If they visit your page, THEY WILL OPT IN...with this neat tip

14 years ago

Thanks for this neat little tip.

I've seen it suggested before to write an article and then put in the resource box for part 2 click here (not allowed at ezinearticles.)

I never thought about doing it this way for opt in material. Thank you very much.

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14 years ago

Originally Posted by Jason_V

Thanks for this neat little tip.

I've seen it suggested before to write an article and then put in the resource box for part 2 click here (not allowed at ezinearticles.)

I never thought about doing it this way for opt in material. Thank you very much.

now that's a cool idea...

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Jonathan Ferraro

14 years ago

Thanks a lot for that tip. I actually never thought of it. I'll try it out on one of my sites. Hopefully the conversions will be higher.

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shabit87

14 years ago

I'm glad you guys like it. Feel free to tweak it and share with others how your results were effected...good I hope.

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Rembo

14 years ago

That is a neat trick indeed! Thanks for sharing.

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WillDL

14 years ago

Awesome tip, I love it.

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shabit87

14 years ago

Originally Posted by WillDL

Awesome tip, I love it.

I'm glad ya love it, if you happen to use this tip, don't forget to share with the other warriors the results or the changes you made that bettered the tip.

Wow, I'm actually surprised to hear so many people didn't know this tip. I was afraid I was going to put it up and everyone would quickly shoot it down as "recycled" info. I'm glad I could teach something new to you guys.

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butters

14 years ago

So you are getting there optin through a comment? I think I read it right

it is 3am here

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shabit87

14 years ago

Originally Posted by butters

So you are getting there optin through a comment? I think I read it right

it is 3am here

No the comment is just a bonus, if they choose to do so. You ask them to comment and then send some sort of "confirmation" that they did indeed comment, for example their screen name, when they opt in or send you an email with the 'proof' they'll be given the link as you've promised them. Hope that makes sense.

Oh and you should get some rest LOL

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butters

14 years ago

Hehe, rest would be good :p So basically, they comment, you send them to a second page which has an optin box on along with the second half of the article. If not, I'll sleep and re look after sleep

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shabit87

14 years ago

Uh, now I'm a bit confused. LOL, its 1am here. I think I better go to bed as well.

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Soapyshoe

14 years ago

How do you do the double-opt-in this way?

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shabit87

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Soapyshoe

How do you do the double-opt-in this way?

It work in the same way, simply let them know they'll be getting an email to confirm their request, once confirmed you're able to send the info as promised. You can be honest, double opting is just to ensure you're not sending unwanted mail...which is great for you and your subscribers.

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AndrewCavanagh

14 years ago

Designing your free content in this way is an excellent strategy for many niches.

You may go beyond just 2 parts too.

What you've done so far is set people up to optin and get the second part.

If your series had seven parts and you explained to them that they'll get part 2 immediately when they subscribe then they'll get parts 3-7 sent by email after they subscribe they'll be looking forward to and reading your emails....a huge key to building a responsive list.

So think not just 2 parts....5+ parts.

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shabit87

14 years ago

Originally Posted by AndrewCavanagh

Designing your free content in this way is an excellent strategy for many niches.

You may go beyond just 2 parts too.

What you've done so far is set people up to optin and get the second part.

If your series had seven parts and you explained to them that they'll get part 2 immediately when they subscribe then they'll get parts 3-7 sent by email after they subscribe they'll be looking forward to and reading your emails....a huge key to building a responsive list.

So think not just 2 parts....5+ parts.

Kindest regards,
Andrew Cavanagh

THats a cool idea Andrew, especially if each parts varies a little. That way you have niche spefic list each and everytime. Awesome suggestion!

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nchowdhury

14 years ago

Originally Posted by AndrewCavanagh

Designing your free content in this way is an excellent strategy for many niches.

You may go beyond just 2 parts too.

What you've done so far is set people up to optin and get the second part.

If your series had seven parts and you explained to them that they'll get part 2 immediately when they subscribe then they'll get parts 3-7 sent by email after they subscribe they'll be looking forward to and reading your emails....a huge key to building a responsive list.

So think not just 2 parts....5+ parts.

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Andrew Cavanagh

Excellent suggestion, that will not only build a responsive a list but also a good way to build up a relationship with your subscribers

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nchowdhury 14 years ago

Yes it is a good technique. I watched a list building video recently from Frank Kern, where he gives away free one of his seminar recording so that they subscribe and then if the subscribers sends the link to 10 other people they get the chance to watch the 2nd video.

This process has helped him gather a huge list before his lauch 2weeks back.
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Derek Allen

14 years ago

Let me just say this... Neat!

I haven't used the word Neat since around 2006. So, I thought this would be the perfect time! Haha!

Seriously, thanks for sharing..

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shabit87

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Deezy

Let me just say this... Neat!

I haven't used the word Neat since around 2006. So, I thought this would be the perfect time! Haha!

Seriously, thanks for sharing..

Its funny you said that, I don't use it either, but my mother does. I'm on the phone with her as I type this thread and she uses neat...so it has inspired me to do the same. LOL, now I gotta call my mother and tell her no on uses neat.

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Mohammad Afaq

14 years ago

Haven't tried this before but I have seen this on some sites.

I bookmarked the page and will come back to it later to put this method into action

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whateverpedia

14 years ago

That is indeed a great way to build your list.

Whether they turn into actual buyers and not just freebie seekers is another matter though.

I hope they do end up as buyers for you though.

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Vlad Shelest 14 years ago

What a great tip, thank you! I am busy building my list (isn't everyone) so can't wait to try it.
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reynoldscorb

14 years ago

Great post, I've seen others have a lot of success building their list. I am yet to try it myself, but looks like a great way to accomplish the list build.

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JohnMcCabe 14 years ago

Interesting twist. I hadn't thought of it from this angle, but it sure seems obvious once I read it. Thanks...

For language on the confirmed opt-in, you could just say something like:

"Here's part 2, as promised. If you want the rest of the series, all you have to do is confirm that this email reached where it was supposed to go, and that you want the rest of the series. You can do both in one simple click:

[confirmation link]

Without that confirmation, I can't send you the rest of the information in this series. The system automatically deletes your address after X days so I don't accidentally send email to people who didn't ask for it or don't want it.

If you change your mind, there will be another link just like this in every future message. Just click on it, and the system automatically takes you out of the loop."

I avoid using the word "spam" whenever possible because it may be planting ideas in peoples' heads that were not there before.

That's the same reason I never use the quasi-standard "We hate spam as much as you do..." tag line by a subscribe button. You have the person primed to subscribe, with positive thoughts about what they will receive. Why put negative energy there by using words like spam and hate?
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Anonymous Affiliate

14 years ago

Originally Posted by shabit87

"Oh, oh! You've reached my members only area, but no worries, I don't want your money. Simply comment here (here was a link to a video I wanted comments on) and when you do, email me your username so I can verify your comment post and I'll send part 2 to you ABSOLUTELY free!

That's where I think your strategy fails.

You're asking your prospects for an extra effort to join your list. If they're in a rush, or they're at work, or they're lazy, they will not take that extra step.

In my opinion, placing the opt-in to access PART 2 is better than going through the whole extra email/comment route.

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shabit87

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Anonymous Affiliate

That's where I think your strategy fails.

You're asking your prospects for an extra effort to join your list. If they're in a rush, or they're at work, or they're lazy, they will not take that extra step.

In my opinion, placing the opt-in to access PART 2 is better than going through the whole extra email/comment route.

I think you're right about that. Thanks for pointing that out. I sometimes forget how quick it is to lose a potiental subscriber due to time restrictions. THanks again for letting me know.

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thinkrich

14 years ago

To be honest, I do not like to be sent email attachments of files.

Particularly if they go to my Outlook Express accounts.

The main reason is because I am on dial-up and attachments can take HOURS to download using dial-up.

I had a guy send me a 7MB pdf attachment (yeah really, coz it had a lot of photographs in it). It took 5 hours to download with Outlook Express.

The second reason is that the file MAY contain subjective components which react with AV software or may be considered as a virus and thus blocked.

Your method has it's good points, but I feel the attachment in the email detracts from this otherwise clever method.

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shabit87

14 years ago

Originally Posted by thinkrich

To be honest, I do not like to be sent email attachments of files.

Particularly if they go to my Outlook Express accounts.

The main reason is because I am on dial-up and attachments can take HOURS to download using dial-up.

I had a guy send me a 7MB pdf attachment (yeah really, coz it had a lot of photographs in it). It took 5 hours to download with Outlook Express.

The second reason is that the file MAY contain subjective components which react with AV software or may be considered as a virus and thus blocked.

Your method has it's good points, but I feel the attachment in the email detracts from this otherwise clever method.

Oh I didn't mean attachments, just an email, like "I posted a comment, username is ronnie234, thanks" I don't like attachments either.

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Mrs S

14 years ago

Doesn't need to be an attachment though does it - the next part of the content could be on your site somewhere - either as content or to download from there.

I think this is a brilliant idea and the cogs are turning now as to how I can get this one set up to increase my list conversion.

TFS!

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RGallowitz

14 years ago

The "click here for part 2" and the "I don't want your money" is the hot buttons during that process.

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espresso

14 years ago

As I have said before I am currently working on a list
I have been for about a month
Currently the optin rate is about 40% but traffic is dreadful

Other than google adwords what is the best (value for money) paid method to get traffic to the page
Would simply paying for 10,000 visitors have any effect
The site is an intro to IM
Although I could easily create a new product

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terenceyang 14 years ago

Excellent and timely tip for me. It never did strike me that I could do something like this though I remember seeing it before. Thanks for sharing something so valuable.

Juicy!

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Andyhenry

14 years ago

A friend and I have been using this type of multi-stage system for a while for list building. It's been working even better since we started using videos but was great just doing multi-part articles too.

People like to complicate things, but simple strategies like this are all that's needed to build a decent and responsive list.

Andy

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andybeveridge

14 years ago

Thats what I love about this forum. Always somebody with a really helpful tip. People who share their success like this, deserve everything good about life to come their way.
You don't really need to go on a course, all the info you need is on this forum somewhere.

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Jimian

14 years ago

Great idea. Adding a twist to something that's already working. That's the way to be innovative.

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kishorem

14 years ago

It is a great idea indeed.
In fact, beside commenting on your video, you can ask the visitors to give you 3 to 5 referrals so that you can build a much bigger list.

It is always a great strategy. (Look at how Insurance industry implemented it so successfully)

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peepin2me

14 years ago

Thanks for the tip. Am gonna try it out right away.

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Trev_23

14 years ago

Great idea!

Surprised this isn't being used more often. Great way to build a list.

Trevor

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Bruce NewMedia

14 years ago

I like this technique! :_) ...I'm going to test it and include JohnMcCabes enhancement.
This should work very well. Thanks.
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arklove

14 years ago

Brilliant... extra conversion techniques are very much appreciated.
A handy tip I have been using is changing the text on the "submit now button" to using keywords such as free,amazing, let me in etc
This litttle tweak has increased my opt in list...need to run it for another month before I can calculate the percentages...

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orlando cassara

14 years ago

Great Tip,

I have been looking for a way to get more traffic, and that is an excellent idea im going to have to try it right away.

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krcorser 14 years ago

Great tip! What an awesome share!
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