Solo ads- are they still effective? Please share your experience.

Please I'm still waiting for an answer from one that knows...

It all depends on what list you're buying a solo ad from.

If you buy a drop from a list made up of subscribers who came from safelists and if you buy a drop from a list made up of traffic from article marketing, then you're going to have 2 radically different results from your ads.

There's more to consider such as how fresh the list is.

You have to remember these are just e-mail lists, so if you get a drop through a good list, then yes, it should work well for you.

I have had abysmal luck from solo ad placement online but print ads work great. That probably has something to do with my business -- freelance writing. Though, I'd think online ads would target, but I think people just ignore them.

hi I think they are effective but results can vary depending on who you're getting the ads from and what you're promoting.

I'll check it out and see if it suits me. Thanks for your advice.

Thanks all for your advices. I'll definitely put this to use.

Solo ads do work and they can be very cost effective.

However, they do take some time to learn how to get the biggest bang for your marketing dollars. You can get a membership at the DOE and the owner Charlie Page will give you a free Ebook just for visiting his site.

Solo ads can be very time consuming.

1- You will have to search for targeted ezines in your niche first.

2- You should opt in to each ezine that peaks your interest to get a better feel of the quality of emails that the list is getting.

3- Start slowly with the smaller lists.

4- Test and tweak your ads and headlines

5- Make sure to have some kind of tracking that can keeps an eye on what visitors come from where.

6- Re send solo ads to the lists that you get the best results with. Remember, that sometimes an email recipient may need to see your ad multiple times before clicking on your links.

In my opinion if you have spare money to invest/burn. Definately!

If you manage to get a decent solo ad off a decent Warrior's list (there are a good few of these with lists), then you are onto a winner. I can recommend Charles Mutrie. He has a really good response rate! I think off one mail i got around 600 subscribers. That is a top response rate.

Make sure that the list you are sending out to is related to the product/your product that you are putting in front of them. There is no point offering a product that your list isnt interested in. This will result in less clicks and subscribers, and if you already have a list, subscription cancellations.

Look after your list and it will look after you. Target a really good list with a decent response rate, then it is well worth the cash. Ask for previous stats on CTR and signup amounts (off course this will differ on how good a quality the product or information you are forwarding, is).

Hope this has helped

Chris

Thanks everyone for your tips. I'm very grateful.

I'd like someone to maybe give me a link to a good list in the income or financial development...something in that area but not blatantly internet marketing or make money online niche. Thanks,
Tim.