Want to grow an engaged email list? Discover the tips and techniques we used at WPBeginner to generate subscribers and build a loyal following.

Show Notes

Welcome and Overview:
- Importance of building an email list for direct audience communication and marketing.
Proven Email Growth Strategies
1. Exit-Intent Popups:
  - WPBeginner's use of OptinMonster to capture abandoning visitors.
  - The value of offering a useful resource like a newsletter or toolkit.
2. Lead Magnets:
  - Definition of a lead magnet (opt-in bribe).
  - Promoting WPBeginner's "Ultimate WordPress Toolkit" to capture emails.
3. Giveaways:
  - Use giveaways sparingly to gain new subscribers and social media followers.
  - WPBeginner's annual birthday giveaway with WordPress-related prizes (plugins, ebooks, etc.)
  - Using RafflePress to manage the giveaway logistics.
4. Quizzes:
  - Creating quizzes for engagement and offering custom results.
  - WPBeginner's WordPress hosting quiz for personalized recommendations.
  - Using Thrive Quizzes for interactive quiz creation.
5. Free Courses:
  - Offering beginner-friendly WordPress courses on your website.
  - Examples include WPBeginner's WordPress 101, WooCommerce, and SEO courses.
  - Utilize MemberPress for course management and access control.

Call to Action:

Which of these strategies would you want to implement to grow your list? Let us know!
Refer to the show notes on the WPBeginner website for the tools and resources mentioned.

Additional Resources

OptinMonster: https://optinmonster.com/
RafflePress: https://rafflepress.com/
Thrive Quizzes: https://thrivethemes.com/quizbuilder/
MemberPress: https://memberpress.com/

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6 Proven Methods We Used to Grow Our Email List