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Then you need to get creative with incentives for your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am passionate about time-management so, for my site <a href=\"http:\/\/productivitytheory.com\/\">Productivity Theory<\/a>, I created a <a href=\"http:\/\/productivitytheory.com\/2-week-free-mental-focus-challenge\/\">free mental focus challenge<\/a>, complete with short, daily exercises to help readers make the most of their limited time. I had a blast putting it together, and to date, more than 60 people have signed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m always thinking about how to build more interactive features to attract more users. Here are five creative ways to get readers engaged with your website or business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  id=\"1-built-in-communities\"class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Built-in communities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary purposes of the internet is to connect with others and develop personal networks. 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Effective email marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishing a link to your customers\u2019 personal email addresses and mobile phone numbers is critical when launching a new marketing campaign. Apart from raising initial interest, such information can be used in the future to provide time-sensitive emails or texts, deliver digital coupons, and even host online flash sales. When done sparingly, businesses can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.convinceandconvert.com\/email\/how-important-are-confirmation-emails\/\">offer important value<\/a> to their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2  id=\"4-research-tools\"class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Research tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By promoting a cause, such as education, many business are bolstering their own reputation, while giving back to their community. Offering free tools can generate interest in your business. 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