New to IM product is ready, not sure how and when to launch

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Hi
I'm new to IM, infact this will my first attempt to get into IM, after all the reading all i understood is that i need to create a email list and have your own product to make some decent cash. Please give your suggestions if i'm doing the right thing or am I missing something.

I would like to even give out some information about my background.
I've been running a web hosting business since 2003 but sold it out last month for a decent cash and I'm very good with server management (FreeBSD, Linux, VPS, etc...), SEO and even software development (not very good with software development but i'm good at debugging and i've a good history even with software development) now I've started working on software development.

Since i wanted to get into IM i first decided to develop a product, and i started working on a small software which I plan to offer for free to create a mailing list. The software is ready and some companies are selling the same software for 70$ per copy but i plan to give out for free.

There is one problem with the current software that i've not added any fancy menus/buttons to it yet, it's made in C# so i can add it, but it just has a few buttons and it does the job nicely. Though i can always improve it, add more features to it and may be even give the lite version for free which will do the job but even develop a pro version will have all the fancy features. So the software does not looks as good as the paid ones that other companies are selling for 70$ but it does the same job without any issues.

As of right now i don't have any mailing list so i was thinking to create a WSO and give out this software for free and create a mailing list- Is this the right approach ?

This software will be usefull to SEO guys and even web designers.

I was planning to use this mailing list to offer SEO Services or may be even keep an OTO for the SEO service that i plan to offer.

The SEO service that i'll offer does not involves any kind of backlink building or even any kind of onsite optimization, it's like a secret sauce that i won't be disclosing how I do it and I'm so sure about this SEO technology that i can offer full refund if client does not sees any rank improvement within a month. Moreover since there is nothing blackhat in it there is no fear of getting any penalty from google. I plan to sell this SEO service for 100$ per month per site per 2 keywords.

So shall i offer it as an OTO for a cheaper price with the WSO ?

Will this strategy work ?

Shall i create more softwares/products then launch the WSO ?

Also what will be the best way to get affiliates for this kind of product/service ?

I can give upto 50% as affiliate commission


Please provide the best possible advise

Thanks
#launch #product #ready #seo
  • Profile picture of the author StanHyeck
    I think you should focus. Either go with the software idea and create the list (seems the easier route to me) or go with the SEO service ... but charge A LOT more.

    If your service works then charge $500 to start and another $500 PER MONTH only after results have been obtained.

    If you go the software route, then you'll want to start improving it. You'll also want to have some kind of complimentary product that you can sell as an affiliate to help with revenue generation.

    If you go with SEO as a service, then your first step should be to rank for "city name seo" ... In other words create a website and get it to rank for "Rochester SEO" first this way you can use it as an example and proof that you can help other people as well.

    Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author Antonio De Santis
    If you sell your product here using warrior plus you can set your autoresponder.
    When someone buys your product he is added automatically to your autoresponder.
    He receives an email to approve his subscription, the most part of your buyers don't subscribe to your newsletter, but 20% or 30% is possible.

    Therefore I suggest you to implement good software so you'll make many sales and you'll get more buyers on your newsletter.
    You must find good affialiates to make more sales, but if you release a good software they will look for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Marco Moeschter
    I would go with the software. If you really have a software which can help people a lot then you'll get plenty of subscribers fast. Start doing JV with marketers for the new software products you create and let them promote your product.

    Also if your software is good I would consider to sell it for a higher price on another platform like clickbank!
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  • Profile picture of the author Javisito
    I would go on using the software to create a list, your list SEO is just tooooo long and with Google ever changing their algorithm, you do the math here bro
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  • Profile picture of the author funtoosh
    Thanks everybody for their suggestions, i think i'll offer the software just to build the list and offer SEO services as a WSO
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Tandan
    If you go that route (offer the software to build list and use SEO services as a WSO), you could monetize your services in 2 ways:
    First as a WSO as you mention.
    But 2nd as an upsell to your free software release. Just an added option.
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  • Profile picture of the author funtoosh
    Hi
    I've built 1 software which is ready for production use.

    What is the best way to get reviews for it before I setup a WSO for the same?

    Should i go for a WSO.

    I plan to use jvzoo for it, how can i attract affiliates for the same ?

    Thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author funtoosh
      Originally Posted by Paleochora View Post

      PM me. You need good advice.
      PM sent

      thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author funtoosh
    Hi
    I've created account with JVZOO and also added my product to JVZOO but now i want to launch a WSO for the same product, since for WSO it has to be a special price, how can I do it with JVZOO as I don't see any such option in JVZOO to make a special link it a lower price for the same product, please guide

    Thanks
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