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How to Succeed in Email Marketing

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Consumers look at who the sender is and what the subject is before deciding whether or not to open an email message.

In other words, you need to become a trusted sender, so you can email market successfully.

Here are some rules to succeed with Email Marketing:

Give them what they want– Before you start sending emails to your database remember how or why someone opted-in to your email list. Did you promise them something? If you have not yet delivered on your promise you should do that before trying to sell them anything. Provide information along with the promotions you are offering. Send some emails which only contain information. This can assist you in increasing consumer confidence and more importantly, consumer loyalty.

Design your Email Format so it is Simple and Concise — Consumers read their emails EVERYWHERE – on their computers, phones, even televisions. You must keep this in mind when developing your email. You want your emails to be clean and easy to read. HTML emails look great but many people do not read their emails in a format that will retain the formatting. Though you can still use this format you want to make sure the email will be easy to read and follow if they do not receive it in an HTML format. Keep your emails short and remember most people scan a message. Highlight the most important aspects of your email and remember less is more.

Provide an Opt-Out Option– Give your database the option to opt-out. People will appreciate when you do not hold their email address captive. If you do, you will lose their confidence and loyalty.

Now that we have reviewed some rules, let us discuss the next steps you need to climb to move forward with your email marketing efforts:

Devote time each week– Observe a webinar about subscriptions; consumers who have unsubscribed; bounces; statistics – i.e. opens and clicks; and utilizing social media.

Decide your frequency — We suggest sending at least one message monthly or multiple newsletters if you promote more than one service. You also should send promotional messages offering a discount.

Isn’t it time to include a sign-up form on your website — You need to collect new subscribers.

Grab their attention — Design a new template for your email marketing campaigns.

Develop relevant content in your messages — Continue sending your materials, announcements, or promotions with consistent frequency. When your list grows, you will notice increased traffic which should produce increased sales.

Add a line similar to the following to the top of your emails

Don’t Forget to ADD yourcompanyname@here TO YOUR ADDRESS BOOK to guarantee future deliveries to your inbox.

*Did You Know– Spammers can purchase lists legally and illegally. When you sign up for a website or a service make sure you read the privacy policy carefully to find out what the site plans to do with your email address.

Tips to Choose Best Bulk Email Marketing Services

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The competitive economy has made it essential for almost all businesses to opt for email marketing services. It is an effective way to reach millions of prospective clients and customers online. This article talks about certain points that should be kept in mind before choosing a bulk email marketing service provider.

Assess your needs

It is essential to determine in advance the type of services you require. Before you go in for email marketing services, you should be very clear about your promotional needs. Auto-responders, monitoring tools, and shopping carts are some of the services you can choose. You should decide, well in advance, what type of email marketing service is consistent with your promotional requirements.

Background verification

Before you hire bulk email marketing services, do not forget to do a background verification of your chosen service provider. You also can have a look at their past assignments to find out if they are efficient and have talented professionals. Make sure they provide you with an updated list of emails of potential customers in order to increase your market share. Internet is the best way to gather information about various service providers and compare them in order to find the best service provider for your needs.

Other points

It is advisable to enquire about the methods and techniques employed by your chosen email marketing firm. You should pay due attention to their pricing structure. Try to look for reputable companies that offer a short trial period to let you assess the level of their bulk email marketing services. It also is essential to enquire about the steps your email marketing service provider takes to control SPAM. Read the terms and conditions of your service agreement carefully in order to avoid any nasty surprises.

Promoting your products or services via email helps you to spread your business globally. Once you are convinced about the good reputation and efficiency of any email marketing service provider, do not hesitate in spending a little bit more for their services. The long term benefits of email marketing are sure to be enough to cover any extra cost you have incurred for online advertising.

Building Relationships, One Email at a Time

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

It is no longer a matter of clever slogans and appealing advertisements — consumers are demanding a realtionship with their favorite companies and brands.  In today’s market, it is all about RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.

Earlier this year Jupiter Research suggested that email marketing will reach 2.1 billion by 2012. In large part, this growth will be due to consumer use of social media sites and the attempts of marketing professionals to reach this audience. According to Forrester Research, “in five years consumers will opt-in to receive more than 9,000 email marketing messages annually.”

Susan Coppersmith, Director of Sales at iEntry, Inc said, “companies that have the most success within our B2B network opt for more complex email campaigns, which include follow up sponsorships, banners, and dedicated email. They understand they need to invest in their target if they want their target to invest in them.”

Key Growth Areas for Email Marketing

One key area of email marketing that is expected to experience a vast growth is Retention Email. What is Retention Email? These emails are permission based, meaning they have been acknowledged and accepted by the recipient. Forrester reveals Retention Email is expected to account for more than one-third of all marketing messages reaching consumer in-boxes by 2014.

Where else in email marketing will you see change? In newsletters either supported by ads or opt-in ad sponsored. Due to falling print circulation, ad revenue, and readership, these kinds of newsletters are expected to experience a heavy growth cycle within the next five years.

The impact of social media websites on email marketing cannot be overlooked. As a matter of fact, in large part, social media sites are reinforcing the growth spurt of email marketing. Many companies will be searching for ways in which to integrate email marketing campaigns and social media sites. The key will be to reach an audience that demands personalization and novelty, just like technology consumers are ever changing.

One thing is certain, email marketing is a sure fire way to reach consumers! According to a study conducted by Epsilon and ROI Research -
84 percent of recipients liked receiving email from companies with whom they have subscribed to their e-newsletters.

A Successful Email Marketing Campaign

A successful email marketing campaign will not only entice your consumer to take action, it will keep them coming back for more! Consider the following when conducting any email marketing campaign: track your campaign, consider spam filters, dazzle with subject lines, provide valuable content, and lastly provide timely content. Remember, an email marketing campaign is more than an email and much more than advertising, it is an attractive and informative way of letting consumers know about your company’s services.

*Did You Know - online advertising contributes $300 billion to the U.S. economy. It generated $3.4 billion in 2008.

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