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Do any of you use a specific format or template when making those cold calls? I played around with something, but what I created did not seem all that great. So if anyone has anything and doesn't mind sharing, I would appreciate that!
Thank you very much!I'm using those templates, short with only 3 paragraphs!
Template 1: #Make Offer:
Subject line: About xxx (your domain name)
Dear xxx stuff,
I hope this email finds you well!! My name is xxx, and I am the owner of the internet domain: xxx
I am writing to you because I am offering this domain for sale and wonder if your company xxx would be interested in acquiring it.
Let me know your interest, or if this information sparks any questions. Thanks for your attention.
Best regards,
Your name
PS: If this correspondence has arrived at the wrong department, please pass it on to the appropriate staff member.
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Template 2: #Auction:
Subject Line: For xxx(Domain name) - Auction Announcement
Dear xxx stuff,
Today, we’re making an Auction Announcement and we want to make sure you’re aware.
Up for sale with a $ x,xxx starting bid with NO RESERVE(at Your choice) is xxx (Domain name). Short, simple targeted domain for xxx business that is as memorable as they come.
There are only xx days left on the auction, so if you’re interested, follow this link and place a bid!
#Write your Link here!#
Let me know if this information sparks any questions. Thanks for your attention.
Regards,
Your name.
You welcomeThank you very much!
I think you have to put yourself in the recipients shoes. If you even manage to get the email in the right inbox, you have to get the subject heading correct. What I mean is, when I'm going through my emails, if I see a subject heading like "offer" or "opportunity" or "premium" etc, I delete the email before I even open it. Essentially your sending spam but you need to make it not look like spam.
I would personally make the subject heading the domain name and hope they open it, then you should keep the actual email short and to the point and ideally with the price your expecting as people are more likely to reply or make an offer if they know a ball park figure. If they answer that first email and show interest, that is when you can give them the sell and let them know the benefits etc.
As for outbound phone calls, I wouldn't. Nobody enjoys getting cold calls from people and it puts them on the defensive from the off. If I get a call and the caller ID is withheld or from a different country I just hang up.
Having said all that, I have never done any real outbound marketing, I just speaking as someone who receives emails.
Good luck!
I always put the domain name in the subject line and my open rates are really good. I have an email tracker and if they open it 15 times or more, that usually means they will want to buy or at least make an offer.
I agree, cold calling to try and sale domains is something I would'nt do. I get cold calls from web designers all the time and they drive me crazy, lol!
What if they open it make offer you accepted and then they tell you to prove you own the domain u did and they stopped replying can u call them?
With all due respect, what is "cobbcountybravesfan"?..........I am not seeing this as a domain worthy of outbound calls..........Please keep in mind that good and great domains need no explaining to an end user.I have been doing some outbound emailing, and I have a new level of respect for those people that domain for a living, and do outbound emails as well. There is a lot that goes into it. Locating end users for domains for instance can be difficult. Well the part where you try and find contact info to reach them! Then there is customizing the emails at least a little.
Trying to find an end user for cobbcountybravesfan.com has proven challenging. Clearly going to need a miracle for that one! Any suggestions on end users? I have until 12/2018 till expiration!
With all due respect, what is "cobbcountybravesfan"?..........I am not seeing this as a domain worthy of outbound calls..........Please keep in mind that good and great domains need no explaining to an end user.
Trying to find an end user
I have an email tracker
Locating end users for domains for instance can be difficult
Trying to find an end user for cobbcountybravesfan.com has proven challenging. Clearly going to need a miracle for that one!
Would you mind sharing the program you use? I've been shopping for a new one and so far can't find one I like. Thanks.
I use Yesware.
I think and hope that you will receive a reply from them.6 weeks ago I sent an outbound mail to some companies, out of which some have opened more than 20 times without making an offer. A company currently has opened 56 times from different locations with different devices without making offers too. These are large corporations. Some are having over 1 billion annual revenue. Is this normal? 6 weeks with rising views without a word. Should I follow up or I should just sit and watch. My first mail doesn't include price. Advice please
I use Yesware.