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Whether it’s iMessage, Slack, or Twitter, GIFs are everywhere. They’ve evolved into a unique way to express feelings without words. Many businesses have also started using them in their marketing emails to express emotions and add personality. But before you start delighting your contacts with dancing cats, let’s discuss the do’s, don’ts, and best practices [...]
AWeber is a 20+ year old email marketing tool that’s used by thousands of businesses. Any changes to the platform impacts all the businesses that depend on AWeber for email marketing. AWeber recently sent an email update to some customers stating that subscription prices for grandfathered customers will increase beginning December 15, 2024. This means [...]
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Mad Mimi is a simple and easy to use email builder that was founded in 2008 and was later acquired by GoDaddy. It was used to build the base of GoDaddy’s email marketing tool, which came under their digital marketing suite. As of 2024, GoDaddy’s Digital Marketing Suite is fully ready, and they now want [...]
A welcome email is the first email you send to a new subscriber or customer. It’s an excellent opportunity to make a good first impression, set expectations for future communications, and outline any actions you’d like the recipient to take. So, let’s explore some content ideas for crafting effective welcome emails and showcase some of [...]
Email marketing is a really great way to engage customers, fans and subscribers. By tailoring email content for your subscribers, not only are you likely to achieve better conversion rates, it’s also a great way to build a closer and lasting relationship. In this blog, we’ll explore the concept of email personalisation, its benefits, and [...]
Newsletters are no longer something that only big publishers and organisations use to provide updates. Many individuals and small creators run incredibly popular newsletters these days — emailing thousands, if not millions of subscribers each month and making a good living from it. However, an important aspect of building a successful newsletter that’s often overlooked [...]
With over 3.1 billion emails sent out every second, it’s fair to say email has become a vital communication channel in our daily lives. With the sheer volume of emails going out daily, companies need to set themselves apart from the competition. That means crafting an intriguing email is incredibly important for any kind of [...]
In today’s age, everyone wants to build a personal brand, and it’s more than just a buzzword. It’s a necessity for anyone looking to stand out in their field, whether they’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or professional. The starting point for everyone looking to build a personal brand is to start by being active on any [...]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which can be the perfect time to engage with your audience and send a promotional email campaign. But remember, only send this kind of email if you think your audience expects it from your brand — off-topic and off-brand emails that take advantage of special occasions tend to [...]
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Whether you’re running a business or sending a newsletter, without an active email list you’re going to struggle to reach customers / readers in cheap and effective ways. This is why it’s important to start thinking of ways to build and grow your email list from the first day itself. Let’s start by understanding why [...]
It’s already been said many times in our blogs that how important and efficient email marketing is and why everyone should focus on it. What’s not been said is the importance of email marketing for companies who can use email marketing in a non-intrusive way to build a long-term relationship with their audience. Let’s now [...]
TinyLetter used to be a free newsletter service that was run by Mailchimp which they had acquired in 2011, only a year after it was founded by Phil Kaplan. TinyLetter was great for many years with a large fanbase down to its free plan and ease of use. But now, it’s coming to an end. [...]