Best Posting Practices
Mark Baird
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Here are 4 simple, easy tips to follow for reaching far more prospects more effectively. -- Here is how to email effectively for both cold and warm connections.
#1 Make your prospect the Champion. Think of it like going on a date with someone you barely know. If all you talk about is yourself, most 'dates' would not want to go with you on another. -- The same goes for emailing potential clients. -- So make your email about them: their goals, pains, and business.
#2 Get to your point quickly! Your unsolicited email will get a precious few seconds of their glance. Make it worth their time! Tell them who you are, what you want. And make it clear and simple what you want them to do. Say this in 3 sentences. (This will allow your reader to know all of what you want to say without scrolling.)
#3 Avoid Links! You want your email to be seen in their In Box. If it contains links, it will probably go into their Spam. Once you've made contact and received a replay is the time to send any links.
#4 Be Courteous and Appreciative. Never underestimate Gratitude! In a test of 5 million emails, those with a simple "Thank You" in the close, received 20% more responses!
What other good advice do you know? Please comment below!
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2 年I apologize to my early readers for my typos. -- I sometimes write too quickly, and without any editing, in order to join a Beep2BeepTogether post party. -- All is corrected now.
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2 年Love the format and the straight-to-the-point article! Very useful and makes total sense! (I can t wait to see the video :)
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2 年Mark Baird Really good tips and reminders to put in the checklist for posts. Thank you for sharing these.
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2 年This is great advice and a fantastic point of call if you are ever stuck! I will share this article with people within my network. Thank you for sharing Mark Baird
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2 年Thanks for the tips, Mark. Perfect timing as this is going to be helpful when I create my email newsletters.