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List Building With a Blog Makes Sense
Connecting with Your Audience is Like Writing to a Friend
Blogging was a relatively new phenomena when I came online in 2006. I had used one in my classroom to teach and encourage interaction with my science students but I never thought of blog as having any real value in business. I needed to build a list and increase my visibility and credibility, so when marketing expert Denise Wakeman offered a blogging class I jumped right in. Learning about list building with a blog made all of the difference for my new business.
One of the best ways to convince someone to sign up to your list is when you share good content that turns them into a fan from the very beginning. It’s human nature for people to flock to those who serve their needs, and a blog allows you to step up and serve an audience that’s hungry for solutions that can improve their lives.
Whether it’s on the topic of success, health, pets or cooking, men and women alike want to lend their precious time to top tier individuals who showcase their expertise and tap into their ability to explain things on a level anyone can understand.
Is List Building Too Slow with a Blog?
One common worry for new online entrepreneurs, authors, and marketers is that trying to build a list from a series of blog posts might be too slow. While…
