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Millions of us around the world use email platforms, whether that be for personal or business use. Are you using the right email marketing tools that meet our needs and requirements? Here are some of the reasons why it may be time to switch email service providers today. Why it might be time to switch [...]

People come and go and so do customers. An order cancellation email is your chance to leave a positive impression and perhaps win some customers over. Even if everything fails, you’ll still be able to receive actual feedback on why they cancel and what you can do to prevent it. Listen: every business will eventually [...]

Whether you’re new to email marketing or are looking to expand your audience even further, any email platform can seem an overwhelming place to be a part of. Here are some of the ways in which authors can utilise their email marketing to improve communication skills and build a successful email campaign. Let subscribers know [...]

Communication should be a two-way street. No matter what channel you’re using, it’s vital to establish a way that both parties can get in touch with each other. Sending out an email with a noreply address breaks this fundamental law of communication. Businesses regularly send emails using a noreply email account, and their readers cannot [...]

Steven Edwards is the founder of etch., a restaurant in Brighton & Hove on the south coast of England. After winning MasterChef: The Professionals in 2013, Steven set about finding the perfect home for his own restaurant and etch. was born. We caught up with Steven to hear more about etch., weathering the pandemic, and [...]

Building an email list, launching email marketing campaigns, and optimising for the best results can be quite complicated – especially if you’re a marketer who’s just getting started with their email marketing strategy. But regardless of where you’re at, keeping track of your email marketing KPIs and measuring the effectiveness of your email campaigns is [...]

Meet EmailOctopus’s youngest creator and entrepreneur: author, designer and artist Bodhi Biddle Schneider. During the pandemic, nine-year-old Bodhi combined his love of cats, art and stories to launch a quarterly magazine, Cats Jumping on the Couch. We caught up with him to hear a bit more. Hi, Bodhi! First up, tell us a bit about [...]

With a higher CTR than B2C campaigns according to a benchmark report by the Data & Marketing Association (DMA), email marketing for B2B can target quality audiences, build deep loyalty, and generate leads. However, B2B newsletters are often easier said than done, as they require creativity and hard work. Suppose you’re a business professional, marketer, or entrepreneur. In [...]

You might be asking ‘what types of newsletters do users love to read while sipping their morning coffee’? It’s safe to say that the more upfront value you give, the more you can expect in return. And with “value,” we mean information that users find relevant to their needs. Since they willingly opted to receive [...]

Whether you run a business, blog or just want to stay in touch with friends, EmailOctopus is designed to make reaching contacts, personalising campaigns and sending emails easier than ever. Today we’re excited to announce that Tags have been added to EmailOctopus so you can now organise your subscribers exactly the way you want to. [...]

A welcome email is like greeting a new customer when they enter your shop. It’s your chance to make a great first impression and keep prospects hooked for the long run. Think of it like this: when subscribers sign up to receive your newsletter, they’re showing an interest in you. The least you can do [...]
March is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to engage with your newsletter readers. Temperatures get higher, colours get brighter and the mood shifts. Consumers are ready for their spring purchases, and you should be at the top of their lists. As a business owner or an email marketer, you need to [...]