This is not just about building a list, this is how to create a profitable list. Here are some tips for you to follow.

First step – The market you choose to work in has to be profitable. There is no need to try and re-invent the wheel and come up with something new. A market where people are spending money and keyword research will work just fine. One idea is to target a market where people are having a problem, and give away valuable information to their solution for free. This allows you to build your own list of hot buyers and to sell them your product or service that solves their problem.

Second Step – Getting started is easy. Basically all you need to do is create 3 different squeeze pages, and send traffic to them. Each has to be written distinctly different, keeping your readers problems and needs in mind. After doing this you can split test to see which offer converts the best!  You can easily find templates online, you just have to search for them, and of course do your editing with free HTML editor software.

Third Step – Using free sources to drive traffic to your site, is a good way to get your feet wet while you’re still learning.  PPC can be an very expensive lesson for a beginner. After building up a list of around 50-100 people, you can starting testing to determine your target market’s interest. Now you can divert targeted traffic to the best converting page. There are literally tons of  free methods to take advantage of,  like classified ads, giveaway sites, article marketing, blog marketing and video sharing just to name a few.

Fourth Step – Once you have visitors and subscribers, make them stay! Don’t lose them by sending garbage. Always provide a lot more value by over delivering. Be a better person then your competitor. Your e-mail list will prove worthy of maintaining once you see how successful and profitable your target market is. Creating an relationship with your email list is like having a money in the bank, so treat them well.

Fifth and Final Step - Send them promotions from time to time. By constantly providing solutions to their problems will generate a good response and conversion rate for you. This is not really hard to do. Find out what other problems they’re having by asking them through a survey and then solve their problem. Always remember to show them how your product or service can help by focusing on the  benefits that your solution offers and not the features.

Now you have 5 steps you can follow to start building your email list now. It is not hard, and if done right, it can bring you a lot of money for years to come. For more tips and information on Email Marketing, or how to create an efficient and solid Email Marketing Strategy, visit JustRealMarketing.com.