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Help a tired do0d brainstorm (opt in hook)

by Sarevok
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Well today I've been looking at all of my pretty websites.

There are two in particular that I want to start collecting e-mails from.

One is a Political website, and the other is a Computer Science website.

Both of them get lots of unique views, I just need to throw the net in the water.

Can anyone help me think of a good angle to collect opt ins on these sites?

Thanks to anyone who can get my brain kicking.
#brainstorm #do0d #hook #opt #tired
  • Profile picture of the author Robert M Gouge
    Without seeing the sites, I'm drawing a blank.
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    • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
      Originally Posted by Robert M Gouge View Post

      Without seeing the sites, I'm drawing a blank.
      How do you think I feel, I can see the sites and I'm still drawing a blank.



      I've been on a few political blogs and subscribed; the most successful one I've seen promoted the "end of days" type products. You know, survival books; fresh water, zombie attack (lol), etc.

      Can't think of any angle for the Computer Science site. (Maybe IT security or identity theft angle)
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    You could always go with the old standby of writing a small guide to give away.

    What types of problems are your sites' visitors facing? Create a guide or special report on that, and then offer it.

    I bet an expose of insider information would go over pretty well in the political niche. The best part is that a lot of it could be opinion.

    Another thought or the political niche: a collection of quotes form political people throughout the centuries (such as the quote in your sig). But don't stop at the quotes themselves; write a paragraph or two sharing your views on the importance of each quote.

    All the best,
    Michael
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    What do you intend on selling via your political and computer science sites? What will the topics be?
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      For the political blog, maybe an "Insider's Circle." A "private" forum only they can join, to discuss whatever POV you espouse. That can be a powerful draw, especially for highly-charged topics or polarized groups.

      Personally I hate political polarization, but it's a fact of life these daze. And this strategy works.

      The IT crowd is tougher, both because it's too generic a topic and because they're more averse to giving out email addresses. Any specific stuff you regularly post on?


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