Have you noticed your own web browsing habits? How long do you usually stay on any given website especially if you are just browsing around? Does less than five minutes a good estimate? Studies have shown that people generally stay for just a few couple of minutes on any website. This can especially be true if that person is just like flipping through pages and does not really have any specific purpose or goal in mind when hopping from one site to the next.

Now to a serious online entrepreneur, this should not be the case. As much as possible every website visitor should be converted into a customer to whom you can make business offers in the future. But experience shows that this is not very easy to achieve. To grab hold of a visitor’s interest and create a lasting impression on him, one that is so effective that he will readily give you his contact details, is so much easier said than done. But rest assured that this is far from impossible. Listed below are three proven ways to start your own list building campaign.

1. Create a how-to-guide

This is better if offered in an ebook format. When you give people an ebook, they know that you are giving them something of value, something that is almost tangible that represents your good intentions in helping them with their problems or any concerns. So if you are a web designer for example, you can create a how-to-guide on creating an attractive logo. Of course people can only get it if they give their contact details.

2. Offer a free product

Coupons will always be a popular thing to most people. Who wouldn’t want to save a few more dollars on a purchase, right? You can offer coupons even from third-party sites or companies. This is where partnering with other entities can be deemed important because of the benefits that you can gain.

3. Offer a discount

You can tie up with third-party companies or websites in offering a discount on a specific product or service. Coupons are also popular like the ones used when signing up for a hosting package or getting a new domain.