But before I jump into the details, let me say this…
One of the most fatal mistakes that many bloggers make when building their online community is in NOT growing an email list and tapping into list building secrets for their successes.
- Whether or not you want to earn some money blogging!
- Always be building that list. Things will change.
When you use these 3 list building secrets to build your community and bring in more cash, you’ll be realizing…
#1 A System that will build, grow, and monetize your email lists, and your own work.
You NEED a list, and after reading this post, you’ll know the steps of how to start one and keep it growing.
More about that below!
#2 The Hidden List Secret that turns your list into RAVING fans that want more of what you have to offer for them.
The Hook…
It’s you understanding the importance of an appealing piece of content, blog post, testimonial, or your story that will peak your readers’ curiosity…Drawing them into your list and converting them into raving fans.
That is if you want, more traffic, more buzz, and FREQUENT buyers…
The easiest way to build your email list is to tell your audience what’s in it for them.
- Give them (communicate) clear, unmistakable value up front and they’ll sign up for more.
- Provide content, discounts. or deals your audience can’t find anywhere else – that’s you being unique.
- Continue to provide this valuable content, and subscribers will stay with you long after the incentive ends.
- Choose a super valuable gift to attract your ideal customers in droves.
- Create a compelling opt-in page, or box, that converts like crazy.
- Turn the opt-ins into raving fans and buyers.
- Turn the opt-ins into raving fans and buyers.
#3 The ONLINE Puzzle – Creating a super successful blog, social media, and list building strategy.
- Putting it all together…
Preparation, models, structure, systems, methods, and procedures that promote your blog, your livelihood, nourish your community and support your passion are the puzzle pieces you get to put into action!
But wait!
There may be trouble… are you missing some pieces of putting these 3 list building secrets to build your community?
To be honest, and I’m not boasting here…
But, when I first started building my list – I did put my system together quickly! And the boasting part could be that I did get coaching to make it happen more easily.
It’s that important to take care of! Get help and implement now to get going.
Read and learn more at How to Understand the Importance of a Social Media Marketing Funnel
As you may have noticed…I teach list building and blogging…
And best of all I’m giving a no-cost tele-class the first Thursday of every month…Don’t miss out!
You’ll see an optin system at work the moment you’ve noticed:
- My optin box, or optin page, thank you page and…
- An email confirmation for you to click on to receive your first email about this event and link to:
- Receive your ‘thank you’ gifts.
- Then other great tips and offers in my follow up series of emails just for you!.
Now I must let you in on the hidden pieces I had to discover, that are behind the scenes of the 3 list building secrets to build your community
- Passion – I had to discover why I wanted to do what I wanted to do. There are so many choices we can be passionate about. But, the why is the big reason for me, and most of us.
- Audience – the people I wanted to work with and share my passion to transform their work into some to share with the world.
- Blog and content promotion.
- ‘The Hook’ for the free optin gift.
- The optin gift that will offer a bit of what how you can help your ideal audience.
- The autoresponder – I have used AWeber for the past 10 years. It makes it easier for me. (This is an affiliate link.)
- Continued tips and implementation – in how to write for my audience and promote my blog to bring more people in that wanted what I had to offer.
- Take your email to another level and keep them wanting more – That means you have to figure out what your readers want. Know your audience.
I made a ton of EXPENSIVE mistakes along the way, and I don’t want you to make the same mistakes.
Learn to tap into 3 these list building secrets for cash and get help (coaching) to figure out what in your own system needs a tune up and more attention.
But there is just one small catch…That learning takes time and effort – be on the call and ask more about what you can do…
Be sure to join in our our no-cost ‘Build Your List’ monthly calls ~ You can ask about and learn some of the quickest, most effective email list building strategies you can put into action right away
Because …
List Building With Social Media, blogging, and building your list of contacts is needed if you want a more interactive community! Join in the conversation at our monthly F.ree call – Become a Better List Builder
What others are saying…
“WOW, that was a great call this morning Donna L. Ward. There was lots of information and answers to all our questions about email marketing and utilizing it to build ongoing valuable relationships with our leads. We also discussed how to provide an opt-in offer, what sort of automated email tools we should consider, titles for your emails and Facebook boost promotions. Like I said … lots ofinformation. Thanks Donna. I will be sure to attend next week.”
Thank you , Robert Medak “The call was informational, which lead to ideas for making small changes to lead to building a list. Coach Donna is well versed in what it takes to rise one’s marketing to a new level, she is a coach that people should listen to and implement her suggestions to improve list building. It may take time, but it is worth it.”“Some wonderful tips on list building….main takeaway the importance of content marketing through a blog, by using it as a way to nurture relationships. engage and attract your chosen audience. Now it’s time to implement them! Thank you, Coach Donna!” – Marilyn Eppolite, Chaos to Calm Expert, intuitive energy therapist and spiritual mentor at thewisdomwithin.net
“I’m already a marketing expert. But maybe just like you, I’ve been putting off properly setting up my own social marketing efforts. So I chose an expert like Coach Donna to insure that it was correctly done and well put together to attract my ideal audience. She made the process clear and easy to follow. Based on my own experience, that level of expertise means she really knows her subject. In fact, our complementary skill sets enable us to work together on several projects. I wholeheartedly recommend her program to you!” Beverly Rubio, Business Strategist at bar-strategia.com
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Certified Business Coach, Intuitive Strategist ~ As a Social Media Manager and Coach, I do the work for you and/or train corporations and small businesses how to set up their blog and a Social Media Marketing Plan around their blog/website as their business hub. As a Social Media Marketing Expert, I teach Relationship Marketing and Social Media Mastery, consulting and speaking services for corporate, business owners, and conscious entrepreneurs around the globe!
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For me, it’s about interaction with my readers. If I work on that, the rest will follow.
All the blogging articles I read stress the importance of building an email list. I definitely need to work on this- it’s on my to-do list!
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Great post, it takes time for most but after you build that following it will slowly trickle in! At least it did for me!
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Wow, this is really cool. It is never easy to build readers, but it can be done. Thanks for sharing.
You always have such great information. Building a good list is one of the hardest things to do, in my opinion.
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Helpful!
Thanks for the pointers. I can’t believe after all these years blogging, I’ve yet to send out emails or feeds. This does seem like a valuable tool for readers.
These are great tips to build a newsletter! Thanks, this i much needed advice
It’s really great info, for sure. I’ve been trying to build my list, and it can be quite difficult.
Jennifer recently posted..Tips to Calm UTI and Bladder Pain and Care Package Giveaway
Building a list and getting people to subscribe has been a challenge. I think that continuing to write content that is appealing to my readers will build that base. What kind of opt-in gift do you recommend?
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Thank you, Audrey – for your comment and question – give them something that they cannot refuse – that means you have to understand your audience and know what they really want and need that you have to offer!
I made the mistake of not building this early on. Now I’m paying quite literally!
Thank you, Amy – I’ve heard that statement quite a bit – But, sounds like you are aware now 🙂
This is such great info. I think letting people know what they’re getting and then connecting with them is really key.
Thank you, Danielle – If you want a captive audience 🙂
I have been blogging consistently for almost five years now and I never stop learning. I think keep an open mind and not being afraid to ask questions is yet another key to success.
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I totally agree! Just when you think you know everything, something new pops up.
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I will be honest I don’t sign up for any lists. No newsletters, no emails nothing. I find them a tad annoying so I haven’t bothered and I’m doing pretty well. I may venture into it at some point but I am just not a fan at all!
This is really great information! Thanks for sharing!
This is great information!! Finding your niche is important to gaining followers and readers.
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I try to build up my lists. It is important to be able to reach a lot of people. These are great tips.
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Thank you, Ginger – I hope to see you on the List Builder call 🙂
I definitely know that I definitely have to work on this. It’s just one of many things on my to-do list.
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Thanks, Jennifer for your comment – our lists hold a lot of good things we need to do! 🙂
I am not a huge fan of email lists. They are too time consuming. I try to check out mine every once in a while, but not much.
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I have never bothered to build up my list. It is something I am going to have to look into now.
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I don’t have an email list for my blog at all. It’s not something which I think would be beneficial to me but I know it works for others.
This was a good read. Lots to take in–I am bookmarking so I can come back to it, because I am afraid I may not have soaked up all of the info like a sponge!
Thank you – Cathy – Just what I love to hear – hoping to also hear about what you do with the info 🙂
I have automatic Google email. I have thought of upgrading to one I can customize.
I am new to blogging and can take all the advice I can get. Thanks for the great tips.
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Great points on here that is very helpful for us bloggers. I used to monetaize my blogs a lot back then but now I slowed down. I enjoyed just keeping my personal posts going for my family and friends to read.
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I’ve been looking into starting a newsletter and have been checking out ways to do so. I will have to work on it one day.
I definitely need to do more to grow my email subscriber. This is where I put the least focus but it is so important. Thanks for providing so many great resources.
One of my goals this year was to build an email list! I have been fairly successful so far, so let’s hope I keep getting better!
Yes, Lauren – good luck with it – and thank you for your comment 🙂
I have goals so I am certainly working on our mailing list and working on content as well and all of the above. I hope and pray that it will pay off. 🙂
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Great post! Thanks for all the helpful information.
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Thank you, Stefani – glad you stopped by and commented 🙂
Hey! I run a Facebook group for entrepreneurs. I would love for you to join and share this article with the group. Been checking out your blog and you have a ton of valuable advice to share with the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingyourbrand/
Thank you so much Austin – I will go there now quickly and join – and I’ll send you a ‘friend’ request 🙂
Wow! Thanks for the great info. I have been blogging for many years and I am always open to learning more. You’ve really shared some amazing information, thank you.
This is really important no matter your business. I can say first hand how much it plays into being successful.
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I am always working on expanding my list. Thanks for the great tips
I agree that building a following is extremely important for success! Lots of great information here.
Thank you, Amanda – hope to see more comments from you! 🙂
I can honestly say I lack in list building! I should have started 4 years ago but I never put it #1.
Amy Desrosiers recently posted..Top New Nickelodeon DVD Releases for Kids this Summer
Everything I read says I need an email list, But I haven’t been able to really dive into that yet. I need to make time to focus on that aspect.
Amber Edwards recently posted..KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Chicken Casserole
My readers have always told me that they appreciate that I communicate with them and respond to their questions rather than just blowing them off like many bloggers do.
Thanks for sharing this. I know my email list could certianly use a boost.
Marina John recently posted..Encouraging Independent Eating with Tommee Tippee
Thank you, Marina for your comment – and yes our email list is a constant building, right?
Building any successful business takes time and effort but I feel blogging can be even more difficult since there are so many factors to consider. Just answering emails can often take up an hour of my day.
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This is one of those things that I SHOULD do that I keep putting off. I must start working on my list!
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I know those SHOULD’s, Chrysa – thank you for your note and I hope to have you one one of our calls for ‘Build Your List’ 🙂
Building readers is always important to me. You have to really learn about your audience and connect with them.
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Building your lists is so important for your business. These are great tips.
These are great tips for building your blog. I will have to use these when i start my blog. I am in the planning stage right now.
This is a great post. I will have to share it with my friend who is just starting out.
Thank you Tammy Roy – that’s great to hear and I hope to hear from your friend also 🙂
Building your network and creating solid outreach lists is integral to growing in this industry. I just wish it didn’t require such obtrusive measure to my readers. I fail on this aspect because I don’t want to use pop ups and ‘buy throughs’ just to access content. For now I am content with the small steady organic growth of word of mouth. However, I would LOVE to grow my professional network.
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