17 Methods I Use To Build A list

Yes, the title needs to be changed. There are quite a few on there that actually work against building a responsive list.

Getting subscribers is the easier part of building a list.

The REAL work (and challenge) is having an effective
process in place to create a RESPONSIVE list.

The 17 methods you've outlined are really focused on
how to get subscribers rather than how to make them
responsive.

Dedicated to mutual success,

Shaun

A few more items to add to your list.
publish in web2.0
create viral video
blogging - post real good content
forum marketing

A reverse opt-in (at least my definition) is where you
give away the content for free without forcing people
to opt-in beforehand.

However, you do include the option for the person to
subscribe later in the process.

For example, a reverse video squeeze page is one where
you can watch the video right there on the squeeze page
without needing to opt-in.

The idea, is that people get to see the content for free
and then decide to opt-in later if they want to.

Dedicated to mutual success,

Shaun

Hey there Vivi..

To help you out better, what type response are you aiming for? Do you want people to share their experiences with the product? Or do you want establish a better relationship to be able to sell more expensive items? Or are you aiming towards building a more mutual working business relationship?

I'm just thinking that perhaps the method is just right under your nose, well that is if its more like what outlined. If this is so, then perhaps you what you do is a new list where you get those who wants to be in the responsive list can apply to! Maybe make the transition a bit more catagorized, so you make 2 new lists, one for the ones who want to apply for your "Talk-back program"
and one for your business prospects/affiliates! So in the first mail you send out you announce that you're going to implement something new, a talk-back program, or call it something different, but basically just so the subscriber knows they now get a possibility to actually communicate with you and share some thoughts on the products. Depends on what you outline of course. But you tell those who want to join the talk-back list can do so [here - insert link].

This is to establish a relation with the subscriber. Then once the relation is established and you have a general idea about the person, the you can have that particular person opt-in to the second list. Which is a list for all of your potential business prospects.

I hope this was helpful to you, or at least that you can use it to get closer to your goal.

I just saw this after I had posted and thought I'd do a little comment on it! What you're talking about is really the same concept as MLM - Multi Level Marketing - a system I'm very familiar with. The good thing is that this system is quite simple to implement online! However I'm not sure thats what she is after, since she wanted a responsive list, not a just to have a list that is multiplying it self!