{"id":4677,"date":"2026-08-25T13:09:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/?p=4677"},"modified":"2026-08-25T13:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:26:26","slug":"grow-email-list-from-zero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Proven Ways to Grow an Email List from Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the hardest parts of email marketing is building an email list from scratch. However, it also happens to be the most crucial investment you can make for your business\u2019s advantage. The lack of subscribers will prevent you from sending them an email. Don\u2019t you worry? At TrueSend, we will share 12 tested strategies that work irrespective of your industry or budget.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the basics of <strong>email list building<\/strong> is paramount for setting your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/features\/email-campaigns\">email marketing campaign<\/a> up for success. More often than not, just including an email sign-up form on your website does not seem enough. Aside from expanding your email lists, what you simply cannot ignore is ensuring that your email campaigns reach the right individuals at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why tactics for building an email list are indispensable for reaching prospective customers, apart from growing your audience. You may feel you have to tackle a task as daunting as building your email list from square one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 12 effective ways that will prove beneficial for you when it comes to building an email list for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#What_Makes_a_High-Quality_Email_List\" >What Makes a High-Quality Email List?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#How_to_Build_an_Email_List\" >How to Build an Email List<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#1_Choose_The_Right_Email_Marketing_Software\" >1. Choose The Right Email Marketing Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#2_Create_a_Captivating_Incentive\" >2. Create a Captivating Incentive\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#3_Use_Social_Media_Consistently_But_More_as_a_Bridge\" >3. Use Social Media Consistently, But More as a Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#4_Create_Landing_Pages_That_Convert\" >4. Create Landing Pages That Convert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#5_Collaborate_With_Other_Creators_and_Brands_in_Your_Niche\" >5. Collaborate With Other Creators and Brands in Your Niche<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#6_Optimise_Your_Call-To-Action_CTA_Copy\" >6. Optimise Your Call-To-Action (CTA) Copy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#7_Promote_Signups_on_Social_Media_Platforms_and_Your_Email_Signature\" >7. Promote Signups on Social Media Platforms and Your Email Signature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#8_Guest_Post_Do_Interviews_and_Show_Up_on_Others_Platforms\" >8. Guest Post, Do Interviews, and Show Up on Others\u2019 Platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#9_Use_Chat_to_Make_Signups_More_Interactive\" >9. Use Chat to Make Signups More Interactive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#10_Place_Your_Signup_Form_Methodically\" >10. Place Your Signup Form Methodically<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#11_Encourage_Offline_Signups_With_QR_Codes\" >11. Encourage Offline Signups With QR Codes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#12_Create_a_Referral_Program\" >12. Create a Referral Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Growing_Your_Email_List_From_Scratch\" >Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Your Email List From Scratch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-from-zero\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_High-Quality_Email_List\"><\/span><strong>What Makes a High-Quality Email List?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/what-makes-a-high-quality-email-list-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"what-makes-a-high-quality-email-list\" class=\"wp-image-4681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/what-makes-a-high-quality-email-list-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/what-makes-a-high-quality-email-list-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/what-makes-a-high-quality-email-list-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/what-makes-a-high-quality-email-list.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we dive into some highly effective tactics for list building, you need to understand what makes an outcome-focused email list in the first place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An email list typically should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent-based:<\/strong> Before sending campaigns to your subscribers, always seek their permission. And a double <strong>opt-in form<\/strong> signup is one such way to do so. It will not only help you adhere to data privacy regulations (for example, GDPR, CAN-SPAM Act), but also help you maintain your sender reputation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple to segment:<\/strong> When it comes to sending targeted email campaigns, nothing may seem more effective than <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/features\/list-segmentation\">email segmentation<\/a><\/strong>. When you collect new subscriber information, try to capture data such as demographics (age, location, gender identity) and preferences.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Responsive to your content:<\/strong> The contacts in your email list must have a keen interest in your business and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/email-templates\/company-newsletter\">email newsletters<\/a> you share. This is the reason why it\u2019s not advisable to purchase an email list. Purchased contacts are inclined to mark your emails as spam or unsubscribe, even though they might help you <strong>grow email subscribers<\/strong> rapidly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increasing:<\/strong> Your goal must be to grow your email list as much as possible. Aside from reaching new customers, it will help you significantly drive conversions. To expand your email list, knowing which high-converting tactics will work to your advantage is your best bet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_an_Email_List\"><\/span><strong>How to Build an Email List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-build-an-email-list-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-build-an-email-list\" class=\"wp-image-4682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-build-an-email-list-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-build-an-email-list-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-build-an-email-list-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/how-to-build-an-email-list.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s an overview of the steps to build your email list. Sticking to these best practices will only benefit your email performance and create a more valuable email list for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listed below are 12 proven ways to help you build your email list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choose_The_Right_Email_Marketing_Software\"><\/span>1. Choose The Right Email Marketing Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having the right email service is the best way to grow and manage email lists over time. It\u2019s best to look for a tool that integrates with customer relationship management (CRM) software to store contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will help you keep track of customer information such as preferences and behaviour. It also makes it easier to integrate email with other digital marketing channels (e.g., SMS, WhatsApp, chat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, Brevo offers essential tools for email marketing, including signup forms and a drag-and-drop email builder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_a_Captivating_Incentive\"><\/span>2. Create a Captivating Incentive\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to offer something valuable to your customers, and every successful email list building starts with that. You won\u2019t be able to generate leads without an unparalleled lead magnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is that something your customers really want? And how does it align with what you are selling? Perhaps it is a template that helps your customers learn how to use the product you\u2019re offering, or a time-saving checklist that spares your readers frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can offer an ebook or case study (free of cost) or a physical freebie. Exclusive content or coupons are other ideas you can consider for offering incentives to your readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_Social_Media_Consistently_But_More_as_a_Bridge\"><\/span>3. Use Social Media Consistently, But More as a Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you wondering if social media platforms are only about building a huge audience or about building long-term relationships? This statement does not hold true. These platforms also help introduce your brand to customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to get the most out of the opportunity \u2013 every profile link, video description, and caption \u2013 as they help direct your audience to a valuable free resource. This encourages them to subscribe to your email list. We would say that it may not be practical to ask your audience, &#8220;Follow for more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know what sparks a sense of curiosity in your audience? Social media posts\u2026hands down! And creators use them extensively as a preview of something exciting, bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s absolutely essential to share a single piece of content from a bigger resource in a short post or video. In addition, you must focus on guiding people to a high-value resource instead of asking them to follow your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_Landing_Pages_That_Convert\"><\/span>4. Create Landing Pages That Convert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to <strong>email list building<\/strong>, you cannot overlook the importance of dedicated landing pages. The objective of a landing page is to direct individuals to it. For instance, if you\u2019re a podcast host or webinar guest, you can mention what incentive you\u2019re offering and send readers to your landing page to sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will work to your advantage, as it will be simpler than sending them to your home page. You don\u2019t want them to keep looking for the sign-up form by themselves, wasting their valuable time. Moreover, landing pages prove beneficial for SEO because somebody might directly search for \u201cSign up with a brand\u2019s mailing list\u201d on search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Collaborate_With_Other_Creators_and_Brands_in_Your_Niche\"><\/span>5. Collaborate With Other Creators and Brands in Your Niche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expand your email list by collaborating with complementary brands or creators, as it can be one of the most effective ways to do so. This is specifically true if you\u2019ve created a small but not huge audience. Look for businesses or creators that share an interest similar to yours and have a similar audience size. However, you must ensure that they\u2019re not in head-to-head competition with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The critical factor is to link with someone whose audience has similar interests without aligning closely with yours. For instance, a freelance business coach and a personal finance newsletter can enhance each other&#8217;s reach. Two newsletters, on the other hand, covering almost the same topics could end up chasing the same audience rather than focusing on how to create value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Optimise_Your_Call-To-Action_CTA_Copy\"><\/span>6. Optimise Your Call-To-Action (CTA) Copy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a compelling CTA (short for call-to-action) copy is a smart way for <strong>email list building<\/strong>. It enables visitors to see the actual value of your incentive across all lead capture forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test CTA copy, such as &#8220;subscribe&#8221; or &#8220;download&#8221;. You can also experiment with \u201cget my eBook\u201d to see which of them all performs better. Including these options in your list-building strategy will be the most effective approach. Conduct A\/B testing with a wide range of graphics and language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Promote_Signups_on_Social_Media_Platforms_and_Your_Email_Signature\"><\/span>7. Promote Signups on Social Media Platforms and Your Email Signature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you promote your newsletter across your email and social media channels, it helps you grow your email list extensively. Post a link to your sign-up form in social media posts. Or, you can gather subscribers by running giveaways or contests on various social media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An email signup CTA, when added to your bio, can help you <strong>grow email subscribers<\/strong>. Now, every time a person checks out your bio, you can look forward to gaining a new subscriber. It\u2019s an opportunity you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to add a subscriber link to your email signature. This is the best way to promote your newsletter to individuals who have been in touch with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Guest_Post_Do_Interviews_and_Show_Up_on_Others_Platforms\"><\/span>8. Guest Post, Do Interviews, and Show Up on Others\u2019 Platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expanding your audience reach through trusted brands or creators is one of the finest shortcuts most beginners overlook. What introduces you to people is writing a guest post for a leading website with an active audience or appearing on a podcast. These people already trust the host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you just starting out to build your audience? Then a single guest appearance on a leading platform will work in your favour. Apart from reinforcing your brand visibility, it will capture your audience\u2019s attention more than weeks of content posting on your platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Use_Chat_to_Make_Signups_More_Interactive\"><\/span>9. Use Chat to Make Signups More Interactive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Engage and turn website visitors into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truesend.com\/email-templates\/subscription\">email subscribers<\/a> by installing a chatbot. This is because chat is not only limited to customer support. It can be used for generating leads.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just configure conversation flows to capture your subscribers&#8217; email addresses. Don\u2019t forget to capture other contact details as well. It will make the signup process engaging and interactive. With TrueSend, adding chat to your website is simple. You can also customise your chat widget for email signups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Place_Your_Signup_Form_Methodically\"><\/span>10. Place Your Signup Form Methodically<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Created a signup form for collecting subscribers\u2019 email addresses? Now, you must position it so it reaches a significant number of website visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to place the signup form on your website pages attracting high traffic. Some of the most recommended pages include headers, blog homepage, and footers. In fact, the sidebar on your website is another place to put your email signup form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Encourage_Offline_Signups_With_QR_Codes\"><\/span>11. Encourage Offline Signups With QR Codes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collect email addresses offline for <strong>email list building<\/strong>. It could be a brick-and-mortar store or at in-person events. QR codes for marketing are a great and convenient way to bridge the gap between online and offline channels. Turn any signup form into a readable QR code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Create_a_Referral_Program\"><\/span>12. Create a Referral Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most effective tactics to grow your email list is a referral program. Allow your existing subscribers to share your email newsletter with their networks. 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