Here we go, finally. Mind maps take time! This is one way, just one way, you can approach building your email list. Maybe there’s a better way for your purposes. Generally speaking, we recommend using “confirmed opt-in” (some call it “double opt-in”) and offering some clear incentive for your readers to get on your email subscriber list.

Mind map download link after the jump…

The process explained in this video and outlined in the mind map assumes that you are creating content, or at least can, that your readers will find valuable. Valuable enough that they don’t mind “paying” with their email addresses, and precious attention. Another approach could be to just give it all away, completely free, no email payment required. If you are continually producing high quality content and giving away great free advice, your readers may well decide to get on your email list just so they don’t miss out.

You can download Email List Building, Confirmed Opt-in Mind Map in this video.

Check back next week for Part 2, or even better, get on our list and we’ll send it to you when we post it.

As a CTO I used to work with liked to say “Comments, questions, flames? Lemme have ‘em.”

(Update: Email List Building Part 2 is now available.)