How I got 2,000 quality newsletter subscribers in two weeks.

By: Tom "Big Al" Schreiter

You can use this technique to build a mailing list or
to build an opt-in prospect list. It's a great way to
reach prospects that you don't know.

Why?

Because it's viral. People will pass your information
and opt-in form to people they know.

Here is how I did it.

In my signature files, I used the following text:

Are men better networkers than women? Here's proof:
http://www.fortunenow.com/flash/networkers.swf

I also used:

P.S. For a laugh and to see my wife's face, click here:
http://www.fortunenow.com/flash/networkers.swf

Both signature files sent people to a short 15-second
Flash presentation. The Flash presentation was created
by my 15-year-old nephew. Cost? A six-pack of beer.
(Just kidding. His mom wouldn't let me.) So, I took him
to Starbucks as a reward for his one hour of
"programming."

The signature files worked well because:

Are men better networkers than women? Here's proof:
http://www.fortunenow.com/flash/networkers.swf

and

P.S. For a laugh and to see my wife's face, click here:
http://www.fortunenow.com/flash/networkers.swf

created tension and curiosity. If your teaser lines are
boring, they just won't work.

Because the flash presentation was funny, people passed
on the link to their co-workers and friends. The viral
effect was massive.

At the end of the flash presentation was an offer for
77 FREE Tips. About 45% of the viewers subscribed. Now
I had 77 more chances to create a relationship with the
prospect.

This technique was one of the cheapest, yet most
effective way for me to create targeted, qualified
prospects.

I also mentioned this link in my newsletter, but it
wasn't as effective for building a list as my
newsletter subscribers were already on my list.
However, they did viral the link and I received many
new prospects from them.