[#31cbbcMarch2012] Give More Often

Thank Your Readers for Subscribing

On day 8 you created your email list for your crochet blog. As an incentive to get people to sign up or simply as a thank you, you need to dangle something in front of them.   Most people offer something to their subscribers – it can be an eBook, a checklist, an mp3 webinar or even a free crochet pattern. I offer a free eCourse (which you are taking) as well as a couple of reports like the affiliate programs for crochet bloggers and a free crochet pattern. This ‘carrot’ if you will is called an ethical bribe. It’s simply a freebie or gift that you give your subscribers as a thank you for signing up to your list. You’ll add this to your sign up form and then of course include a link to the download in your Thank You – Confirmation email.

Examples of Freeware from My blogs:

• 365 Crochet Blog Topics
• 7 Day eCourse
• 25 Free Crochet Patterns with rights to sell finished object

Examples of Freeware on Other blogs:

• Rachel Choi – Free crochet pattern
• CrochetMe – eBook
• Handmadeology – various lists with various freebies including excel sheets, eBooks, courses

Today’s Assignment:

Create a short report, worksheet, a free pattern, podcast or video that you can give away to your list subscribers. Add this to your site right by your email sign up form. I can help you create something. Just contact me for a quote.

See you tomorrow for lesson 11,

Are You Just Joining Us? Here is What You Missed:

• Lesson 1: Choosing Your Money Maker & Setting Your Goals
• Lesson 2: Find Your Identity and Spruce Up Your About Me page
• Lesson 3: Choose a Form and Add it to Your Blog
• Lesson 4: Choose One Money Maker
• Lesson 5: Burn Your RSS Feed with Feedburner
• Lesson 6: Setup Google Analytics for Your Crochet Blog
• Lesson 7: Setup Google Alerts
• Lesson 8: Setup an eMail list either on Mailchimp or aWeber
• Lesson 9: Create and Use a Blogging Calendar
• Lesson 10: Create a Valuable Thank You Gift for Your Subscribers