You've worked hard on getting your autoresponder system set up. You've crafted wonderful emails to go out to your list on certain days depending up the time of sign up. You've built your list and now you are sitting there wondering :
There could be many issues to consider. Below are a few thoughts that may get your subscribers to read and take action on your email. [Read more…]
Probably one of those more tedious tasks in your Internet marketing business, aside from bookkeeping, is remembering to measure the results from each campaign you send out. Tedious or no, it is very important to your success. Don't just measure the results by looking at orders in your PayPal account but look at the metrics provided by your email list server, and if you ran a pay per click (PPC) campaign, look at the metrics of that too. [Read more…]
There is no doubt that list segmentation leads to more sales. The reason segmentation helps up your sales is because it makes clients feel heard, and it makes your marketing job so much easier by creating smaller more targeted lists.
List segmentation means that you divide your subscribers into different groups, or segments, depending upon their behavior. Putting your subscribers into various different lists will increase your sales rate exponentially because you will be able to laser target your sales copy to appeal to a smaller share of your market. [Read more…]
Many Internet marketers have lists with hundreds of subscribers, maybe even thousands, but if these subscribers are not clicking on the links nor participating in the discussions, why are they still there?
In some cases this can even cost money due to the expense of keeping them on the list is especially large. Quarterly or at least twice a year go through your lists and clean them. [Read more…]
The best thing that you can do when you make a mistake is to ask for forgiveness. First of all, it makes you feel better, and secondly it's the right thing to do and lastly, your list members will appreciate the acknowledgment. There is another reason, one that you've heard before:
“It's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.”
Okay, this can be a little bit controversial, but let's imagine that you have been given a really good offer for your subscribers that fits your niche perfectly, but you've already sent out your weekly message to your members already, but this has a very short time limit, waiting you subscribers will miss out. But if you send out an announcement about this special offer you've broken a promise to only send out things like this once a week. [Read more…]
Do you know what the number one mistake Internet marketers make when they email their subscribers? They forget to have a call to action. Yes, even your email should have a call to action, either a call to come contribute to an ongoing discussion at your blog, or a call to join your membership program, or a call to buy your information product. Ask something of your subscribers. You are giving them valuable and free information via their subscription, it is expected and perfectly fine to ask for the sale.
Many Internet marketers do not like selling, they feel bashful asking their subscribers to spend money, but after months of building trust, you must ask them to do something. Otherwise what is the point. [Read more…]
As Internet marketers we know that staying relevant to our existing subscribers is one of the most important aspects of our job, if not the most important. These existing subscribers are people who have already either expressed interest in us, or they have actually purchased from us.
You already have their attention once they subscribe or buy so it is important that you keep their attention by: [Read more…]
As a self-employed professional, your livelihood depends on your ability to consistently remain productive. However, it's all too common for a work session to turn into a blogging session or YouTube video marathon. These distractions cut into your bottom line by decreasing your output exponentially.
If you have trouble staying on task for a long period of time, start applying the tips below to skyrocket your productivity:
1. Keep social networking to a minimum. Avoid checking your accounts several times per hour. Social media marketing can be valuable to your business, but checking your Twitter, Facebook or other social networking messages too often can often waste hours throughout the day.
2. Maintain a clean office. A cluttered space can cause a mental block that can last several hours. Ensure that your work surface is clutter free and that any unnecessary paperwork is tucked away. Make use of file cabinets, storage boxes, and bookcases.
3. Define your “visiting hours.” If you work at home, you're likely familiar with the frustration of family members popping into your office to chat. Make it clear that when you're working, trivial interruptions must wait until your scheduled break time. Hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your office door to keep interruptions at bay.
4. Clear all distractions. When you're working on your proposal or project, it's easy to let your mind wander. Use software to block websites that are known to cause lulls in your productivity. And ignore calls that are not related to your business while in the office.
5. Make your health a priority. To keep your mind strong and maintain an appropriate workflow, make wise choices and take care of your body. If you do, you'll have more energy to tackle your to-do list and more will get done. Stay away from heavy foods. Exercise on a regular basis and make sure you receive a good amount of sleep each night.
6. Work in spurts. Most independent professionals find it best to work in sets of 15 to 45 minutes. Work through this time without any bathroom breaks, phone calls, or time wasting Web surfing.
7. Take regular breaks. Once you get started on a project, it can be easy to lose track of time and forget about breaks. However, short, regular breaks are essential to the effectiveness of your work and your overall health. Take a five minute break every hour in order to reap the highest rewards.
8. Work according to your own schedule. You're no longer part of the rat race. Therefore, if you aren't reaching your productivity peak during the 9-to-5 schedules, change it up a bit.
9. Create a comfortable work area. If you have to hunch your back to reach your short desk, back pain and discomfort will hinder your effectiveness. Furnish your office with a desk and chair that are the right height for you. Stay away from bright wall colors that distract you from your work.
10. Visualize your reward. Motivate yourself to increase your productivity by imagining how great you'll feel once the project is done. Imagine the financial rewards. Feel the pride you experience when your work is praised. Imagine how your family will benefit.
As an independent professional, you can function at maximum capacity. You have control of your time, and these ideas will help you to make the most of it. Choose one or more of these ideas today and begin to experience the personal, business, and financial success you deserve.
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