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Is Safelist Marketing Still A Viable Way To Attract And Convert Prospects?

Guest post by: Marty Petrizza

Article Overview: Safelist marketing is still an effective option. However, it is important to understand that your tactics may need to change a little to become effective. If you use these 3 safelist marketing tips with consistency you should be able to increase your conversions.

Is Safelist Marketing Still A Viable Way To Attract And Convert Prospects?

Safelist marketing saw a marked increase in popularity at the beginning of decade. Since then, a lot of safe lists have become so diluted and overwhelming that many Internet marketers feel that they no longer convert. However, safelist marketing can and does still work as a conversion strategy provided that you can make your emails can stand out from the crowd. So, here are a few quick tips to help you increase your safelist conversion rates. 1. Make the subject line unique

The subject line is the most important part of the message when it comes to dominating a safelist. Everyone on the list will most likely be receiving hundreds of emails every day, and will definitely not read them all. Most safe list subscribers will open less than one percent of them. Writing a successful subject line is a two part process. First, the title will need to stand out at a glance. Many people will glance at *** or ((( at the beginning and the end of their subject line, but now that this has become common practice it is no longer as effective as it used to be. However if you link this attention-grabbing strategy with some additional white space, your subject line can stand out. By adding 5-10 spaces to the beginning of your subject line, it will look indented compared to the other subject lines, and will be more likely to standout.

Once someone notices your subject line, it is important to make sure that your subject line gives people a reason to open it. A quality headline can ask a question or tell a quick story.

2. Keep your subject line short

Once someone finally chooses to open your email over the hundreds of others that they have received, it is important that you get to the point quickly. Keep your emails as short as possible and add a call to action early in the email. People don't want to read a novel, they want you to get to the point.

The best way to create short effective emails is to utilize safelist marketing as a strategy to build your personal list. To get someone to join your list, you need very short emails that include a free offer and easy way to join. Once they are on your personal list, you will be able to send longer emails because they are viewed as personal emails instead of one of the hundreds of safelist emails that they receive every day.

3. Switch to another safe list if necessary

Many people who have problems with their safelist marketing conversion rates will never change safelists. They believe that the tactic simply doesn't work instead of questioning whether or not the list itself might be the problem. While large lists are great, some people have gotten much better results from smaller lists. This is because smaller lists carry less competition. If your first list doesn't convert, try a few more before you give up on this strategy completely.

Safelist marketing is still an effective option. However, it is important to understand that your tactics may need to change a little to become effective. If you use these 3 safelist marketing tips with consistency you should be able to increase your conversions.

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