Comments on: 12 More Undeniable Truths of Business http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/ bly.com direct marketing blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Making time for writing — webdesignability.com http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677962 Making time for writing — webdesignability.com Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:23:07 +0000 http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677962 [...] Bly has written 12 more undeniable truths of business. Bob is a successful copywriter who’s been in business for many years. I’d say his [...] [...] Bly has written 12 more undeniable truths of business. Bob is a successful copywriter who’s been in business for many years. I’d say his [...]

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]]> By: Bob Bly http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677653 Bob Bly Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:20:17 +0000 http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677653 JA: Yes, and it will increase the number of people requesting the free consultation. As long as the report is on the subject of the consultation, the quality of leads will be good. Warning: do NOT offer a free flash drive or other merchandise bribe; this will result in a flood of people taking the free consult who are ONLY interested in the free gift. JA: Yes, and it will increase the number of people requesting the free consultation. As long as the report is on the subject of the consultation, the quality of leads will be good. Warning: do NOT offer a free flash drive or other merchandise bribe; this will result in a flood of people taking the free consult who are ONLY interested in the free gift.

]]> By: JA http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677649 JA Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:12:42 +0000 http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677649 "Whether your goal is generating leads or orders, always offer a free bonus report or other free gift. Doing so typically increases response rates between 10% and 100%." Question: If you are selling a free consultation (as a way to generate leads) is it appropriate to give a free gift or report" I.e. "Call me today for your free 20 minutes professional service consultation, and I'll send you a free report or gift"?? “Whether your goal is generating leads or orders, always offer a free bonus report or other free gift. Doing so typically increases response rates between 10% and 100%.”

Question: If you are selling a free consultation (as a way to generate leads) is it appropriate to give a free gift or report” I.e. “Call me today for your free 20 minutes professional service consultation, and I’ll send you a free report or gift”??

]]> By: Anders Online Marketing http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677629 Anders Online Marketing Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:20:17 +0000 http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677629 I am working with marketing in Denmark and is searching for inspiration in the digital world. Thanks for inspiration I am working with marketing in Denmark and is searching for inspiration in the digital world. Thanks for inspiration

]]> By: Bob Bly http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677627 Bob Bly Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:09:37 +0000 http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677627 Greg: You are correct: it is a proven sales tactic: marketing with free content. It's similar to sampling. If you like the free samples of cheeses the grocery store puts out, you might buy one or more of the cheeses you tasted. BTW, you can get "How to Write E-Books for Fun and Profit" for under $20 here: www.myveryfirstebook.com Greg: You are correct: it is a proven sales tactic: marketing with free content.

It’s similar to sampling. If you like the free samples of cheeses the grocery store puts out, you might buy one or more of the cheeses you tasted.

BTW, you can get “How to Write E-Books for Fun and Profit” for under $20 here:

http://www.myveryfirstebook.com

]]> By: Greg http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677626 Greg Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:52:44 +0000 http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677626 Another great post. Your post reminds me it might be time to read another one of your books. I guess that is marketing. I'll probably order your ebook on ebook marketing as soon as I get through most of my current reading list. Another great post.

Your post reminds me it might be time to read another one of your books. I guess that is marketing.

I’ll probably order your ebook on ebook marketing as soon as I get through most of my current reading list.

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]]> By: Bamboo Forest - PunIntended http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677617 Bamboo Forest - PunIntended Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:41:52 +0000 http://bly.com/blog/general/12-more-undeniable-truths-of-business/#comment-677617 Really solid advice. Lots of these really furthered my business sense. Thanks a lot. Really solid advice. Lots of these really furthered my business sense. Thanks a lot.

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