Lets Stir Things Up...

[affiliaterockstarx]

I know there are tons of members to JV Notify Pro.

So why is this forum not more active.

Lets stir things up and begin to help each other more.

Craig Beckta

[Mike Merz]

Hey, Craig ... thanks for being a spark plug.

I'm sure the majority of our fellow partners that aren't active in this community at all fall into the following 3 categories ...

1) They lurk from time to time, but don't think what they have to say is important ... or will be appreciated, or maybe they are simply afraid to post ... maybe they would simply rather read and have no interest in two way interaction.

2) They collect free memberships on a regular basis, and only take the time to participate in a handful ... if any. I'd like to hope that in regards to JV Marketing conversation, few forums offer more than this one does ... but I'm biased.

3) It's all about them ... they just want their JV profile seen, and their offer mailed. They don't want to take the time to gain credibility and exposure through posting and responding ... they simply want JV partners to mail for them, and that's it.

Of course, there are no doubt partners that joined with the idea of being involved, initially, but their schedules and habits have simply kept them away ... if that's the case, we're here for you.

Best,

Mike

[affiliaterockstarx]

Slightly off topic.

But I think besides getting involved in the just the launches.

We should support the JV's membership sites as well.

I joined Players With Money, even though I received a lot of the stuff for free.

If the people on your mailing list are able to interact with you one on one in a membership site you just recommended.

It adds credibility to your email marketing campaigns.

I hope to see more of you there.

[Richard Legg]

I do have to admit to being more of a lurker than a poster - but I also want to echo what Craig mentioned in another post about setting up relationships from this forum.

I've met a few people here directly, and also made some new relationships with partners as a result of mailing out for them so it's definitely a great resource to have.

Also, if I'm looking for something to promote this is usually the first place I go - I know if Mike's on board then it's going to be a decent product that I can be confident telling my list about.

Thanks Mike!

Richard

[Sean Clark]

Hi Mike, Richard and Craig,

I believe word-of-mouth is a powerful tool (word-of-email I suppose) and obviously cost effective. I was recommended here by my JV partner Chris, and I have already recommended the site to my JV partners. Why wouldn't I...the site is ingenious!! (congrats Mike)

I did a quick alexa search for JVNotifyPro.com and noticed traffic to the site has declined by 16% in the last 3 months. However, from reading these posts traffic doesn't seem to be the main issue - it's getting people to post.

Maybe if we could offer an incentive to get people posting? However, I suppose gaining new JV partners is an incentive in it's own right...so I guess what I should be asking...what could we do to help?

Lets Brainstorm....

[Chris Douthit]

Hey Sean,

Glad to see you made it over here. You’re right, this site is ingenious. There are a lot of smart people on this forum, once you start using it you will wish you found it long ago.

[affiliaterockstarx]

Where you referring to me when you mentioned,

"SMART PEOPLE" I hope so.

Just kidding.

You know I see tons of competition on the launches so I know there are tons of people out there who know about this site.

Lets start filling it up with some valuable posts.

This isn't one.

Kidding again.

Later.

[Chris Freville]

Have you noticed the large number of marketers named Chris?

I think that's what you call a crowded market!

I think in order to get this forum active is simply for people to post interesting posts. These are usually where people have questions that are seeking advice or they want to offer their wisdom to others.

Here's one for you......... what do you think of product launches where the product owner simply has a squeeze page on their main page? I've seen it a few times where in order to see the main sales page they have to opt-in in return for some benefit, but I know this can put a lot of JV partners off (understandbly). Just wondered what the consensus was?

[affiliaterockstarx]

I think with certain JV's who value their lists, that would be a negative for sure.

I also belong to Willie Crawford's forum and he had a great post about the dos and don't of attracting JV's.

I wish I could remember half the stuff he mentioned.

[Sean Clark]

I think with certain JV's who value their lists, that would be a negative for sure.

Yes, I would agree with you Craig - it can have a negative response.

However, if you are performing a JV with a marketer you know and know that has quality information to provide, it could be worthwhile.

I promoted some of Todd Gross' squeeze page that are quite effective, as he combines it with effective video content.

Sean