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While social media marketing, PPC advertising, and blogging have proved to be effective digital marketing tactics in the world of e-commerce, one should never underestimate the power of email marketing. After all, what better way is there to retain and market to existing customers? So, if you’re looking to drive business to your company, consider the following elements of a successful newsletter strategy.
Get shoppers to subscribe
One of the best ways to increase traffic and conversions on your website is by creating promotional and informative newsletters to go out to your list of subscribers. Of course, to orchestrate this type of successful marketing, one must first be approved by the consumer. Email providers, such as Gmail and Outlook possess advanced spam detection which offers users protection against unsolicited spam. This means that if you’re a reputable business owner, you’ll need to entice your online visitors to place their emails in your subscription tab so that you can get to work creating crafty newsletters. Another way that retailers can capture email addresses is by requesting first-time purchasers to opt-in to their newsletter service. Carrying out an online purchase often involves an included email to give shoppers their tracking and customer service information, so once the consent tab is ticked off, consider this consumer a part of your email marketing list!
Ensure you opt for an intelligent design
While it’s important to use emails as a key element in your digital marketing strategy, what’s more important is that your newsletter design uses strong visual elements to entice consumers to click and make further purchases. As with most digital marketing efforts, you must know your target audience and create material that aligns with their values. So, by using your email design to create an alluring business-to-consumer space you’re maximizing all the potential that comes with this type of digital marketing. After all, a high-quality newsletter will never go to waste!
Content, content, content!
Consistency is a necessary part of your digital marketing strategy, however, when you’re crafting high-quality, engaging content, it’s important to make sure that you’re also focusing on ways to keep it unique. Whether you use slick language, clever wording or you simply have a beguiling way to describe a product or service, your target audience will appreciate and likely respond better to well thought out content. Also, we recommend shaking things up by sending out contrived emails that contain industry news, promotional offers or even an email highlighting new item’s arrival.
Moreover, when used effectively, e-newsletters can prove to be one of the most effective elements of your digital marketing strategy. However, you must remember to focus on proactively acquiring subscribers, nailing down a stellar design, and delivering engaging content if you’re hoping to start building your brand’s perception through email.
How else do you use email marketing to drive your digital marketing strategy? Drop a comment below to share.
Alex Wilks has been working as a copywriter and digital marketing strategist since 2018, with added specialties in social media and email marketing. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communication, she is a natural content writer with the ability to connect well with her target audience.