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Mar 16, 2022

Free plus shipping is a really simple method to gain a large number of new customers . You can offer customers a tiny physical item at a minimal shipping fee. In this instructional video, we'll walk you through the process of creating your own "free and shipping" item from scratch in 6 easy steps.

1. Your Item Idea

The key is to think of something related to the main product you sell and that the customer could be able to benefit from. (ie a guitar is the main item you sell, and you're giving away gratis guitar picks with shipping).

Remember you are trying to increase the value of the main product! The easiest product for this is a brief, self-written report that gives more detail on a topic related to the main product. Some examples include:

Step 2: Writing the report

This is typically done in a google doc so I am able to edit it when I'm out and about, and then share it with my colleagues. The title of your report is the outline! You don't have to worry about writing a flawless report Make sure your content is valuable for your client. This part usually takes about 3-4 days.

Step 3: Get your report designed

We highly recommend this 99Designs This step is essential. They are extremely helpful and economical. You want your report to appear professional, so that your readers trust the information you are trying to share.

Step 4: Have it printed

There are a lot of ways to get the report printed. we recommend using Vervante .

You want to make sure you request that your pamphlet be produced as a saddle stitched booklet, on #28 card stock and also in digital color. This will guarantee that your document appears professional and your customer will think they've received something truly valuable. When you've given Vervante all the information they require They'll then send an image that you can approve, and then you're good to start!

Step 5: Create an online landing page to promote your report

The good news about this particular step You don't require anything complex! If you've got a solid landing page that includes the seven major elements of sales that you need, you're ready to start.

What marketers refer to as an "sales page. This is what we do because they follow the seven part sales page model that has proven to be effective!

Plus, when you use the credit card option, the page is the same page. This aids conversion.

Step 6: Link and Vervente via Zapier

We use Zapier Connect to Vervente as it's easy to connect and once automatized, you won't need be thinking about the process!

The only thing you need to complete is to create a Zapier account and set up an entirely new "zap" that will be sent out each when a client purchases your report. After filling in a little bit of information, you can sit back and let the system do the rest for you.

And that's it! You're done! This entire process should last about 3 weeks if you remain focused. The effort will make a LONG way!