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Do You Have A "Opt-In For Freebies" Email Address?

by Ross Cohen
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As in, when deciding to opt-in and download a freebie on the forum (or perhaps elsewhere), do you have an email address specifically designed to do such? Or do you use a primary email of yours? Do you ever change which email you use depending on the kind of freebie or offer, maybe based on who's providing it?
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  • Profile picture of the author payment proof
    I personally don't have an Opt-In For Freebies Email Address, but I know a few others who do and they've been successful with it. The freebies they offer are things that can be sent electronically, such as eBooks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Cheryl Low
      I only have one email address. Right now I have only 1 niche. If I start another niche or another website I'll use another email address. I use the "GetResponse" autoresponder to organize my list so no need for different email addresses - which can get quite confusing over time, I think.

      Why do you ask?
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  • Profile picture of the author SEOSoftworks
    I think you can still have success with a freebie.

    My advice would be to spend some time and create a $7 product...start a buyers list instead.

    The freebie list will require more work to turn into buyers.
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  • Profile picture of the author billthelord
    Nope, don't have. And we don't recommend it.
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  • Profile picture of the author adsassist
    Originally Posted by Ross Cohen View Post

    As in, when deciding to opt-in and download a freebie on the forum (or perhaps elsewhere), do you have an email address specifically designed to do such? Or do you use a primary email of yours? Do you ever change which email you use depending on the kind of freebie or offer, maybe based on who's providing it?
    I think some didn't understand what you are saying.

    Yes, I have 3 emails.

    1. For personal - friends and family
    2. Business email
    3. For opt-ins freebies, see their sales funnel. Basically to learn and observe.

    I think its a good idea, its been working good for me.

    I hope that's what your looking for.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Cohen
    Adsassist - Yeah, I think some people didn't understand exactly what I was asking. Maybe I phrased it strangely. You got it.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheArticlePros
    I do. I use it to sign up for everything that I know will end up bombarding me with junk mail. I always read the first few items I get from a particular person, and sometimes I'll move those to a different address because I like them. The rest...I'm just taking up room on people's autoresponders.

    Speaking of which...I accidentally erased the email you sent out tonight Ross. Can you send it to me again?

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    • Profile picture of the author Bill Hugall
      Originally Posted by JaRyCu View Post

      I do. I use it to sign up for everything that I know will end up bombarding me with junk mail. I always read the first few items I get from a particular person, and sometimes I'll move those to a different address because I like them. The rest...I'm just taking up room on people's autoresponders.

      Speaking of which...I accidentally erased the email you sent out tonight Ross. Can you send it to me again?

      -- j
      I do the same thing. There are some really good marketers out there, and I usually enjoy hearing what they are up to.
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      • Profile picture of the author Nickels
        Originally Posted by bilkat19 View Post

        I do the same thing. There are some really good marketers out there, and I usually enjoy hearing what they are up to.
        Theres only like one marketer that I actually open emails from (stayed subscribed to) ... who are some of the marketers you reccommend? Cause I wouldnt mind waking up to a couple emails a day that I actually look forward to reading.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ross Cohen
    You bet J. Thanks for asking. I'll get that to you in the morning.
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  • Profile picture of the author Devin X
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    Originally Posted by Ross Cohen View Post

    As in, when deciding to opt-in and download a freebie on the forum (or perhaps elsewhere), do you have an email address specifically designed to do such? Or do you use a primary email of yours? Do you ever change which email you use depending on the kind of freebie or offer, maybe based on who's providing it?
    Yes, I call it my spambox. Some of my subscriptions are pretty good, others are worrisome. I've used the same one for a few years now too and I don't plan on changing it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nickels
    I used to use my main one but ive since unsubscribed from all of those.

    I created a new one for freebie opt-ins specifically about a month or so ago just so I can study what the list owners are sending out, how often and all that good stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author fedor50
    Originally Posted by Ross Cohen View Post

    As in, when deciding to opt-in and download a freebie on the forum (or perhaps elsewhere), do you have an email address specifically designed to do such? Or do you use a primary email of yours? Do you ever change which email you use depending on the kind of freebie or offer, maybe based on who's providing it?
    I usually prefer to just use my main personal email address. If the person begins spamming my email address, then I simply unsubscribe
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    I use my primary email. Too many email addresses and i gotta use something like Roboform.
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  • Profile picture of the author brett301005
    I have a separate gmail for IM related stuff.

    I used to have it going to my primary email address but it was taking up a lot of time each day sorting through it. I try to have a clean inbox each day and its getting harder and harder.
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  • Profile picture of the author jaiganeshv
    That is why building a freebie list can cost you $$$. Its always wise to build a buyers list, collect their valuable paypal email ids than 'only for freebie' emails.
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