Articles
You can write articles pertaining to your topic, or articles that contain some of the
information found in your product, and post them across the internet. Be sure the article
contains useful information that will pique readers’ interest and get them to want more.
When submitting your articles to other sites for publication, be sure to include your
name (and company name, if you have one) and a link to your web site. If you have
professional credentials that tie in to your subject, write a brief bio to include as well.
E-books and giveaways/contests
Just as the idea of free list-building methods appealed to you, the idea of valuable
freebies will appeal to potential customers. Obtain short, informative e-books on your
topic (or write one yourself) from affiliate programs or other internet marketers, and
then offer them as an incentive to sign up for your opt-in list. You can also advertise a
contest to give away a certain number of your product, chosen at random from people
who sign up for your list during a prescribed period of time. NOTE: Setting limits on
sign-up time and the number of giveaways gives people added incentive to act now.
This is a technique you may want to incorporate in your autoresponder messages.
Mini e-courses
Developing a mini-course—a shortened version of your full product—is a great way to
increase interest in potential buyers. When setting up a mini-course, break your product
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