Trust is the First Step of Selling

Don't Sell Products... Sell Contentsubscribes..... A simple little "Thank You For
This may sound a bit strange... After all, you're inSubscribing" page shows up to confirm their
business to make money, right? The best way to sellsubscription.
a customer is by first gaining their trust andThat's very nice and all, but the greater lesson here is
reassuring them that by making a purchase fromthat this is another page on your site to SELL! Why
you, it will be a decision they won't regret.not put another offer on your "Thank You" page as
The only way to really do this effectively is bywell! This is PRIME advertising space.
pre-selling. Yes, you want your website visitors toThe offer doesn't have to be obvious or annoying.
ultimately click the "Buy Now" button on yourActually, the offer should be something extremely
website, but you only want them to do so AFTERsubtle. You don't want to keep bombarding your
they've come to know your business and respectvisitors with pop up ads or flashing neon sales
you as a business professional. Why not put somepromotions... one sales pitch after another. By doing
articles or valuable content on your website that willthat, you'd lose credibility and trust!
interest readers in your niche' market. For example:But by being a smart SALESPERSON, you do want
- Offer free downloads for visitors to read at theirto effectively sell at every turn and take advantage
leisure.of every opportunity.
- Get them to sign up for your newsletter so youHere's an example of a well designed "Thank You"
can stay in touch.page for a newsletter subscription...
- Place a web poll on your site to get visitors"Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter "Family
involved - make sure the questions relate to yourFirst - Money Second!" You'll now begin to receive a
site's themenew issue each month - directly to your email. You'll
- Put a feedback form on your website for readersbe amazed at how much you'll look forward to
to offer their suggestionsreceiving each issue! You'll discover ways to "Bring
- Put a testimonials page up to show your visitorsMore Love And Laughter Into Your Home"! Plus, you'll
how much previous buyers enjoyed their shoppingreceive some money saving tips on entertaining
experienceideas, dining, gift giving, and much more! I know you'll
- Offer a "Buying Tips" or "Helpful Hints" page to giveenjoy reading it as much as I enjoy sharing my ideas
your visitors something of value for freewith everyone!"
- Offer a weekly promotion to get visitors returning(And here's the sales pitch....)
to your site on a regular basisBONUS: We have an EXCLUSIVE special for our
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"SUPER" salesperson! For instance, let's assume youNow that's not an annoying ad.... Is it? Do you think it
have a newsletter subscription box that allows yourwill generate some additional back end sales for your
readers to sign up for your newsletter. Now I knowbusiness? Absolutely! And it's not hard to do! Plus... set
that your subscription box is going to be a SUPERit up once and you're done!
salesperson in itself! You'll have a free offer forAgain, this is just one example of the power you can
signing up, perhaps a "Special Report" that readersharness on EVERY SINGLE PAGE of your site, and
won't want to miss out on so they'll subscribe, orhow you can capitalize on each and every page. And
even a special sales promo for those on your list. Iagain, that's just one example. What about the emails
think you understand my point. You subscription boxthat are sent automatically when a customer makes
is going to SELL!a purchase from you? Can you add some subtle
But here's the problem I see on so many sites....sales pitch to those? Absolutely!
The subscription box is setup very nicely and sellsUse your own creativity and implement some of your
effectively, getting dozens of new subscribers eachown ideas and you'll begin to see your sales increase
day, but unfortunately once the new prospecttremendously!