Still Cant Build Your Email List ?
Are you having trouble building your email list or are your opt-ins opt-in out….. Most gurus recommend bombarding your list every day with poor quality affiliate products…..once you get a 100 or so on your list. WRONG !!!!
They can do this because there list is so big usually 100000+ if they alienate a few thousand followers they don’t really care, the sales are the more important…..
As a newbie you HAVE TO build trust and look after your list by giving them good value products…..
Yes you do have to email them to make money but only do this when they are happy with what you have given them.
Spend less time thinking of SELLING to them and more time how you can GIVE them something….
Yes it sounds strange and you think i must be mad and you will never make any money this way…… WRONG
My Coaching & Mentor, Alex Jeffreys (newbie guru) made over $300,000 last year using the very same principles as i am doing and what i am telling you to do.
Let me tell you a story…just over 8 months ago i started in internet marketing and built a small list 100 or so and thought this is easy.. then i bombarded my list with every great looking 75% commission product i could find..
GUESS WHAT… i made a few sales but my list shrunk and i was getting less than a 1% read rate. Now using these methods i have described here, i get on average a 23% read rate, which is an amazing increase in readers and sales !!
So spend more time providing your email list with value and give them a reason to open your emails and you too will be stunned by the results.
Mark Terrell
http://www.twitter.com/Mark_terrell
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So true, give your subscribers a reason to open your mailings and they will. I know that I tend to delete mailings from those who spam sale messages. Mind you, I’ve unsubscribed from most that are like that.
You’re my favorite Mark and such and inspiration to me. I am so glad that I met you in Alex Jeffrey’s Marketing With Alex Mentorship program.
Because you, your ideas, your advice, your help with my blog, and your posts are so valuable to me and I want you to know, I do every single thing that you tell me.
It’s almost like, yes, I am Alex’s student, but your student, too.
Hope to “echat” soon,
Karen
Hi karen,
Likewise, without meeting you i would not have decided to share my help and advice with others so soon.
I am just passing on things that i have learnt on my way, your writing skills and articles that you have supplied for me for my up and coming newsletter are just first class.
As i said yesterday to you, i think you should spend every other day posting on your bog at http://www.karenkalata.com and the other days driving traffic towards your blog in the way i suggested.
talk soon,
Mark Terrell
Hi Rod,
So many newbie internet marketers are trying to SELL something…. Take a look at some of the new Alex Jeffreys Students Blogs, you will see banner ads, affiliate links etc.
This is after just a couple of weeks…… Unfortunately there new readers may well get alienated by the hard sell, and not even bother reading the good content that may be on there blog.
I can understand wanting to earn a few bucks back quick….. However to earn a regular sustainable income it does not work…. I Have BEEN there and done that mistake.
If you are going to put some affiliate links etc on your blogs i would suggest just a couple of TEXT links in the sidebar.
Thanks Rod for the visit and love more comments….
Mark
Hi Mark,
Awesome post, and a really great video! I’m glad this is producing results for you
Like you say, giving your readers such quality content will keep them coming back for more, which is of course a great job for everyone!
Keep in touch,
Paul
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your kind comments, yes my first welcome video after 8 months of worrying about what to say !!
But now just watch ! I will be making a lot more so if you get stuck on a Internet Marketing Subject just post your comments and i will make one on the subject……
Talk Soon My AJ Student Friend
Mark Terrell
http://www.twitter.com/Mark_Terrell
Hey Mark
That is one great video my friend plus a great post to boot.
I been seeing you everywhere offering advice and help,sure this is the first time I have been here.
everything looks great.
speak soon my man
cheers
marcus passey
Hey marcus,
Nice to see you here my friend, hope things are going well with you.
I see you are on Deans Class also … great.
If you would like to be included in my newsletter please contact me.
Mark
Mark, Good luck with your list building efforts. I too am a fellow student over at Alex Jeffrey’s coaching and know what you are saying is the truth.
Good luck
Doug Taylor
Hey Mark,
Love the video… although it took a while to buffer… but sometimes that happens anyway, may be just me!
Love the space age feel of your site… pretty sweet!
I’ll put you on my regular blig-read rotation…
Peace,
Alan
Hi Mark,
I totally agree with the principal of giving value to your list first, it does sound strange to some, but you only have to look at Alex’s success to see that it works. It’s all about giving lots of value & building a relationship with your list first. Then later on those people who have become your followers, will be much more likely to buy through your link when you recommend a good product to them, that you’ve reviewed.
Almost forgot to mention, great welcome video. I’m at the point you were at for a while, worrying about what to say. I think I’ll have to have a few practices & write a short script & learn what I want to say, I’ll get it done sooner or later though. I’m mainly looking into driving traffic at the moment though.
Take care, & I’ll probably see you around the forum.
Paul.
Hi Mark
Nice look and feel to the site. Loved the video.
Regards
Mike
Hello Mark, great looking Blog and love the intro’ video, i must look at doing that with mine.
Great post about list building, one of my favorite topics
Cheers,
Paul
Hi Mark,
Great post…so, so true! If I sign up on someones list & then start getting an email every day(even every couple of days)trying to sell me something…I am off of that list SO FAST!!!
I ’see’ your name all of the time…always helping people in our class-what a wonderful thing that is! Mark, keep up the great work-I wish you the best!
Take care,
Joann
Hi Mark – the others here before me have said it all really. I guess it really can be that “Less is more”. And I guess what it’s all about is not so much having a big list as having a responsive list. I think that’s what we should all be aiming for.
All the best,
Roger
Hi Doug,
Thanks for the visit… Good luck with the AJ coaching, If you get stuck with anything please leave a question and i will help.
Talk Soon
mark
Hi Alan,
The Video Should of loaded quick….. ?
Pop back agin for soon more tips
Mark
Hi Paul,
I have learen over the last 8 months instead of trying to SELL to people think of how you can help… And its true i have meet so many nice people since i have installed there blogsshowd them how to set up awebber and listbuilding.
Its true, The money follows you! not you follow the money…..
I found that if i sat at the computer trying to practice it all went wrong… So as i said just did the first Video no practice or script…
Talk Soon
Mark
ps: If you need any help with the modules just post a message or skype me.
Hi Mike,
Thanks Guy…… First time for everything for me, i would suggest everyone does a intro video…
Talk soon
Mark
Ps: pop back if you need any advice…
Paul, thanks man,
Yes i would suggest you do one on your blog … i has improved sign ups no end …
Glad you liked my article on list building i have loads more great tips just keep spreading the word..
Talk Soon
Mark
Hi Joann,
yes to often newbie’s slam there list with any thing to mack a quick buck…. Internet marketing is building a bussiness and givin your list MUCH MORE VALUE than they expect from you, always over deliver and your list will be loyal to you.
Yes i have now helped many of the new Alex Jeffreys 2.0 Students with there blogs and list-building and traffic driving.
You will be pleased to know i shall be releasing a FREE newsletter called ” Coaching newbies” that any of the students can give away to build there list.
The newsletter is full of useful tips and advice to help you grow your business… I have lots of articles from many of the students from the course.
Will talk to you soon i hope, and don’t forget if you get stuck with any of the modules just post a question on my blog or contact me .
Mark
Hi roger,
If you build a cold list and they are not responsive when you send your offers no on reads them…… You can have a list of 10000 but if you have not been offering great value in the past and giving loads of videos and books with top content thats helps, you will not earn very much.
If on the other hand you sell say a $7 ebook and GIVE away a video on the same subject for free, as a bonus.. when you send out a email again a lot more subscribers will open your emails !!!.
Talk Soon
Mark
Hi Mark
I see you change the Header looks great, I’ve heard about giving great value but until a signed up with Alex and the rest of you guys I didnt know how to go about doing it but as I move along in the training it is becoming clear, Actually I had a few people joined my list today.
Mark I will stay in touch.
To your success
Alexis
Hi Mark,
Thanks for visiting my blog. It’s great to hear from you and I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
Wow! – another of Alex students working with the maestro – good for you and well done for helping the new recruits. I’m sure they’ll find your new look blog really useful (and so will I)!
I wish you all the best.
Take care and stay in touch.
Jean
Hi Mark
You have spent so time on your blog, it is looking great well done. I am still struggling with online marketing, so I am mixing it will offline and are getting some success at last. I have had a lot of experience in MLM in the 90s and got to a good income just to see it go down the drain because of new laws on a certain product back then. We are working with Monavie now who are now about to launch in the UK and Europe after their US success.
But its nice to see your still helping the newbies for free. Keep up the good work.
Best Regards
Dave
Hi Jean,
Thanks !!!!
For sure i will be posting value and great content in the coming months.
Please keep in touch
Mark
Mark,
Very good point you make. After all you wouldn’t try and sell something to your friends everytime you saw them would you? If you did you wouldn’t have any…..
Like any type of business, It’s all about relationships. You often have to visit a prospective client 5-6 times before making a sale. You should think of your email list as a prosective client.
Help them to identify their need, and over time show them how you can help them.
Great Work,
Rob
Hi Rob,
LOL
Thanks for the kind words
Mark
Hi Mark,
Gee, you sound and appear so different to my “mind image” of you. Strange huh? We all have these pre-conceived notions about what people look and sound like that we seem to gather from all over the place – most of which is incorrect – LOL.
Nice intro video. It adds a personal touch and helps people get to know you. Like I indicated, I have sort-of known you for about 8 months but never heard your voice or seen anything more than static pics and read your comments on blogs and forums.
I am putting up a lot of videos soon about the Las Vegas IM trip that many of us went on back in May/June this year. I have the first one up already. In them I am trying to give some good Internet Marketing tips and also show off a fair bit of the Sin City scenery (nice alliteration there, huh?).
I didn’t realise it at the time of shooting but… towards the end of the first video a truck passes by in the background and the banner on the side is just so funny. I really laughed when I reviewed the footage and saw it – just SO typical of all that is Vegas. take a look and you’ll see what I mean – I’ve annotated it with a bubble comment on the video so you can’t miss it – not that anyone would.
Well done here. Catch you over at the forum, or somewhere.
Gary Simpson
TEMPLE
Hi Mark,
Can’t say anymore than has already been said above, great post Mark.
Also, I shot my first video yesterday too, so as aoon as I can upload it to my Blog, I’ll let you know:-)
I am also following suit with the Newsletter, so perhaps you could add a guest article too?
Any how, catch up soon Mark, Keep on keeping on!
Take care
Sean
Hi Mark,
Awesome blog brother! Great content and great layout. I look forward to your success and hearing from you.
Gregory Baskin
-”The Peoples Champ”
Hi Mark,
Great looking website, also a very interesting post. I can honestly say I am struggling with my list, but also with traffic I guess they go hand in hand. I’ll just keep plodding away!
Cheers
Mel
Hi Mark,
Some great tips in this post and I will be sure not bombard my list with offers every five minutes. I’d much rather give them something for free which can make me some money somewhere in the backend.
Thanks for commenting on my blog. I like your video. You seem very confident in front of the camera and you get your point across very well.
I am still yet to do my intro video!
Keep in touch.
David
Hi Mark,
This is the first time I have come acroos your blog since the Alex Jeffreys course ended. Your blog is great and I loved the video and great content. Do you know how many of the students are still online?
Christine
Hello, Christine,
I only know of about 10 that are still pro active since the first course….
I am sure there are many more that are doing ok….
How are you doing since it finished last time?
thanks mark
Hi Melanie,
How many have you on your list? how long have you been building it? what part of traffic are you struggling with?
Post your questions on here and i will help you for FREE.
thanks mark
Hi Gregory,
Nice to here from you too, i shal be adding loads more content on here so come back soon my friend…
Mark
Hi Sean,
Glad you have done your first video my friend, yes i will of course write an article for you just let me know what you require.
Talk Soon or Skype me
Mark
Hi Gary,
Yes Its funny the images and preconceptions that we have of people without meeting them first !!!!
I have done this many times.
As you may know, i got ill after 3 months on the first course and was very upset i could not go to vegas i really wanted to attend and meet you all…….
Yes i would love to see the videos they sound great my friend.
Now my body is 95% fixed i hope, i am looking forward to meeting with you Gary and all the gang this year..
When i was ill i did not even want to look at a computer that alone post comments, however since i have been helping the new students and have had such a positive feedback this has given me the drive i need to move forward and start posting some value posts that should help some NEWBIES.
See you on the forum
Talk Soon
Mark
Hey Mark,
thanks for your kind comments you left on my blog,
i love the intro video you’ve done, gives the blog a whole new perspective, i’m gonna nick that idea!
I’ve signed up for your newsletter, can’t wait to read it,
Kind regards,
Guy.
Hi Guy,
Thanks the newsletter will be finished this week i just keep adding content………
Sure i have found that since i put the video on the homepage i has increased my list building massively
Talk Soon
Mark
Hi Mark
Thanks for the visit your blog looks great and you have been working hard I see.
Yes it seems the only way is to give value to your readers and list.
Cheers Tony
Hi Tony,
I have found giving value and free advice pay dividends… people just don’t want to be sold too…
Talk Soon
Mark
Hey Mark,
Nice welcome video. It’s always nice to be able to put a voice and face together and tie it to your blog. It just makes it much more personal.
This is something I need to do on my blog that I just keep putting off. I need to put something on my About Me page. I guess I’m following in our mentor’s footsteps as Alex still doesn’t have anything in his About Me page either.
Later,
Jeff Sargent
Hi,Mark,I am a student of Alex.I still have tough time with list building.My list has 1 subscriber (it’s me).
I don’t know why, but I do not have any visitors at all to my Squeeze Page.
Hi Anatoly,
i will take alook at your site for you…….
i have a newsletter coming out later today that can help you with traffic building tips.
i will take a look and get back to you
mark