Best ways to build a relationship with my list

Hi,

I normally write short emails..
I'll try giving them help in their niche in the emails.


I do give them free products like reports and tutorials

Great reply Nate, thank you. I loved the comment about your first 5 emails setting the tone for how your list will respond.

here are some suggestions to further Cement the relationship with your list . You might think some of what i am going to be crazy but hear me out

1. Give the best that you know : Most people to give the best that they k now because they do not want to create their own competition but giving the best that you know sets you apart from the rest . they are probably on a lot of people list and competiting for their attention too . If they have come to know top quality from you every time they open your mails , they would open your mails. You engage them . you understand them and most importantly you are helping them .

2. Help a lot before promoting : Sincerely and genuinely help this people like a friend . know their problems. talk about your experience . Show them ways around it their problem. Send at least 5 helpful emails before promoting anything that would make you money .

3. Get on camera : Do a live video recording of yourself reviewing a product or service or the results you got with product et.c . people want to see the face of the people that has been writing to them . It helps with bonding with your list because they can see you are a real person . they get to hear your funny accent if you have one and get to see your personality is like . anyhing that helps you bonding with you .People feel they know you more when they can see you . If you notice in most product launches , you can see product owners live on video . there is a good reason for this .

4.Do more video : People not always patient enough to read through long text emails . video is easy . if you are giving real value they would download your video , they would know your name and when you next email they would want to hear from you because you have helped them all through the steps

5.Survey your list : Ask them what their biggest problems are . Right post about it . Video post . Ask what time they want to receive their emails . Ask them what they want and give it to them . it is hard to resist someone who is giving what you want

6. Increase your social proof :Always be seen with big name marketers in you niche . Interview powerful people in your niche .Do high value webinar presentations . Stamp your authority in your niche . everyone wants to be associated with a success .The more successful you are perceived the more likely they believe you can help them

7 . Do a pre-launch : Once you figure what your people want , do one of two helpful videos and make it very clear in your presentation that this is a product launch . Say it more than once . Most product launches involve 3 helpful videos and then a final presentation that ask your list to invest in your program .And show them why purchasing the product will help solve their solve their problem .

The above posters have good points.
Good content for sure. But don't give the farm otherwise the list will just expect more free
stuff all the time. Enough so that they learn something valuable and want to learn more.
Also, email them often but NOT offer after offer. Many big name guys pummel their lists, don't be the same
When they come onto your list, let them know more about you. who you are, what you've done, how you feel you can help them.
Write compelling subject lines.
While you're doing adswaps, don't expect a high conversion rate. Adswaps are great for increasing the size of your list initially. I wouldn't do that long term though. 3-4 % on an adswap list isn't all that bad actually, so don't be too disappointed with those open rates