7 steps to build an engaged email list

GettyImages-2232013794-1

Email is your most powerful marketing channel, which makes your list of subscribers your most important marketing asset.

We teamed up with the experts at Privy to help you quickly grow your list of subscribers, keep them engaged, and drive more ROI for your business.

72%

of adults prefer that companies communicate with them via email

$38

Average return for every $1 spent on email marketing

Step 1

Use an irresistible lead magnet.

It’s all about value. Very few people will actively seek out more email, so give them a compelling reason to sign up for your list at just the right time.

Step 2

Pick the right display type.

Before you choose a signup form style, it’s important to understand what each is and how it works.

email-example_03

Pop up

Pop ups (also known as light boxes) typically display in the center of the website, making your message impossible to miss.

email-example_08

Bar

Bars provide a full-width message that typically sits either at the top of your site or at the bottom.

email-example_10

Flyout

Flyouts appear in the bottom right, center, or left of a screen and are a bit more subtle than a pop up, but more likely to draw the attention than a banner or embed form because they include movement.

email-example_14

Spin to Win

Spin to Win displays let visitors enter their email for a chance to win awesome discounts and prizes once they reach your site.

Step 3

Keep form fields to a minimum.

Only ask for the information you need and plan to use right away. Every field you add to your signup form will cause the conversion rate to drop by 25% (Privy).

email-example_18

Step 4

It’s all about perfect timing.

Put yourself in your visitors’ shoes. If you were checking out your own site, when would you be most likely to respond to an opt-in invitation and not be turned off by the ask? For example, creating a time-based welcome pop up, an exit intent pop up, and a scroll-based blog flyout can help you deliver the most compelling message at exactly the right moment.

email-example_21
email-example_24

Step 5

Kick the relationship off on the right foot.

A subscriber will never be more engaged than the moment they sign up for your list, so build loyalty from the start with an automated welcome series.

email-example_28

Step 6

Gather the right data.

You can figure out all sorts on information about your new subscribers after they sign up by asking them to set their preferences. Use this data to begin segmenting (and serving up relevant messaging) right away.

Step 7

Follow up with relevant content.

Are you treating every subscriber the same? Or are you segmenting, personalizing, and delivering an exceptional inbox experience?

Subscriber list segmentation can lead to a 760% increase in revenue returns 6

3-email-example
Sources:

MarketingSherpa1  DMA2  Blue Hornet & Company3  Experian4  Infosys5  Campaign Monitor6

Ready to get started?

privy-e1776948888125

Privy’s suite of list growth, email marketing, and cart abandonment tools, including exit-intent driven website popups & banners, enable over 200,000 small and medium sized businesses to convert more visitors into subscribers and paying customers than ever before. All without any coding or development skills needed.

Start using Privy free

logo

Our email marketing platform makes it easy to create beautifully designed campaigns that drive results. And with Emma, you don’t have to go it alone. Our professional services team is ready to help with your email strategy, design, or technical needs so you can do your best marketing ever.

Request a live demo