How to make a killer signature that converts?

by grimace_86

Posted: 13 years ago 17 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

Ive just gotten into the guitar niche and I am planning on promoting my squeeze page which gives a free 'How To' Video in exchange for their email address.

I've read a few courses about using forums as a tool for marketing, but the one thing they never seem to cover (or maybe i've missed it :-) is what a good signature looks like. They show how to find forums, and where to create a signature, but not what to write.

So Im wondering if you could help me out?

Are there any best practices for doing this?

Im thinking of trying something like this 'Free Video Reveals How To Do XYZ. Click Here To Watch It Now'

#converts #killer #make #signature

dvduval 13 years ago

The first rule is probably your audience. Each forum has different rules as well as different styles of signature. Some forums allow images. Some don't. Some allow more lines of text, or more colors. So the answer is "it can be different" depending on the forum.
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jasonmorgan

13 years ago

Here is my suggested signature...

Hot Chicks Love Electric Twangers

and yeah, what dvduval said.

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grimace_86 13 years ago

Originally Posted by jasonmorgan

Here is my suggested signature...

Hot Chicks Love Electric Twangers

and yeah, what dvduval said.

Haha....I like it.
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Joe Mobley 13 years ago

Jason,

I just Googled Electric Twangers and your post came up page 1 position 10.

You might be on to something.

Joe Mobley

Originally Posted by jasonmorgan

Here is my suggested signature...

Hot Chicks Love Electric Twangers

and yeah, what dvduval said.
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- Mike Hlatky 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Joe Mobley
  
  Jason,
  
  I just Googled Electric Twangers and your post came up page 1 position 10.
  
  You might be on to something.
  
  Joe Mobley
  
  This thread is now up to position 5. :p
  
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CDarklock

13 years ago

Originally Posted by jasonmorgan

and yeah, what dvduval said.

If I were promoting the "learn guitar" niche, I'd link my signature to

"get on off that macho s#!t and learn to play guitar"

And I'd hang around forums frequented by teenagers.

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Gary King

13 years ago

Originally Posted by CDarklock

If I were promoting the "learn guitar" niche, I'd link my signature to

"get on off that macho s#!t and learn to play guitar"

And I'd hang around forums frequented by teenagers.

hmmm... made me smile CDarklock... but being an old schooler as well, I believe it's:

"Forget all about that macho s#!t and learn how to play guitar"

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CDarklock 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Gary King

I believe it's:

"Forget all about that macho s#!t and learn how to play guitar"

But then I'm quoting. I want it close enough to bring that song to mind, but not exactly the same. Otherwise, the license owners can come to me demanding royalties. But since this isn't the same line, they have to try and sue for royalties on the basis of the phrase "that macho s#!t" - and I'm betting they won't win.
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ChiTownRoc 13 years ago

Originally Posted by jasonmorgan

Here is my suggested signature...

Hot Chicks Love Electric Twangers

and yeah, what dvduval said.

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ROFL

That's actually a really great line. People will click on that alone.
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myob 13 years ago

Originally Posted by jasonmorgan

Here is my suggested signature...

Hot Chicks Love Electric Twangers

and yeah, what dvduval said.

You're missing a huge niche for: Other Chicks Who Love Electric Twangers
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Toon-c 13 years ago

That's it !
Add this signature and you're good to go

Originally Posted by jasonmorgan

Here is my suggested signature...

Hot Chicks Love Electric Twangers

and yeah, what dvduval said.
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shuvo 13 years ago

Dont forget to add your main keyword to your signature.Make the signature in a way that it will be noticed by the people easily.Make the signature interesting in couple of words that all work well.
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the6thplayer 13 years ago

Your signature should be short and interesting which immediately grabs the attention of the reader. Do not overdo this thing or else you will never be lucky to get hits on it.....
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- myob 13 years ago
  
  My signature is bold and beautiful. And I get hit on all the time.
  
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  tpw 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by myob
  
  My signature is bold and beautiful. And I get hit on all the time.
  
  Yes and a new image for you too. LOL
  
  Some people build signatures for SEO only.
  
  I write my signatures to attract a click, and drop a little bit of anchor text on my links for SEO, except here at the WF, since all of my Sig Links point to other WF pages.
  
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AFI 13 years ago

Images are king. You should definitely spend the $60. I saw my sales go way up after I added an image with my sig. And center everything. It seems to help when centered.
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jasonmorgan 13 years ago

the short and sweet answer is something that catches the attention of and connects with your intended audience.

It's the type of stuff the word nerds yak about in the copywriting forum.

Since your planning on promoting your site through forum signatures it's something you can play around with and test.

Try out different approaches (direct,funny etc...) and keep track of your traffic.
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