{"id":19394,"date":"2019-02-15T08:11:50","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T13:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=19394"},"modified":"2019-04-30T10:33:23","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T15:33:23","slug":"email-list-building-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/email-list-building-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Email List Building Mistakes That Kill Your Sales (and How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building your email list is the key to boosting your sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email marketing is an opportunity to directly engage with potential customers. With this communication channel, you become a trusted friend in your subscribers\u2019 pursuit to find the right product solution. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VIP contributor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/312206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Susan Gunelius<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers her perspective:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">'Email marketing doesn&#8217;t work unless you build a list of people to send messages to who are interested in your products or services. If you&#8217;ve captured email addresses from your prior customers, then you have a great head start.'\u009d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steer clear of roadblocks when building your list. Here are five mistakes to avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/domains\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Domains.png\" alt=\"register domain name\" width=\"470\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Domains.png 470w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Domains-300x38.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Mistake #1: Buying Email Subscribers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a business, it\u2019s tempting to take the easy route. You\u2019re juggling multiple responsibilities, and a quick growth hack seems reliable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most companies will attempt to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/buying-email-lists-bad-idea\/\">buy their email subscribers<\/a>. But honestly, that\u2019s not a sound business idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, these subscribers didn\u2019t sign up to receive messages from your brand. Sending unsolicited emails may result in legal violations, while annoying people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribers who haven\u2019t expressed interest in your products are less likely to engage with your messages. Everyone involved loses and lots of precious time gets wasted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what happens to your unsolicited messages? They end up in a person\u2019s spam folder, never to be read. The result equals no sales for your business and a poor brand image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/buying-email-lists-end-up-in-spam.png\" alt=\"buying email lists end up in spam\" width=\"175\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/buying-email-lists-end-up-in-spam.png 320w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/buying-email-lists-end-up-in-spam-176x300.png 176w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than purchasing subscribers, work with your team to capture consumers when they visit your blog, exit a product page, or scroll down a sales page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a co-marketing campaign with another brand is also a creative way to cultivate your list. This strategy will introduce new buyers to your product offerings and get potential consumers excited to receive your emails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you seriously thinking about purchasing subscribers to build your list? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip the hassle and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/grow-email-list-social-media\/\">grow your list in an organic way<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Mistake #2: Asking for Too Many Details<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List building is very much like a friendship. When you\u2019re getting to know someone, you don\u2019t bombard the individual with intimate questions. If that happens, you may startle the person and never hear from him or her again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a similar manner, you can scare away potential subscribers by requesting too much information up front. It\u2019s not necessary on the first encounter to ask for an individual\u2019s mailing address or phone number. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">'It sounds counterintuitive, but more choices is not better for your users. In fact, the more choices you give people, the less likely they are to take action. And even if they do ultimately make a decision to take action, they will be less happy with that decision than if you had only given them one choice,'\u009d writes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/3-reasons-lightbox-popups-capture-more-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mary Fernandez<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a professional blogger. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you want to minimize the time it takes to subscribe. Requiring only a name and email address takes a few seconds, while a laundry list of form fields may take a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketingland.com\/progressive-profiling-win-customers-214100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive profiling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one solution to gaining more details about your subscribers. It\u2019s the process of requesting additional information at specific points in the consumer relationship. For instance, you may send an email talking about the origin of your business, leading your brand to ask for the subscriber\u2019s birthdate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful of when and how you ask for consumer information. Give the subscriber time to learn about your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Mistake #3: Offering a Weak Incentive<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, your consumers understand how marketing works. You can\u2019t trick someone (nor should you) into being part of your mailing list. It will quickly damage your brand reputation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can entice customers with an incentive. But if you\u2019re wanting to give away a superficial trinket, your business should rethink that strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competition is stiff across several industries. So, copying your competitors\u2019 tactics will not work for your business either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To join your newsletter, consumers want more than empty promises. Instead, they desire information that will strengthen the brand-customer relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your action plan may translate into offering offering 15% coupons, invitations to brand events, or even access to exclusive product launches. The goal is to give subscribers a compelling reason to sign up and stay on your list. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a pop-up box on the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/store.nike.com\/us\/en_us\/pw\/womens-vapormax-shoes\/7ptZ126eZoi3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nike website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The footwear and apparel company tempts consumers with 'exclusives, offers, and the latest'\u009d from the brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-signup-pop-up.png\" alt=\"email signup pop up\" width=\"477\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-signup-pop-up.png 964w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-signup-pop-up-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-signup-pop-up-768x722.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong incentives will satisfy your subscribers and persuade them to buy from your business. Plus, your consumers will likely spread the word to their friends and family members, resulting in more sales. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time to drop any and all weak incentives. Do the research to learn what will attract consumers to join your brand family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Mistake #4: Failing to Send a Welcome Email<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a consumer signs up, your team\u2019s job isn\u2019t over. You must follow through on your promise to send an incredible email marketing campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s begin with the basics. You need a welcome email that will deliver your incentive and intrigue your new subscribers to not touch the delete button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat your welcome email as a greeting and as an add-on to the onboarding process. Subscribers should feel delighted to join your brand\u2019s journey. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.constantcontact.com\/good-welcome-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bria Sullivan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Constant Contact contributor, explains in more detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">'A welcome email is the perfect way to greet your new subscribers and ease them into your list before they start getting your regular communications. With a welcome email, you increase the likelihood that your subscriber stays engaged with your business and becomes a great, loyal customer.'\u009d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A captivating welcome includes an engaging subject line, relevant visuals, concise copy, and a clear call to action. If you promised a $10 off promo code, be sure to add it to the message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome emails serve a distinct purpose in email marketing. Use them to your advantage to connect with consumers and earn their trust for future sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Mistake #5: Forgetting to Ask for Feedback <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your email list is only as valuable as the insight you receive from subscribers. Learning how and why they remain on your list and buy your products can help you make better business decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feedback loops are an integral part of your marketing and sales funnel. It\u2019s the cycle of asking for feedback and receiving it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asking for feedback, stick to one topic. You don\u2019t want to flood your consumers with various questions. Also, keep your feedback survey short. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a feedback email&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.vendhq.com\/post\/64901825920\/types-of-emails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Black Bag<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sent to its subscribers. It expresses how much the brand values the consumers\u2019 thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-feedback-request-1024x704.png\" alt=\"email feedback request\" width=\"493\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-feedback-request-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-feedback-request-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-feedback-request-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/email-feedback-request.png 1318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning about your flaws isn\u2019t helpful to customers if you don\u2019t take action. After you receive their suggestions, you\u2019ll want to take steps to rectify their concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, customers may demand your support team offer more ways to communicate. If your team adds a live chat feature as a response, you\u2019ll want to notify your customers of the improvements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feedback is a valuable asset for your brand. By learning from your subscribers, you walk the path to increasing your revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Make the Same Mistake Twice<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/email-marketing-dos-and-donts\/\">Email marketing<\/a> plays an essential role in growing your company\u2019s sales. It\u2019s your chance to connect with your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay away from buying subscribers who will delete your emails anyway. Avoid offering a sign-up incentive that doesn\u2019t correlate with the consumers\u2019 needs. And always immediately send a welcome email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build your email list, and boost your sales without the mistakes. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building your email list is the key to boosting your sales. 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