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Direct linking VS squeeze page

by hichoulife
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Hello freelancers

- I tried to sale a product from clickbank by building an email list (1000 emails) and email them. But this method didn't work for me ( i make only 1 sale).
- But when i tried direct linking (post a link directly in facebook or any social network ) i make more then 1 sale.

So what do you suggest me ?

Thank you
#clickbank #direct #linking #page #squeeze
  • Profile picture of the author TotalWebsiteControl
    Originally Posted by hichoulife View Post

    Hello freelancers

    - I tried to sale a product from clickbank by building an email list (1000 emails) and email them. But this method didn't work for me ( i make only 1 sale).
    - But when i tried direct linking (post a link directly in facebook or any social network ) i make more then 1 sale.

    So what do you suggest me ?

    Thank you
    Well apparently it DID work because you got a sale. Just work on targeting better because it seems you are getting bad sign ups. Also this information is to vague to give you any kind of advice.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rob Harris
    It's always better, in my opinion, in the long term, to build an asset of email addresses that you can send messages to, build a relationship with and market to again and again.
    The aim isn't necessarily to make immediate sales on the front, but you can then have an asset that you can use over time.
    I agree with the above post that this is quite vague.

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    • Profile picture of the author hichoulife
      Hello,
      First, I would like to thank you for all your answers.
      Honestly, i didn't expect all this answers, it means a lot for me

      Thank you again.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zubb
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    Focus on building a list of targeted prospects. It pays off in the long run...
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  • Profile picture of the author Kelvin Chan
    Hey hichoulife,

    Go the route of building a list of responsive subscribers (as many or most would attest).

    Deciding on direct linking based on what you just described is "flawed" and myopic as a marketer (I've been there before with direct linking but so much better now with a squeeze => list).

    Think long term!
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  • Profile picture of the author DaleRodge
    The mistake you've made is not building up a strong enough relationship with your list.

    People buy from friends & they buy from authority figures... You need to install confidence in your list & position yourself as one of those.
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    • Profile picture of the author razorz18
      Originally Posted by hichoulife View Post

      Hello freelancers

      - I tried to sale a product from clickbank by building an email list (1000 emails) and email them. But this method didn't work for me ( i make only 1 sale).
      - But when i tried direct linking (post a link directly in facebook or any social network ) i make more then 1 sale.

      So what do you suggest me ?

      Thank you
      Why not doing both to get best result!

      Originally Posted by Kelvin Chan View Post

      Hey hichoulife,

      Go the route of building a list of responsive subscribers (as many or most would attest).

      Deciding on direct linking based on what you just described is "flawed" and myopic as a marketer (I've been there before with direct linking but so much better now with a squeeze => list).

      Think long term!
      Agreed. You need to think bout long term rather short term unless your promoting trending products.

      Originally Posted by DaleRodge View Post

      The mistake you've made is not building up a strong enough relationship with your list.

      People buy from friends & they buy from authority figures... You need to install confidence in your list & position yourself as one of those.
      Yeah. The key is engaging with your list. Be authority in your niche, be the person who they can trust and you will be easily making money in the long run.
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  • Profile picture of the author Malteaser
    I hope you are not just emailing them your promotions - you also need focus on adding so much value that they want more from you; this will increase your sales.

    The fact that you have an e-mail subscriber list of 1000 emails already means you are on the right track.

    Just tweak things like the sales funnel, look at building a relationship with your list through the funnel you create, make yourself available so that they can reach out to you and thus gives you an opportunity to close a sale, etc etc.

    Also where are you getting your traffic from? Me personally, I focus on methods that brings me fresh leads!

    Also your list needs to be exposed to a product at least 7 times before they buy so make sure you expose them while you add value to their lives
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    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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      Originally Posted by razorz18 View Post

      Why not doing both to get best result!
      Because one reliably gives overwhelmingly better long-term results than the other. Quite often, "both" is the wrong answer in internet marketing, because of the opportunity-cost: time spent doing something that gives positive results can still be time badly spent, if something else instead would have given better results.

      Originally Posted by Malteaser View Post

      Your list needs to be exposed to a product at least 7 times before they buy
      Is that something you've actually found, yourself, in this context, Chiara?

      Or are you repeating it because it's (undeniably! ) very widely-claimed "common wisdom" (I ask because if it's that, it's actually common wisdom that came from a completely different context, and it doesn't and shouldn't apply here at all ...).

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    • Profile picture of the author hichoulife
      Originally Posted by Malteaser View Post

      I hope you are not just emailing them your promotions - you also need focus on adding so much value that they want more from you; this will increase your sales.

      The fact that you have an e-mail subscriber list of 1000 emails already means you are on the right track.

      Just tweak things like the sales funnel, look at building a relationship with your list through the funnel you create, make yourself available so that they can reach out to you and thus gives you an opportunity to close a sale, etc etc.

      Also where are you getting your traffic from? Me personally, I focus on methods that brings me fresh leads!

      Also your list needs to be exposed to a product at least 7 times before they buy so make sure you expose them while you add value to their lives
      I get the traffic from Facebook (free traffic)
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  • Profile picture of the author Roth
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    The mistake people make is blindly believing that you should always build an email list. This is not the case.

    There are some niches where it is not a very good idea to build a list at all. It is much better to direct link and get one off sales from each customer.

    Building a list implies that you have multiple products to sell a customer to maximize the LTV or lifetime value of the customer...not every niche has this ability. There are some niches that have very short LTV.

    Take Acne for example, that niche dried up because marketers realized that there were only so many ebooks you could sell on Acne...or there were only so many that prospective customers would buy. Repair manuals are another one...not a whole lot you can do with that. And there are many more.

    Don't fall into the trap of thinking that building a list is ALWAYS appropriate or profitable...it isn't.

    So to the OP, perhaps you tried building a list that wasn't in an appropriate niche, which is why you had more sales via direct linking vs list building. Or perhaps others are right.

    Regardless, the important lesson here is that list building isn't always the answer. It depends on the possible LTV of the customer and what products you can feasibly upsell to a subscriber throughout their subscription.

    I guess I'll also point out that the maximum lifespan for email subscribers is 3 years. Ok, before I start ranting...I'm done. lol
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Ford
    My suggest is just grab more email address and start emailing your offer him/her.
    Remember that, You must be check all mail (Active/De-active). It will be better for spread your business within real persons.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    Always always always be building a list.

    A real business is not one that has to rely solely on third party services.

    You need an asset and your list is that asset.
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  • Profile picture of the author Corey Taylor
    Email Marketing all the way. When you don't build a list = leave money on the table.
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  • Profile picture of the author goindeep
    IMHO Facebook seems more open, people can easily see how many people are 'in your list' so to speak and they can check every single one of your statuses, if you dont spam you look more legit and they feel more empowered when using FB because they can easily unlike. My 2 cents. But also be careful on FB with enough complaints you can have your page and account suspended.
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