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What do you want when you go on someone's list?

by Freddie Worrall
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Hey guys,

Just in the process of writing my auto-responder series (IM Niche). It's made me ask myself, what do I want when I join somebody's list. I mean, we all want value, something that can help us to get where we are going, but what is that?

Think back to when you were just starting out, or if you are starting out at the moment.

What do/did you want. What was that idea that you couldn't find or grasp?

What would've helped you to get there? Did anyone provide you with it?

I want to find a way to offer everybody on my list the most value that I can, feed their desires and keep them wanting more from me because I want to keep giving to them.

Just what shall I give?

Looking forward to reading any responses.

Thanks for your time guy's, appreciate it
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  • Profile picture of the author Dustin Lyle
    I wan't a solution to poverty, and $64,397.67 in 24 hours, 3 clicks away, just set it and forget it with zero out of pocket! duh!



    And on a serious note, I want relevant offers to the initial offer I opted in for.. I wan't respect, and to be treated as a person. As well as a some entertainment from time to time... Show me you care!
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by Dustin Lyle View Post

      I wan't a solution to poverty, and $64,397.67 in 24 hours, 3 clicks away, just set it and forget it with zero out of pocket! duh!



      And on a serious note, I want relevant offers to the initial offer I opted in for.. I wan't respect, and to be treated as a person. As well as a some entertainment from time to time... Show me you care!

      haha, this is great.

      Thanks for your input.
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  • Profile picture of the author LGSresources
    The newsletters that I carried on reading were those that really "got it" when it came to what their readers wanted. One thing I always liked seeing was someone who allowed their readers to send in questions and then published the questions in their newsletter with an answer. Often it is easier for readers to relate to other readers than it is for them to relate to the email writer.

    So if someone writes an email telling me they have the solution to my pet gerbil's problem with depression I am skeptical, but if Joe Bloggs, age 28, writes in and describes his pet gerbil's problem with depression and how it is affecting his life - and then the writer offers a solution - this I find far more appealing and it somehow seems more authentic.

    If you are just starting out building a list this can be a little tricky as you don't have anyone to send you questions but if you think creatively you can soon find ways around this - have a look at the questions in the forum. If you see someone with a great question why not ask them if they'd be willing to have their question featured in your newsletter?

    Hope that helps!

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    • Profile picture of the author Loumonchu
      James, I'm in the process of rebuilding my autoresponder sequence and found this information truly helpful. Just wanted to say "Thanks" as I will be following this model of q&a with my list.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by LGSresources View Post

      The newsletters that I carried on reading were those that really "got it" when it came to what their readers wanted. One thing I always liked seeing was someone who allowed their readers to send in questions and then published the questions in their newsletter with an answer. Often it is easier for readers to relate to other readers than it is for them to relate to the email writer.

      So if someone writes an email telling me they have the solution to my pet gerbil's problem with depression I am skeptical, but if Joe Bloggs, age 28, writes in and describes his pet gerbil's problem with depression and how it is affecting his life - and then the writer offers a solution - this I find far more appealing and it somehow seems more authentic.

      If you are just starting out building a list this can be a little tricky as you don't have anyone to send you questions but if you think creatively you can soon find ways around this - have a look at the questions in the forum. If you see someone with a great question why not ask them if they'd be willing to have their question featured in your newsletter?

      Hope that helps!

      James

      Some really great tips here James, thank's for your input.

      I'll try looking around for anyone who's happy to have their question included.

      Again, thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author higherluv
    Perhaps you could do some brainstorming, and researching questions in forums like James suggested.

    Are there any marketers whose emails you like to read? Then you can follow their ideas as well to come up with your own.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by higherluv View Post

      Perhaps you could do some brainstorming, and researching questions in forums like James suggested.

      Are there any marketers whose emails you like to read? Then you can follow their ideas as well to come up with your own.

      Hey, thanks for your words. I've actually picked out a few marketer's I look up to know, getting on their list's to study!
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  • Profile picture of the author moneymakerway
    I completely understand you regarding managing
    follow up emails.
    You can try to think in a strategic way and provide
    value as much as possible.
    When I think in a strategic way, I mean on creating
    follow up emails in logical sence, where every set of emails
    is a step towars soution for your subscribers.
    For example, I don't like to be constantly bombarded with
    salles offers.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by moneymakerway View Post

      I completely understand you regarding managing
      follow up emails.
      You can try to think in a strategic way and provide
      value as much as possible.
      When I think in a strategic way, I mean on creating
      follow up emails in logical sence, where every set of emails
      is a step towars soution for your subscribers.
      For example, I don't like to be constantly bombarded with
      salles offers.
      I agree, value is important and that's exactly what I'm looking to offer.
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    • Profile picture of the author pawlu68
      · Your best prospects are ones which have been nurtured … the ones to whom you have already given great VALUE and with whom you have created TRUST, FOLLOWING AND EXPECTATION …


      · KEY #1 – Your marketing message MUST be consistent, starting at the squeeze page … and then on …. Your subscribers came to you with a specific need or interest in mind … Deliver immediately … and thereafter within all your communication with your list.


      · KEY #2 – Listen to your list … And provide the information and solutions which they are seeking.
      · With an Autoresponder e.g. Aweber, Getresponse etc., you are able to be in close contact with your subscribers. And once this has been set up correctly, your sequence runs on auto-pilot, building consistent RAPPORT and GOODWILL with your subscribers and making you money for years to come.


      · KEY #3 – GOODWILL IS YOUR CURRENCY- USE IT WISELY!!
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    • Profile picture of the author lloydmc
      Originally Posted by moneymakerway View Post

      I completely understand you regarding managing
      follow up emails.
      You can try to think in a strategic way and provide
      value as much as possible.
      When I think in a strategic way, I mean on creating
      follow up emails in logical sence, where every set of emails
      is a step towars soution for your subscribers.
      For example, I don't like to be constantly bombarded with
      salles offers.
      each email being a step towards a solution, now that i like.
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    Freddie,

    When you have people join your list, you always want to give them value.

    You also want to promote something to them that can bank you some commissions because you are in it to also earn money to put food on the table and to survive.

    Send them free content but always include a link to some product at the end of each email that you send out.

    The product should be something that they have to have and not something that they might need. If you can solve a problem for someone, even the affiliate product, then they would be willing to open their wallet, take out their credit card, and buy.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by talfighel View Post

      Freddie,

      When you have people join your list, you always want to give them value.

      You also want to promote something to them that can bank you some commissions because you are in it to also earn money to put food on the table and to survive.

      Send them free content but always include a link to some product at the end of each email that you send out.

      The product should be something that they have to have and not something that they might need. If you can solve a problem for someone, even the affiliate product, then they would be willing to open their wallet, take out their credit card, and buy.

      Exactly my thoughts, value for them, sales for me, win-win. Cheers.
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      • Profile picture of the author drewfioravanti
        A lot of people already said it...I want what you promised.

        Few people sign up for lists because they like being sold.

        I didn't sign up for your sales letter (unless, of course, that is what you promised).

        I signed up because you offered a solution to avoid pain or increase pleasure...so deliver on that.

        Make a promise. Deliver on that promise. And then mention solutions that you use that you truly feel will benefit the person for their particular pain or pleasure.
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        • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
          Originally Posted by drewfioravanti View Post

          A lot of people already said it...I want what you promised.

          Few people sign up for lists because they like being sold.

          I didn't sign up for your sales letter (unless, of course, that is what you promised).

          I signed up because you offered a solution to avoid pain or increase pleasure...so deliver on that.

          Make a promise. Deliver on that promise. And then mention solutions that you use that you truly feel will benefit the person for their particular pain or pleasure.
          Thanks for the input Drew. Everything is very much appreciated.

          Helping my list to solve their problems and grasp that concept, overcome that barrier between them and a successful business.

          Again, thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author adsassist
    First, I want what they promised to give me. I don't know how many times I sign up to a list and they don't even deliver the promise.

    I find it best to give educated emails. Like a little series to help solve their problem. At the end of the series I give them an offer to further educate them. Then I start another series leading to a different offer that supports that series. Of course it is all in the same niche.

    In the end, I send an offer once a week. They will stay on the list because you are giving them value on educating them on their problem. Giving them the opportunity to take an offer. Not telling them they must have it.

    Good luck
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by adsassist View Post

      First, I want what they promised to give me. I don't know how many times I sign up to a list and they don't even deliver the promise.

      I find it best to give educated emails. Like a little series to help solve their problem. At the end of the series I give them an offer to further educate them. Then I start another series leading to a different offer that supports that series. Of course it is all in the same niche.

      In the end, I send an offer once a week. They will stay on the list because you are giving them value on educating them on their problem. Giving them the opportunity to take an offer. Not telling them they must have it.

      Good luck
      Justin
      Cheer's Justin.

      I was thinking of building up to affiliate links as well, not just chucking them in every email and being money hungry!

      VALUE
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Honestly, there's only one reason I want to be on someone's list. I bought something from them that I really like and want to be notified of their future products and updates for the product I bought.

    I normally remove myself from most lists as soon as the affiliate offers start rolling in. I'm on very few lists.
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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      It's pretty simple, really. I want what you promised me.

      If you promised product updates, send me product updates. I usually don't mind a couple of attempts to get me on a more general list if the sender isn't too heavy handed about it.

      If you promised me a weekly newsletter, send me a weekly newsletter. Don't send me every lame offer you can sell a solo ad for.

      If you promised to send me the latest offers related to a particular topic, send me the latest offers related to the topic. Don't send me every offer you can cram an affiliate link into.

      Treat me like an intelligent human being, not an ATM where you just have to push the right buttons. Treat my permission to email with respect. In fact, treat my permission to email like it could be rescinded at any time, because it can.

      Be consistent.

      Do that, and we'll have a mutually satisfactory digital relationship. Do otherwise, and you're toast...
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      • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
        Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

        It's pretty simple, really. I want what you promised me.

        If you promised product updates, send me product updates. I usually don't mind a couple of attempts to get me on a more general list if the sender isn't too heavy handed about it.

        If you promised me a weekly newsletter, send me a weekly newsletter. Don't send me every lame offer you can sell a solo ad for.

        If you promised to send me the latest offers related to a particular topic, send me the latest offers related to the topic. Don't send me every offer you can cram an affiliate link into.

        Treat me like an intelligent human being, not an ATM where you just have to push the right buttons. Treat my permission to email with respect. In fact, treat my permission to email like it could be rescinded at any time, because it can.

        Be consistent.

        Do that, and we'll have a mutually satisfactory digital relationship. Do otherwise, and you're toast...

        Exactly, I'm trying to get it so that people can see I'm trying to offer them something with genuine concern for their success. Treating people as people and not ATM's is spot on.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      Honestly, there's only one reason I want to be on someone's list. I bought something from them that I really like and want to be notified of their future products and updates for the product I bought.

      I normally remove myself from most lists as soon as the affiliate offers start rolling in. I'm on very few lists.
      I'm on very little marketing list's also. Just made up an email to sign up to a whole load of them so that I can study what other people are doing and what my reaction to that is, hopefully this will help as a gauge.

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    • Profile picture of the author talfighel
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      Honestly, there's only one reason I want to be on someone's list. I bought something from them that I really like and want to be notified of their future products and updates for the product I bought.

      I normally remove myself from most lists as soon as the affiliate offers start rolling in. I'm on very few lists.
      I am like that too. If I know that I bought some thing from an online marketing expert, I want to stay on their list.
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    Good content. Provide something that I cannot easily obtain elsewhere.

    Consistency.

    Not boring.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    Originally Posted by Freddie Worrall View Post

    What do you want when you go on someone's list?
    I want whatever it was they said I was going to get when I signed up for that reason.

    Like many customers and potential customers, I find it extremely irritating if they tell me they're going to behave one way and then behave in a completely different way, once they have my email address. I also lose any respect I might have had for them, and unsubscribe quickly, if they do that. They have the chance to "set my expectations", before and while and immediately after I subscribe. If they make a mess of that, and it turns out they've deceived me about their real purpose, then I don't need to hear from them any more. But if they get that right, I might stay subscribed and opening and reading their emails for ever. I understand that they're marketers and will recommend products of their own, or affiliate-link ones, from time to time - I do that, myself, and I tell people very openly how often I'll do it, and what sort of things I'll recommend and why. People respect openness and honesty - what they dislike is when someone tells them one thing and does another.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

      I want whatever it was they said I was going to get when I signed up for that reason.

      Like many customers and potential customers, I find it extremely irritating if they tell me they're going to behave one way and then behave in a completely different way, once they have my email address. I also lose any respect I might have had for them, and unsubscribe quickly, if they do that. They have the chance to "set my expectations", before and while and immediately after I subscribe. If they make a mess of that, and it turns out they've deceived me about their real purpose, then I don't need to hear from them any more. But if they get that right, I might stay subscribed and opening and reading their emails for ever. I understand that they're marketers and will recommend products of their own, or affiliate-link ones, from time to time - I do that, myself, and I tell people very openly how often I'll do it, and what sort of things I'll recommend and why. People respect openness and honesty - what they dislike is when someone tells them one thing and does another.
      Great input as always Alexa

      I'm the same, quick to hit the un-subscribe button when you can 'see through' their marketing.

      A question, though. If it's just a general 'marketing list', I mean, when I get them to go onto the list, it's a free report give-away called 'The Internet Beginners Success Guide'.
      So, then what would you be expecting as follow ups?

      My idea's where to just generally introduce internet marketing, as though the subscriber is entirely new to marketing. Give them some encouragement, take action, don't just keep buying products. How to take action etc.

      What do you think??

      Thanks for help/time, always appreciated.
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      • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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        Originally Posted by Freddie Worrall View Post

        A question, though. If it's just a general 'marketing list', I mean, when I get them to go onto the list, it's a free report give-away called 'The Internet Beginners Success Guide'.
        So, then what would you be expecting as follow ups?

        My idea's where to just generally introduce internet marketing, as though the subscriber is entirely new to marketing. Give them some encouragement, take action, don't just keep buying products. How to take action etc.

        What do you think??
        Not sure ... but if I signed up to that, I'd almost certainly expect/tolerate emails (just less frequently than "daily"), giving encouragement/information, with a "recommendation"/"promotion" in one email in three? Maybe even in one in two, if the promotion isn't the whole email? Not sure how typical I am, though!

        I think in "IM-related niches" your subscribers know to expect some "promotion", so you don't exactly need to apologize for it?
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        • Profile picture of the author Loumonchu
          Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

          I think in "IM-related niches" your subscribers know to expect some "promotion", so you don't exactly need to apologize for it?
          I totally agree. We as marketers have to promote sometimes or there's no roof over our heads and food in our belly (plus I really enjoy running water and electricity too... lol).
          A good way to gauge if you're "overpromoting" is to pay attention to your unsubscribes during promotions.
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          • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
            Originally Posted by Loumonchu View Post

            I totally agree. We as marketers have to promote sometimes or there's no roof over our heads and food in our belly (plus I really enjoy running water and electricity too... lol).
            A good way to gauge if you're "overpromoting" is to pay attention to your unsubscribes during promotions.
            Quite.

            I'm here to make money also, of course.
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            • Profile picture of the author madhushan
              Hi,

              I am by no means a newbie. There are different things I wanted when I was in different stages in internet marketing.

              1. When I was a newbie, I was looking for any email telling me that I can earn any amount of money. But, mostly, I was only reading emails, but took no action.
              2. When I started building websites, I started looking for emails about SEO, and some success stories of people who have made it big in Google. I ignored the rest.
              3. When I started email marketing, I started looking for emails that would give me ideas to improve my open-rates and click-through rates when I send mail to my subscribers. I ignored the rest.
              4. When it came to driving traffic to my squeeze pages, I am always on the look-out for tactics that would help me drive traffic to my squeeze pages, and get higher conversions.

              Bottomline: You offer a free report for your subscribers when they sign up. It means they are interested in what you have to offer.
              Send emails related to their interest. Success stories, traditional practices, easy shortcuts, fast methods and innovative ideas.
              Whatever you tell them, tell with substantial evidence so that they know that you are an expert, and you are not lying.
              When you send an email, ask yourself how it's gonna help them.
              Ask them questions and Send them occasional jokes.

              These are some things I can think of. If there are anything else, you can add it to my list
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              • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
                Originally Posted by madhushan View Post

                Hi,

                I am by no means a newbie. There are different things I wanted when I was in different stages in internet marketing.

                1. When I was a newbie, I was looking for any email telling me that I can earn any amount of money. But, mostly, I was only reading emails, but took no action.
                2. When I started building websites, I started looking for emails about SEO, and some success stories of people who have made it big in Google. I ignored the rest.
                3. When I started email marketing, I started looking for emails that would give me ideas to improve my open-rates and click-through rates when I send mail to my subscribers. I ignored the rest.
                4. When it came to driving traffic to my squeeze pages, I am always on the look-out for tactics that would help me drive traffic to my squeeze pages, and get higher conversions.

                Bottomline: You offer a free report for your subscribers when they sign up. It means they are interested in what you have to offer.
                Send emails related to their interest. Success stories, traditional practices, easy shortcuts, fast methods and innovative ideas.
                Whatever you tell them, tell with substantial evidence so that they know that you are an expert, and you are not lying.
                When you send an email, ask yourself how it's gonna help them.
                Ask them questions and Send them occasional jokes.

                These are some things I can think of. If there are anything else, you can add it to my list
                This is a great input. Thanks for you time to write this post. It's great to hear what people want - this way I can provide it to them!

                Again, thanks for your time, appreciated.
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        • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
          Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

          Not sure ... but if I signed up to that, I'd almost certainly expect/tolerate emails (just less frequently than "daily"), giving encouragement/information, with a "recommendation"/"promotion" in one email in three? Maybe even in one in two, if the promotion isn't the whole email? Not sure how typical I am, though!

          I think in "IM-related niches" your subscribers know to expect some "promotion", so you don't exactly need to apologize for it?
          Ok, taken on board, thanks for your opinion.

          Just for the record, you don't seem that 'typical' (In a good way)
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  • Profile picture of the author TiffanyLambert
    Originally Posted by Freddie Worrall View Post

    What do/did you want. What was that idea that you couldn't find or grasp? What would've helped you to get there? Did anyone provide you with it?
    I want:

    1. Frequent communication - daily or close to it. Not SPAM. Communication.

    2. I want links to their latest blog posts where they're reviewing products, sharing their personality, and helping with walk through stuff.

    3. I want to be treated special - a list is "specialer" (on purpose, people) than anyone else. So perks, discounts, pre-launch access, bonuses, etc.

    I have seen several people deliver what I want in terms of communication, but not the frequency. Maybe once a month just doesn't do it for me.

    Tiff
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by TiffanyDow View Post

      I want:

      1. Frequent communication - daily or close to it. Not SPAM. Communication.

      2. I want links to their latest blog posts where they're reviewing products, sharing their personality, and helping with walk through stuff.

      3. I want to be treated special - a list is "specialer" (on purpose, people) than anyone else. So perks, discounts, pre-launch access, bonuses, etc.

      I have seen several people deliver what I want in terms of communication, but not the frequency. Maybe once a month just doesn't do it for me.

      Tiff
      Great input Tiff, thanks.

      I'm the same, email communication needs to be frequent, relevant and personal.

      Thanks for the tips
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  • Profile picture of the author Nicole K
    Useful information. It doesn't always have to be freebies. It can also be a post on someone else's blog or resources that I can use. How To guides.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by Nicole K View Post

      Useful information. It doesn't always have to be freebies. It can also be a post on someone else's blog or resources that I can use. How To guides.
      Good idea's for content, thanks
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    Right now, if I am going to subscribe to someone's list, I want great entertainment, insights, or strategies for earning money online that will truly work for me and that I can feel good about.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by Michael Ten View Post

      Right now, if I am going to subscribe to someone's list, I want great entertainment, insights, or strategies for earning money online that will truly work for me and that I can feel good about.
      Entertainment, LIKE IT.

      How do you propose a marketer entertain you.

      I love this idea, please, elaborate.
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    Everyone wants FREE stuff that is useful and things that can help them. If you can offer great value to someone for free, then they may see you differently and may put trust into you.
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    • Profile picture of the author Loumonchu
      Just my 2 cents...I think in the beginning you should provide massive value that pertains to what the sub signed up for while building yourself up as a trusted expert in your niche. Once you build the trust, which I believe can be done rather quickly, then you start peppering in your own products and recommendations for other products that you wholeheartedly believe will help your list in obtaining the goals they are striving for.
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      • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
        Originally Posted by Loumonchu View Post

        Just my 2 cents...I think in the beginning you should provide massive value that pertains to what the sub signed up for while building yourself up as a trusted expert in your niche. Once you build the trust, which I believe can be done rather quickly, then you start peppering in your own products and recommendations for other products that you wholeheartedly believe will help your list in obtaining the goals they are striving for.
        Thanks for the input, I agree, building rapport first is essential.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by larryboy03 View Post

      Everyone wants FREE stuff that is useful and things that can help them. If you can offer great value to someone for free, then they may see you differently and may put trust into you.
      Exactly, again, value driven marketing, always the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author shabit87
    1. Whatever it is they promised when I signed up. Whether it be updates to a product I purchased or a freebie I needed to further my education. Give me what I gave up my email for.

    2. Relevant product and services to why I signed up in the first place TRIED by whoever is recommending it, followed by his/her results. I enjoy seeing someone test drive a product before I buy it and hearing their honest thoughts about it. What I don't like are emails stating I should check something out simply because it'll make me money....maybe money isn't what I want, maybe, just maybe, I want a solution to my problems (thus leading me to make money, save time, etc.).
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by shabit87 View Post

      1. Whatever it is they promised when I signed up. Whether it be updates to a product I purchased or a freebie I needed to further my education. Give me what I gave up my email for.

      2. Relevant product and services to why I signed up in the first place TRIED by whoever is recommending it, followed by his/her results. I enjoy seeing someone test drive a product before I buy it and hearing their honest thoughts about it. What I don't like are emails stating I should check something out simply because it'll make me money....maybe money isn't what I want, maybe, just maybe, I want a solution to my problems (thus leading me to make money, save time, etc.).
      Great input, taken on board with thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author drewfioravanti
    Oh yeah...and the best way to find out what your list wants is to ask them!

    In your confirmation email you can ask them to reply and let you know what their biggest obstacle or fear is...or you can send them to a survey...or you can send them to a contact form.

    The best way to know exactly what your list wants is to ask them.
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    • Profile picture of the author Freddie Worrall
      Originally Posted by drewfioravanti View Post

      Oh yeah...and the best way to find out what your list wants is to ask them!

      In your confirmation email you can ask them to reply and let you know what their biggest obstacle or fear is...or you can send them to a survey...or you can send them to a contact form.

      The best way to know exactly what your list wants is to ask them.
      Great idea, thankyou.
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  • Profile picture of the author surffab
    relevant offers, good content, also a freebie from time to time, and of course see how others do autoresponders, get experience...
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  • Profile picture of the author Joan Altz
    I want timely alerts to GREAT PRODUCTS!

    You know what? I'm an asshole. But you know what else I am? I'm an Internet Marketer's DREAM subscriber.....that's right.

    Give me the facts. I'll buy with your affiliate link.

    But if you send me a late email on a dime sale, and you do it a few times so that it costs me more money to buy, I'm going to start ignoring your emails.
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