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List building from your blog, what tools do you use?

by craig crawford
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Hi

I was just wondering what tools, software, plugins etc other people use for capturing people onto their email list from their blog?

I've just recently started my blog and the traffic is beginning to grow each day, so I realise I need to be building a list.

At the moment I just have a simple Aweber form in my sidebar and a few people are opting in each day but I'm sure that more people could be joining my list if I was using better methods

So I wondered if anyone here can offer any advice on what you're using on your blogs and what you find gets results

Thanks

Craig
#blog #building #list #tools
  • Profile picture of the author AlexanderBeloev
    In my opinion "Optin Revolution" is the best free popup plugin for WordPress.

    But I thing the theme of your blog is also really important. I think of purchasing the Whoo theme now, because it has a web form integrated in its header
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  • Profile picture of the author radhika
    You need to direct the visitor to your form.

    1. Your buyers - redirect them or display an option during purchasing your product.
    2. Your visitors - Offer a free report/free something/free newsletter
    3. Your blog RSS feed subscribers.

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  • Profile picture of the author Shaun OReilly
    Originally Posted by craig crawford View Post

    At the moment I just have a simple Aweber form in my sidebar and a few people are opting in each day but I'm sure that more people could be joining my list if I was using better methods
    If you want to get more people subscribing via your
    blog opt-in form, then tools, software and plugins
    will only get you so far.

    A key factor influencing your sign-up rate is the
    strength of your OFFER.

    At the moment your offer is relatively weak and
    self-focused "Get Updates Straight Into Your Inbox
    Daily, On What I Am Doing, How I Am Doing It And
    the Results I get"

    Develop a more specific and enticing sign-up offer
    and you'll see more people opt-in into your list.

    Also, move your opt-in form higher up in the sidebar
    of your blog - above the titles of your Recent Posts
    rather than below it.

    You want your sign-up box to jump off the page to
    increase the chances that visitors see it and move
    closer to signing-up.

    Dedicated to mutual success,

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    • Profile picture of the author craig crawford
      Originally Posted by Shaun OReilly View Post

      If you want to get more people subscribing via your
      blog opt-in form, then tools, software and plugins
      will only get you so far.

      A key factor influencing your sign-up rate is the
      strength of your OFFER.

      At the moment your offer is relatively weak and
      self-focused "Get Updates Straight Into Your Inbox
      Daily, On What I Am Doing, How I Am Doing It And
      the Results I get"

      Develop a more specific and enticing sign-up offer
      and you'll see more people opt-in into your list.

      Also, move your opt-in form higher up in the sidebar
      of your blog - above the titles of your Recent Posts
      rather than below it.

      You want your sign-up box to jump off the page to
      increase the chances that visitors see it and move
      closer to signing-up.

      Dedicated to mutual success,

      Shaun
      Hey Shaun

      that's great - thank you! Some very valid points, I agree also it's certainly not the most prominent of optin forms right now - I'll work on that

      Thanks again! Appreciate the input

      Craig
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      • Profile picture of the author NewRiseDigital
        We use WP Super Pop Up plugin set to offer a light box pop up opt in offer for the first 3 visits to the site, and it's increased our opt in rate by 30% since we've been using it. The free version of this works fine for us.
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  • Profile picture of the author IMStrategus
    Aweber and OptinPress seems to work just fine to capture emails.

    A lead magnet such as a video tutorial or an ebook works better than just subscription to a newsletter.
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  • Profile picture of the author Coby
    You might also want to check out a plugin by fellow Warrior WillR called "Contact Ninja"...

    http://wpcontactninja.com

    It does some cool stuff with your comments like redirecting to an opt-in form after commenting.

    Cheers,
    Coby
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  • Profile picture of the author craig crawford
    Thanks for the tips guys!

    Craig
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  • Profile picture of the author AndrewStark
    I think that Shaun hit the nail on the head - your call to action is weak.

    Personally I'm using curiosity to get people join my list by having a custom graphic in the header. It definitely needs to be above the fold and obvious that you are list building with a stronger call to action.

    Your personal branding is pretty decent, and it would also be worth putting a form at the end of each post to test out the conversions.

    Lastly don't overdo the adverts as it will take away from the content and turn off readers rather than engage and make them want to hear from you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Stuart Walker
    Having the Genesis Generate theme helps a lot. The big email capture headline box across the top get's lots of opt ins: Generate Theme by StudioPress

    Also having an opt in box below each post, plenty of WP plugins that can do this and of course one on your sidebar.

    Pop up boxes work for some people.
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