value... Also, the fact that so many people are against it, puts me in favor...

Besides, what difference is there between a normal product or membership site and a paid newsletter?

To be honest, the more newsletters I sign up for, the more I DON'T want to be like that... Only a few newsletters are really GREAT! Among them is How-To-Geek's newsletter... I love getting emails from them!

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discrat

9 years ago

Originally Posted by khustikheu

While you are right in your own way, none of us here are either Dan Kennedy or Gary Halbert; they are TALENTED LEGENDS. Moreover, just because something worked for them from way back (they did not start it in 2015 or it is doubtful that it would work; when they started there was no Wordpress IMO) does not mean it would work for everyone. It is good to stick to the tried and tested method of free newsletter, especially when one is not a 'guru' yet like Jimmy Brown

Plenty of people write horror/mystery fiction, but nobody becomes or will ever become another Stephen King or Agatha Christie

Yes, you are probably right BUT I think there are a few on here that could come close to Ben Settle.
Ben is very talented and really has a knack for effective communication via email and traditional copywriting.

But I think there are a few in here that have the potential to be on or near the same level.

To say a Paid Newsletter will not work today is a ridiculous assertion.

Of course it can work and as Tom aptly pointed out if you can offer material not found anywhere else
( personal experiences and personal case studies) then people will pay if they find Value in it and can increase their bottom line with this Value

- Robert Andrew

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winnermarketing

9 years ago

newsletter in IM ? I think it will hardly works.....
Try to inform on new earning opportunities....

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Steve B 9 years ago

So far, nobody here likes a paid newsletter . . .

That means it will probably work great if done right!

Steve
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Antares330

9 years ago

I know not many people here like paid newsletters...

Question: In a free newsletter, what things would you like to get?
Instead of this spammed affiliate link emails?

The question was never, if a paid newsletter works... it was WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET in a newsletter!

PS: Thanks for the encouragement Steve

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Tom Addams

9 years ago

Justin,

I'd happily be your first paying subscriber. When your newsletter is ready, you know where to find me.

But - you first need to convince me to part with some cash. I spend a lot of time sat on my bottom in a pair of Star Wars pajamas earning it, so I'll first need some convincing to spend it.

What I Don't Want

1. PLR Content.
2. Low-Value Tips & Tricks.
3. Humour.

I can get all of the above tripe and more from practically (and perhaps every) other IM newsletter on the planet.

What I Want

Value for money. And the more, the merrier.

Any Price Tag Is Fine By Me

By all means contact me and invite me to be your first paying subscriber. And when and if you do, the price tag is irrelevant. Like every consumer, whenever I encounter a price, I make a value estimate. Whether it's buying a new boat, an iPad, an Xbox One for my daughter, or paying for information. And when it comes to information, I'll purchase every decent piece I can find. If you offer me value for money, consider me a buyer.

The above is in bold for good reason. It should be your primary concern right now. Lose track of it, and your business model will never work.

- Tom

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Antares330

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Tom Addams

Justin,

I'd happily be your first paying subscriber. When your newsletter is ready, you know where to find me.

But - you first need to convince me to part with some cash. I spend a lot of time sat on my bottom in a pair of Star Wars pajamas earning it, so I'll first need some convincing to spend it.

What I Don't Want

1. PLR Content.
2. Low-Value Tips & Tricks.
3. Humour.

I can get all of the above tripe and more from practically (and perhaps every) other IM newsletter on the planet.

What I Want

Value for money. And the more, the merrier.

Any Price Tag Is Fine By Me

By all means contact me and invite me to be your first paying subscriber. And when and if you do, the price tag is irrelevant. Like every consumer, whenever I encounter a price, I make a value estimate. Whether it's buying a new boat, an iPad, an Xbox One for my daughter, or paying for information. And when it comes to information, I'll purchase every decent piece I can find. If you offer me value for money, consider me a buyer.

The above is in bold for good reason. It should be your primary concern right now. Lose track of it, and your business model will never work.

- Tom

Thanks for the great tips!

The biggest problem for me right now is, how do I give value?
Giving them something that helps... but what does every IM'er never have enough of?

Let's just say I would have the Energy/Time/Money to give you 1 thing every week, what would you pick?

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Randall Magwood

9 years ago

I wouldn't subscribe to a paid newsletter. WarriorForum is good enough for me.

On WarriorForum you have millions of people trying out virtually every strategy in the box. And they report their results here. As as i'm concerned, my only "paid" newsletter is the fee i paid to become a War Room Member on this forum. And it hasn't let me down since.

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Big Al

9 years ago

These are probably the most ridiculous comments on this thread.

Paid newsletters work as long as the information is solid and actionable.

Dan Kennedy has built a multi-MILLION dollar company based solely on
his "No B.S. Marketing" newsletter

Ben Settle is bringing in about Quarter MILLION dollars per year with his
$97 per month newsletter (I'm just estimated off what he mentioned in a
previous podcast)

Gary Halbert had a newsletter for $197 per month that was hugely successful.

Paul Mort has a newsletter that runs about $150 USD per month in the fitness
niche.

Craig Garber brings in about $500,000 per YEAR with a $47 per month newsletter.

... and the list goes on.

The ONLY reason why you would be so quick to scratch off a paid newsletter is
simply because YOU HAVE NOTHING OF VALUE TO OFFER.

I'm starting a newsletter in a couple of months or so. It will be an offline newsletter
for about $397 per month. The only difference is - I'm going to be making these
newsletter for offline businesses (chiropractors, doctors, etc...)

I know of a couple of companies that are bringing anywhere from $500 - $3,000
month PER CLIENT for services similar to mine.

Don't be so quick to throw something out the window you know NOTHING about.

Get on Dan Kennedys newsletter... Pay attention to the content and what he REALLY
uses the newsletter for. You'll learn a lot.

Amen.

I subscribe to two newsletters.

And they're a lot better than looking for the information on the interwebz.

For one... they're delivered to my door so I actually read them, which means I'm more likely to learn and apply them.

And second... by paying for a paid newsletter I'm not getting pulled left, right and centre by all the distractions and bright shiny objects out there.

But guess what... they're not for everyone and remember you are not your market.

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Aur1mas

9 years ago

Hmm that's interesting but at the same time pretty risky. In my opinion, if you want to make a paid newsletter, you firstly had to tame your visitors, did you do that? The thing is that nowdays people are not really prepared to pay for the news on the Internet. So the only fact that would make sure you sell your news - is making sure your visitors cannot find the information you cover elsewhere.

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