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I just put in an autofollow. Now wen people follow me, I send them my free training manual. I've used this successfully develop a mailining list. I've seen people do this on twitter. So I'm thinking this might be a good way to generate a good following. I use my newsletter to generate traffic and to build up a loyal customer base. I'm wondering if this will work the same way with Twitter. On my squeeze page, I've put in another option to subscribe to my newsletter. One way is through email, the second way is through twitter.

I just had a lesson in branding recently when i started my own mailing list. It really is that easy. It took me 12 months to build up to 80 RSS subscribers, and 2 months to built up to 300 newsletter subscribers. Now I have a poll on my site askting people wat product they'd like me to launch, and 60% have said online personal training, which is something I wanted to do when I first started my website. Back them, I didn't have a brand. Now I do. People recognize me and their willing to pay good money for my advice. Now it's not as easy as Robert summarized, however having a mailing list is extremely important. COmmunicating with your readers is extremely important. That is how you biuld up a brand, and I'm glad that Robert is talking about mailing lists. Not enough people do it. RSS has not yet replaced email newsletters.

Interesting post. I personally don't use Twitter that much. I still haven't figured out what to use it for and don't feel like talking about every little thing I do in my life. I think Twitters who do Auto Follow, as you mentioned, trying to build a "list" are mistaking it with Email marketing. Even email marketing can be spammy if you don't do it properly. I like email marketing because it allows you to differentiate betweent he people who are just browsing the net for entertainment and quick read, between the people who are REALLY interested in your work. I don't think it matters how many people you have on your email list, but instead of the qualityh of those subscribers. The same approach should be used with Twitter. As you stated, building relationships are important. Thanks for the great post, and it was interesting reading your Twitter conversations. Lol, now I'm going to go try and figure out how to use Twitter.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Kinda reminds of a post I read on Testosterone Nation. I guess the psychology is the same for business as it is for fitness.

Hey man,

Definetely agree with everything you've said. Although, not a success story yet, I can certainly attest to the fact that I'm taking pride in my journey, analyzing my mistakes, and moving forward.

Really motivational!

I'm glad I don't eat that stuff. Been cutting fat for a while. I'll have to take a look at your low-carb plan.

Yo wats PX90?