A question for writers

by ShayB

Posted: 18 years ago 13 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

Hello, Warriors!

I have a question for the writing Warriors.

I have a growing list of people that I have written articles for and they are pleased with my work.

Do those of you with a list of clients send an email every so often just to keep in touch, or do you figure this is not a good idea and they will contact you when they want to? :confused:

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oyebaz 18 years ago

Hi

I have learnt that you need to build and maintain a relationship with your clients all the time. If you don't you will find that somebody else will. If you could just take the time to say..... "thank you for appreicating my work, i appreciate working with you" you will be surprised the impact you have on that client. I bet you will be one of the first to do that. Many of us who provide service, are so full with providing the service and expect the "thankyou" from the receipient, that we forget there were so many other service providers bidding for the same opportunity......You were chosen.....say Thank you today and keep those clients wanting to use you again and again. Definitely keep in touch.

To your success

Oyebaz
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ecoverartist 18 years ago

I try to stay in touch as much as I can, but it gets hectic when you have hundreds of clients
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- ShayB 18 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by ecoverartist
  
  I try to stay in touch as much as I can, but it gets hectic when you have hundreds of clients
  
  I hope I will have hundreds of clients one day. You are my hero.
  
  Do you send an occasional "Hey, how are you?" - type email, or newsletter, or what?:confused:
  
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  ajsmith 18 years ago
  
  I send my list tidbits of really useful information on a fairly consistent basis. Then when I have some kind of special offer or discount to offer them, they are far more receptive.
  
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  Bev Clement 18 years ago
  
  Only if you get them signed up onto your list otherwise you could hit problems.
  
  Sending them an email after you send them the work, to thank them, ask for testimonials but to keep sending emails is not a good idea.
  
  Too many warriors think that because someone has bought a wso that they are allowed to use the paypal address to send email after email.
  
  A good client are those who keep in touch asking for more work, sending an email when they don't want one or haven't signed up to your list look desperate.
  
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  bobsstuff 18 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Bev Clement
  
  Too many warriors think that because someone has bought a wso that they are allowed to use the paypal address to send email after email.
  
  Bev
  
  I hate the fact the sellers get my paypal email address and use that to email me offers. I sign up for, their offers with another email address. LEAVE MY PAYPAL ADRESS ALONE!
  
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PRandContent 18 years ago

I agree with Bev. What I usually do is ask whether or not they want to be included in my mailing list. I usually offer them something in exchange for their permission --- let's say a discount on their next order or something. I don't send out emails to previous clients unless they want to be contacted or if I have something really good to offer them.
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danaprince 18 years ago

I try to develop a rapport with clients and when I get a great client and don't hear from them for awhile I do follow up with a casual hello e-mail. How receptive they are will dictate whether or not I follow up like that more than once.
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MeTellYou 18 years ago

I never thought of keeping a list of my clients Thanks for this wonderful idea. Great stuff. This forum rocks
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Steven Carl Kelly 18 years ago

It is a good idea to keep a list of clients and their contact info, as well as a profile of the work you've done for them and what their interests/business focus may be. That will allow you go back to them periodically with information for them that is on-target with what their business interests are.

Always mine your existing customer list! I find that they convert at a much higher rate than potential new customers.
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valerieSONORA 18 years ago

I agree with Bev, if they didn't sign up for a list, you don't want to just keep sending emails. If they want more work, they will contact you. But you can send an email to say thanks, ask for feedback or a testimonial.
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Christie Love 18 years ago

If I have If I have done work for a client a couple of times and I haven't heard from them in a while, I will send them an email just to say hi and to see how they are doing. Some clients travel often and simply forget.

To answer your question... for those I do not have a friendly relationship with, I will inform them that I would be happy to work with them in the future. For clients, I have established a good relationship with, I will follow up with them periodically to see if they have any pending writing projects.

Remember, writing is a business. As with any business your job is to ensure your clients are satisfied. Creating happy and recurring clients involves submitting them quality work, professionalism, and showing them you care.
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Mary Gallivan 18 years ago

Hi

I don't offer writing services but have bought them from other warriors. Most of them don't have any follow up after the deal is sealed but there are one or two who email me and let me know when they have new offers.

It's nice as a customer to have the heads up on what new and to feel they have taken the time to contact me.

Best wishes

Mary
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