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Offer as free gift or attempt to sell?

by Pjkem15
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Ok. So I'm in the process of making my first product, an eBook for a certain niche. Now this niche isn't IM it's about a disorder. I am using some background knowledge to create this product but for the most part I am looking all the information up online.

My main goal is to set up a list for this particular niche and then sell the list various solutions to their problem via affiliate emails. I would not be creating another product on offering a solution because I am not trained in the medical field and honestly don't have the ability to come up with a solution.

This is just a way to get my foot in the door with IM and the niche is perfect for me. But my question is should I offer my informational book as a free gift through a squeeze page or try to sell my product for pretty cheep, like $7, and thenn have a list of buyers who need a solution and are willing to pay for one. Thoughts?

Thanks
Pete
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  • Profile picture of the author Hardik Jogi
    Offer as a free gift. Always try to provide value to your subscribers first.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tech19
    I would offer as a free gift to start, and then have a one time offer after they opt in. Still have a chance to capture some buyers.

    I would not be creating another product on offering a solution because I am not trained in the medical field and honestly don't have the ability to come up with a solution.
    You say that, but then mention the niche is perfect for you? Not exactly sure what you mean by that. Regardless, whether its a free product or something they have to purchase, make sure it's of good quality.
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    • Profile picture of the author Halcyon
      I agree that you should offer your product as a gift. If you're not confident enough in the product's ability to offer your customers a solution, how can you convince them to buy it?

      Just my 2 cents
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      • Profile picture of the author Claire Koch
        I agree with this comment you can only sell something if you have confidence in it that it is worth a price. There are people online with proven track records who will create the products and offer them to you for sale that help you more easily form a buyers list. my first choice is David Vallieries, also watch eric holmlund and Eric Louviere. I would suggest buying one of their products with plr till you learn what constitutes a good sales product for creating a buyers list if you want to go that route.

        Originally Posted by Halcyon View Post

        I agree that you should offer your product as a gift. If you're not confident enough in the product's ability to offer your customers a solution, how can you convince them to buy it?

        Just my 2 cents
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        • Profile picture of the author Pjkem15
          Thank you all so much! This debate has been running through my head for te longest time... And I finally have my answer!

          Thanks again!
          Pete
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    • Profile picture of the author Christine Brady
      Definitely start out with a free product -

      You could try and put a price on it first, but since you are new in that market, you're at a disadvantage.

      People buy products from really great sales copy or because they know the person or know of the person - when you get people opting in to get your free valuable information, then you have a chance to Wow! them.

      Create another product and offer that one to them...
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  • Profile picture of the author wolfmanjack
    I have to agree with all of the people that say offer as a free gift. Then market proven products to your list if you feel you are not qualified to create the products yourself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Pauline Bennett
    I would offer it as a free gift with a one time offer after they opt-in, build your list then maybe create another product to sell, if this is the niche for you then there are lots of subjects within that niche to create a new product.
    Good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author danlew
    This is truly common if you wanna build your own list. Before you experience some sales in your affiliate account, you need to offer them a free gift first. They like something free, so there's no doubt that they should opt-in to receive the free gift. After that, you can start giving value with affiliate links through your follow-up emails.
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  • Profile picture of the author cardine
    I'd offer it for free if I were you. Read Ca$hvertising. In it they talk about the psychology of free gifts. When you give a user something for free (and it is actually something of value) they feel psychologically compelled to repay the favor to you. It is definitely worth trying, as it pre-qualifies your list and makes them far more likely to read future emails you might send to them.
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