Despite the prognostications of those in the know, e-newsletters, from now on email newsletters, are not in decline and, if anything, are more popular than ever. Before taking the plunge, here are some considerations. What is the point? For some companies, email newsletters are vanity projects, there to support the name and provide some gravitas. … READ MORE »
If a landing page works for one person you might wonder why you need more. Here are some reasons to invest that little bit of extra effort. Targeting It is as important to target the landing page as it is the marketing email design. Just as there is no universal design of email to suit … READ MORE »
Accepted wisdom is as much a danger to email marketing as any other industry. I was taken to a small animal zoo when I was a kid and presented in front of a vivarium over which the word CHAMELEON was displayed in various colours. Our guide told us that it was an exceptionally clever animal … READ MORE »
A quick Google will show that the number of blogs covering your particular product line is considerable. I know this because there are lots for every subject. There will be links to articles with headings of: 100 best [insert your type of product] blogs. So what is the likelihood of obtaining any benefit to your … READ MORE »
1. Build an in-house email marketing list There is no easy shortcut. Buying-in lists is expensive and gives a poor return on investment. 2. Calculate how much obtaining each email address costs you It is tempting to throw everything at list building in the early stages, but take care. If you are just moving into … READ MORE »
Many, probably most, large companies have large customer relationship management (CRM) teams set up to, in essence, increase profits. A loyal customer is normally one who gives a better return on investment. You might think, however, that for a small company, struggling to survive in the ultra-competitive world of bulk email marketing, it is a … READ MORE »
Bulk email marketing is all about information. The more you know about your subscribers the greater your return on investment. It might seem that 50% of your time is taken up by data acquisition and if so you should be worried because it should be nearer 60. The direct route is often the easiest so … READ MORE »
Precise information gives email marketing an edge, one that other forms of marketing can only dream of. The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations’ (PECR) limitation on the use of tracking cookies, the enforcement of which started on 26 May this year, was a threat which promised to hit our return on investment. When people say … READ MORE »
There are opportunities during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations for those willing to try their luck with souvenirs. There is a tremendous choice of items and you will need your email marketing software to discover which give the best return on investment. More to the point, unlike the Olympics, there has been a lightening of … READ MORE »
You might think that email marketing is all about counting, statistics and return on investment. To a great extent you would be right. Every now and again though you get to do something creative. A few minutes playing with email marketing templates can be as refreshing as a drink of cold water on a hot … READ MORE »