Although I titled this post, “What Should Your Email Ask For,” I could have titled it, “To Get What You Really Want, Ask for What You Really Need,” because that’s what we’re actually talking about. If you’re including social media buttons in your email marketing, it’s for one of two reasons: Either you want people to like you (or follow you), or you want them to share your email. Be clear on what you want, so […]
If you’re a consumer, a welcome email is a welcome thing. Yet only about 50% of businesses send welcome emails. If you’re in the segment sending welcome emails, kudos! The welcome email is the most read of every type of email you will send, and it’s the first step in the right direction. Now we at ClickMail are going to challenge you to take your welcome email to the next level, to raise it from being […]
Bad news: Not everyone cares what’s in your email message. And over time, the trend is towards ever less interest in your content and offers. The once enthusiastic subscriber–new to the relationship with your brand and eagerly opening each email you send–is eventually replaced by a disinterested bystander who’s more likely to click delete than open. How does this happen? It’s human nature and inevitable: Subscribers simply lose interest over time, for lots of reasons. But […]
If you haven’t yet considered automating your marketing as part of your email strategy, here’s one good reason to change your mind: competitive edge. According to MarketingSherpa’s 2013 Email Marketing Benchmark Report, about half of businesses are using welcome and thank you emails. However, transactional emails were used by far less than half (40%) and follow-up emails such as post-purchase messages and surveys are used by only 25%. Wait, there’s more. Re-engagement emails are used by […]
Do you know the capitalist adage about business, “If you’re not growing, you’re shrinking”? It means your business must constantly be on a growth curve, never stagnant because stagnant is the same as stuck and falling behind. In today’s world of email marketing, we might alter that adage to say, “If you’re not engaging, you’re losing.” Strong language, yes, but it makes the point that we have entered the age of engagement. As social networking has […]
It’s the beginning of a new year. Advice is flying at you from all directions. Predictions too. 2011 this and 2011 that… It can be a little overwhelming for an email marketer, especially in light of the growth of social media and all the buzz about content marketing! At the risk of tossing even more advice your way, we want to suggest you review some of your email tactics. But rather than overwhelm you, we’ll make […]
