Simple segmentation tips that will help you figure out your subscribers: 10/ By demographics Most subscribers can be usefully divided by age, gender, location, position in company, etc. These are more or less static criteria and define a customer with a very broad brush. If you are just starting out in email marketing then such … READ MORE »
We have mentioned before that segregating email marking lists is the quickest route to better returns. Research shows it will improve, amongst other returns, open rates, completion rates and unsubscribes. It also ensures that you don’t waste a window by sending a general, untargeted offer. There are a number of straightforward ways you can split … 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 email marketers measure their success by the number of addresses in their email marketing lists. To a great extent this is true. The more names one has the greater the chances of the click-through and a purchase. Who could argue against that? In fact, quite a few people will. Managing your email marketing lists … READ MORE »
Keeping customers to ensure a high return on investment Any article on how to enjoy success with email marketing could start with the statement that the most important aspect is targeting. Out of all subjects, customer retention is the one where this is most appropriate. The first essential of any email marketing campaign is to … READ MORE »
Check-lists can be extremely useful in suggesting that you are actually getting somewhere without having to put too much effort into it. For instance, if you were running a campaign to obtain email addresses for an email marketing campaign then you could tick the box against Aims just by deciding that you want email addresses. … READ MORE »
Free email marketing templates are one of the most accessible tools available to SMEs. They reduce design costs, speed up production, and eliminate the need for an in-house design team. But how effective are they – really – and how often should you be changing yours? Let's break it down. Templates vs Custom Design Teams: … READ MORE »
If you're in ecommerce, you've likely seen it happen: the algorithm sends a curious browser to your product page, they nose around, check out your glowing testimonials – and then head to Google to see what people really think. This is exactly what happened to me when I got bombarded with Facebook ads from a camping gear … READ MORE »
We recently covered what personal data is, albeit in the form of a brief overview, and there is a lot more to it than can be covered in 500 or so words. Come to that, 1000 words. It’s involved. It’s complex. It can get you into severe trouble with the ICO. It can cost you … READ MORE »
Let’s be honest – email marketing doesn’t always get a standing ovation. To some, it’s synonymous with spam, inbox clutter, or pushy sales tactics. But those perceptions, while understandable, are outdated – and it’s our job to shift them. If someone is hesitant to join your email list, that’s a concern worth listening to. Because … READ MORE »