Having a list of your own is a *must* if you want to succeed online.

Every guru says it. Ever wonder why?

Because it’s true!

My mailing lists are the single most valuable asset I own online- more valuable even than owning the Directory of Ezines.

With my lists I can build, or rebuild, a business. I’m back at square one without them.

Do you have a list yet?

If not, and you don’t have any money to spend, a website of your own or any traffic, here are four simple ideas you can use today to start building a list of your own!

These are all methods I have used, and I still use *each* of them today.

These methods work. They will work for you too.

Idea 1 – Your Email Signature Line

Right now go to your “sent email” folder and look at the email you sent today. Does your email include an offer for someone to join your list? I’m willing to guess that it does *not.*

But it should!

Including replies, if you send only 20 emails a day then you are sending over seven *thousand* emails a year!

What if only 1 in 7 people saw your link and joined your list?

*Your* list would add more than 1000 subscribers… free!

Idea 2 – Forums

Ever visit a forum and ask a question? Many have but they don’t leverage the experience in their favor.

We see thousands of posts with no signature even though just about every forum out there offers a signature line feature.

Don’t make this mistake! When posting at Warrior Forum or Michael Green’s How To Forum or any other, make sure to include a link to your list.

Put time on your side with this one! This is free and very effective.

Idea 3 – Twitter

Twitter – great marketing tool or time waster? Friend or foe?

Great marketing tool!

Using Twitter, here’s how you can begin building your list today with no money.

When you start following people you know of, reply to their tweets. Your reply must make sense and not be a waste of time for other people.

Fan Tweets are replies to a Tweet such as “loved your book about __” These replies are 100% okay and often much appreciated.

Before too long you will gain followers too, and become a recognizable name in your circles. When that happens, send a short Tweet about your new mailing list and where people can join it.

Idea 4 – Your Blog

You might be thinking, if you don’t have a website, “sounds good Charlie but where do I send them to sign up?” Fair question.

The answer is your blog. If you don’t have a blog there is simply no reason to wait any longer. Go to Blogger.com and get one now. It’s free, they have templates you can use that look professional.

You can blog if you can type. And you should.

Once you have a blog simply add a form for your list and you are good to go!

Simple, fours ways to begin building a *real* list without money and traffic!

1. Your email signature line 2. Forums 3. Twitter 4. Your own blog

Begin using these methods today and you will put time on your side. Sooner than you think, you will have a mailing list of your own. And having a powerful mailing list is a beautiful thing indeed!

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