Two Ways To Build a List Fast – Which Is Best?
There are many ways to build a list, but if you had to pick the easiest and best ways, which would they be?
You can build a squeeze page, offer a free report, free video, great quality information or something similar. And that would work. But it does require the user to give up their information first on a web page, then download their gift. And again, that works.
But in my experience, putting a twist on this works much, much better.
What’s the twist?
Give away software!
But not just any software. Software that asks the user to register the application in order to use it. This is normal for software so it doesn’t feel any different than registering any other software and the opt-in rate is usually much higher since the user actually wants to use the software.
But where do you get the software to give away? You don’t have software development skills? Most of us don’t, but I’ve found two ways you can create unique, custom software applications that you can give away, sell or use for your own business without any programming talents needed.
First Solution
The first is software that will ‘wrap’ just about any content into a software application (.exe file) and ask your user to register to get the registration code to use the software. You can wrap HTML pages, PDF’s, other software programs… just about any content you can think of or create you can wrap and make into a software application. This is brilliant and a one-of-a-kind application that allows you to make software in minutes.
And the registration process is built into the software, just set it up with your autoresponder information once and you can build unlimited software applications that ask your user to register before letting them use it. This effortlessly builds your list since computer users are used to registering software. Just make sure you’re providing high quality information or software to keep your list audience with you.
Second Solution
The next solution is to make software applications using a software platform that is easy to use and creates database style software quickly by following a simple design method. This software actually creates software applications, including the setup and uninstall files and most importantly for list building, has a trial software function. This is how you can build a list by giving away your software applications. Ask users to register to get the activation key to let them continue using the software.
You don’t need programming expertise, just the ability to follow directions and use software. You can make software quickly with the pre-built editors, just add them, customize them and then compile them. Some applications I’ve made with this software took less than 30 minutes, yes it’s that simple once you understand how it works.
The trial function in this application allows you to limit the number of times the user can run your software and you can add any HTML to ask the user to register, including your autoresponder code so your users just add their name and email and once they confirm their opt-in, they get the registration code in your first autoresponder email.
Both solutions provide a way you can quickly and easily build a list of targeted prospects by giving away software. Depending on your market and what type of information you want to give away, one or both solutions will meet your needs.
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Cheers and all the best!