Building your list is one of the best business-building activities you'll ever invest time in on the Internet. On the Internet, whoever has the list has the power. With a list, you have the ability to push a button, send an email, and make money on demand. So what do you do when you want to build a list of 1,000 subscribers in just 7 days?

Step #1: Get your essentials ready!

Invest in a good quality autoresponder like Aweber or Get Response and get a website up. These are the two basic essentials for building a list. You don't need a website to build a list, but it certainly makes things easier as it allows you to place an opt-in form that your prospects can see.

Step #2: Create your follow-up emails

In your autoresponder, it is important to create follow-up emails that will be sent to your subscribers after they sign up for your list. These messages can be spread out over a few days. In these emails, you should provide good quality information for your subscribers, so you can start building trust with them. If you just start pitching them with offers, they will simply unsubscribe!

Step #3: Send warm traffic to your opt-in page

Here's the step that makes a REAL difference: warm, targeted traffic! Your prospects, before reaching your page, should be interested in the topic you are touching on. You want your subscribers to arrive on your page feeling "thirsty". In other words, don't advertise your offer for golfing tips on a rugby site! Go to where the golfers are mingling together on the Internet, and present your offer in a subtle way, such as by posting good information in a forum and inviting them to visit your website.