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SEO and email copywriting

You see it far too often. The copy that is in the marketing email is the same as that on the landing page. Whilst I know that consistency is reassuring for customers, these companies are missing a trick. Email marketing is a precise craft. Everything, from the From line to the last, short, paragraph must … READ MORE »

Don’t cut and past email copy

When I first started writing, one of the techniques I found useful was to type – on a typewriter – the copy and then cut out each individual paragraph. I would then move them around, perhaps discard one or two, then retype the article again. You can see that if I warn against overuse of … READ MORE »

The more Penguin changes . . .

The internet has been a bit lukewarm on the recent update to Google’s Penguin algorithm, some suggesting it is more of the same but quicker, while others are of the opinion that it is the best thing to happen for those sites that follow ‘white hat’ SEO. In this context white hat means complying with … READ MORE »

The Penguin 4.0 update

Whilst not specific to email marketing, the latest update to the Google website ranking algorithm, Penguin 4.0, which went live on 23 September, will have a significant effect on website rankings if it delivers on its promise. It came before its published date, the press release was intended by Google to explain everything they wanted … READ MORE »

Words, phrases & deliverability

We all know those words which we must not use in email marketing. They are the same as those that are not mentioned on websites for SEO reasons. So how many are there? We all know that gender is perfectly fine but its alternative is not. Then there’s the magic pill that will almost certainly … READ MORE »

The words that must not be spoken

Everyone knows that there are some words which, if included in a marketing email, will divert it to the spam folder. The problem for me is that search engine optimisation ensures I will not include any in an article destined to be published on a website. It might come as a surprise to be told … READ MORE »

Mobile email marketing

As far as email marketing is concerned, the argument is over: you should design for mobile devices intitally. Reading emails is one of the main reasons – the one according to some surveys – for people to buy and use a smartphone. Historically, the layout and choices when designing a marketing email have been made … READ MORE »

Using SEO to gather subscribers

If I am asked about the details of Google search engine algorithms I paraphrase the late, great Douglas Adams: “If anyone discovers the reasoning behind them, they will be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. Many believe this has already happened.” The changes a year or so ago to the search engine’s systems … READ MORE »

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