I try to be very transparent about the ways I make money on the web.
It's really no secret and I've nothing to lose by sharing this information with you. I don't like to hold back as that doesn't contribute to your success at all.
So I'm about to reveal one of my biggest secrets for profiting online.
Ok, it's really more along the lines of "incredibly obvious", but I'm amazed at how many people still drop the ball in this area.
It's come to be known as a "squeeze page", but I prefer to call it an "opt-in" page.
You've seen them a dozen times if you have seen them once.
You are promised a free report, exclusive video, teleseminar registration or some other "ethical bribe" in order for you to hand over your name and email address.
Your name and email address is VALUABLE to you!
So I never ask for this information unless I believe it is really worth your while to share it with me.
Here's the thing...
Once you opt-in to someone's mailing list, you now have the ability to write them any time you want and send them additional information.
Stop and think of the power that brings.
I don't care what your site is about... If you don't have an opt-in page to collect names and email addresses from your visitors, you are missing one of the key components that can ensure your online success!
It's said that it costs TEN times more to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing customer.
Visitors to your site are like customers, and if you aren't finding a way to make them regular visitors, well... ouch is all I can say.
Now I've seen some opt-in pages that are absolutely incredible, and I've seen some pages that would make you head for the hills.
The bottom line is this...
A professional looking opt-in page template can really increase your conversions, and if you're monetizing your list correctly this can add it up to serious dollars.
So when my in-house Idea Guy, Dan Nickerson, showed me a really impressive looking Opt-in Template package, and told me the deal he was offering, I knew I had to share it with you.
He's offering some very professional opt-in templates, his own ZipSense ebook, some videos designed for new opt-in users as well as some other guides for just $7.00.
You can check it out at:
There's even some unadvertised bonuses too.
Dan's having a mini firesale of sorts, to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of one of his sites. (Hint, after you order you'll get a link to loads of Tips!)
Even if you have an opt-in page, you are going to want these opt-in templates for your collection. I encourage you to check it out.
For $7, you just can't lose...
It's Del.icio.us!
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March 12, 2008 01:40 AM
Thanks
March 12, 2008 02:47 AM
I've got the Squeeze Page templates, and they are easy to use and work like magic. Check it out, you won't be dissapointed
March 12, 2008 06:22 AM
If I remember correctly, I read the bit about it being ten times more expensive to attract new customers than to keep an existing one in Guerilla Marketing, by Jay Conrad Levinson... one of my all time favorite books.
I've been studying opt-in pages for a new project I'm working on, so thank you for the timely heads-up on this offer. I'll check it out!
March 12, 2008 10:11 AM
Excellent templates, Joel! What else do you have cookin' in your kitchen?
These are great! I don't have to work as hard making my own squeeze pages now. They'll cut my work time by at least half. Time is something that we can't buy back after we spend it, so these templates are worth waaaaay more than $7.
March 12, 2008 02:58 PM
Amazing graphical templates..thanks Joel
March 13, 2008 03:51 AM
Cool Templates
btw Joel, theres a problem with jv request, I signed up but couldn't place an order.. I don't know what's wrong with the shopping cart
March 21, 2008 10:22 PM
Opt-in pages are a critical component. Too many online businesses fail to realize that when an anonymous visitor lands on your site, your sole purpose is to convert them from anonymous to qualified lead.
Otherwise - they're lost forever.
I blogged about this:
http://www.softwareprojects.com/resources/the-basics/t-what-is-the-essence-of-internet-marketing-1494.html
March 22, 2008 10:20 AM
Joel,
Thanks for all your useful tips and information you freely share with us to help in the online money making game.
This is another great tip! :)
March 23, 2008 07:55 AM
Hi Joel,
I love yuor site monthlytemplates.com. This what I want to do on the Internet. But, I know nothing about FTP and how to publish the files I get.
My question is: can I still do the VRE venture?