When it comes to building a subscriber base, a little bit of money goes a long way. Most paid list-building methods are relatively inexpensive, and if used properly will more than pay for themselves in a short period of time.
For every paid method of obtaining subscribers, you will need your complete site URL and a brief (one- to three-sentence) description of your site. Word your description the same way you would in your autoresponder messages: make it short, to the point, and compelling. You will also need a list of keywords you want people to be able to find your site with through search engines.
Some popular paid list-building techniques are:
PPC (Pay-Per-Click) Campaigns
Pay-per-click ad campaigns bring visitors to your landing page by advertising your site on strategic points on the front search results page of keywords related to your topic. The term “pay-per-click” refers to the way you pay for the ads: a certain amount is deducted from your account the money you put in to fund the campaign each time someone clicks on your link. The most popular PPC program is Google AdWords; basically, though, all PPC campaigns work the same way.
Here is how it works: when you sign up with AdWords, you submit a list of keywords and product descriptions. For example, if you were offering an e-book about how to increase web site profits, a list of your keywords might be: website, web site, web site profits, increase profits, internet, internet profit, online profit, online business, internet business, web site business, make money online, and so forth. Come up with as many keywords and search terms as possible so you can increase your chances of getting visitors. You may also consider including common misspellings of your most important keywords. In the previous example, possibilities would be: bizness, busness, inernet.
NOTE: You can use Google’s free keyword tool to generate even more related search terms for your topic.
AdWords ads appear on the right-hand side of Google’s search result pages in shaded boxes. The ads consist of four lines: the first line is the title of your ad, the last is the URL of your site, and the two middle lines are descriptive text. Length is limited 25 characters for the title, and 35 characters each for descriptive text so you should choose your wording carefully. Also, you can not use excessive punctuation (Make Lots of Cash!!!), gimmicky repetition (Money, Money, Money!), or inappropriate symbols/abbreviations (Big Bux @ my site 4 U).
AdWords operates on a pay-per-click basis. This means you pay nothing for your ads unless someone clicks on them. When you set up an AdWords account, you assign a monetary value to your keywords according to how much you are willing to pay for each click on your search terms. The minimum value you can assign to a keyword is 1 cent. You can start an account with $5, and you will never be required to put more in. However, if you find your web site traffic increasing, you may want to consider adding to your advertising budget. In addition to the minimum, you will set a maximum cost-per-click (CPC) value for your keywords. But even if you reach the maximum, the AdWords program automatically determines the lowest price you need to keep your ranking.
Yahoo! also offers a popular PPC program called Yahoo! Search Marketing (formerly Overture). The major difference between the Yahoo and the Google programs is that Yahoo requires a minimum monthly spend of $50. You may find one more effective than the other. It is always helpful to try multiple methods. More visitors means more sales!
Use these tips to investigate opportunities:
1. Before investing in any opportunity, check for complaints filed against a company with the Better Business Bureau at http://www.bbb.org. This is a good first step to research the manner in which a company does business with its customers and clients.
2. You can browse for scam warnings and other information regarding specific opportunities and businesses at http://www.scambusters.org, http://www.ripoffreport.com, http://www.mlmwatchdog.com, and http://www.worldwidescam.com. Avoid wasting your time and money by doing this research right up front.
3. Work-at-home scams are often presented to appear as if you are being offered a job. People are more trusting of job offerings as opposed to opportunities. An opportunity is not the same thing as a job. Beware of those who intentioanally confuse the two.
4. You should be able to get complete disclosure about an opportunity before sending money. All your questions should be answered in full. Many scams are designed to persuade you to sign up immediately before the questions you should be asking are not apparent to you. Take your time.
5. Investigate the opportunity by talking to people who have experience working with the company. Find out if their experience is favorable. Be suspicious of any company that does not provide you with references or an open forum to interact with participants. Never take on faith any claims made by the company.
When you do find legitimate opportunities, pay attention to the income participants report. Many legitimate opportunities will not produce a living income for the average person. The real money goes to the company offering the opportunity and to a very few affiliates who recruit the participant members. Your research should uncover real-world income expectations.
6. Beware of those who promise lots of money and easy work. Money flows in a consistent manner to those who provide a valuable service or product. It takes work to establish the flow of money from a service or product. Easy money can come, but only after an investment of time and work.
7. Remember the old adage: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Hope this helps. Be cautious, be patient, and prosper!
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