Tag: email lists

Should you anonymise email data?

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 »

Win over the email list doubters

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 But those perceptions, while understandable, are outdated – and it’s our job to shift them.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 »

Timeless truths about email subscribers

Email marketing may evolve, but some truths never go out of style – especially when it comes to how we treat the people on our lists. In fact, during uncertain times, these timeless principles become even more important. We’re all under pressure to increase conversions, drive revenue, and do more with less. It’s tempting to … READ MORE »

Rebranding your email campaigns; is it worth it?

I used to design logos. It was fun, it was remunerative and the little company I ran, with three others, would push for a rebranding. Nowadays I would tell the manager to visualize the impact the new website and matching documentation. As for their next email marketing campaign, it could be their best ever. It … READ MORE »

How to start segmenting email marketing lists

It wasn’t a surprise to discover in a recent report that roughly half of email marketing companies do not segment their email marketing lists. However, it did come as a disappointment. It might be, of course, that some of these companies operate in a niche market and their subscribers come from a very specific pool, … READ MORE »

How to test email marketing templates

Free email marketing templates are probably one of the most significant reasons companies pick a particular provider. After all, that’s one aspect of email marketing that requires little input. You are presented with a form where all you have to do is pick the colour, insert a header and then it’s down to heading, copy … READ MORE »

Track subscribers to your email marketing lists

In a recent post, we've mentioned how few companies tracked their subscribers’ behaviour online. If this is you then you are missing out on a significant feature of email marketing. Those that do track have an advantage. The behaviour of subscribers to your email marketing list gives you metrics that can be used to segregate … READ MORE »

Do you believe email marketing research?

The internet is awash with reports on email marketing published by various organisations. They should obviously be treated with care and in many cases should be tested in case they are particular. What is dangerous is that most of the shocking conclusions are those which support prejudices. I doubted that most email marketing companies tested … READ MORE »

How alt tags can aid email marketing

Alt tags are descriptions attached to an image which is invisible to readers unless images have been disabled, such as when disabled in a marketing email, or when the reader is using a screen reader. Their function is to aid accessibility, particularly for those who have sight problems. Screen readers pick up the alt tags … READ MORE »

Knowing the weaknesses of others

Have you ever had that feeling when reading the latest ‘in-depth’ report on email marketing that ‘I knew that already’? Some conclusions would have been remarkable only if they’d said anything different. Yet even the expected results can make you exasperated. A recent report stated that fewer than 50% of companies segmented their email marketing … READ MORE »

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