What's a good way to build a list?

[gascon12]

What's a good way to build a list? Are joint ventures the way to go? How do you pull that off if you don't have much of a list to begin with.

Thanks for any useful advice!

[Lila Diller]

As an added question, are all those list builders out on the web worth using?

[peterlh35]

build a list for what you have to be more specific.

[zijian]

A good way to build a list is to provide free guides or some freebie to the reader in exchange for their email.

Works like a charm.

[ed dollard]

Hi the best way to build a list is to put together a nice free product based around the niche your targeting, a ebook or a short repost then give it away on a squeez page. You get the email address they get the freebie but your list will be targeted .how to get the word out about your free offer ,forum posts, ppc, articles, even other free ebooks .the hard part is keeping the list happy and converting

[richgrp]

What's a good way to build a list? Are joint ventures the way to go? How do you pull that off if you don't have much of a list to begin with.

Thanks for any useful advice!

You can still do a JV without a list, but it's harder to find people willing.

If you have your own product, you can offer the list owner a cut of the profits for mailing to his list.

If you have a 2 tier affiliate program the list owner would be tier 1 and you on tier 2, he would make a larger % of the initial sale as well as a % of any sales you make in the future. So it is possible.

With either of those strategies you would have an optin offer for his list, something that you would give away in order to collect their info for your list. Whatever your offer, it must be beneficial and fit into the niche of his list.

Other ways would be:

-Article marketing
-Blogging
-PPC
-Ezine advertising
-Online classifieds
-Posting on forums...just to name a few

Good luck,

Ron

[EdVillella]

There are many ways to build lists but non are better than lists of your own highly satisfied customers.

[silveraden]

What's a good way to build a list? Are joint ventures the way to go? How do you pull that off if you don't have much of a list to begin with.

Thanks for any useful advice!What do you mean by "LIST"?

[jambaman]

MAMMOTH LIST is one good way.

A new plan, and possibly the best, imho...

[AnnD]

Every online business provides great service to generate satisfaction among their customers. As each and every customer receives satisfaction over their products or the services they get, there is a great chance that they will become a return customer and buy again. Better yet, they will recommend you to other people that could generate more business for you and your site.

As more traffic is driven to your site, you can entice many of them to subscribe to your mailing list or opt-in list. This is a list where in website visitors agree to be sent promotional materials such as newsletters, catalogs and such that could keep them updated about your site or the niche of your site. These promotional materials are sent via e-mail to the members of the list in different time intervals.

When using e-mail as the media of your marketing and advertisements, you eliminate the need for high costs. Email is free and if you can manage to make your own promotional advertisements you can also save a bundle there. With an opt-in subscribers list, you are pretty sure that what you are sending out is received, viewed and read by the subscribers and not simply being deleted. They have signed up for service and have consented in receiving it.

This means that there are constant reminders to your subscribers about all your products, new products and services as well as any promotions and special deals you are having. There is also the chance that they can be forwarded to other potential customers as they tell their friends and families about you and your site.

Of course you should be also aware that a subscriber may unsubscribe when they feel that they are not getting what they want or expected. Make sure that they are satisfied with your opt-in marketing strategies and keep them excited in receiving your newsletters and catalogs. Here are some tips that can help you build a list of eager subscribers.

Make your promotional materials interesting and fun. Try to use a little creativity but not too over artsy. Build around what your product or service is about. For example; if you are selling car parts, put some pictures of what is new in the auto parts world, a new wing door possibly that can fit any car and make it look like a Lamborghini.

Try to research what people are looking for, these way, you stay one step ahead of them all the time and you will be their bearer of new tidings. They will be eager to receive what you are sending them because they new you always have fresh and new things to share with them.

Write good articles that can be very informational but light at the same time. If your subscribers enjoy your articles, they will go to your site by clicking the links that you will be putting on your newsletter to read some more. You can provide articles that can connect to many people. Be diverse in your articles. Put something humorous, then put something informational, then put something that has both.

Are you wary about this because you don’t like writing? No problem, there are many professional and experienced article writers that can do the job for you for minimal fees. They know what they are doing and can provide the need that you have for your newsletters, the money that you pay for your articles are going to be met by the many sign-ups and the potential profit from the sales that you will get.

Create and send an E-book to your customers about anything that is related to your business or site. Use your knowledge and expertise in the field you have chosen to help other people who are similarly interested. Offer this e-book for free. You can write about anything informational and helpful to your subscribers. For example; you can do manuals and guides in so many things. This e-book could be used as a reference for many people.

Share this e-book with everyone, even other sites; just make sure that they don’t change the links in the e-book that will lead people to your site. If you want, you can always get some people to write it for you just like your articles. Your investment once again will be covered by the great marketing this will generate.

Add e-coupons in your newsletters that will help them avail to special discounts. Put a control number in your e-coupon so that they can only be used once. When people get discounts that can be found in your newsletters, they will be eager to receive your newsletter in anticipation of what you are promoting next.

If your subscribers can get benefits from your newsletters, they will be very eager to receive them. Just don’t flood your mailing list with mails so that you don’t annoy your subscribers.

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[_christina_]

AnnD pretty much got it covered.. Build lists thru articles, emails, mailing lists, newsletters and/or e-books.. thanks for the info on this post, AnnD..

[krunk]

I have found ezine solo ads to be the best listbuilding method for me. I use a hot lead page and follow up with the opt-ins for several days.