Re: Squeeze Page Opinions, Anyone?

> I'd like some biased opinions about squeeze pages. I personally don't like
> them, but would gladly use them if there is irrefutable evidence that they
> not only work -- but that they will continue to work for a long time to
> come.

> Personally, I simply click away when I visit a squeeze page unless I'know
> what's behind the sign-up page and want it badly enough to give away my
> e-mail address. I suspect that I'm not the only one. After all, are
> spam-weary consumers going to change their mind and give up their e-mail
> address simply because they want to read my sales page?

> I also think that this tactic is at risk of being extremely overused soon.
> It's a bit of a novelty at the moment and may work for that reason, but if
> everyone and their brother starts putting squeeze pages on their sites,
> it's gonna become a tired, worn-out tactic real soon.

> OTOH, I'd like some facts (if anyone has them) that would show me that I'm
> wrong. For example, it could be a great tool to weed out freebie seekers
> and would leave you with a clean, responsive, profitable list. However,
> something in the back of my mind tells me that it will hurt you more in
> the long run, regardless of short-term trends.

> In other words, I'd like to learn.

> Opinions, please?

> Thanks,
> Tom

Someone in another forum was looking for a way to capture the address of every visitor to his web page. From his perspective, what a great idea! From the perspective of every visitor, thanks but no thanks. I took the liberty of pointing out that he would not want to leave his name and address on every page he visited because he would not want every marketer hounding him with their wonderful product/offer/offortunity. I just know I'm not the only one not willing to provide my contact info just so I can peak behind Door #1 (or #2 or . . . . ) I would think such a tactic would not prove very fruitful.