“Create a Quality Subscriber List that has your Competitors Green with Envy: Part Two”

Apr 23
22:30

2007

Matt Bacak

Matt Bacak

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Do you have a quality subscriber list? Find out if you are implementing these top three strategies.

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A quality subscriber list is the heart of your Internet business.  You want to keep your heart healthy and strong,“Create a Quality Subscriber List that has your Competitors Green with Envy: Part Two” Articles right?  You exercise and eat healthy foods (or try to).  Following are the top three ways to make sure your Internet business subscriber list is healthy and strong.

The third most effective way to create a quality subscriber list is to bring in traffic from the search engines.  The Internet is home to a wide selection search engines.  This is good news as it means more possible ways to bring traffic to your website.

You have two choices when it comes to the manner in which you seek out search engine traffic.  You can find free search engine traffic or you can pay for it.  The options will provide different placements in the search engine results.  For example, if you were to search for a keyword in Google, you will find links in the free option in the center of the webpage.  Paid search engine traffic refers to the links on the right hand side of the webpage.  These paid links usually are under the heading “Sponsored Ads”.

Which strategy should you choose?  Both methods have advantages.  The free option is of course free.  On the other hand the paid strategy can be worth it because the faster buyers usually come from the paid strategy.  Paid search traffic works through a pay-per-click model.

Which search engines should you pay for search engine traffic?  Google is a great place to start.  You can sign up for a Google Adwords.  Yahoo search and MSN also have similar programs.  Diversify to various search engines so you can maximize your exposure.

The second most effective way to create a quality subscriber list is to write and submit articles.  This is a HIGHLY effective way to drive traffic to your website.  Articles should be 300-700 words in length and contain your bio with a link to your power squeeze page.  You can use programs such as “Article Announcer” to submit your articles to various websites.  This is a viral marketing option as you articles (and link to your power squeeze page) will spread across the Internet like ants on a picnic lunch.

Now the moment you have been waiting for.  The most effective way to create a quality subscriber list is to engage in joint ventures.  For example, you can set up an email joint venture.  You swap your list with another Internet entrepreneur that has complementary products and/or services. 

The good news is that you don’t need to spend money and this is the quickest way to build a quality list.  You can significantly increase the number of subscribers.  Essentially, it is a transfer of credibility in the form of a master referral.  Plus, these subscribers are usually good buyers. 

How do I find joint venture partners?  You can find potential email joint venture partners at seminars.  Network, attend events, teleseminars, and do research on the Internet.  Joint ventures don’t come along every day.  Make sure you take advantage of them when they do.

Secret Tip:  Blogs tie email joint ventures for the best way to create a quality subscriber list.  Place on opt-in box on your Blog to bring in subscribers.