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How To Make Your Email, Direct Mail, and Web Site Twice As Effective —

How To Make Your Email, Direct Mail, and Web Site Twice As Effective — Thirty Ideas in Thirty Minutes! A presentation for Alpha Software by Ivan Levison. Idea #1: Make your letter/email/Web page the right length. The letter isn't too long if it holds the reader's interest. Idea #2:

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  1. How To Make Your Email, Direct Mail, and Web Site Twice As Effective — Thirty Ideas in Thirty Minutes! A presentation for Alpha Software by Ivan Levison

  2. Idea #1: Make your letter/email/Web page the right length. The letter isn't too long if it holds the reader's interest

  3. Idea #2: Start with a terrific headline. "Introducing" or "Announcing" "Now" "At last" or "Finally" "How to" "Why" "Which" "This" Ask a question

  4. Use a “Johnson Box.”

  5. Idea #4: Is it worth dating the letter? First class: Yes Bulk rate: No

  6. Idea #5: Does it make sense to personalize the letter?

  7. Idea #6: How should I start the letter?

  8. Idea #7: Tell them they're special. EXAMPLE: As a network security professional, you bear a unique responsibility.

  9. Idea #8: Tell a story. EXAMPLE: When Susan Smith walked into her office and looked at the ashen face of her assistant, she instantly knew that someone had taken her network down.

  10. Idea #9: Tell them they're facing a difficult challenge. EXAMPLE: As the person responsible for network security, I know you face some extremely difficult challenges.

  11. Idea #10: Shock them with frightening news. EXAMPLE: Last month over thirty-five Fortune 500 companies suffered intense, repeated denial of service attacks.

  12. Idea #11: Soothe them with good news. EXAMPLE: If you've been worried about hackers cracking your system and inflicting devastating damage, I've got some good news for you.

  13. Idea #12: Make your offer immediately. EXAMPLE: I'm writing to offer you a free report from Levison Security Services titled "Seven Ways To Improve Network Security Now."

  14. Idea #13: Cite the authorities EXAMPLE: In a recent White Paper on network security, written by the highly respected Levison Consulting Group, a fascinating fact was reported.

  15. Idea #14: Use the right tone. Conversational? Formal?

  16. Idea #15: What graphic tricks can I use to increase response rates? Short paragraphs Bullets Underlining A second color

  17. Idea #16: Use a border around the guarantee.

  18. Idea #17: What’s the right way to end the letter? "After all, you've worked hard getting where you are today. You deserve to have your money work hard for you. And there's no better, easier way to do that than with Quicken, the indispensable financial tool that helps you recognize when opportunity is knocking . . . and opens the door to a brighter, more comfortable, more secure future!”

  19. Idea #18: Should I use a P.S.? In your P.S. you can . . . Repeat the offer Repeat the guarantee Urge immediate action EXAMPLE: Sincerely, Tony Roberts P.S. Enrollment is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis and we fully expect “Unleash The Power Within” to sell out in your city. So please call 800-123-1234 right now while you are still eligible for this special offer and my 100% Money Back Guarantee.

  20. Idea #19: Make them an offer they can't refuse. Bob Stone, the dean of the direct response business said, "The propositions you make to customers can mean the difference between success or failure. Depending on the offer, differences in response of 25, 50, 100 percent and more are commonplace."

  21. Idea #20: Sell the offer, not the product!

  22. Idea #21: Let the prospect know that you “feel their pain” and understand what they’re up against. WEAK IDENTIFICATION OF PAIN: “If you want to keep your network safe and secure from 
dangerous intruders, be sure to download your free copy 
of our White Paper on the Widget FireWall right now.” STRONG IDENTIFICATION OF PAIN: “If you want to keep your network safe and secure from dangerous intruders, be sure to download your free copy of our White Paper on the Widget FireWall right now.
 Remember, the information contained in this unique
 document can help you keep cyber criminals from bringing 
down your network. Here's your chance to read it free 
before trouble strikes. Don't miss it!”

  23. Idea #22: Be clear. Be honest No "fine print."

  24. Idea #23: Avoid "manufacturer's copy" "Our passion” "Our mission" "Commitment”

  25. Idea #24: How often should you mail prospects? John D. Rockefeller: "I do not think there is any quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost anything, even nature."

  26. Idea #25: Make high profits from low-volume direct mail campaigns.

  27. Idea #26: The line that every marketer should remember . . . "I've got what you want."

  28. Idea #27: • Tips for copywriting post cards. • Cost-effectively recontact non-responders to your previous mailings and urge them to act • Create an inexpensive monthly marketing campaign • Drive people to your Web site with a special offer • Tease prospects -- let them know that they should be on the lookout for something valuable coming in the mail • Announce a private sale for recipients of the postcard only • Thank customers for their business • Remind customers to do something: "Get ready for Tax season”

  29. Idea #28: It’s time to test copywriting testimonials.

  30. Idea #29: Overcome skepticism.

  31. Idea #30: Include the word “FREE!”

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