Here are some frequently asked questions from Profit Academy students. Before sending an inquiry to customer support, see if your question is answered here!
How long is my free trial with SendLaneIf I want to go with multiple niches should I use my own name as a domain or every niche should have its own name
You can go either way with this, but it’s not a bad idea to create a separate brand for each niche.
How many keywords are appropriate for the OPTIN Page ?
Don’t worry about keywords with your opt-in page. It generally won’t do well in SEO rankings. It’s more important to have compelling copy that gets the visitor to subscribe!
How do I insert a transition page before the thank you page
Use our free transition page generator: http://thanksforsubscribing.com/typgenerator/
Is it a bad idea to change my free offer and linked affiliate offer if they don’t perform well?
You should definitely test different offers and stick with ones that convert best and drop the ones that don’t J
If we hire someone from Fiverr to make opt in page, do we need to connect them to Sendlane?
If they are going to create your opt-in page, then you will need to give them access to your Sendlane account. If you are concerned about your security, you can always change the password after they create the opt-in page.
What are the Mac-equivilent programs of those shown in the done-for-you video?
There is a Mac version of Filezilla. TextEditor is similar to notepad on the Mac. Adobe Dreamweaver has a Mac version and can be substituted for Microsoft Expression.
How many visits to our opt-in page before we make changes and re-test to find our best converting opt-in page?
At least 100 clicks per test. If you are using multiple traffic sources though, keep in mind that some traffic sources are better than others and a lower converting opt-in page might be the responsibility of the quality of traffic rather than the opt-in page itself.
Is it advisable to direct the customers to a affiliate page on my first email contact from opt in page or should make a relationship first and send it later , say a week or later?
During the first few emails you should focus primarily on building a relationship with your new subscribers. That means delivering quality content and giving them a chance to get to know you. That said, there’s nothing wrong with promoting affiliate offers from an early stage IF you are confident your customers will get value from the offer!
How important is keyword search volume for a niche since we are not getting traffic from Google search?
Keyword search volume gives you a clue into how much demand there is for information on your topic. In general, the more people are searching for a particular topic, the hungrier they are for information on it!
How can I check conversion rate for my opt in page?
If you are using Leadpages, there should be a stats page which explicitly tells you what the conversion rate is. Another approach is to drive a certain number of clicks to your opt-in page, then divide the number of new subscribers by the number of clicks.
Is there any benefit in having Leadpages along with SendLane?
Both services allow you to generate opt-in pages using pre-created templates. You only need one!
Is additional hosting needed with SendLane?
There is no need because Sendlane provides hosting for you!
How much is SendLane after the free 90 days?
Please refer to http://sendlane.com/pricing
Do Autoreponders (GetResponse, SendLane, AWeber) provide hosting?
Sendlane does provide hosting! If you are using another autoresponder like Aweber or GetResponse, then you will need to get separate hosting, such as with LeadPages.
How often do you recommend sending relationship, content and promotional emails per week.
As frequently as possible. At least 3 times a week.
For each niche you use different email address that realated to that niche?
Yes, this is highly recommended.
How broad or narrow / specific should I pick my niche?
It depends on the niche. Some niches, like dating advice, are better with a narrow focus (such as dating advice for women). Others that are less competitive, like the survivalist niche, can be broader.
What does this term mean?
Dave has a wonderful post on the Profit Academy forum where he goes over the definitions of the most common terms used in this course…
http://forum.profitacademy.com/forum/need-help/11578-glossary-and-terms-help
Should I use a real name vs. Pen Name
It depends on your own comfort level. People have been successful using both their real names and their pen names.
Do I need a ‘.com’ domain?
It is generally better to have a .com domain name, although this is not required.
What do I need to do to upload my badge?
Please provide us with a link or a screenshot that shows us your application for the badge is valid (e.g. link to your opt-in page, screenshot of your ClickBank account)
What is the criteria for the 90 day double money back guarantee?
We ask that you have Phase 1 as well as Phase 2 in place. This means that you need to have a list of at least 10,000 subscribers as well as your product live in the marketplace.