How Do I Grow My Email List Without Being Pushy?

Use light-touch forms like slide-ups and tabs that align with user behavior—not interrupt it. Click to learn how to grow your list while keeping the UX clean.

Not every visitor is ready for a popup. Using soft opt-ins like floating tabs or scroll-activated banners gives you a way to collect emails without disruption.

These forms should offer clear value (e.g. 10% off, free shipping) and only appear when the visitor has shown some engagement—like scrolling 30% or spending 15+ seconds on-site.

Explore Gleam’s templates for low-friction email opt-ins.

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Should I Buy an Email List to Speed Up Growth?

No. Buying email lists violates ESP policies, damages deliverability, and reduces trust. Click to see why organic growth always outperforms shortcuts.