32 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
32 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

$200 Right Now To Spend - Where Do You Put It

by bbjumpman
27 replies
You have one of the following:

1. Optimized Keyword Targeted Site on Page 1 of Google that gets over 5000 searches a day for a mid to highly competitive industry.

2. Good squeeze page that converts 35% of traffic into opt-ins with a free backend offer that eventually promotes CB product in a competitive industry.

3. 20 Adsense Sites ranging from page 1-3 on Google for approx. 1,000 searches a month.

4. Insert your IM method of choice.

5. On beer.

What would you use the $200 on if you wanted to make the best use of ever dollar to maximize returns. It can only be used on one method.
#$200 #put #spend
  • Profile picture of the author condorx
    IF i have a good converting squeeze page,I would buy solo ad with 300-400 guaranteed clicks and start to build my list.

    With a 35% converting squeeze page you can capture 105-140 subscribers to your list which is a good invesment to start.

    Hope this helps.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6060470].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author lotsofsnow
    I would buy a decent web site. I was just offered one that does not look to bad, gets a **** load of traffic already and the guy is asking $79. I offered $25 and maybe I get it. That would leave me $175 to buy more web sites.
    Signature

    Call Center Fuel - High Volume Data
    Delivering the highest quality leads in virtually all consumer verticals.

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6060512].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Ray Wilson
    I would probably choose to buy a good solo ad for $200. Usually, these solo ads are very valuable compared to the $40 ones. We all know the old saying: you get what you pay for.

    But there's something you really need to make sure. You have to really work on the squeeze page. Make a special one-time offer for the subscribers, create a really good bribe.
    If you can create a thank you page with a product you sell, much better. You will probably get back some of the money you invest in the solo ad immediately.

    There's no point in driving traffic to a poor squeeze page. You'll waste your money and position yourself incorrectly from the very start.

    Cheers,
    Ray
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6060638].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Dunhill
    I would buy a good capture page promoting a WSO affiliate from warriorplus or jvzoo instead of clickbank. Buy some solo ads to start up with list building. Sign up with safe swap and pay monthly fee once you have decent amount of list so you can start swap ads.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6060698].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author himanuzo
    The $200 can be used to outsource backlink services for 1 website with keyword optimization which have 5,000 exact searches monthly. Once the site get listed into the 3 big at the first page of Google, you will get profit $500+ monthly as long as your site is on the 3 big.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6060725].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author veheme
    Definitely number 1. I would built that site off and multiply that money by using it on backlinking efforts or targeting long tails.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6060773].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author mtbux
    Yes If i had 200$, I would choose Option #1
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6061432].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Thrazgard
    If I had #1, I would spend the $200 on SEO to secure a higher ranking and more traffic.
    Signature
    When someone laughs at your dream, its a good dream.
    I'm already rich, because I get to live.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6061556].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author gcbmark20
      If you have a Squeeze Page that converts well then that $200 could go on some lead packages at Get Response auto-responder service.

      They have packages to suit your budget and if your follow ups are good within your auto-responder sequence then you could see some fast results from your investment.

      Good luck with your decision my friend.
      Signature
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6061586].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author bbjumpman
        Originally Posted by gcbmark20 View Post

        If you have a Squeeze Page that converts well then that $200 could go on some lead packages at Get Response auto-responder service.

        They have packages to suit your budget and if your follow ups are good within your auto-responder sequence then you could see some fast results from your investment.

        Good luck with your decision my friend.
        So does Get Response provide targeted leads? Like solo ads basically? I checked them out but from what I can tell they just help with the marketing side of things to your existing list?
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6062816].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author DesignWizz
    I agree with condorx Solo ad's/

    But i do like the Beer Idea
    Signature

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6061593].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author bbjumpman
      Originally Posted by condorx View Post

      IF i have a good converting squeeze page,I would buy solo ad with 300-400 guaranteed clicks and start to build my list.

      With a 35% converting squeeze page you can capture 105-140 subscribers to your list which is a good invesment to start.

      Hope this helps.
      I was thinking along this line too. It's a good investment long term providing I build the relationship with opt-ins.

      Originally Posted by Ray Wilson View Post

      I would probably choose to buy a good solo ad for $200. Usually, these solo ads are very valuable compared to the $40 ones. We all know the old saying: you get what you pay for.

      But there's something you really need to make sure. You have to really work on the squeeze page. Make a special one-time offer for the subscribers, create a really good bribe.
      If you can create a thank you page with a product you sell, much better. You will probably get back some of the money you invest in the solo ad immediately.

      There's no point in driving traffic to a poor squeeze page. You'll waste your money and position yourself incorrectly from the very start.

      Cheers,
      Ray
      Thanks - that is a good point not to waste it on a poor squeeze page.

      Originally Posted by DesignWizz View Post

      I agree with condorx Solo ad's/

      But i do like the Beer Idea
      I liked the beer idea too ha. I'm thinking I'll use $200 to make some extra money and use that on the beer
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6062764].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Rukshan
    Make a list and promote CB, WSO products. You can easily crate a squeeze page after hiring a person who can design it fast. Then buy few solo ads and make a big list. This is the best method to earn for a long time.
    Signature

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6061649].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author owenlee
    I would choose option 2 as that can be my long term earnings
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6061809].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Morten V
    I just used $200 on a domain name, crazy I know.. Hopefully I'll earn it back

    If you have the time invest in a good domain and blog then monetize it with different services.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6061867].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author ExpertSEOServices
    I would spend it on adsense sites for sure. This would mean I would make money on autopilot without me having to do anything apart from pick up the cheques each month.

    I would also save some for a beer or two lol
    Signature
    [SOLO AD] REVIEW PRICES - Buyer Lists Included - Quality Solos - LIMITED GOING FAST!!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6062740].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author bbjumpman
      Originally Posted by ExpertSEOServices View Post

      I would spend it on adsense sites for sure. This would mean I would make money on autopilot without me having to do anything apart from pick up the cheques each month.

      I would also save some for a beer or two lol
      Or three haha. I could use it on the adsense sites. I'm beginning to lean towards building up my list via solo ads.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6062773].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author NicoleBeckett
    Personally, here's what I would do in each situation:


    Originally Posted by bbjumpman View Post

    1. Optimized Keyword Targeted Site on Page 1 of Google that gets over 5000 searches a day for a mid to highly competitive industry.
    If I was on page 1 -- but below the fold -- I'd invest in some extra content (maybe a few new article pages or start up a blog on my domain - like mydomain.com/blog) so that I'd have a way to freshen up the site with good information. That way, my chances of jumping above the fold are much higher.

    If I was above the fold on page 1, I'd keep doing what I was doing and put the money towards creating another site. If you know how to get to the top, you might as well rinse and repeat!

    Originally Posted by bbjumpman View Post

    2. Good squeeze page that converts 35% of traffic into opt-ins with a free backend offer that eventually promotes CB product in a competitive industry.
    If I had a good squeeze page, I would do something to get more traffic to it (like guest posting somewhere or quality solo ad).

    Originally Posted by bbjumpman View Post

    3. 20 Adsense Sites ranging from page 1-3 on Google for approx. 1,000 searches a month.
    If I had 20 AdSense sites that were doing well, I'd spend the money on creating another set of AdSense sites that, presumably, will also do well. Or, I would pick a few of the existing sites and work on beefing them up so that they rank higher than page 3.

    In any of these cases, once I succeeded and turned my $200 into more money, I'd go spend the profits on beer
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6062821].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author bbjumpman
      Originally Posted by NicoleBeckett View Post

      Personally, here's what I would do in each situation:




      If I was on page 1 -- but below the fold -- I'd invest in some extra content (maybe a few new article pages or start up a blog on my domain - like mydomain.com/blog) so that I'd have a way to freshen up the site with good information. That way, my chances of jumping above the fold are much higher.

      If I was above the fold on page 1, I'd keep doing what I was doing and put the money towards creating another site. If you know how to get to the top, you might as well rinse and repeat!



      If I had a good squeeze page, I would do something to get more traffic to it (like guest posting somewhere or quality solo ad).



      If I had 20 AdSense sites that were doing well, I'd spend the money on creating another set of AdSense sites that, presumably, will also do well. Or, I would pick a few of the existing sites and work on beefing them up so that they rank higher than page 3.

      In any of these cases, once I succeeded and turned my $200 into more money, I'd go spend the profits on beer
      Ha I'm definitely in agreement. Profits will be spent wisely on beer
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6062853].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author tacone
    Do a little research. There are good ppc, email list, and other ad venues but you have to do the research first. Then spend $150 on those and get your girl and go out for beers with the rest.
    Signature

    Mike S.

    opt-in email advertising

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6063853].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
    Originally Posted by bbjumpman View Post

    5. On beer.
    BEER IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER
    Signature
    "The Golden Town is the Golden Town no longer. They have sold their pillars for brass and their temples for money, they have made coins out of their golden doors. It is become a dark town full of trouble, there is no ease in its streets, beauty has left it and the old songs are gone." - Lord Dunsany, The Messengers
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6064062].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Rod Cortez
    #6. Don Julio 1942 Tequila.

    RoD
    Signature
    "Your personal philosophy is the greatest determining factor in how your life works out."
    - Jim Rohn
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6064230].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author fin
      As temping as the beer is, I'd buy an auto-responder course.

      If you're getting 1750 opt-ins per day and you only have $200 to spend, something is very wrong.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6064293].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author bbjumpman
        Originally Posted by fin View Post

        As temping as the beer is, I'd buy an auto-responder course.

        If you're getting 1750 opt-ins per day and you only have $200 to spend, something is very wrong.
        What do you mean? 1750 opt-ins a day on $200 spent is not good? If they're targeted that would seem like a good ratio. Maybe I'm wrong.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6067642].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author bbjumpman
    It's starting to sound like beer is the choice in the last few messages ha (and Tequila for Rod).
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6067631].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Gerald Arno
    Banned
    Think about where your skills are at the moment. It´s really not just about knowing what you should do with your money, but also about planning ahead.

    You will see that you need money to invest through the weeks and months as well.

    For instance, if you decide to go with the Adsense project, you will also need to invest money into hosting, fresh content, backlinking, etc.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6068273].message }}

Trending Topics