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As an experiment, a friend of mine subscribe to ten different opt-in e-mail marketing lists to see which ones are effective. Many websites and online businesses have resorted to sending promotional materials to people who have subscribed to them in an effort to increase sales or traffic. Opt-in email marketing sends newsletters, catalogs updates and many more promotional materials to website visitors who have agreed to be updated whether monthly, weekly or semi-annually.

Through email, an Internet user who is on the list will receive their updates through email. If a promotional material piques their interest they will go to the page for more information or to purchase directly. For the website operators or owners, this is an opportunity to remind their list of their existence and parlour their products. With the many Internet sites offering the same products or services in one way or another, the competition can be quite tight and is easy to forget.

Back to my friend to experience, tried to figure out what option marketing strategies grabbed a person into begging for more. Some would send in very simple, some extravagant, while there are some that are only found in the middle. The differences could be easily observed and some have embraced the idea of an effective opt-in marketing strategy. He called the troops because he felt he could not wait to go to your site and more information, the most persuasive, even got him halfway to reaching his wallet and credit card before he realized that, this is an experiment.

Many companies and their promotional material this site in a wide variety of concepts. Each has its own distinctive style and designs, but more than the outline and format, content and articles are what keeps the attention of your potential customer locked in his opt-in marketing medium. Creativity is the key here.

From talking to many satisfied opt-in list subscribers and forums, I learned what is essential in opt-in marketing and what makes the subscribers asking for more, rather than lining up to unsubscribe.

Keep your promotional materials light, creative and original. Many people are stressed as it is. Getting a stuffy business proposal rather than a light-hearted e-mail can only agitate them more. A warm friendly smile or banter is always more welcome than a serious business meeting or proposal. While you want your clients to take you and your products and services seriously, wants to prove he knows how to have fun.

Splash some colour in your emails, as well as provide some photos and articles that may be related to you but show good news or good light hearted images as well. Provide a newsletter or promotional materials that are kept in a light mood. Make your materials eye catching and grabbing that will not be able to remove their eyes. Pique their interests.

Having a good content and article, even if it means investing in an experienced and professional writer to write for you. An effective writer must be able to build trust between you and your customers. Must be able to establish their credibility in what they write. It should be informative, but not too stuffy. Let the professional jargons and "talk" to your recipients.

A good article and content should be able to describe the benefits of their products and services they need and why you are offering. But not seem too enthusiastic and very persuasive. Must be able to entertain and bring them to purchase from you.

Your promotional materials should be clear. Do not leave people guessing. You should bring to you and not vice versa. Explain what to do in a manner that is not confusing. Try to anticipate also what your target customer needs. Do your research and information gathering, many sites will be able to help with that.

Providing crisp, clear images of what you are offering. If people know what you have for them, are more likely to ask for more. For example, if you're selling a car, provide them photos but only enough to encourage them to go to his room for more.

By: Cherie Ang CL

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