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The Ugly Truth About Critical List Building.

adamkredhead

Published on March 16, 2020

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The Ugly Truth About Critical List Building.

List Building can be very frustating at times. But these mistakes can be avoided to achieve maximum success even if you are a newbie:

Mistake 1: Not Using A Professional Autoresponder

It makes no sense in spending time and money in crafting a high quality broadcast or email if no-one gets it. Using a professional autoresponder service can make this happen and the emails would definitely reach to its destination.

They also offer quick "email check" prior to sending out your emails and determining whether its likely to be filtered by anti-spam tools.

Mistake 2: Failing To Split Test

Split testing squeeze pages (landing pages/ lead capture pages) is important to your success. It can help you earn more money by simply improving the conversion rate which would resulty in get more optins (leads) without spending more money.

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When you start split testing test one element at a time. For example if you are testing headlines just test the headline and leave any thing else alone. This way you can see if the headline is improving or worsening the conversion rate. Once the headline has been changed you can change another element such as color schemes.

Mistake 3: Failing To Build Brand Awareness

It is important to build brand awareness and develop a relationship with your subscribers. Looking credible is important for success. When oyur subsribers trust you that will buy from you when you make recommendations.

You should also register your own domain name for your website. This makes your business look professional. Use your name in the emails and always start your emails with a brabd that makes them start out in the subject line.

For example putting anything in brackets makes it standout [Fat Burner] How to Diet Right 2020

Mistake 4: Promoting Irrelevant Products

It is important not to burn, overexhaust or abuse your list.For example if you built a list on weight loss you can send them other health related offers. Do not send them offers for internet marketing or work from home offers.

Hope this helps.

Adam

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