How a Virtual Assistant Forum Can Help You Build Your Opt-in List

The most common reason why virtual business owners fail to make money with their opt-in lists is that they dove right in. They chose a topic they thought could be quite popular and would earn them money, but just because you write people from your list doesn’t mean they are going to instantly purchase from you.

For those who have started an opt-in list and have failed, here is some advice for rejuvenating your failed venture.

For those who are starting out, here are two quick and easy ways to build a profitable opt-in list.

1. Get your customers to trust you and your products first. Just launching an opt-in list will not will not make you an expert and a believable seller.

Instead, write and publish many articles before you start an opt-in list. Write about topics you know well and have expertise in. Visit forums to gain knowledge about your customers and their wants and needs, and then target those wants and needs.

2. While you're visiting forums, offer your expert advice and recommendations. When you feel that people trust you, you will be able to start your own opt-in list. You can build a base with other forum users by inviting them to join your list. Friends are always good customers. Put up a link to your site in your forum signature so that can see what your business is all about.

The truth is, the money will only come in when consumers and subscribers believe and trust in you. They want a product or service that is a good exchange for their money. People are not going to buy something that you recommend, if they don’t know you.

A good place to start networking and building your Virtual Assistant opt-in list is VA Networking. It's the "hottest, friendliest, informative, educational and resourceful network for VAs" and a great place to meet other virtual assistants, potential clients, and start to build your opt-in list.