Partner with a related business or organization. Think of a business or organization that is related to your business, but not a competitor. You can work together to promote each other’s email communications to your customers. Highlight your guest writer in your newsletter and ask that they do the same for you. At the end of each article, invite readers to join that author’s email list. Join a Blog Carnival for more great exposure.

Include an email subscription link in all online content. Do you have articles on your website or on other websites? Do you have your own blog? This is another great opportunity to add people to your list. Include a link that takes readers to your sign-up page or in a widget in your sidebar. Your copy could read, “Like this article? Get more like it in your inbox. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter.”

Include a subscription link at the bottom of your email signature. This is a free way to advertise your newsletter. Add one line that describes the benefits of your newsletter or email promotions.

Promote your newsletter in all of your printed materials, including your business cards. Business cards are a great place for a quick promo. By putting some of these tactics into action, you will see great results in your list building efforts. More contacts mean more opportunities to bring in new customers and build lasting relationships with them. Use all of these methods so that you’re list building all the time. By using all the weapons in your Internet marketing arsenal, you’ll be able to have fun blogging about your niche, but you’ll be list building at the same time. Check out our system and you’ll find that your success is our number one priority…