Don't Overlook the Modern Marvel of Direct Mail Advertising

By Sallie Mooney

Most people get into Internet marketing so that they can do everything on the Internet instead of the real world. People that focus on this type of marketing generally enjoy messaging or sending e-mails, not face-to-face contact. You can use off-line methods to grow your business. This is something that is always available to you. The truth of the matter is that not all clients are online. You'll have to meet some people using off-line tactics and strategies. Although it will be hard to accomplish, direct mail can get you in touch with these folks. This article focuses upon direct mail tactics and strategies that you can use to earn more money with your business online and off-line.

You probably always know this but it's so important it's worth repeating. Never send out direct mail materials that have not been proofed and edited first. Don't limit your checking to grammar alone. Read every word and be positive that this is the right word for the message you're trying to send. Polish it up as much as you can. Three proofreading sessions are recommended for each page before anything is put into the mail. All it takes is one typo to send a perfectly good direct mail campaign down the tubes. If you aren't sure if there are errors in your piece, hire a professional proofreader and editor to help you out.

Direct mail needs headlines too. Absolutely. You can't just leave the good headlines to online marketing efforts and sales pages. Your direct mail isn't likely to take off without one at all. You can do it - even if you've tried to keep your direct mail piece with the format of a letter. You need your headline to grab the attention of your audience. Make it intriguing enough that they'll feel compelled to continue reading. There are definite tips and tricks involved in writing a good headline. You'll definitely want to invest some time right now into learning a few so your headlines will get better results.

Add a free gift if you want people to really remember your name. Bookmarks, magnets, and other small items with your name and business information can take you far. This is something that they can use and that won't increase the cost of your postage by very much. Even if they throw out the flyer your name will be on their mind whenever they use your gift. Then, later on-maybe even months after your initial campaign, they'll contact you when they actually have need of your services.

There are several ways you can improve your direct mail campaigns following the tips we have provided. It really shouldn't be that hard to have similar success levels when doing direct mail, especially if e-mail marketing is something you are familiar with. To get a jumpstart on what you need to do, utilize the tips we have presented.

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