I went with the opposition recently and visited a shopping mall. Three in fact. The number of shops that had closed was testament not to the recession but email marketing. Even in the shops that were open there were short queues at the till. Crowds were thin. Yet most shops remained open and business seemed … READ MORE »
The most frequently asked questions are on returns. Many want to know what they should expect their delivery rate, their open rate and their click-through rate should be. This is the wrong question. Do you remember petrol gauges in older cars? They were often graded 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 full with a shaded area at … READ MORE »
Pictures can add much to an email. They attract the eye, lower the chances of the reader immediately closing it and equally importantly, put your point over in an efficient manner. As always, have a plan. Do not just pick what you think would look nice and then scatter the images over the page. Forget … READ MORE »
It is essential in email marketing that you read your email time and again through the creative process. Whilst you might feel a little jaded after the tenth time, remember that for the recipient, yours might be the eleventh of their day. So go through it carefully just before you send it off using a … READ MORE »
With the graphics, heading and headlines chosen all that remains for the email to be finished is some copy to fill the blank spaces. What form this takes will be a decision only you can make as it will depend to an extent on the nature of those of your email lists and the type … READ MORE »
Creating the email is the one power trip in email marketing. The wizard is on your screen and it is left to you to decide what to put in and where. The last thing you want to hear are limitations. An email consists of a banner, a title, a few pictures and some headings followed … READ MORE »
The most disappointing response in email marketing is probably when a recipient clicks through to the landing page and is heard of no more. These people have shown themselves to be susceptible. So near but now so far away. However do not think of this as an end to it. To except the failure to … READ MORE »
There are few rules in email marketing and it is fair to say those following merely constitute advice, but ignore them at your peril. If you value your email list them at least consider them. Before you send your email into the harsh realities of the internet, go through your bullet points to see if … READ MORE »
The phrase bullet points brings up images of long, boring days stuck in a room trying to concentrate on a Power Point presentation. But it is different for email marketing. We use them to go out and take hold of our customers. Online definitions vary to a greater or lesser degree but in the main … READ MORE »
A digital newsletter can be an effective marketing tool on its own. A list of its advantages reads like the ultimate weapon: it has a higher open rate than email marketing, it can enhance your image, contribute to customer support, increase sales, promote your logo, generate loyalty and is a medium for customer communication. And … READ MORE »