Episode #967
7 Creative Ways to Collect Email Addresses Without Being Spammy 
March 25, 2019

In episode #967, we count out 7 creative ways to add to your email list without being spammy. Tune in to hear our tactics for collecting email addresses.

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  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Creative Ways to Collect Email Addresses Without Being Spammy
  • [00:33] 1: Spin the Wheel.
  • [00:45] As long as you offer something of value, people will be excited about it.
  • [00:48] 2: Add little yellow boxes and get them to opt-in to offers.
  • [01:03] 3: Block off content.
  • [01:15] Make a portion of the content accessible only if someone enters an email address. This could also just be bonus content.
  • [01:44] 4: Create cloaked links and drive people back to an offer. Try Pretty Links.
  • [02:22] 5: Create quizzes.
  • [02:34] Collect enough info for a full lead.
  • [02:41] 6: Use Outgrow to put calculators on your site.
  • [02:54] 7: Use MobileMonkey to opt-in to your Facebook Messenger list and your email list.
  • [03:13] That’s it for today!
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