How to Create an Email Mailing List From Scratch
Don't think it's impossible to build an email database from scratch. You can easily build an email list that is responsive and solid in a matter of minutes if you just focus on doing certain things well.
It is
all that you need to do upfront is to invest time and effort. The email list
will grow almost automatically.
Continue
reading if you are interested in building an extensive list of subscribers on
autopilot. Below are 5 steps to building a responsive mailing list.
1. Write
and submit articles
It was only recently that I realized the power and importance of writing articles, as well as submitting them to quality article directories. Articles have the advantage of providing great content. If someone likes what they've read, they can click your website in your "About me" section (also known to be your resource box) and learn more about your email addresses list.
You
will have already met this website visitor and they will be familiar with your
writing style. They are likely to want to visit your site to learn more about
you. This makes it easier to convince them to sign-up with your newsletter
and/or free eBook.
Additionally,
the article directory has a high ranking to increase your visibility on search
engines.
You
have a lower chance of having your article or post seen if it is only posted to
your blog. Write articles right away and submit them immediately to
EzineArticles.com. You will be able to see a steady flow of visitors almost
instantly.
2. Forums
Online
If
you don't frequent an online forum related to your niche, you are missing out a
huge source of traffic. There are many online forums that cater to almost
any niche.
Online
forums offer a great way to help people. They can also click on your signature
file to learn more about your products and services. Your signature file
refers to the one-to-two line description you are allowed include at the end
each one of your posts.
Go to
your favorite forum, and start posting questions. You will be amazed at
the growth in website traffic, and how quickly you can grow your email list.
3. Joint
Ventures
A
joint venture is when you and another person work together to send an email to
their subscribers telling them about your website. This is a powerful way
for you to get more traffic to the website as well as a lot of subscribers to
your own list by asking a JV partner.
It is
because the JV partner endorses you to their lists, which makes it half the
effort of convincing someone that they are worthy of receiving your email
address.
All
they need to do is provide compelling reasons for them to sign up on the
website. Usually, they get a free eBook or special report.
4. Teleseminars,
Interviews
A JV
partner can interview you or allow you to be interviewed by someone with a
large online presence. In turn, the person being interviewed will inform
their subscribers about being interviewed. Subscribers should visit your
website to sign up for the call-in details.
Another
option is to interview a well-known person in your industry and advertise the
interview to all your subscribers on social media. Your site will get word
of mouth traffic because people will want to listen to the interview.
5. Pay
Per Click Campaigns
While
we have covered the free traffic options that you can use to build your email
lists, the paid option is equally effective. PPC advertising, which is
highly cost-effective, allows you to make small ads that appear on Google and
Yahoo when people search for keywords related to your niche.
This
tactic is why I left it last. Not only are you responsible for the cost, but
you also risk losing a lot money advertising your site. Before exploring
PPC, I would suggest that you first focus on the four main tactics.
Conclusion:
You Can Create Your List Starting From Scratch
Below
are five strategies that you can use to create your own list. While they
are not difficult or require extensive knowledge, each of these 5 strategies
requires some effort.
Are
you still waiting? Start by learning the first technique and then start writing
your articles. EzineArticles.com lets you submit your article. You will
soon see a surge of traffic to the site.
Tip Don't forget to use social media. Utilizing
social media sites for free to increase traffic to you website and to grow your
email lists is easy. You can connect with people today on sites such as
Facebook and Twitter.com!
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