Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Email Marketing 101: Tips And Tricks For Success

By Tori Grigsbee


How long has it been since you looked at your email? Most people check their email at least two times a day. Email is a great way to reach your audience. You will find some great hand-picked tips in the article below.

Simple, short subject lines are best. To capture the reader's attention, use subject lines with fewer than 60 characters rather than long, non-concise subject lines. If a long subject line is unavoidable, at least lead with the most relevant information so that is doesn't get truncated upon delivery.

Wish your subscribers a happy birthday. Allow new subscribers to submit their birthday if they wish. Then, send an automated message wishing subscribers a happy birthday. Doing so can really make clients feel appreciated and special.

Figure out what day of the week is best for sending out your emails based on the type of product you sell and the demographics of your customer base. Of course, newsletters with a business focus should be mailed out toward the middle of the work week. Mail leisure or family related newsletters on weekends.

As time goes on, more and more of your subscribers will be viewing your emails through a mobile device such as a smartphone. Because the screen resolution is lower on these devices, you have a smaller space with which to work. Be wary of the constraints on mobile devices. Make sure your emails are compatible with them.

Use multi-part emails to ensure that your reader is able to see the content. These are emails that include both HTML and plain text content, so that they will display appropriately no matter which option the recipient favors. The odds of a plain-text-only reader staying subscribed to a mailing list with HTML-only messages are low, so using these kinds of messages is an effort that will likely pay off.

When you decided to follow up with clientele, think about an email that reminds them of the particular benefits you have to offer. Invite them to shop at your store as well. The email should conclude that the service or product that you offer must to be good for 30 days or they could have their money refunded to them.

Test your emails across a variety of platforms for the most effective campaigns. After designing something on your computer, give it a test run on many different browsers, operating systems, and email clients. Viewing a message on an Android phone can be a far cry from seeing it on a PC based format.

Your email should have a personal tone. As with any other kind of marketing, the more personal you are, the more willing a customer is to do business. For example, if you know why they signed up to get emails from you, include that reason in your email.

Many businesses are chomping at the bit to take advantage of email marketing methods, but the pathway to success is not always completely clear. Do not underestimate how important Internet marketing is to making a small business successful. The above guide could help you create a good email marketing strategy focused on your business.




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