Actually, it's a lot easier to build a list than you might think.
The fact is the techniques of list-building are really quite simple.
Follow these three tactics to do some fast and easy list-building:
Create a "squeeze page". Not many people use squeeze pages, despite the fact that they really work. Perhaps this is because it takes backbone to say, "Until I get your e-mail address, you can't see anything!" I promise you will build your list of subscribers by using a squeeze page. As an example, take a look at my squeeze page at www.rayedwardscopy.com. I don't offer anything, not even an ethical bribe, to convince people to opt-in. Despite that, my conversion rate is an amazing 38%! Best of all, I have a great list.
Do "ad swaps" with other list owners. Look for people with ads in their e-zines, contact them and say, "Hey, I have an e-zine, too! How about we trade ads?" Then, you run an ad for their list and they run an ad for your list. Or, if they don't offer ads (or you don't offer ads), simply contact them and say, "I would like to promote your email newsletter to my subscribers, would you do the same for me?" In your e-mail newsletter, then, you just write a little paragraph that says, "I've discovered a great newsletter that I think you'd enjoy. Here's the link." This, by the way, is one of the best and fastest ways to build your list. I know, I know, it's too easy. But, it works.
Look for opt-ins through forum postings. You can post good content to forums. Many forums will allow you to add text to your signature line. Try something simple, like "To get my 'Seven Tips on List Building', click here". That link leads readers directly to your opt-in page. Make sure you have a decent ethical bribe to offer - a special report, audio clip, video clip, a .pdf, even free software. Don't subscribe to any forums? Now may be the time to start! All you need is twenty minutes a day. Use that time to check out ten forums, add quality posts, answer any questions, and include your signature line link. This really works - I get new subscribers every day from this method, and I don't even have time to post to forums anymore.
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