How to grow the newsletter?
Folks,
I've created a revue newsletter and posting every week from last 6 weeks or so!
I would like to know what are various ways that I could organically grow the newsletter subs.
Newletter link: https://newsletter.aravind.dev
PS: I researched a bit, many were suggesting Paid ads, contests, referrals. Which I'd do a bit later once I reach some critical mass.
Looking at your content, I would start really simple: You reference tools, services and solutions by other people, whom you obviously respect for their value. Start by reaching out to them, let them know that you mention them and ask for them sharing your newsletter, as well as giving feedback how you share their content and solutions.
The most difficult barrier to break with newsletters is that of single direction: Also a newsletter should be conversational, if not yet with your audience then through the people and services you mention.
And once a month or so, send a non standard but personal email to your readers: How am I doing? What are you missing? How did you like XYZ?
The latter really helped me in the beginning, although there is a caveat: Do not try to please everyone, it will diminish your own touch and newsletter's personality.
Good luck!
Thank you for the tips. I'll try it.
I have a specific doubt. Say I've 100 subs now. How do I grow to 100+x?
Would asking people to share help? OR I should wait for it to grow organically.
The first subs are probably the most understanding in this regard... they are following your journey from the start.
And always think: What is the worst that can happen? They may say no or not react... There is not much to lose and this is something that you just have to try. If it does not work you try something else.
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Other tip while your list is still small: do some research on who your readers are. I enrich the data of my readers by hand... every month. Even for a list with 1500 addresses. It makes you understand more and you will raise questions... questions you can ask in your newsletter as well.