Building Your Business's E-Mail List

Collecting e-mail addresses isn't easy. Fortunately, your e-mail list needn't be large to be effective. The best lists contain loyal, repeat customers; referral sources who respect others' privacy; and interested prospects who know your business well enough to recognize your e-mails. Try these techniques to get people to sign up for your e-mail list:



  • Place sign-up links on your websites and in your e-mail signature.



  • Put a sign-up form on your social media sites.



  • Ask people to text their e-mail address to your mobile short code or fill out a mobile sign-up form.



  • Ask people whom you meet face-to-face to share their e-mail addresses.



  • Place a guest book on your counter or desk.



  • Ask people to join when you exchange business cards.



  • Collect e-mail addresses at trade shows and events.



  • Collect e-mail addresses from people who call you.



  • Offer an incentive, such as a discount, to join your e-mail list.



  • Share your sign-up link with noncompeting businesses.



  • Pay someone to collect e-mail addresses in person.



  • Ask for an e-mail address and permission in online shopping forms.



  • Include a sign-up URL (such as http://www.JoinMyEmailList.com) in your phone directory ad and in print advertising.



  • Include a link to your sign-up form in your online advertising.






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