Tag: email design

Why Newsletters Often Fail vs Marketing Emails

I subscribe to dozens of newsletters. Some are for my hobbies, others for professional research into email marketing. And one thing constantly bewilders me: newsletters often look clunky and uninspired — especially when compared to the slick, polished marketing emails sent by the very same companies. It’s not a matter of skill. The creative ability … READ MORE »

Designing Campaigns That Actually Converts

It's tempting to think that once you've picked a free email marketing template, the hard part's over. Just fill in the blanks, hit send, and wait for the sales to roll in… right? Not quite. If your first few email campaigns didn't set the world on fire, that might be why. The truth is, great … READ MORE »

What to Consider When Redesigning Your Logo

A logo redesign can feel like the marketing equivalent of spring cleaning – refreshing, slightly daunting, and often completely ignored by those who aren’t you. But if you’re using email marketing as a core channel, your logo matters more than you think. It's not just decoration – it’s a key brand cue. So before you … READ MORE »

Email Templates: Keep or Change?

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 »

Boost Your Email Campaign Productivity

Creating an email marketing campaign can feel like juggling batons while reciting Shakespeare – blindfolded. Between strategy, copy, visuals, segmentation and analytics, it's no wonder marketers fall into the trap of "busy work" instead of "smart work". You want to flip the script? These productivity tips will certainly help you build email campaigns faster and better, without … READ MORE »

Speed Up Email Campaign Image Search

The email copy is done. The CTA is strong. The layout looks epic. Now all that's missing from your email campaign is the image – the visual cue that stops the scroll and sells the click. Cue the great stock image safari. You open your favourite stock image site, type in a keyword, and suddenly you're knee-deep … READ MORE »

Why typefaces matter in email design?

Let’s clarify terms: a typeface is the overall design, such as Times New Roman, whereas a font is a sub-classification, such as bold, italic, condensed, etc. While the words are generally seen as interchangeable by the public at large, when one is discussing the appearance of words in a marketing email, you must understand the … READ MORE »

Colour can boost email marketing sales

The psychology of colour fascinates me. It should also fascinate you, but for different reasons. I delve into the various facets of the effects of colour because I, like a significant proportion of the male population, am partially colour-blind. You should research the subject because the use of colour can positively or adversely affect those … READ MORE »

The Subtleties Of Image Choice

Beyond the obvious requirements for an image you select for an email marketing campaign, there are certain subtleties which, if you are not aware of them, can cost you subscribers and hence money. It might not be much, but given the number of images, a little will go a long way. As always, there are … READ MORE »

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