It’s your masterpiece. You’ve worked hard to put together an informative and interesting newsletter. Your current subscribers often write to tell you how much they enjoy it. So why are you having so many problems getting new subscribers?
The fact of the matter is, there are countless free newsletters available to anyone who wishes to receive them … so unfortunately for ezine editors, “free” isn’t enough to draw people to you.
Here are a few suggestions to help you build your list …
1. Be Consistent.
Marketing your newsletter is the only way you’re going to find new subscribers. You need to first let people know that your newsletter is available … then persuade them that you have something unique and valuable to offer. Come up with an informative description that stresses the benefits of subscribing, and then start promoting. Some ways to promote your ezine include:
2. Consider Pay-Per-Subscriber Services.
No doubt you’ve heard the phrase, “Time is money”. Marketing takes a lot of time. More and more, editors are turning to pay-per-subscriber services to help them grow their newsletters. An example of one such service is FunEzines.com.
These services charge you for each subscriber they find for you. I’ve seen prices ranging from an affordable $0.10 per subscriber to a whopping $0.85! Shop around. These services will usually charge you more if you use the double opt-in method than if you use single opt-in.
Reasons why you might choose to use these services include:
3. Don’t Be Shy – Introduce Yourself.
One of the big advantages of having your own newsletter is the leverage it gives you with other editors.
Don’t be shy. Approach other editors in your niche market and offer to swap ads or run other joint ventures. This is a great way to increase your exposure without paying any out-of-pocket expenses.
Remember that editors are busy people, just like you. Make it easy by providing them with all the information they need to make a decision …
4. Be Yourself.
You’ve already made the effort to get subscribers … now make the effort to keep them! There are thousands upon thousands of free newsletters available … what makes YOURS different?
Let’s face it: great content is vital to the success of your ezine … but by itself, it isn’t enough. There are plenty of editors who consistently turn out a high-quality, content-rich ezine.
What helps to differentiate one newsletter from another is the editor. If you inject your own unique personality into your ezine, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much your subscribers will appreciate it. I have many loyal subscribers who tell me that they like how I come across as a “real person”.
Publishing a newsletter can be very profitable. Stick with it and you’ll reap the rewards!
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Angela is the editor of Online Business Basics, a practical, down-to-earth guide to building an Internet business on a beginner’s budget. If you enjoyed this article, you’ll love the book! Visit http://www.onlinebusinessbasics.com or request a series of 10 free reports to get you started.
