From the desk of Paul EastonDear Friend, If you're viewing this page, you've been invited to join a co-op. But more importantly, you've been invited to join a win-win venture. Let me explain...
One of the few things every successful Internet marketer agrees on isthe importance of building an opt-in email list. There are many different options available to assist you in this, including software that runs on your PC, web-based services, and scripts that install on your host server. But I could never find exactly what I was looking for without paying up to $200 a month. I had some needs that no other program currently offered. The software also had to be powerful and strong. So I approached a programmer...who gave me a quote of over $4000. (I managed to talk him down to $3500.) These are the features in the blueprint we put together: Features List Full Personalization This will allow each email to be personalized--within the subject of the message and within the body of the email. Capitalization of First Name Automatic upper case of first letter of first and last names. Email Address Management Removes non-active email addresses after receiving five bounces, while allowing subscribers to reply to the remove message. Automated Subscribe/Unsubscribe This will allow users to subscribe/unsubscribe from the newsletter hands-free. Unsubscribe details will be placed at the end of every email to ensure only members who want to receive the information. Can be done via email and web address. Also includes links for AOL users. Note: Detects Unsubscribe message in subject and/or first line of body of message. Custom Messages On subscribing, new subscribers will receive a custom welcome message based on the autoresponder. On unsubscribing, users will receive a custom leaving message. Removal of Duplicates Easy removal of duplicate email addresses-automatically. Disallows duplicate subscriptions to newsletter, but allows subscriptions to multiple newsletters and autoresponders. Manual Filter/Search Option to manually remove or change of address of selected email subscribers. Automatic Subscriber Count (ASC) Real-time, live, web-based subscriber count for advertisers to see our actual real-time number of subscribers. HTML (web page sent via email) and Text Design Publishing via email, using both plain text and optional HTML designs. Send Multipart Messages (Send text-based email to some; HTML to others.) Able to sense if receiver can read HTML. If not, sends plain text. Timed Sending Allows immediate sending of message, as well as delayed sending up to 100 days ahead. Check Sending Allows self-send to test formatting, design and links. Also checks links to see if active. Fast Sending Speed 500,000 messages per hour, multi-threaded. Templates Saving of previous messages for quick newsletter production and preview. Central Archive Previous mailings stored for reference and available for display online. Spam Protection History of every users subscription info (via IP address) for your records to protect against accusations of spamming. Sign-Up Form Easy sign-up form generator--includes option for pop up window. Multiple Autoresponders Allows multiple, timed and personalized responses to newsletter sign ups. MySQL Database Driven Allows upload of existing lists from MS Access and other commonly used database programs. Normal "From Address" Allows normal email address in the "from address header" details. Configurable "Thank you for signing up for Our List" page (from web sign up). Date Tags Easily insert a date, formatted as you choose. Summary Report for Each Broadcast Shows messages delivered and more. Pop-Up Builder Easy to use pop-up window builder (pop under, pop on exit--also, ability to set parameters such as window size). Also allows building of the "no action required pop-up" for ezine/or email autoresponder courses. Autoresponders Provide unlimited personalized follow up autoresponders. Track Links Able to create tracking links. This tool will allow you to track any promotion and will show what action will be taken. This means you can find out how many visitors turned into sales, plus how many ezine subscribers you received, and even how many affiliates you've acquired.
Special: The links will appear as normal links. For example, you can use http://Yoursite.com/<track>.
The price I was quoted was out of my range, but I'm not one to give up easily. I figured, if these tools would be useful to me, they'd be just as valuable to others. So what I propose is a co-op to save everybody some money and get $4000 worth of quality programming for only $80. A $50 start fee to get the programmer started and $30 on completion. We can do this by getting 60 members who are interested in receiving this quality product when finished. Everyone has different ideas on what features they'd like, so each member would be able to test the product during the construction phase and suggest new features and options. The resulting product would be web site based, and would only be for your own use, but a limited number of reseller licenses would be offered. These licenses would be $500 and only a limited number would be sold. Now, I know not many people know my name, or who I am, so I asked a business associate to write a small piece about me. Even though we've never physically met, she was able to put these few words together: "I have known Paul Easton since April 2000 when he wrote me to do a joint venture. I was skeptical in the beginning because I'd never heard of him, but his approach was right and he was willing to go out of his way to ensure we both were treated fairly by using a third party to monitor the sales. All went well and we've been friends and business associates ever since.
Paul is a hard worker, very innovative, honest and carries a high level of integrity and professionalism. I've never been disappointed with our relationship and I would go into other ventures with him with no inhibitions whatsoever. He's been a great friend and a great business associate!"
Tameka Sowder Blue Ridge Net Publishing tameka@brnp.com 540-992-2266 |
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For me the Internet is more than just computers, it's getting to know good people like Tameka! I realize that some people are hesitant about putting their hard-earned money forward. That's why I've used the following simple, 3-step process: - Initial Payment of $50 - This amount goes to the programmer to get the project started.
- Input and Development - You get to suggest features and see demos of how the project is going via email and the Web.
- Completion - Approximately 30 days later, when the project is finished, bug tested, checked and rechecked (by the programmer, myself and the members), only then do you pay the remaining $30 and receive the completed program.
But I always try to give you more, so this is what happens when you sign up for 1 of the 60 member slots: - You'll be placed on a members-only, exclusive email list--No Advertising, just details about the project.
- You'll receive the following bonus products:
Bonus Ebook
 | "How to Build and Send a Successful Ezine: A Guide for Busy People" Version 1.0 |
You won't find this Ebook anywhere else, it was put together for this project. It covers the following: How to format your ezine to save time. Huge list of where you can promote your ezine for free. List of places to promote your articles and more. Helpful software you may already own to format your ezine.
Remember, currently this book is Only available here. This may change in the near future. Bonus Article A successful web marketing guru reveals: "The Secret to a Successful Ezine" by Terry Dean Bonus Software Meta Tag Creator - Easy-to-use, simple tags to help your search engine ranking. No technical knowledge needed. Just enter the information into the form, then copy and paste the resulting HTML into your web site. Its the best, bar none! Pop-Up Maker - Make Pop Up windows in seconds--pop up, pop under, and more. Use this tool properly and you will improve your cash flow! No technical skill required--fast and easy to use. Ezine Generator - Easily format your ezine in minutes. Make templates to turn your ezine publishing into a five-minute task. After all, don't we all need more time? HTML Cleaner - Programs like FrontPage 2000 put unnecessary commands in web pages. The first time I used this nifty little tool I decreased my web page size by 50%! Slow-loading web pages are the Number One Reason visitors leave a web site. This software is free, but hard to find and very helpful. >> News Flash Programming has started but we still have Five Slots left There will only be 60 Member Slots. When they go, you may be able to get on a reserve list, but I won't promise... Here's what I will promise: It's Risk Free and comes with a 100% Iron Clad, Unconditional, Nothing to Lose Guarantee... If you decide to pull out during the development process, I will refund your money in full. No questions asked. Available member slots are currently at 55. This page will be removed when all 60 slots are filled. Payment is via Pay Pal. If you don't have an account, click here to get one or contact me.
About Owner/Operator: Paul Easton Address: 32 Reagan Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand Phone: 0064-9-2774734 Fax:18316048995 Contact |