Opt In MLM LeadWhat is an opt in MLM lead? I define it as someone who willing provided their name, email or contact information into a web-form to learn more about a home-based business opportunity. Here’s how it works. When someone visits a “work-from-home” themed website, there is normally an opt-in form on the website. Visitors can type in their name, email and phone number to request more information.After they enter their contact information, the website’s auto-responder automatically sends a confirmation email to that person’s email account. Once they receive the confirmation email, they “confirm” their desire to receive additional information by sending a response email or visiting a confirmation link. In most cases, this process is completely automated. After this process is complete, the person becomes a verified opt in MLM lead and starts receiving messages. Since the passing of the CAN-SPAM Act, internet marketers have stricter guidelines about sending unsolicited emails to people they don’t know. In other words, I cannot send random emails to people I do not know without getting their permission first. If I do this, I could be fined or even sent to jail. Therefore, savvy internet marketers use an “opt-in” form and confirmation message to verify all email subscribers. That way, they have physical proof that the other person gave them permission to email them. When it comes to an opt in MLM lead, you have two options. First and foremost, you can purchase an opt in MLM lead list from a MLM lead company. The lead company will sell you opt in MLM leads for $1 to $2 each. If you buy a larger amount, you might get a better deal. The company will provide the name, email, telephone number, IP address, and the date/time verification for each lead. Next, your job is to manually upload these leads into your own auto-responder. Most auto-responders require you to send out your own confirmation email to each one of these leads, before you start sending messages. When your leads respond to your confirmation email, you now have permission to send them messages. However, please keep in mind that most opt in MLM leads won’t respond to your confirmation email. After all, most of the leads don’t know you. If you are lucky, maybe five to ten percent of your opt in MLM lead email accounts will give you their permission to email them. That means you will lose most of your leads and money. That’s why I recommend finding an auto-responder service that doesn’t require you to send a confirmation message to your leads before sending them emails. Your second option is to generate your own opt in leads. You can do this by setting up your own website, web-form and auto-responder. It’s really not that hard to do. When people type in their name and email into your web form, their information is automatically uploaded into your auto-responder. You can program your auto-responder so that your opt in MLM lead does not need to confirm their subscription request. In this situation, your opt in MLM lead automatically starts receiving your emails. The only downfall of using this technique is that you will get accused of spamming people. Sometimes people visit a website and input someone else’s information into the web form. And sometimes people type in their own person information and forget. Therefore, I recommend using a confirmation email to all recipients, so that you don’t get accused of spam. Nearly half of all my leads don’t respond to a confirmation message. That’s frustrating. But I’d rather have that happen than be accused of spamming people. Doesn’t that make sense to you? Although some of this information might be confusing over overwhelming, don’t fret. It’s easy to learn and implement. In fact, it’s a must for any MLM business. In case you don’t already know, email marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies. It gives the average person the opportunity to compete with more established, larger businesses. It’s cheap, easy to do and very effective. In my opinion, list building is the number one skill of top internet and network marketers. The people with the biggest subscriber lists make the most amount of money online. They focus all their efforts on building a list, building a relationship with the list, and monetizing the list. You should follow that advice. In conclusion, you should consider opt in lead sources. They are a cost effective way to start building your downline fast. The best way to get started is to create your own leads. If you don’t already have your own personal website or blog, get one. Next, get an auto-responder and then focus all your time, money and energy on building large subscriber list.
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