List building is extremely important.  A subject you need to understand.

In this article, I will explain why every serious blogger and small business needs to focus on building an email list right now. I will also share an easy to follow actionable step by step guide that you can implement in your business right away.

When I talk with other professional bloggers, not building an email list is the #1 mistake they admit. So why is it that beginners continue to make this mistake over and over? Because there is a false presumption that email marketing is dead.

But Isn’t Email Marketing Kind of Dead?

No, it is not. In fact email marketing has never been more alive than it is today. Every website wants you to give them your email address, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, or The New York Times. Why email is so relevant and important?

The answer is very simple. Everyone’s got an email address which they log into several times a day. Most people with smart phones are signed into their email accounts 24/7 with push notifications enabled. Email is much more personal, direct, and a reliable way to get in touch with most people. [Read more…]