Viral marketing is a methods of list building

There are multiple methods of list building, and if you are just getting started, until you have gained mastery over one or two methods, it is advisable to use multiple methods of list building strategies. You’ll see every step of the process, no matter how small, in exacting detail so

List building is the most important element in email marketing. It allows businesses to promote their products and services to their targeted market with just few clicks on their mouse. Here are the ways to list building:

1. Utilize a squeeze page. This is one of the most effective ways to convince your visitors to leave their contact information. When they access your website, they will be presented with a form asking mostly for their email address. They can't go any further if they don't provide the information being asked.

2. Give freebies and promos. They should not be necessarily costly. A complete eBook or computer software would do. Or if you are selling products, you can send out discounts to make them more eager to deal with you.

3. Have referrals. You can ask your subscribers to recommend you to their friends and relatives to widen your network. Plus, this will be an inexpensive way to advertise your business.

4. Make your opt-in process as simple as possible. Your potential client will get annoyed if you ask too many information during the opt-in process. To make it easier for them, just ask for their full name and e-mail address.

5. Gain your subscribers trust by keeping their information confidential and secured. Do not sell them to a third party or your credibility will surely be tarnished.

6. Give them all the reason to subscribe. Cite the special features of your products. Moreover, it is best if you give them a special guide or a trial offer to convince them.

7. Have your own chat board or a forums page. In this way you can interact with your subscribers and be able to answer questions to their queries. Make them feel that you are really a professional marketer.

8. Submit to ezine publishers. You can create articles and have them published. Don't forget to add a link to your mailing list.

9. Write excellent content. It's only how you can basically keep your customers in your list and encourage them to promote your mailing list to others.

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Sean Mize is a full time internet marketer who has written over 1574 articles in print and 11 published ebooks.