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  • Key to Building a Subscriber List: Trust!

    Fashion world descends upon us

    Trust earned begets loyalty

    Let me begin by saying that there are many elements of a home-based business that are specific to that business type in the same way that there are those elements of a Web-based business that are specific to that business type; but there is a set of elements shared by both business types in today’s business landscape and many of those common elements have been discussed in many of the posts of this site. One such element is trust.

    While the rest of the world have developed many barriers and protections to keep their email accounts spam-free, there are also those who subscribe to emails that promote their products, services and websites because this particular group of subscribers want to know more about what these sites are offering that may be beneficial for them. They subscribe because they wish to be kept informed about marketplace aspects that interest them as well as new trends and developments in the field they’ve chosen.

    Most businesses would be fortunate to have this type of subscriber as representative of their customer base; but attracting and cultivating such subscribers would require the business to demonstrate the one basic element needed to do so. That element is trust. However, it is a known fact – offline as well as online – that before consumers will entrust a business with their time, information and money they must first know and like that business. Only then will consumers trust the business, after which they will reward it with their loyalty.

    Enhanced security steps

    This is evidenced by the fact that many internet users have gone to great lengths to protect their email accounts from spam mail, supported by the steps taken by some free-mail internet providers and internet service providers (ISPs) to offer spam protection while others incorporated the added step of screening the incoming emails of their users. These considerate and well meaning steps taken by the free-mail providers and ISPs have led businesses and email marketers to adopt guidelines set forth by the CAN-SPAM Act and require anyone wanting emailed information to authorize such emails by providing their name and email address via an “opt-in” (subscriber) Web form.

    An opt-in or subscriber email list therefore consists of members who have agreed to receive email sent by the business or email marketer which might contain promotional material such as newsletters, catalogs and marketing media which should be permitted through by ISPs (although some are still held up). When intended recipients are able to read and view email sent by the business it is considered a successful transfer of information; but it starts with securing the trust of internet users not previously known to the business, and vice-versa.

    Credibility begets trust

    The entire process of getting consumers to know, like and trust you and your business is no doubt a huge accomplishment and, in the realm of Web marketing, major achievement; but it is worth every minute spent in doing so. That having been said the following paragraphs provide a few suggestions as well as some steps a business – both Web-based and home-based – can take to gain the trust of potential list members.

    Although described above as a process it does not mean that getting the trust of website visitors should not be too difficult a task, especially if you have a legitimate business; because part of getting your customers’ trust is undoubtedly based upon your expertise, and people tend to rely on professionals who know what they are talking about. So demonstrating credible knowledge, trends and industry norms about the business you chose is a good first step in getting consumers to pay attention to your business; and if you are not yet in an established business, a display of such know-how and industry savvy could go a long way toward that objective.

    Put another way, show your prospective subscribers and customers that you know what you are talking about by provide them with helpful hints and guidelines that pertain to what you are promoting and/or selling. Talk about how to install a roof if you’re into hardware products, or provide articles on insurance settlements if you’re a settlement lawyer. You don’t have to be a big corporation to make use of an subscriber list. If your customers see you as someone who knows what s/he is doing and saying, they will trust you quicker than otherwise.

    Trust builds reputation

    Be true to your customers in the sense that if you want to hype your products/services it enhances your credibility to provide guarantees, because the more satisfied your customers are the more of a probability that they will recommend you to others; and those recommendations and referrals would help to build your reputation in the marketplace since it is a known fact that most people tend to trust someone they know and when that someone recommends you there is a greater probability that you’ll be more of an acceptable choice. Some of these recommended folks will go to your site just to check it for themselves and others will go to make a purchase.

    Another tip in getting a customer to trust you quickly is to provide them an escape out of any agreement or contract they signed with you. This shows them that you are not there to trap them into something they really don’t want. A good example of how to do this is by providing a link at the bottom of each email you send that would enable them to unsubscribe anytime they want. In addition you can modify your web form by providing information on how to unsubscribe from the list. Guarantee them that they can let go of the service whenever they want to, thereby removing any reason for them to be wary (leery?) about signing up in the first place.

    It may help to keep in mind that when you get the trust of your website visitors and potential customers and clients you must do everything within your power to keep that trust, because if you don’t cherish (place the highest value) on it, chances are you won’t have it for too long. For example, if you do anything with their email addresses like sell them or farm them out to others who should not have them, you will lose many members of your list as well as members of your customer base. The quickest way to degrade the quality of your subscriber list and collapse your customer base is to disappoint those who have recommended others to you. So keep the trust.

  • A Few Proven Email Marketing Strategies

    Email marketing: An evolution!

    Over the last decade – and in some cases, dating back even further – email marketing has evolved into a popular method of doing business on the Web, despite the fact that many business owners knew little or nothing (something that is probably still true today) about creating, managing and completing an effective email marketing campaign. On the other hand, there are marketers who are well versed in all aspects of email marketing; those who possess the knowledge, skills and experience in the use of effective strategies that will likely hold a significant advantage over their competitors who lack similar skills.

    This article will provide useful information for business owners who are hoping to improve their sales or website traffic through effective email marketing; and if, for any reason, you do not have a great deal of information about email marketing and do not fully understand the principles involved, one of the best ways of orchestrating a truly effective email marketing campaign is to hire a consulting firm with a proven track record in promoting business through email marketing to assist you in your endeavor.

    Similar to some traditional marketing methods such as radio, television and print media, the strategies governing email marketing are growing in popularity even while they are constantly changing. And as a business owner you probably already have enough on your plate trying to stay up to date on business practices in your own specialty, without having to use time, energy and finances necessary to also stay up to date on the latest changes in email marketing; so it is certainly understandable if your email marketing efforts come up a little short.

    Hiring a consultant

    So if you are that business owner who already have a full slate of responsibilities and obligations just to keep your current business running smoothly, it may be a worthwhile investment to hire an email marketing professional with a good reputation in the industry to manage your email marketing tasks for you. This individual would devote him/herself on a full-time basis to keep up to-date with the most effective email marketing strategies while designing an email marketing campaign for our business. This step alone would go a long way in helping you achieve your business-related goals.

    That having been said, it is important to point out here – something that you should keep in mind – that selecting a consultant from the many available options on the Web can certainly be overwhelming, although this is not a sufficient enough reason to ignore such a crucial part of this powerful income-producing marketing specialty. Generally, you should look for a consultant who has a great deal of experience, a proven track record, listens to your questions carefully, explains concepts simply and makes your project a priority.

    Among the proven email marketing strategies frequently used by business owners who opt to do their own work, is offering an email correspondence course on a subject that closely relates to their website, or the products / services they offer. These correspondence courses usually include a number of short segments, useful information, interesting tidbits and business promotional material. The simplest way to promote your business without having your correspondence course deemed as spam is to use a soft sell approach which subtly urge readers to make a purchase or visit your website for more information.

    DIY email marketing tasks

    Perhaps the least burdensome approach to email marketing for existing business owners is publishing and distributing periodic e-newsletters, a strategy which can be highly effective. An e-newsletter is very similar to a newsletter which is printed and distributed using conventional methods like postal mail delivery. The bulk of an e-newsletter should be quality content in the form of featured articles and short articles containing useful tips and product reviews. The e-newsletter may also contain graphical elements which could simply be graphic designs or graphics served via links.

    In the case of links to serve graphics, they can be formatted to send traffic directly to your website, as well as to other websites. The important thing to remember is, any e-newsletters you send out should contain some type of soft sell approach as enticements for your readers to visit your site. You should not make any blatant sales pitch(es) as this may result in the e-newsletter being looked at as spam. Just make sure to include a call to action urging the readers to either make a purchase or visit your website for more information.

    Test and evaluate!

    Regardless of the method of email marketing you opt to employ, one of the most important strategies is to evaluate the effectiveness of that email marketing strategy on a regular basis. This is critical because elements of your email marketing campaign which are not working should be weeded out. Likewise, elements of your marketing campaign strategy that shows a high degree of success should be utilized more often. A spike in sales or website traffic each time you issue an e-newsletter should be seen a sign to begin issuing e-newsletters more often. This type of evaluation and feedback can turn moderate success into a huge success.

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  • About Blogging Sites: Niche, Nuance, Style!


    Due to what seems like an infinite number of blogs – and websites about blogs – on the internet, it can be tough for a casual user or Web surfer to distinguish one blogging site – yours – from the many others in existence; and whether you are starting a new website aimed at bloggers, or looking to make your existing , the key to building and maintaining a site that will capture the interest and attention of the blogging community is in finding your niche.

    If you can fill a unique need in a way that no other blog or website does, you’ll be able to build a lasting readership from the online community. Keep in mind, however, that the discovery of such a niche does not mean your work is done; because there will still be a lot of work to do, even though the point at which you is the place to begin carving out your own unique place in the online universe.

    Every great blogging site starts with a great idea, because you really can’t without one; and since there are many great sites aimed at today’s bloggers, and competition for the attention of this growing demographic is so fierce, it is important to make your blog stand out from the pack; so you will need to offer something that no other site is currently offering; or if you have to do the same thing that an already popular site is doing, you will have to do it in a more impressive and valuable way.

    One way to discover an site is to look at the sites that have already been successful in capturing a blogging audience, and then determine whether or not you can utilize similar strategies to help realize your vision. Of course, you may also need to add somewhat of a unique flair to your project in order to stand apart from your competition, but that should be less tasking than creating the niche itself.

    Many people agree that websites which do the best in today’s market are those sites that have the most personality; and they also agree that the fiercely individual surfers (rugged individualists?) who are bloggers, are a demographic that responds especially strong to personality; so consider how you can give your site a unique and attractive nuance by lending your own voice and sensibility to your site’s design and content.

    Once you have a great idea for your site, have pinpointed a special niche that you are well equipped to fill, and have infused the site with personality; the next step is figuring out how to get the word out to the blogging community. In the long run, a great idea just isn’t enough to . You will need to draft a smart and realistic marketing plan in order to draw readers to your site.

    Once you have attracted the attention of, and enticed bloggers to visit your site, you can keep them coming back with interesting and compelling (great?) content; but it is vital to get that first glance of your site, or it won’t have a chance to shine.

  • Some Email Messaging Mistakes to be Avoided




    Attract and keep subscribers

    There are many reasons why a subscriber list (also opt-in list) should be handled with care, and many things to consider in order to avoid complications that often arise if such a list is mismanaged or abused. When you decide to create a subscriber list, it is important to understand that the list is not just a matter of sending promotional newsletters or catalogs to your subscribers, but rather to manage all aspects of the list.

    While there are many ways to invite and entice people to subscribe to your list, there are also a number of steps which must be taken in order to give subscribers incentives to want to remain on your list; and as cumbersome a task this may seem, the more important job is to avoid any problems with the law (CAN-SPAM Act), as well as the internet service provider (ISP) from which the email capability originates.

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    Probably the most important thing an email marketer can do to protect his/her business is acknowledge and adhere to the many rules and laws governing email messaging that were enacted to help protect the privacy of the internet users from spamming and unwanted commercial emails. With the popularity of electronic mail as a medium for marketing due to its low cost, many companies have seized upon this medium to do their marketing, and some have, unfortunately, flooded the e-mail accounts of consumers with promotional emails.

    List management includes opt-outs

    A subscriber list, which is comprised of individuals who requested information by “opting in,” is meant to avoid the annoyance of unwanted email because the list members specifically stated – by their opt-in authorization/confirmation – that they want to receive the newsletters and promotional materials offered by a given email marketer. These subscribers have consented to being on the list by providing a little information about themselves and their email addresses.

    However, just as important as getting subscribers to opt-in to their lists, email marketers must recognize the responsibilities they have to their list members, one of which is to provide them with an “unsubscribe” or “opt-out” feature, so that each list member can feel free to stop the emails at any time by simply unsubscribing from the list; because there many reasons a subscriber may want to unsubscribe, as in the case when his/her information was used erroneously to opt-in to the list.

    Another responsibility marketers must meet is to keep subscriber lists clean and manageable, which can be done by utilizing the many available tools and technologies applicabler to email marketing in general and opt-in list in particular. Meeting these and certain other responsibilities will go a long way in protecting a marketer’s investment and marketing strategy, as well as increase exposure (more traffic) which will likely be converted into sales and profit.

    Marketers must also keep themselves and their businesses out of trouble and potential run-ins with the law and the internet service providers, as mentioned earlier; because keeping their operations legit and clean will enhance the marketers’ credibility and reputation as legitimate business persons, since legitimate sites depend on the site owners – in this case the marketers – being straight and true email marketing strategists.

    The following paragraphs consist of some additional thoughts, tips and basics pertaining to email marketing and the nuances involved in managing a subscriber list, as well as a few best practices.

    Understanding the unsuccessful deliveries

    Unsuccessful deliveries, or undeliverable messages are often referred to as bounced emails, which are those messages that were not successfully received by the intended recipient for a number of different reasons. Bounced emails might be the result of the server being busy at the time delivery was attempted, but can still be delivered at a later time; There are also bounces because the inbox of some recipients may be full at that time.

    However, some bounced messages are simply undeliverable forever; and among the reasons for such delivery failure may be an invalid email address, a misspelled email address, or an email address that was abandoned and erased from the server already. So in view of the various reasons that email messages might not be delivered, it is important to understand what those reasons are and take steps to make the appropriate corrections.

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    Marketers can manage their lists by putting markings on those that bounce. Erase an email account from your list so that you have an accurate statistics and records as to how many are actually receiving your mail. You may also want to check the spellings of your email addresses in your list. One common mistake is when an N instead of an M is placed in the .com area changing “.com” to “.con.”

    Utilizing the “unsubscribe” option

    There is really no other way to says this: Always provide an unsubscribe feature in your site and an unsubscribe link in your emails. That having been said, giving your subscribers – or anyone else to whom you send email messages – the option to “unsubscribe” or “remove” their name(s) from your email list is required by law (See CAN-SPAM Act).

    So when someone in your list requests to be unsubscribed, always take that request seriously, because if you don’t remove them from your after such a request, all subsequent emails sent to that person will be considered spam mail. When you are reported as a spammer, you and your business can get into a lot of trouble. You can be reported to the authorities and maybe blacklisted by many internet service providers. You will lose a lot of subscribers this way and many more in potential subscribers.

    Pornographic, shocking and disturbing email content? Taboo!

    DO NOT send in your newsletters – or provide in any other manner, way or format – content that can be construed as pornographic, shocking or disturbing. It is hard to decipher the age of a recipient and many complaints will likely arise from subscribers receiving this kind of content. Controversial issues should also be avoided so that marketers can prevent themselves from being branded in a negative way by subscribers. They should simply stick to the topic of their website and business.

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    If you are an aspiring email marketer, it may help to always remember some of the things covered in this article so that you can have a healthy relationship with your subscribers, as well as operate within the boundaries of what is allowed in sending emails to a subscriber list.

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  • Making Residual Affiliate Programs Work for You




    Affiliate payment structures

    The term residual income, when used in the context of long-term income, can be replaced by the term, leveraged earnings which might be the most coveted source of income in the sales profession. The most significant difference between the two methods of earnings might be that residual income is earned repeatedly for a single sale by the individual salesperson, whereas leveraged income is earned repeatedly based on the sales of others (recruits/sub-agents).

    It is important to understand however, that leveraged income can be earned without residual payments when group leaders, managers, recruiters and other such agents have utilized their leadership skills to hire, train and motivate other people to go out and make sales that are considered “one and done” with no prospects for repeated payments on the sold item; unlike sales of magazine subscriptions, insurance policies or membership dues, which are paid for on an ongoing basis.

    But staying on the subject of affiliate marketing and the various programs and payment structures utilized by online merchants, if you are a webmaster in need of additional income; or you are planning to but you do not have a product or service to sell, affiliate marketing may be the best solution for your particular situation, since you really wouldn’t need to worry about creating a product because the merchants will provide them.

    Affiliate-merchant relationships

    All you would need to have is a website with interesting content that is related to any product or service you decide to market. By joining a particular affiliate program, or by becoming an independent affiliate representing various merchants, you can start earning money right away thereby meeting the financial demands of your unique situation; but in order to ensure that your earnings from sales can be relied upon to come repeatedly, you will have to align yourself with those merchants that offer residual income, a task that may be easier said than done.

    To be a good or and make the kind of money you expect to make it is important to understand the nature of affiliate marketing as it relates to the kind of business relationship that established between merchant and affiliate. In affiliate marketing, an affiliate agrees to direct traffic to a merchant’s website or product page, and if that traffic is converted into the visitor taking any kind of action like making a purchase subscribing to a service, the directing (referring) affiliate will be compensated.

    Compensation may take the form of either a percentage of any sales made in the form of a commission or a fixed fee predetermined upon the application of the affiliate with the merchant’s affiliate program. Based on this kind of arrangement between affiliate and merchant, both having mutual interests in its success and deriving mutual benefits from it, affiliate marketing has become one of the most popular Web marketing methods today.

    Set fee versus residual income

    In fact, almost every merchant or retailer site today offers an affiliate program that any one can join; and most retailers would entice people to become affiliates or members of their program by promising great , lifetime commissions, click through incomes and various other benefits; but would it be reasonable to think that all these affiliate programs offer the same benefits? Read on to learn how reasonable such a thought might be.

    Most affiliate programs would pay affiliates a one-time commission for every sale or lead referred to the merchant’s website by those affiliates; and such one-time commissions are usually large – ranging from 15% to a high of about 60%. Other affiliate programs would pay a fixed fee for every click through or visitor referred to the merchant’s site by any affiliate; and programs like this often pay a smaller amount for every click through – usually not amounting to any more than half a dollar, even in the case when no purchase is made but the visitor becomes a lead.

    Residual affiliate programs usually pay only a small percentage of a sale as commission for every sale referred by the affiliate to the merchant’s site. This commission is often in the range of 10% to 20% of sales made; and because of this many people ignore residual affiliate programs and opt rather, for the higher paying one-time commission offered by other affiliate programs. So depending on their financial objectives and individual preferences, marketers make their choices.

    Contrasting income modes

    However, for a marketer to ignore residual affiliate programs based solely on the fact that fees or commissions are smaller would be to forego a reliable and – over the long term – substantial income stream; because despite the fact that residual affiliate programs pay at a lower rate, merchants offering such programs would generally pay regular and ongoing commissions for a single affiliate initiated sale. That means you, as an affiliate of a affiliate program can get paid on a regular and ongoing basis.

    Just to elaborate a little further, suppose there are two online merchants both offering web hosting services on their sites. The first merchant offers a one-time commission type of affiliate program that pays $80 for every single affiliate initiated sale. The second merchant also offers an affiliate program, but it is a residual affiliate program that pays only $10 monthly for every single affiliate initiated sale for every customer that opens a hosting account.

    Naturally an affiliate may get attracted to the larger commission of $80 being offered by the first merchant, instead of the smaller amount of $10; but by thinking things over before actually getting involved with one or the other, the affiliate may be able to better understand that the second merchant is offering more of an opportunity to earn a larger amount of money since the $10 will be made on a continuous basis for as long as the customer has the account.

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    Making the choice

    So for the same effort of getting one customer to subscribe to the merchant’s service, you get paid monthly in residual affiliate programs while you only get paid once in a one-time commission type of affiliate programs. That having been said, are residual affiliate programs worth promoting? Definitely yes, because you from these types of affiliate programs in the long run; and would residual affiliate programs work best for you? It depends, but with the benefits that residual affiliate programs can provide, it would really be unwise to ignore such programs.