Summary
The author inadvertently built an email subscriber list of over 2000 people within a year by offering free app icon packs for iOS on Gumroad, which also surprisingly generated a significant amount of income through donations.
Abstract
The article recounts the author's unexpected success in growing an email subscriber list. Initially, the author designed app icon packs for iOS and attempted to sell them on Gumroad. After switching to a free giveaway model with an optional donation feature, the icon packs started to gain traction, leading to a steady increase in downloads. This approach not only provided the author with a surprising influx of donations but also accumulated a substantial customer list, which later proved to be a valuable audience for future sales. The article highlights the serendipitous nature of this achievement and the potential for monetizing the acquired audience. It also hints at the author's future plans to leverage this list for selling new products and possibly sharing insights on earning money through external views on Medium.
Opinions
- The author admits to initially overlooking the potential of building an email list through free giveaways.
- There is an element of surprise expressed by the author regarding the amount of money made from donations.
- The author views the accidental collection of over 2000 email addresses as a fortunate occurrence.
- The existence of an established audience is seen as a significant advantage for future sales and marketing efforts.
- The author seems to value the customer list highly, considering it an asset for direct marketing to a receptive audience.
- There is an implication that the author plans to share more detailed strategies on monetizing external views on Medium, as indicated by the linked articles.
