If you haven’t already started email marketing for your
business, now is a good time to get it going. Reports show that email marketing
offers one of the highest return of investment among various marketing
channels. If you do it the right way, email marketing is one of the most
cost-effective ways to generate sales. Here are some tips and pointers to get
you started:
Get Your Email
Marketing List Together
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Start by collecting email addresses and add an
opt-in form on your website, blog and applicable social networks, so new people
can sign up to join your list.
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Avoid surprises by letting your subscriber know
how often you will be mailing them and what type of information you will be
sending them. This helps them set expectations and trust you better.
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Providing specific information based on the
customer’s interest is a better approach than one-size-fits-all. Segment your
list based on the type information your subscribers are looking for.
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Be consistent with your mails, and keep your
word on how often you have promised to mail them. This is crucial in trust
building with your customers.
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Most importantly, do not add anyone to your
email list without their permission.
Do Not Neglect Your Content
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Avoid sending only sale pitches to your
subscribers. Rather post contents your readers may be interested in knowing - something
they can benefit from reading your mail. It could be tips, product help,
benefits etc. This way they have something to gain from reading your email. ‘Give
some - take some’ always works.
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Keep your message simple and easy to read. Using
bullets and subheadings and breaking up longer paragraphs are some tricks to
make your emails easier to scan and digest.
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Take the time to figure out what your company
stands for. This way you will be able to convey a clear message to your
customers.
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Avoid typos, broken links or other errors. Make
sure that you have edited and proof-read your content before you hit the send
button.
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