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Good or Bad Strategy?

by MartinM93
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Basically guys i have never launched a product in this industry , and my ultimate aim is to create a buyer list for my future email marketing campaigns.

So what ive done is create a 30 page ebook on email marketing , a blueprint if you will , talking about:

:Marketing startegies
:Traffic Generation
: Introductions
: Landing Page Creation
: Autoresponder set up

Its pretty basic but im not looking to bank with this product , im offering 100% affililiate commissions.. because at the end of the day im looking for a list.

I have been networking affiliates and got people to promote my product to their list which is great !

Im just asking whether this would be enough to get a list or do i need something a lot more substantial.

Im only putting a value of 5-10$ on this product , however would i REALLY need upsells to gather more affiliate interest ?

Is this strategy wrong ? can anyone Help ?

Thank you for Reading

Martin McNally
#bad #good #strategy
  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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    So, you in essence just wrote a book on a strategy you trying for the first time? Do I have that right?
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  • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
    Product created? Check.
    Landing Page? Check.
    Autoresponder in place? Check.

    Now just find the targeted traffic, place your offer in front of them, and you're ready to rock n roll.

    That said, and this is kind of tongue in cheek, if your providing a product on "email marketing" shouldn't you already know that your strategy is good?

    Especially since your wanting to build a list with said product...?
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    • Profile picture of the author williamk
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      Originally Posted by BloggingPro View Post

      Product created? Check.
      Landing Page? Check.
      Autoresponder in place? Check.

      Now just find the targeted traffic, place your offer in front of them, and you're ready to rock n roll.

      That said, and this is kind of tongue in cheek, if your providing a product on "email marketing" shouldn't you already know that your strategy is good?

      Especially since your wanting to build a list with said product...?
      This is what I would do too. You need to do some promotions in forums and other places. You will get buyers for sure.
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  • Profile picture of the author MartinM93
    I have the knowledge in connection with building an email list, its just putting my knowledge into practice.

    Instead of driving traffic myself , im wishing to use the power of affiliates to create my buyer list.

    Ive built email lists before , but never really stuck with them .. This is my first genuine attempt at creating my own online business
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    • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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      Originally Posted by MartinM93 View Post

      This is my first genuine attempt at creating my own online business
      Yet you feel qualified to teach people how to build their own. To me it's a bad strategy, but don't feel bad. A lot of newbues think that is the way to go.
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      • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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        Originally Posted by Joe Robinson View Post

        Yet you feel qualified to teach people how to build their own. To me it's a bad strategy, but don't feel bad. A lot of newbues think that is the way to go.
        I would second what Joe says, and would also like to add; why the fixation with building a list anyway? Too many wannabe internet marketeers feel they have to compile a magical list to make a successful online business. It's a complete myth and one which has led to the downfall of many. You may discover you have other hidden talents which may be more beneficial to IM, such as writing, designing, some hidden niche . . . whatever. But all the while you feel you have to make a list (because it's a view that's pushed far too often on WF), you are wasting good time that could be spent more wisely on some other aspect of IM.

        Instead, focus your concentration on first finding a worthwhile product to offer people, and it does not have to be of the 'how to' or 'we will show you' nature. It does not have to be an electronically downloaded product either. In fact the most successful products are physical products that customers can purchase.

        There are literally hundreds of ways to make an income from IM, and believe it or believe it not the majority of them do not rely on list building.
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        • Profile picture of the author MartinM93
          Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

          I would second what Joe says, and would also like to add; why the fixation with building a list anyway? Too many wannabe internet marketeers feel they have to compile a magical list to make a successful online business. It's a complete myth and one which has led to the downfall of many. You may discover you have other hidden talents which be more beneficial to IM, such as writing, designing, some hidden niche . . . whatever. But all the while you feel you have to make a list (because it's a view that's pushed far too often on WF), you are wasting good time that could be spent more wisely on some other aspect of IM.

          Instead, focus your concentration on first finding a worthwhile product to offer people, and it does not have to be of the 'how to' or 'we will show you' nature. It does not have to be an electronically downloaded product either. In fact the most successful products are physical products that customers can purchase.

          There are literally hundreds of ways to make an income from IM, and believe it or believe it not the majority of them do not rely on list building.
          Hey , thanks for the PM .... My email is in my signature
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        • Profile picture of the author richardnewton1
          Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

          I would second what Joe says, and would also like to add; why the fixation with building a list anyway? Too many wannabe internet marketeers feel they have to compile a magical list to make a successful online business. It's a complete myth and one which has led to the downfall of many. You may discover you have other hidden talents which may be more beneficial to IM, such as writing, designing, some hidden niche . . . whatever. But all the while you feel you have to make a list (because it's a view that's pushed far too often on WF), you are wasting good time that could be spent more wisely on some other aspect of IM.

          Instead, focus your concentration on first finding a worthwhile product to offer people, and it does not have to be of the 'how to' or 'we will show you' nature. It does not have to be an electronically downloaded product either. In fact the most successful products are physical products that customers can purchase.

          There are literally hundreds of ways to make an income from IM, and believe it or believe it not the majority of them do not rely on list building.

          Sorry mate but I have to disagree with you about list building.

          List building IS the most important part of internet marketing.

          Forget the money you make from the list, it all comes down to the JV connections you make from being able to drive high volume sales to big players in the industry. Then when you launch a product yourself you have the support from everyone. This is how you make the millions.

          Sure you can make money from other methods but a huge product launch with the support of almost all the big players is where all the real money comes from.

          So to sum up, yes list building is very important, if not the most important factor on major success online.

          - From my own experience
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        • Profile picture of the author RedShifted
          Originally Posted by Horny Devil View Post

          would also like to add; why the fixation with building a list anyway? Too many wannabe internet marketeers feel they have to compile a magical list to make a successful online business. It's a complete myth..
          Funny thats what my pet unicorn just told me. :confused:

          He also told me its a "myth" that I need feet to get around so now I spend my time crawling everywhere.

          -Red
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    • Profile picture of the author Shaun OReilly
      Originally Posted by MartinM93 View Post

      Ive built email lists before , but never really stuck with them .. This is my first genuine attempt at creating my own online business
      So you think that qualifies you to teach others about
      list building?

      BAD strategy.

      Instead, choose a topic that you know a LOT about from
      your own practical experience so that you can provide
      real value for others.

      Dedicated to mutual success,

      Shaun
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  • Profile picture of the author MartinM93
    plus i want too sure about which platform to sell my product on , ive been hearing things about selling it as wso , but most people on here know the fundamentals of building a targeted email list.

    Ive thought about going with clicksure ... anyone used them ??
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  • Profile picture of the author MartinM93
    Well i have been building my knowledge base for the last two years and understand the process of creating an email list and how to go on from there ...

    Ive tried landing pages etc and it all boils down to traffic.

    Organic traffic from search engines is a waste of time ... plus the fact im a student so cant really afford media buys , ppc , cpm etc ...

    I thought that perhaps a simple yet informative product , combined with help from affiliates would be enough to start a buyer list and then my email marketing campaign can take off..

    What do you suggest ?
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    • Profile picture of the author hometutor
      Originally Posted by MartinM93 View Post

      Well i have been building my knowledge base for the last two years and understand the process of creating an email list and how to go on from there ...

      Ive tried landing pages etc and it all boils down to traffic.

      Organic traffic from search engines is a waste of time ..
      . plus the fact im a student so cant really afford media buys , ppc , cpm etc ...
      I thought that perhaps a simple yet informative product , combined with help from affiliates would be enough to start a buyer list and then my email marketing campaign can take off..

      What do you suggest ?
      Well, research I read indicates people trust organic search results more than paid.

      You gotta help me out here. You're writing a book on how to make money, yet


      plus the fact im a student so cant really afford media buys , ppc , cpm
      You've REALLY got to do this yourself first. You've just stated you're dirt poor yet here's a book on how to make money so that YOU can make money???

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  • Profile picture of the author MartinM93
    Thankyou very much for that detailed response...

    To be honest i agree with you .. but my aim was to play on the fact that so many people think list building is the golden egg of IM , that way i am guaranteed to have interest in my product.

    On a side not would you not agree that having a list and email marketing is a more long lasting method of generating income online , providing you maintain a good relationship with your list ?

    kindest regards
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  • Profile picture of the author MartinM93
    thank you very much for the reply shaun

    To be honest email marketing is the only practical experience i have in this industry

    ive never launched my own product before..

    I have successfully:
    Created landing pages , autoresponders , email sequences

    so in my mind the easy option was to go for list building despite my lack of experience..

    i thought i would take the initiative instead of searching for a miracle opportunity.

    kindest regards
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  • Profile picture of the author Jackson Tan
    I wun say it is a bad or good strategy.. you have to start somewhere.. test your limits yeah?
    On the note of list building... if it is a myth... err... then... err... what am I doing? Even in the offline world, it is best of have a list of prospects.. unless you are a magnet in attracting customers.. just my 2 cents~

    cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesgan
    HI MartinM93,
    For a 30 pages 'Email Marketing' ebook should be given away for FREE to get your interested subscribers, then look for great affiliate products and promote them to your list instead.

    "Always provide values to your list more then your stated prices!" this is the key.
    Enjoy
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  • Profile picture of the author MartinM93
    arghhh i see a mix of views , thank you very much for everyones particpation .. i will take all comments on board
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