Post by Lisa on Oct 19, 2007 10:23:48 GMT -5
Many people think printing up flyers to pass out, leave on cars, put up on bulletin boards is a great way to get referrals. Some even go as far as to have business cards printed up so they can hand them out or even put ads in the classifieds.
Yes, these are all great ideas but, I foresee one problem. Referral links. You know that in the URL of the GPT site your referral ID is at the end. Sometimes it's your user name, sometimes it a number. Either way, I am willing to bet MOST people, when deciding to check out a GPT site, won't type the entire URL in, complete with your ID. Some may but I have learned most people want things EASY. Believe it or not, typing in an entire URL is too much work for some people.
This is why referring online is easier. People can just click on your link and viola, they're taken there.
So, here's a solution!
Create a new email address. Something easy to remember. Something catchy. Go in to the email settings and set it to vacation auto response. This is what many people use when they are unable to check their email for a few days. When people email them, they will get an automated response. Make your response about what GPT sites to join. Include your referral link.
Now, create flyers, business cards, etc...but instead of putting information about the GPT site(s) and including your referral link(s), have people email you at the email address for more information. When they email you, they will get your automated response.,thus giving them information on GPT sites and referral links they can easily click on!
Try it! Here's mine:
earnfromhome2@gmail.com
Yes, these are all great ideas but, I foresee one problem. Referral links. You know that in the URL of the GPT site your referral ID is at the end. Sometimes it's your user name, sometimes it a number. Either way, I am willing to bet MOST people, when deciding to check out a GPT site, won't type the entire URL in, complete with your ID. Some may but I have learned most people want things EASY. Believe it or not, typing in an entire URL is too much work for some people.
This is why referring online is easier. People can just click on your link and viola, they're taken there.
So, here's a solution!
Create a new email address. Something easy to remember. Something catchy. Go in to the email settings and set it to vacation auto response. This is what many people use when they are unable to check their email for a few days. When people email them, they will get an automated response. Make your response about what GPT sites to join. Include your referral link.
Now, create flyers, business cards, etc...but instead of putting information about the GPT site(s) and including your referral link(s), have people email you at the email address for more information. When they email you, they will get your automated response.,thus giving them information on GPT sites and referral links they can easily click on!
Try it! Here's mine:
earnfromhome2@gmail.com
