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3 Underrated Ways To Build Your Email List

3 Underrated Ways To Build Your Email List

Build a list that you own forever.

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Meghan Donnelly
Aug 13, 2024
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3 Underrated Ways To Build Your Email List
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Building a robust email list is crucial for any successful marketing strategy.

While social media platforms and search engines are crucial for visibility, nothing compares to the direct communication channel that an email list provides.

Plus, you own your email list. You don’t own your social media platforms.

While common tactics like lead magnets and pop-ups are effective, there are some underrated methods that can help you expand your list in unique ways.

Here are 3 under-the-radar techniques to try:

  1. Leverage Content Upgrades

    Create valuable, actionable content that solves a problem or addresses a pain point for your audience. Then, offer this upgrade in exchange for their email address.

    For example, if you have a blog post about “5 Tips for Better Time Management,” you could offer a downloadable time management worksheet as a content upgrade.

  2. Create a Quiz or Assessment

    Develop a quiz related to your industry or niche that offers valuable insights or results to the participants. Promote …

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