3 Strategies to collect more email subscribers

Email marketing continues to be a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their audience, drive conversions, and nurture customer relationships. However, if I've learned anything it's that in order to leverage the benefits of email marketing, you need a robust subscriber list. Here's three effective strategies to collect more email subscribers and make your newsletter grow! 

#1 Create Compelling Lead Magnets:

You may be wondering "what's a lead magnet?" A lead magnet is a valuable piece of content or an incentive offered to potential customers in exchange for their email address. By creating compelling lead magnets, you can attract your target audience and entice them to join your email list. Here are a few ideas for lead magnets:

1. E-books or Guides: Offer an in-depth resource that provides valuable insights or practical tips related to your niche. Ensure the content is well-researched, engaging, and solves a problem for your audience. For example, I offer a free abandoned cart email series template for business owners to use in exchange for their email! You can grab that template here.
2. Exclusive Content: Provide access to exclusive content such as industry reports, case studies, or behind-the-scenes information. Exclusive content adds value and creates a sense of exclusivity, enticing users to subscribe.
3. Free Courses or Webinars: Deliver educational content through free online courses or webinars. By offering knowledge and expertise, you establish yourself as an authority in your field, which can attract subscribers who want to learn from you.

Remember to prominently display your lead magnet on your website or landing page, along with a clear call-to-action that encourages visitors to provide their email address to access the content. 

#2 Optimize Sign-up Forms:

Sign-up forms are essential tools for capturing email subscribers. Optimizing your forms can significantly impact conversion rates and the overall growth of your email list. Here are a few tips to consider:

1. Simplify the Form: Keep your sign-up form simple and straightforward. Ask for essential information like name and email address to reduce friction and increase completion rates. Minimize distractions by removing unnecessary fields.
2. Offer Social Proof: Incorporate social proof elements, such as testimonials or the number of existing subscribers, to build trust and credibility. People are more likely to subscribe when they see others finding value in your content. Create FOMO! 
3. Implement Exit-Intent Pop-ups: Utilize exit-intent pop-ups to target users who are about to leave your website. These pop-ups can present a last-minute offer or highlight the benefits of subscribing to encourage visitors to join your email list.
4. Mobile Optimization: Ensure your sign-up forms are mobile-friendly and responsive. With the increasing number of users accessing websites on their phones, a seamless mobile experience is crucial for maximizing conversions.

#3 Engage through Valuable Content:

Consistently delivering valuable content to your audience is an effective way to attract and retain email subscribers. Focus on creating content that aligns with your subscribers' interests and provides them with solutions or insights. Here are some ideas:

1. Informative Newsletters: Send regular newsletters that curate relevant and engaging content from your blog, industry news, or exclusive updates. Personalize the newsletters to make subscribers feel valued and understood.
2. Content Upgrades: Offer additional resources, downloadable content, or bonus material that complements your existing articles or blog posts. Content upgrades encourage readers to subscribe to gain access to enhanced value.
3. Segment Your Email List: Segmenting your email list allows you to send targeted content to specific groups of subscribers based on their preferences, interests, or demographics. By providing personalized content, you increase engagement and subscriber loyalty.

Building an email subscriber list requires a thoughtful approach and consistent effort. If you would like help navigating your email strategy.. or if you need help creating an email strategy, you can book a mentoring session with me here. 

As always, let me know if you found value in this blog post and feel free to send it to someone who may need to read this information as well! Community is everything. 

To your success, 

Meaghan Weisheipl