Massive Facebook Group vs Traditional Mailing List

JeffersonB · 11-24-2009, 06:14 AM

Hey guys,

Over the past few months i have been working on my facebook group which now has many targeted users all in it who are making me quite abit of money.

I am now wondering are they all safe to keep in this group and keep sending messgaes/invites etc or should i now start building a traditional mailing list for these users with aweber?

What are your thoughts?

JB

KarlWarren · 11-24-2009, 06:30 AM

Hi JB,

if you're making money with them the way it is - then I would be happy to say it is "safe" to keep them in the group. After all, it's just another kind of optin. The benefit is, it grows virally as they tell their friends about it.

It might be a good idea to complement the group with an optin list, offering MORE value - if you're comfortable working with FB groups, there should be no reason to switch though, really. I wouldn't "force" them to move to a list though, FB is their "comfort zone" and it may be most effective to market to them there.

But, the only rule is... TEST.

G Singh · 11-24-2009, 06:33 AM

I would personally get them on your list if your group is quite large. Facebook or any other social network can remove you with a click of a button. If the group is targetted offer them a freebie to get on your list. You'll have them on your list forever and can market to them in more ways than you are allowed to on facebook.

In fact PM me when you have a moment JB, I have a few questions.

Clyde Dennis · 11-24-2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlWarren

...It might be a good idea to complement the group with an optin list, offering MORE value

This way you're doing BOTH, which to my way of thinking is the best of both worlds.

MichaelHiles · 11-24-2009, 07:07 AM

Paul Colligan recently posted his test results on his blog that compared to a 6 month old email list, a facebook group failed to even perform as well as that mailing list.

Rodopi · 11-24-2009, 10:39 AM

Isn't there a group messaging limit of 5000 on Facebook?

I know it's quite large but a restriction none the less.

I would encourage your friends to join your list.

Dan C. Rinnert · 11-24-2009, 10:54 AM

MrEyeconic is right. The way you are now, you're completely at the mercy of Facebook. I wouldn't take extreme measures, but I would try to encourage them to join your list.

The Brian · 11-24-2009, 11:19 AM

Like others have already mentioned, try to get them onto your own mailing list, by offering them a free bonus for signing up for it. Facebook could delete your group or your account at any time, and then you won't have a choice. Capitalize on this asset while you can.

JAIDEEP2959 · 11-24-2009, 12:24 PM

You must create a list of those group members giving away some free gifts of the selected niche.

Everybody opens their email first in the morning and then go to Google or Facebook.

11-24-2009, 06:14 AM	#1
JeffersonB HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 214 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Massive Facebook Group vs Traditional Mailing List Hey guys, Over the past few months i have been working on my facebook group which now has many targeted users all in it who are making me quite abit of money. I am now wondering are they all safe to keep in this group and keep sending messgaes/invites etc or should i now start building a traditional mailing list for these users with aweber? What are your thoughts? JB

11-24-2009, 06:30 AM	#2
KarlWarren www.eCoverNinja.com War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 5,988 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 186 Thanked 470 Times in 206 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Massive Facebook Group vs Traditional Mailing List Hi JB, if you're making money with them the way it is - then I would be happy to say it is "safe" to keep them in the group. After all, it's just another kind of optin. The benefit is, it grows virally as they tell their friends about it. It might be a good idea to complement the group with an optin list, offering MORE value - if you're comfortable working with FB groups, there should be no reason to switch though, really. I wouldn't "force" them to move to a list though, FB is their "comfort zone" and it may be most effective to market to them there. But, the only rule is... TEST.
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G Singh Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 916 Thanks: 157 Thanked 78 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Massive Facebook Group vs Traditional Mailing List I would personally get them on your list if your group is quite large. Facebook or any other social network can remove you with a click of a button. If the group is targetted offer them a freebie to get on your list. You'll have them on your list forever and can market to them in more ways than you are allowed to on facebook. In fact PM me when you have a moment JB, I have a few questions.

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Rodopi Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 29 Thanks: 200 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Massive Facebook Group vs Traditional Mailing List Isn't there a group messaging limit of 5000 on Facebook? I know it's quite large but a restriction none the less. I would encourage your friends to join your list.
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11-24-2009, 11:19 AM	#8
The Brian Banned War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 104 Thanks: 18 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Massive Facebook Group vs Traditional Mailing List Like others have already mentioned, try to get them onto your own mailing list, by offering them a free bonus for signing up for it. Facebook could delete your group or your account at any time, and then you won't have a choice. Capitalize on this asset while you can.

11-24-2009, 12:24 PM	#9
JAIDEEP2959 Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,102 Thanks: 72 Thanked 218 Times in 80 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Massive Facebook Group vs Traditional Mailing List You must create a list of those group members giving away some free gifts of the selected niche. Everybody opens their email first in the morning and then go to Google or Facebook.
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