Tag: subscribers

The basics of lead generation

For those just starting in email marketing, lead generation must appear almost mystical. It is also an essential and you need to crack it. However it is a straightforward process, although one that requires constant effort. Let’s start with what lead generation is: Gaining the contact details, in our case mainly email addresses, of potential … READ MORE »

Using video for leads

Every so often we are told that everyone in email marketing and online business in general are opting for video. Just as often it is suggested that now is the time to get involved in video in order to beat the rush. In essence this means that most commentators are surprised at how reluctant companies … READ MORE »

Starting out in lead generation

As lead generation has multiple definitions, let’s start by explaining what it means for this article: gaining email addresses in order to encourage the owners to subscribe to your email marketing lists. The more leads, the more subscribers. There are a number of common ways to gain a leads. A cheap and effective method is … READ MORE »

6 essentials when using video

We’ve mentioned that video is a great medium for lead generation although it can be a little daunting. As covered in a previous article, email marketing skills transfer seamlessly to video so the only thing stopping you is you. These are the few essentials. 1/ The kit It need not be expensive. Some form of … READ MORE »

Transferring email marketing skills to video

If you are seeking leads, and who in email marketing is not, then why aren’t you using video? You must know a great deal about targeting and so you will be able to use video for lead generation. Post a short and attention grabbing YouTube video on a subject that those on your email marketing … READ MORE »

A company new to email marketing – 2nd step

You’ve got over the initial problems. Some were expected, others were almost unique, but you are now starting to trade. The number of unique visitors to your website increases steadily, having doubled over the last month. A veritable success story. Or so it seems until you realise that sales are low and your email marketing … 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 »

Free offer

Email marketing is awash with free offers although they are used for what is always a selfish purpose: links, leads and subscribers. When the Information Commissioner’s Office says they will do something for us without charge, you might be a bit suspicious. The ICO has developed over time, and under their progressive new head it … READ MORE »

Your first response to a price war

You will, of course, subscribe to the email marketing lists of your competitors. After all, they will subscribe to yours. So what should you do when you receive an offer for an identical or similar product to one you market which undercuts yours? The temptation is to react quickly and decisively, but we are a … READ MORE »

Pushing the boundaries with price comparisons

There are few more productive ways to emphasise your competitive pricing policy than using price comparisons. This is especially persuasive in an email marketing campaign as the subscriber will be online and could easily click on the link you so thoughtfully provided to see just how true your message is. Advertisers will push boundaries. This … READ MORE »

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