A couple of weeks ago I started collecting list building tips from colleagues, connections on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and my own list. My intention is to publish a mega list of tips to help you build a responsive and lucrative list – something I frequently get asked how to do.
Well, I created a monster project for myself. I received 39 responses, some in video, audio and most as text. Nearly 30% of those who responded offered this tip in one form or another: give away a valuable freebie. OK, I think that's a pretty well known tactic. Many of the tips go deeper and I'm in the process of evaluating and categorizing them so I can present you with a list of list builidng tips that makes sense.
Since it's taking me longer than anticipated I'm going to share with you the first tip I received in response to my request. This comes from Derek Halpern, founder of Social Triggers and an expert in email conversion so it makes sense to kick of the series with his tip…