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Last week, I wrote about why you need an email list if you want more sales.
This week, I want to share some of the strategies I’ve used to grow an email list.
We talked about opt-in forms and Mailchimp. Do you have that ready on your website? Great!
These days people don’t just sign up to mailing lists anymore. You need to give them a reason. Especially if you’re just starting out and no one knows who you are.…
If you’re not on it yet, you’ll want to start building an email list right away. As soon as you have your Etsy shop or your own website up and running, start collecting those email addresses!
There is a simple reason for this. We spend so much time investing in Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social communities, but what happens if they go belly up?
I know, you must be thinking, “Facebook is huge! It’s here to stay”. I admit, I …
Running your own business is no easy feat. We face difficult decisions daily! From picking the beads for your new necklace design to deciding whether to ship USPS First Class, Priority, Parcel Post, Media Mail…? Should I sell on Etsy, my own website, or both?
We simple have too many choices!
For me, I take a very long time to make a decision. Occasionally I get to a crossroad and I don’t know which path to take. If …
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How to get influencers, bloggers and celebrities to make your product go viral
How to create demand for your brand and products and turn customers into raving fans
How to automate your store, reach more customers and make sales while you sleep
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