Tag: quality content

Emotion vs. Logic in Email Marketing

Emotions sell. Logic justifies. In email marketing, few things are absolute. But one principle has stood the test of time, scrutiny, and A/B tests: people buy with emotion and justify with logic. Just think of next-day delivery. It's not always the cheapest option, but it feels right. That surge of "I need this now" beats the logical savings … READ MORE »

Why Your Emails End Up in Spam?

You did everything right. You followed the spam laws. You got consent. You even triple-checked your footer. So why are your emails still vanishing into the black hole of the spam folder? Here's the uncomfortable truth: compliance doesn't equal deliverability. Just because you're playing by the rules doesn't mean the inbox gatekeepers are letting you in. … READ MORE »

Your Subscribers Need to Know Who You Are

Hey, real talk — when was the last time you actually clicked on a company's "Who We Are" (WWA) page? I'll bet it's been a while. For most brands, that page is like the last kid picked for dodgeball: shoved off to the far right corner of the menu, all dusty and lonely. Some folks even hide … READ MORE »

DOs & DON’Ts For Email Newsletters

Want more people to open, read, and love your email marketing newsletter? Start by asking yourself: what’s actually in it for them? There’s no shortage of newsletters out there – some brilliant, some painfully dull. The difference almost always comes down to relevance, clarity, and value. Here’s how to make sure yours stands out for the … READ MORE »

Do Not Alienate Subscribers

You've worked hard to build your email list(s). Blood, sweat, and lead magnets. So why are you treating your subscribers like disposable extras in a low-budget sci-fi movie? Too many brands collect emails like souvenirs – nice to have, rarely dusted off, and barely acknowledged. Or worse: they go full alien invasion mode – blasting subscribers with … READ MORE »

How To Grow Your Email Marketing List

Building an email marketing list from scratch can feel like standing at the bottom of a mountain with a backpack full of boulders. But like any climb, success comes step by step – and with the right map in hand, you'll scale it faster than you think. Think of list building like an assembly line. … READ MORE »

Your old email hooks might not work anymore

In email marketing, the hooks we use to hang our campaigns on have shifted. What once turned heads might now barely get a glance. If we want clicks, conversions, and loyal subscribers, we need to make sure we’re highlighting the right features – the ones that matter most right now. The success of any email … READ MORE »

Say no to newsletters

We’ve said it before but that’s no reason for not saying it again. Email marketing is about exploiting all forms of interaction with your customers, actual or potential. Social media, forums, websites, counters etc should all be used to support email marketing. You might notice I’ve left out newsletters. Successful newsletters require a lot of … READ MORE »

Use words customers respond to

There are two main ways to use words in an email marketing campaign: you can convince by logic or you can persuade by emotion. They are not mutually exclusive and this makes it all too easy to become unfocused. For instance, you might be selling household security devices, such as alarms. You could be logical … READ MORE »

Email marketing copywriters; be nice to them

Everyone is a writer in the same way that everyone is a plumber. You turn on a tap and water comes out. That’s cool. However, if you fail to secure a compression joint the same thing happens only in the wrong place. That’s writing for you. Writing for an email marketing campaign is not easy … READ MORE »

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