{"id":28,"date":"2024-09-23T13:54:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T13:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tinyurl.com\/?p=28"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:08:41","slug":"tinyurl-intro-email-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/blog\/tinyurl-intro-email-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"The TinyURL Intro to Email Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">It\u2019s no surprise that every marketing email that ends up unread in your inbox is actually the product of a carefully considered communications strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Given how easily you\u2019d dismiss or unsubscribe from one of these emails, though, what might come as a surprise is that email marketing is actually a thriving, effective platform. After all, in the era of social media, instant messaging apps with billions of users, and the ever-changing world of SEM, email marketing seems like a quaint relic of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">But in truth, email marketing has never been more alive, and it remains one of the premiere methods of reaching out to prospects and converting them into leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Not convinced? Let\u2019s take a look at some real-world figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2022, there were 4 billion email users across the globe\u2014a figure that\u2019s slated to expand to 4.6 billion by 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the same year, around 306 billion emails per day were exchanged globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For every dollar spent, email marketing produces an ROI of $36\u2014a significantly higher ratio than any other marketing approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>99% of people check their email every day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">So is email marketing dead? Not by a long shot. In this article, we\u2019re going to show you how to harness a powerful email marketing strategy that\u2019ll transform the way you acquire your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">We\u2019ll also discuss how URL shortening services, such as our very own TinyURL, can be a surprising ally in driving email analytics and helping <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/blog\/how-shortened-urls-improve-email-marketing-campaigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve your email campaign<\/a> performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatis\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>What is <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Email Marketing<\/mark>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">In a nutshell, email marketing is the process of sending out targeted, personalized messages to your prospects and customers with the goal of driving conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog7_Image1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Email marketing has been around for a long time\u2014longer than most digital marketing channels, in fact. One of the reasons email marketing has remained so effective is because it\u2019s an incredibly versatile platform. You can use email for a variety of purposes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generating leads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nurturing prospects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensuring top-of-mind brand placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing customer loyalty and retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Announcing new products or features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Yet while email marketing is certainly an old dog in the digital marketing space, it definitely has learned its fair share of new tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"applications\"><strong>What Can Email Marketing <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Do<\/mark>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Modern email marketing platforms allow you to automate massive, detailed workflows, and leverage data and analytics at an unprecedented scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">While old-school email marketers would have been satisfied with a few hundred or thousand people on their subscriber lists, today\u2019s email marketers can see millions of contacts receiving emails with highly granular targeting based on a variety of audience metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog7_Image2.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the things that are possible with email marketing today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Run <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">marketing sequences<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Email marketing sequences, also known as automated email workflows, are systematic chains of emails that are designed to nurture your leads and prospects over time, moving them further down the sales funnel towards a purchase. Think of them as a form of storytelling, or an extended sales pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Each email in a sequence has a specific goal, and each can be triggered by a variety of actions, including subscribing to your list, opening or clicking an email, or visiting a specific page on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For instance, the first email in a sequence might be a welcome message triggered by a new subscriber joining your list. The second email might be sent a day later, and could provide more information about your product or service. Subsequent emails can be sent based on user activity, like open rates or engagement with what you&#8217;ve sent so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Keep customers <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">informed<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Another great use for email marketing is to keep your customers informed about your products or services. This could include sending out updates about new features, changes to your pricing, or special offers for existing customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">These informative emails can also be personalized depending on your users&#8217; preferences and purchase habits.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For instance, you might send different types of emails to customers who have made a purchase in the past month than you would to customers who haven&#8217;t bought anything in six months. Or, you could highlight different offers and products to customers who purchase in various niches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3. Conduct <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">market research<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">One of the great things about email marketing is that it gives you a direct line of communication to your target audience\u2014hence the term EDM, or <em>Electronic Direct Mail<\/em>. This means you can use emails to conduct market research and get feedback from your customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">This could involve simply sending out a survey to your mailing list, or gathering respondents for focus groups. You could also gather email marketing analytics such as open rate and click-through rate to get insights into your subscribers\u2019 preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Experiment<\/mark> with messaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Email marketing is also a great platform for experimentation: with data-driven features, you can test out different messaging and identify what resonates with your audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">One of the most powerful tools in the email marketing arsenal is A\/B testing, in which you send out two different versions of an email, and then compare their performance to see which one works better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For example, you might experiment with different subject lines, or try sending emails at different times of day. You might try modifying individual parts of your email, such as different CTAs or images. You could even try entirely different types of content, like video or infographics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">By testing different elements, you can gradually improve your email marketing strategy and get better results over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"features\"><strong>What to <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Expect<\/mark> from Email Marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Every email marketing campaign involves a diverse variety of techniques and practices that will differ from brand to brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog7_Image3.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">In general, though, these are some commonalities that you can expect whenever you develop your email strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Working with email marketing <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">tools<\/mark> and <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">platforms<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Marketing platforms are a very useful part of running an email marketing strategy, and it pays to learn how to make the most out of them to gain a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Some examples of tools include the iconic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MailChimp<\/a>, one of the original email marketing platforms, which has evolved into a powerful CRM and marketing automation suite. There are plenty of other examples, like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailjet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MailJet<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sendgrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SendGrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Many email platforms have common features, such as drag-and-drop email designers that let you create elegant, highly-converting designs, as well as select which parts of your email to A\/B-test automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Most also provide real-time analytics about campaign performance, as well as integrations with CRM and other platforms that let you seamlessly interweave your email workflow with the rest of your organization\u2019s software suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Owning your <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">brand voice<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">When you\u2019re creating your email marketing strategy, it\u2019s important to make sure that the voice and style of your emails are consistent with the rest of your marketing communications\u2014and just as importantly, that they reflect your brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">This means thinking about everything from what goes in your subject line, to how you structure your content, to what images or videos you include. This ensures a seamless experience for your customers, and builds positive associations with your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If you\u2019re producing emails for a luxury fashion brand, for instance, your subscribers might appreciate an email voice that is sleek and sophisticated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">On the other hand, if you\u2019re a SaaS startup, your email voice might be more casual and down-to-earth\u2014or, as many brand guidelines put it, \u201cprofessional but approachable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3. Setting clear <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">goals<\/mark> and <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">targets<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Before you start sending out emails, it\u2019s important to sit down and think about what you want to achieve with your email marketing. Do you want to increase brand awareness? Drive more traffic to your website? Boost sales of a particular product?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Your goals will dictate the content of your emails, as well as how often you send them. For example, if you\u2019re trying to increase brand awareness, you might send out a monthly newsletter with interesting articles and blog posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If you\u2019re trying to drive traffic to your website, you might send out weekly emails with links to your latest content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Whatever your goals are, make sure that they\u2019re specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This will help you create emails that are focused and effective, and prevent you from missing opportunities to connect to your subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">4. <strong>Building <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">mailing lists<\/mark> and <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">segmenting your audience<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">One of the most important aspects of email marketing is building a mailing list\u2014a group of people who have signed up to receive emails from you on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">To do that, you\u2019ll need to find ways to capture and qualify leads. This can be done in a number of ways, such as using pop-ups on your website, or providing an incentive, such as a discount code or free e-book, for subscribing to your mailing list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Of course, simply having a mailing list is not enough. You also need to segment your list into different groups so that you can send them more targeted, relevant emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For example, you might segment your list by location, so that you can target your emails by geography. Or, you might segment your list by interests, so that you can send different emails to people who are interested in different topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The more targeted and relevant your emails are, the more likely your subscribers are to engage with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">5. <strong>Designing <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">landing pages<\/mark> and CTAs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Once you have a mailing list, you need to start thinking about how to turn your email subscribers into customers or clients. To do that, you\u2019ll need to design landing pages and call-to-action (CTA) buttons that are optimized for conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Landing pages are standalone web pages that are designed for a specific purpose, such as getting a user to sign up for a mailing list or make a purchase. They usually have a unique URL and are distinct from the rest of your website. Your landing page should be designed to make it as easy as possible for people to take the action that you want them to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">That&#8217;s where CTAs come in. They&#8217;re typically buttons or links that encourage a user to take a specific action, such as signing up for a free trial or downloading an ebook. They should be placed prominently on your landing page, and they should be relevant to the user\u2019s needs and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Your CTA button should be placed in a place where it\u2019s easy to see and click on, and it should be clear what action you want people to take when they click on it. For example, if you want them to sign up for a free trial, your CTA button should say \u201cSign Up Now\u201d or \u201cStart My Free Trial.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howto\"><strong>How to <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Get the Most<\/mark> out of Your Email Marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">All this seems daunting to learn, especially if you\u2019re totally new to email marketing. There\u2019s no doubt that it takes a bit of practice and experience to become an email marketing expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">With that said, there are a few best practices that you can keep in mind to ensure that your email strategy runs smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog7_Image4.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Invest in great <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">design<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Aesthetics matter, especially when it comes to email. Your emails should be visually appealing and easy to read in order to maximize their engagement. A boring, drab email might be passed over by a potential buyer, even if you provide all the information that they want and need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If you\u2019re not a designer, you might want to hire one, or alternatively use a pre-designed email template. There are a number of different email templates available online, or you can use a drag-and-drop email builder to create your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Whatever you use, it\u2019s also important to ensure that your design is mobile-friendly, as 42% of all emails were read on smartphones in 2019. And that number\u2019s sure to grow along with mobile adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Create compelling <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">experiences<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Your email should tell a story that captivates your reader and keeps them engaged. In other words, it should be more than just a sales pitch. It should be part of a larger journey that you take your leads on, which ultimately ends with them becoming customers or clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Think about the overall experience that you want to create for your leads, and map out each step of their journey. Then, create an email strategy that aligns with that journey. Your goal should be to move your leads closer to conversion with each email that you send.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">One of the best ways to achieve these goals is to personalize every step of the way, so that customers feel like they personally are being guided to what they want. You can personalize your emails using data that you\u2019ve collected about your subscribers, such as their names, locations, and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">You can also use dynamic content to show different versions of your email to different people based on how they interact with your brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For example, you might show one version of your email to someone who has clicked on a link in a previous email, and another version to someone who hasn\u2019t. You might even send an abandoned cart email to someone who puts items in their shopping cart but doesn\u2019t complete the purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Whatever the case, it\u2019s important that you meet the expectations of your audience, and that the experiences you produce are consistent and seamless, without the obvious trappings of tracking and data-gathering at every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">One way that many emails shatter the illusion is when they\u2019re filled with long, unwieldy URLs loaded with UTM tracking parameters, or deep sub-links and randomly generated landing page codes. Short, branded links give your users a more elegant experience without annoyingly long and indecipherable URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3. Be <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">earnest<\/mark> and <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">trustworthy<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Scams are everywhere, and even tech newbies can be suspicious that you\u2019re selling a bridge to them. So if you want your emails to be effective, you have to come across as trustworthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The best way to do this is by being earnest and transparent about what you\u2019re offering. Be clear about what someone will get if they take the action that you want them to take, and don\u2019t try to hide the details behind a wall of text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">It\u2019s also important to ensure that your branding is consistent across all channels, so that people can easily recognize your company and know that they can trust you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">One way to make your emails more consistent is to use short branded domains such as those that TinyURL can help you set up. Your links will look more legitimate, assuaging your subscribers\u2019 doubts about your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">After all, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>bostonlegal.com\/free_consult<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">looks a whole lot better than<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>bostonlegal.com\/consult?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=promo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4. Track your <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">performance<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Email marketing isn\u2019t fire-and-forget. In order to be successful, you need to track your performance and analyze the data to see what\u2019s working and what isn\u2019t. There are a number of different metrics that you can track, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open rate, or the percentage of people who open your email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Click-through rate, or the percentage of people who click on a link in your email<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Unsubscribe rate, or the percentage of people who unsubscribe from your email list<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bounce rate, or the percentage of emails that don\u2019t get delivered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">You can also track engagement metrics, such as how long people spend reading your email, how many times they forward it to a friend, or how many times they click on a link. And finally, you can track conversions, or the actions that you want people to take after reading your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">One way to track your performance without the need to reference an email marketing platform is to run your CTA links through TinyURL to gain analytics and insights. Every click on each link will be tracked by your TinyURL dashboard, and you\u2019ll have a real-time overview of user information such as device type and origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>TinyURL: A Tiny <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Solution<\/mark> to a Big Email Marketing Demand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Global email marketing revenue reached $7.5 billion in 2020, and that\u2019s slated to grow beyond $10 billion by 2023. The numbers don\u2019t lie\u2014email marketing is an ROI-generating beast that every marketer needs to tame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog7_Image5.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">And yes, there\u2019s definitely a lot to learn and a lot to track, no matter how small or large your intended investment into it will be. 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