A Day in the Life of a Safelist Marketer: Comedy Edition

Let’s face it: safelist marketing isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a daily grind that involves wading through a jungle of emails, clicking your way to credits, and finding creative ways to stand out from the crowd. Some days, it feels like you’re on top of the world, crafting the perfect ad that’s sure to get clicks. Other days, you’re just hoping your clicking finger doesn’t go on strike from overuse.

For those who’ve never lived the safelist life, it might sound simple. But as every seasoned safelist marketer knows, the reality is something entirely different—and often, hilariously chaotic. So, buckle up as I take you through a typical day in the life of a safelist marketer, complete with inbox battles, 50-tab safaris, bursts of creative genius, and of course, the never-ending quest for credits.


Morning: The Inbox Gauntlet

Like clockwork, I wake up to an inbox overflowing with safelist emails. Hundreds of messages with subject lines screaming at me: “Instant Cash, No Work” or “Retire By Next Week!” It’s a digital jungle out there, but I wade through it because, well, credits don’t earn themselves.

The process? Simple: open the email, click the link, match the little icon on the surf bar. Easy, right? Wrong. Because somehow, my finger always manages to betray me at the worst moment. Instead of the credit-earning link, I hit “unsubscribe” or, even worse, “delete my account.” Cue instant panic as I scramble to undo my digital disaster.

And then, without fail, there’s always that one rogue tab that suddenly starts blasting music or some random guy shouting about “the next big thing.” It’s like a digital ambush. Now I’m frantically clicking through tabs like I’m disarming a ticking time bomb, desperately trying to shut it down before my brain turns to mush. Is it this tab? No. That one? Nope. Where is it?! The clock’s ticking, and so is my patience.


Mid-Morning: The 50-Tab Safari

Once I’ve survived the inbox, it’s time to post my ads. And here’s where things get really fun. I open fifty safelist tabs at once. Yep, fifty. This is no amateur hour—I’m going for efficiency. I log in, click through the login ads, rinse and repeat for all 50 tabs. I’ve got it down to an art.

But every site has its own quirks. Some hit you with endless pop-ups. Others force you to type your password three times before letting you in. It’s like trying to spin plates while dodging flying arrows.

Then, after navigating all the digital landmines, I get slapped with the ultimate buzzkill: “Your next mailing is available in 40 minutes.” Forty minutes?! I’m not waiting around for that. Time to close the tab and accept my defeat. And let’s not forget the times when I realize I don’t have enough credits to mail. No big deal, just more clicks, more surfing, and more work before I can send out another ad.


Afternoon: The Creative Burst (aka, The Great Safelist Ad Flop)

By mid-afternoon, the caffeine kicks in, and I’m feeling inspired. This is it—today’s the day I break the safelist mold. I’m tired of the same old boring ads. Today, I’m going for something bold, something creative, something epic.

And then it hits me—the perfect idea. A Weird Al-style song parody for my safelist ad. I start typing, my fingers flying across the keyboard. The headline? Pure gold: “Domo Arigato, Mister Safelist-o!” Brilliant. Who could resist that? It’s quirky, it’s catchy—it’s going to blow up.

I am a modern man,
(Safelist safelist, he is a safelist)
Who has a master plan.
(Safelist safelist, he is a safelist)
So join right now you’ll see.
(Safelist safelist, he is a safelist)
I’ll send your ads for free!

I sit back, admiring my genius. This ad is going to crush it. I can already picture the clicks rolling in, the safelist world buzzing with excitement over my creativity.

I hit submit, waiting for the flood of responses. Refresh. Nothing. Refresh again. Still nothing. And then reality sets in. My brilliant ad, the one that was supposed to change everything? It’s flopping harder than ever. Meanwhile, the same old, boring ad I’ve been running for years is quietly pulling in clicks like it’s a sure thing.

Why do I even try? Clearly, the safelist world just isn’t ready for my artistic genius.


Late Afternoon: Click Fatigue

By late afternoon, my body starts to rebel. After hours of clicking, surfing, and posting, my hand is cramping up, and my eyes are crossed from staring at the screen for too long. My clicking finger feels like it’s on autopilot, twitching with every movement.

But I press on, knowing that the safelist grind waits for no one. I’m in the home stretch, but it feels like I’ve been running a marathon made entirely of clicks. My brain is fried, but there’s still work to be done. Just a few more credits, just a few more clicks…


Evening: The Safelist Hustle Never Ends

As the day winds down, I reflect on another full day in the life of a safelist marketer. Sure, my brilliant ad flopped, and I spent more time than I’d like to admit clicking through endless safelists. But hey, I earned my credits, posted my ads, and tomorrow is another day.

And that’s the beauty of it. No matter how many failed attempts, there’s always tomorrow. There’s always another ad to post, another safelist to conquer, and another chance to finally break through with the perfect ad.

Until then, I’ll keep surfing, keep mailing, and keep clicking. Because one day, I’ll crack the code. One day, my “Domo Arigato, Mister Safelist-o” will get the recognition it deserves.

The Best Safelists for September 2013

Welcome back!

I was just digging through the archives of my blog and discovered that I have been sharing my safelist stats here every month since August 2009.

That’s 4 whole years!

That should tell you that one of the keys to success with safelists and viral list builders is consistency!  Sending the occasional ad to one or two safelists every few days isn’t enough.  You need to make your advertising part of your daily routine to keep your ads in front of as many people as possible for as long as possible.  Yes, it takes a lot of effort but the results can be worth it.

Also, make sure you are always using the best safelists!  Look for the admins who are constantly out there driving traffic to their site to bring in new members for you to advertise you.  That’s where the action is and that is where you want to be.

What sites are working best for me?

Last month I tested 40+ safelists and viral list builders while promoting my own site Mister Safelist. I spend time every day clicking email ads for credits and have upgraded memberships at most of the sites which usually allows me to send my ads to more people more often.

Here’s my stats from August 2013:

Hits Unique Signups Ratio
List Jumper 1735 71.00% 10 0.58%
List Adventure 3177 56.00% 10 0.31%
State of the Art Mailer 2086 61.00% 7 0.34%
Max Mailer Pro 4676 43.00% 6 0.13%
Bweeble 2559 65.00% 6 0.23%
Elite Safelist 1467 51.00% 5 0.34%
List Bonus 1256 57.00% 5 0.40%
Email Traffic List 1796 61.00% 5 0.28%
Mail Our List 2201 40.00% 4 0.18%
Viral Nugget 1908 56.00% 4 0.21%
Viral List Builder Plus 3848 49.00% 4 0.10%
Adchiever 2898 63.00% 4 0.14%
Viral URL 87 89.00% 4 4.60%
Social Viral Mailer 640 34.00% 3 0.47%
List Building Maximizer 341 51.00% 3 0.88%
Golden Chest Mailer 1561 46.00% 3 0.19%
List Nerds 934 63.00% 3 0.32%

Total August sign-ups (including those not listed here): 126

I have provided the stats above to show you what is currently working best for me.  What works best for you might be something entirely different.  The only way to find out which sites are giving you the best results is to track your own ads.  You can get same link tracker I use along with a 30-day trial from trck.me.