How many emails should I send to get a client?

Quentin · 19th Feb 2012, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by lint631

Do you mean to include tracking so you see what their usage is and if high, you let them know you can create a mobile site for that qr code?

We actually create the QR Code tracking with their mobile website.

This has helped us get a lot more customers over our competition.

Quentin

lint631 · 20th Feb 2012, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by WillR

They all watched the video or they all clicked through to the video? Big difference? Also do you have a call to action on the video page?

The 50% that opened clicked through to the youtube video. I included a shortlink to the youtube link. I should of put the youtube link on a call to action page. Will do in the next batch.

danielsteven · 21st Feb 2012, 12:26 AM

It obviously depends on your offer. Pretty important to test... however when I do email... I generally send out about 500 emails (all come off as personalized, but really arent) and I get about 5-10 leads from it.

WillR · 21st Feb 2012, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by lint631

The 50% that opened clicked through to the youtube video. I included a shortlink to the youtube link. I should of put the youtube link on a call to action page. Will do in the next batch.

Yeah, the opening of the emails and clicking on the link is one thing but if you are just sending them to a Youtube video on Youtube them chances are they will be gone in a matter of seconds.

You should, at the very least, embed the video into a page and never send them to Youtube. You want to keep them on your site and you want to have a call to action for them after the video.

lint631 · 22nd Feb 2012, 10:16 PM

Thanks Will. I will do that in other emails but for some reason didn't think about embedding it with my videos! Oh well. I'm still working on the emails I sent out. They keep opening the emails and watching the videos but still no replies. Am going to reach out again tomorrow.

Email tracking is huge. For anyone sending out emails make sure you use a tracking tool. I think I found a good free one that I'll post. Want to try it first.

tedgichia · 23rd Feb 2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by demarcate

I currently am running an email campaign,I have not received no responses.
I am using Dennis Bayne 'Pushbutton emailer'it works great but too many bounced emails out in cyberspace. The leads were purchased from Oppseekers.com I purchased 120,000 leads,not one signup has come from sending out any of these emailer leads,not even an opt-in or conversion. I will not be doing any email marketing after this batting average of zero opt-in and conversion rate,email marketing sucks cause I made no bucks......

Email marketing still works. I've seen better results using solo ads.

tedgichia · 23rd Feb 2012, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by mott

Hi again

OK I have a question today about how much work is involved to get a mobile-optimized website sale to a client.

So let’s say I want to contact dentists by email. I want to contact dentists who don’t have a mobile-ready site yet, and I want to sell them a site I can create for them. So I send them each an email saying how great I am, etc.

So my question is, how many dentists can I expect to email, before I can make a sale? 20? 50? 1000? I know this a very broad question and depends on certain factors, but I want to know what I am in for doing this.

And of course this can be about any business, like restaurants, lawyers, etc. I’m just wondering how many emails it may take.

So I’d appreciate any feedback from those who have been successful selling mobile sites, or selling anything internet-market related, or really from anyone with an opinion on this.

And I get that one shouldn’t just rely on emails to get business, there are other ways. But for now I am wondering specifically about emailings.

Thank you.

There's no magic number. It all depends on how well you can offer a relevant product/service to a targeted market.

Jones178 · 23rd Feb 2012, 10:47 AM

I am trying to start my mobile marketing campaign, I need advice on how often you pursue a client. For example if I go visit them today, how long should I wait to follow-up. Please help me out?

sofus · 23rd Feb 2012, 05:40 PM

Pay close attention to what Quentin is saying… he is really pinpointing it.
…and I'd like to add: "Profit is a reward for satisfying the desire of someone else."
People are motivated, but by what? Actually - most people find e-mails annoying, and we hate being on lists because we "know" what we will receive. Focus on your product site, as Quentin says, and you'll experience that over time your cutomers will beg you to help them. As a QR-code site for instance. Get it ranked. My personal experience is that a simple QR generator site gives me leads to follow up with almost every day. (tiny site).

Sofus

sublime311 · 16th May 2012, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by sofus

Pay close attention to what Quentin is saying… he is really pinpointing it.
…and I'd like to add: "Profit is a reward for satisfying the desire of someone else."
People are motivated, but by what? Actually - most people find e-mails annoying, and we hate being on lists because we "know" what we will receive. Focus on your product site, as Quentin says, and you'll experience that over time your cutomers will beg you to help them. As a QR-code site for instance. Get it ranked. My personal experience is that a simple QR generator site gives me leads to follow up with almost every day. (tiny site).

Sofus

People don't hate email and no, the text is not dead. I think it's all about customization and putting that personal touch too. And following up with a small batch of people via other channels. Not one medium works in getting attention of people, mix medium with personal touch everytime works! Please read this again guys! Email, video, direct mail, mix it up, follow up, personalize, don't give up, bug 'em from all angles but not like a spammer or a harrassing weirdo!

Torafox1 · 16th May 2012, 02:30 AM

When you put in your letter how great you are, they'd get the impression that you're too proud or boastful. So, you might want to avoid that. Explain and share to them what you have done, what you can do for them.

The thing with being too confident is that it could lead to disappointment from your clients. In the end, delivery is what they want to see. How you deliver your job and yourself and an accomplishment. If, somehow, they are not satisfied, it defeats the purpose of you trying to impress them too much.

thetaspark · 17th May 2012, 11:37 AM

Since you're directly asking how many emails it will take, then the right answer for that is its not about the number of emails, 1 mail can work the magic on one, maybe more clients. It sums up to different emails for meeting different needs.
But any client satisfied with what you're offering can be tempted to try...

sodomojo · 17th May 2012, 12:27 PM

What program are people using to track openings and views of their emails?

WillR · 17th May 2012, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Tydowns

What program are people using to track openings and views of their emails?

spypig is a simple and free one.

jeradparker · 18th May 2012, 05:15 AM

I would suggest you send as many emails as you can but take care of few things:
1.Make a customized email for every potential costumer.
2.Think as a costumer while drafting a email.
3.Commit only what you can deliver.
4.The tone of the email should be interactive.
5.Follow up every email.
6.Change the wordings if sending again to the same costumer.
7.Supplement your strategy with other marketing tools.

I hope this will help and you may get a response from your first five emails.

21st Feb 2012, 12:26 AM	#53
danielsteven HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 216 Thanks: 250 Thanked 198 Times in 56 Posts	Re: How many emails should I send to get a client? Share on: It obviously depends on your offer. Pretty important to test... however when I do email... I generally send out about 500 emails (all come off as personalized, but really arent) and I get about 5-10 leads from it.

22nd Feb 2012, 10:16 PM	#55
lint631 MobileWebRockstar War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Location: New York Posts: 253 Thanks: 41 Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts	Re: How many emails should I send to get a client? Share on: Thanks Will. I will do that in other emails but for some reason didn't think about embedding it with my videos! Oh well. I'm still working on the emails I sent out. They keep opening the emails and watching the videos but still no replies. Am going to reach out again tomorrow. Email tracking is huge. For anyone sending out emails make sure you use a tracking tool. I think I found a good free one that I'll post. Want to try it first.
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23rd Feb 2012, 10:47 AM	#58
Jones178 Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How many emails should I send to get a client? Share on: I am trying to start my mobile marketing campaign, I need advice on how often you pursue a client. For example if I go visit them today, how long should I wait to follow-up. Please help me out?

23rd Feb 2012, 05:40 PM	#59
sofus The Asymmetric Marketer War Room Member Join Date: 2011 Posts: 21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: How many emails should I send to get a client? Share on: Pay close attention to what Quentin is saying… he is really pinpointing it. …and I'd like to add: "Profit is a reward for satisfying the desire of someone else." People are motivated, but by what? Actually - most people find e-mails annoying, and we hate being on lists because we "know" what we will receive. Focus on your product site, as Quentin says, and you'll experience that over time your cutomers will beg you to help them. As a QR-code site for instance. Get it ranked. My personal experience is that a simple QR generator site gives me leads to follow up with almost every day. (tiny site). Sofus

16th May 2012, 02:30 AM	#61
Torafox1 Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How many emails should I send to get a client? Share on: When you put in your letter how great you are, they'd get the impression that you're too proud or boastful. So, you might want to avoid that. Explain and share to them what you have done, what you can do for them. The thing with being too confident is that it could lead to disappointment from your clients. In the end, delivery is what they want to see. How you deliver your job and yourself and an accomplishment. If, somehow, they are not satisfied, it defeats the purpose of you trying to impress them too much.
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17th May 2012, 11:37 AM	#62
thetaspark Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 20 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How many emails should I send to get a client? Share on: Since you're directly asking how many emails it will take, then the right answer for that is its not about the number of emails, 1 mail can work the magic on one, maybe more clients. It sums up to different emails for meeting different needs. But any client satisfied with what you're offering can be tempted to try...

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18th May 2012, 05:15 AM	#65
jeradparker Warrior Member Join Date: 2012 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How many emails should I send to get a client? Share on: I would suggest you send as many emails as you can but take care of few things: 1.Make a customized email for every potential costumer. 2.Think as a costumer while drafting a email. 3.Commit only what you can deliver. 4.The tone of the email should be interactive. 5.Follow up every email. 6.Change the wordings if sending again to the same costumer. 7.Supplement your strategy with other marketing tools. I hope this will help and you may get a response from your first five emails.