6 Proven Methods We Used to Grow Our Email List
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Want to grow an engaged email list? Discover the tips and techniques we used at WPBeginner to generate subscribers and build a loyal following.

Show Notes

• Welcome and Overview:

• Importance of building an email list for direct audience communication and marketing.

• Proven Email Growth Strategies

• Exit-Intent Popups:

• WPBeginner's use of OptinMonster to capture abandoning visitors.

• The value of offering a useful resource like a newsletter or toolkit.

• Lead Magnets:

• Definition of a lead magnet (opt-in bribe).

• Promoting WPBeginner's "Ultimate WordPress Toolkit" to capture emails.

• Giveaways:

• Use giveaways sparingly to gain new subscribers and social media followers.

• WPBeginner's annual birthday giveaway with WordPress-related prizes (plugins, ebooks, etc.)

• Using RafflePress to manage the giveaway logistics.

• Quizzes:

• Creating quizzes for engagement and offering custom results.

• WPBeginner's WordPress hosting quiz for personalized recommendations.

• Using Thrive Quizzes for interactive quiz creation.

• Free Courses:

• Offering beginner-friendly WordPress courses on your website.

• Examples include WPBeginner's WordPress 101, WooCommerce, and SEO courses.

• Utilize MemberPress for course management and access control.

Call to Action:

• Which of these strategies would you want to implement to grow your list? Let us know!
• Refer to the show notes on the WPBeginner website for the tools and resources mentioned.

Additional Resources

• OptinMonster: https://optinmonster.com/)
• RafflePress: https://rafflepress.com/)
• Thrive Quizzes: https://thrivethemes.com/quizbuilder/)
• MemberPress: https://memberpress.com/)

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