Bill-Bainbridge.com

Hi Guys..

Just got back from diving in the red sea of Sharm El Sheikh…I suggest you get a list..

Ask any Internet marketer and you will get the same reply, “The money is in the list!”Why does every Internet marketer feel the need to repeat this advice time and again?Is having your own mailing list really that crucial to success?It’s an absolute necessity. Building a list of targeted subscribers gives you instant access to a large number of people who you already know are ready to listen to what you want to say. A good mailing list can grow into a valuable asset that has been proven to boost sales, raise profits and lower the cost of advertising. The cost of online advertising is shooting through the roof these days, which has made customer acquisition a costly affair. Imagine you create an Adwords campaign to drive traffic and it costs you 50 cents per click, this would mean you’d pay $50 for 100 clicks over to your site. Assuming your conversion ratio is 2% – you’re only making 2 sales and the rest of the clicks go to waste. Comparatively, if you get that visitor to sign up for your mailing list, you have the chance to raise your conversion rates as high as 40%. This is why it’s important you focus on building your list rather than making one time sales.

Don’t be fooled and believe the “instant riches” lie; although it is much easier to get started online, it is still a business. It runs on the trust that you create with your customers. Building a list of online subscribers or a list can be compared to being on a company’s mailing list to receive their catalog. The amazing advantage of having a list of subscribers is that you become known by them, they will soon recognize your name, and listen to what you tell them.Provide exceptional information and you will instantly increase your bottom-line. What is the use of having a million visitors a month if no one buys or comes back? List building is the number one free method that will allow you to become a big boy. Not everybody who visits your site the first time will be in the “buying mindset.” Some people buy only after careful consideration and by taking time to think.You work hard for your traffic, please don’t make the mistake of letting them leave your site before entering their email address. A list is an asset and can be scaled to bring you maximum return on investment. Whoever has the attention and can create an emotional response from a market has a huge advantage over you. Following are a few tactics to get you started; don’t underestimate, because of their simplicity, what they can do for you.

It can be tough to maintain contact with a website visitor when they leave and never return. If you want to have repeat customers and repeat sales, then you should have their email address on your list. Then you’ll be able to send offers, content, or relationship building emails. Your list becomes your biggest asset when you build it. This kind of accessibility to people in your niche/market is as close to guaranteed traffic as it gets. When you have a great offer you want to promote, then contact your list and you’ll be able to send targeted traffic right away. Here are some list marketing ideas you can use right away in your own email lists.

You more than likely have not yet begun to build your list if you’re new to online marketing. Surprisingly, very many internet marketers who have experience still don’t have an email list. The most important thing, though, is to get started and do it correctly. Take action right away, avoid wasting time with only reading. You can find an incredible amount of info about IM, and that makes it very easy to get lost. Try to avoid losing your way by taking in too much advice from people everywhere such as forums and newsletters. It’s easier than you think to do this. All you really need to do is to begin on your own email list, then all other matters will find their place.

Starting to build your email list is only the first step; you also need to be clear about how you will be monetizing it. You can choose a number of strategies to make money from your list; however, affiliate marketing is a very profitable method. One method is to review products for your list. If people find them helpful and are interested, they will buy from you. The goal is to try to help your list, and while doing so send them an offer. There needs to be a balance between the content you offer and affiliate products you suggest. But there’s more such as finding a joint venture partner, or running various relevant ads in your newsletter.

In conclusion, if you’re serious about succeeding with your online business, you’ll need to view list building as vital. Make sure all your efforts are directed towards building a list that gives results.

To Your Online Success

Bill