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Build opt-in list by offering free ebook

by Tom Servo
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I was thinking of making a site where i could offer a free ebook and build an opt-in list. So what software is there that would work best for this?
#build #ebook #free #list #offering #optin
  • Profile picture of the author Giani
    Why do you need a software. All you need is a squeeze page.
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    Many people use a combination of different solutions. I like to use WordPress, with an Aweber plugin. But there are a ton of very good ways you can do it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Tom Servo
      Thanks for your responses, I'm a newb at this so please forgive me for asking a stupid question. What I want is a button on a page where someone clicks, enters their email and gets a secure download of the ebook.
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    • Profile picture of the author HiAbby
      Originally Posted by garyv View Post

      Many people use a combination of different solutions. I like to use WordPress, with an Aweber plugin. But there are a ton of very good ways you can do it.
      I second that. There are also squeeze page templates that you can get a hold of that will make the whole ordeal a lot easier, but I would still suggest using the aweber plug in for your opt-in.

      All of this can be set up in a matter of just a few minutes if you know what you're doing.

      Check out some threads and wso on list building and you will find some good, free resources here on wf.

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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    Most people go with aweber. They'll provide you with the script necessary to do what you're describing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Tom Servo
      Originally Posted by garyv View Post

      Most people go with aweber. They'll provide you with the script necessary to do what you're describing.
      Thanks I'll check it out.
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  • Profile picture of the author James Foster
    That's good advice from Garyv.

    A lot of people will try to steer you to a free auto-responder like MailChimp, but I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole.

    They are known for banning marketers, where companies like Aweber and Get Response understand what we do.

    I use to also recommend iContact, but in the last couple days they're suspending people's accounts... and that's not a good way to do business.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave Lianelli
    Tom, my sincere recommendation is for Imnica Mail.

    They are a mailing company that provide you with everything you need, for a really decent price. They're cheaper than Aweber and the owner of Imnica is a fellow Warrior. (Richelo Killian)

    That's really easy for support and any questions you may have.
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  • Profile picture of the author TomVa
    I use Subscribe Me Enterprise on my own server, for like $80.00 you can get it for ever and run it on as many servers as you like! this is there site Subscribe Me Professional - Mailing List / Newsletter Software im in no way aff with them or anything. I am not an aff I don't get anything from them just thought I would share what I use!
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  • Profile picture of the author WebPen
    Aweber is probably the easiest to get started with, and its only $1 to try it for a month.

    It takes knowing very basic coding, but you can probaly learn it in less than 5 minutes if you search for something like "install aweber form" on youtube or something.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caragui
    First you need a squeeze page where you can put your autoresponder to get people into your list. One important thing is to have a plan on how to get your offer in front of people who may be interested to get the freebie you're giving away.
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    • Profile picture of the author James Clark
      To the OP,

      Starting out your best bet would be to use "Aweber" and host your account with "HostGator". You won't have a problem with either one. I don't recommend giving out a free-e-book though. If you do that you will end up with a bunch of freebie seekers.

      Then you have the task of converting them to buyers. The word on the street is make a video that's of value to your visitors. Some would argue the videos don't convert well.

      That has not been my experience with my clients. You have to leave them with the feeling of being incomplete. So, they go to the next step.

      good Luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rory Singh
    I agree with James.

    1- Use Host Gator to get a site or page, packages starting at $3.96 per month. Can't go wrong with that price and most likely it's just a promotion. The prices will go up later. They offer reliable hosting that's affordable.

    2- Aweber is the best email software. They offer great support and the best tools to get your email marketing campaign up and running. Many features - too many to go over here. Yes you can try them for $1 for the first month. After that it will be $19.99 per month for your first 500 subscribers. After that the price will go up. If you are planning on staying in the game for the long run, pick the best and stay away from the rest especially the free ones.

    Aweber also has many ready made optin forms that are very easy to install on your webpages. They have tutorials and tons of info to get you going.
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    • Profile picture of the author Tom Servo
      Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I've decided to go with Aweber.
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