Is it worth texting people I know to get their email addresses for my mailing list?

No, that creates too much friction. It’s better to actively promote your newsletter or a giveaway on social media, where people will willingly give you their email because they’re interested. Texting people to ask for their email, then asking permission to email them, adds unnecessary steps and feels awkward. Let your content do the work of attracting subscribers.

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Asked by an artist building an email list · Answered by Indra · Office Hours · 2026-06-23