Buying Mail Lists Checklist
Know What Area You Want
to Target.
Where are your
buyers going to
come from? Will they be coming from statewide, county-wide,
citywide, etc? You can select from state, city, zip
code,zip radius, county, region, etc. to find your target audience.
Know Who You are
Targeting.
Who is your
perfect
customer? Try to profile your past and present customers to find
from whom you make the most profits. Think about your
competitor’s perfect customer, and target them.
Strategically Plan When
You Want to Send Out Your Message..
Anytime is a
right time to send
out your message. Just keep in mind those times of the year that
could or could not be most profitable for you. For example, sending an
offer for 20% off Christmas trees in February is not going to be a
profitable time for you.
Use the Selections to
Pinpoint Your Prospective Customer.
Once you have
profiled your
perfect customer, you can use demographic selections to find out more
about their
spending habits and interests. You don’t want to be too
selective, though. This could lead to you saying “no” for the
customer before he/she can say no.
Find the Right List Broker
for You..
There are many
list brokers today
that offer quality data and good service at an affordable cost.
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Join Your List Provider’s
Newsletter/E-zine/Blog (if available).
Most list broker
companies have
one of these forms of literature. They can be very informative,
and they are usually free. Our DML
E-Zine and DML Blog
provides you with the latest
marketing tips and news. Save yourself time, we compile
this information for you.
Look For Discounts Offered by the
List Provider.
As you probably
already know,
there is a plethora of offers from list brokers. But, as a buyer,
you must be careful to not fall for the huge discount on a list that is
not made up of good quality records. Make sure the records are
current
before purchasing.
Look For Quality, Not Quantity.
This falls into
the same category
as the previous idea. Quantity is still important, but you want
to make certain you do not lose quality. Some list brokers can
sell millions of records at a cheap rate, but the quality may not be
what you are looking for.
Use a List Provider That Has
Up-to-Date Information.
Check with the list provider to
know how often their database files are updated. Some
providers may give you a list that is out of date, costing you time and
money. We provide information that is updated weekly, monthly,
semi-annually, etc.
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