Whilst, as Google tells us, shares on social media do not directly affect SEO ranking, they do have positive effects. Not only that, they can increase your email marketing lists. You will see that most blogs and articles on websites have share buttons for social media. You might be wondering what could the benefits possibly … READ MORE »
Neither is mutually exclusive of course. You can do both. It is better to ask whether you should or not. If things in the email marketing world are going well for you, expansion might be something you are considering. If so, then branching out into social media will be an option. The rewards can be … READ MORE »
When used in support of email marketing a well-planned social media initiative can give a good return on investment. You will have seen the limitation though; it must be well planned. Let’s look at the process a little critically. Ask yourself: 1/ Can we afford it? Whilst it might look all but free on the … READ MORE »
I don’t want to scare anyone but I am that bane of poor email marketing: a complainer. I know this runs counter to my British heritage, but if something I’ve bought doesn’t work, I put a lot of effort into getting it repaired, replaced or obtaining a refund. I’ve used the threat of social media … READ MORE »
I’m a strong supporter of using lots of other methods of advertising in email marketing campaigns. I would have suggested you had lots to gain and nothing to lose. It appears I might have been wrong in one aspect. The ASA has become frustrated by the lack of response by certain social influencers to warnings … READ MORE »
One of Ronnie Scott’s old jokes, and they were all old, was that the food he supplied at his nightclub must be good as 1000 flies can’t be wrong. I can speak from experience and say that there was a lot of truth in what he said, as well as it having a scientific basis … READ MORE »
Let’s be honest – email marketing doesn’t always get a standing ovation. To some, it’s synonymous with spam, inbox clutter, or pushy sales tactics. But those perceptions, while understandable, are outdated – and it’s our job to shift them. If someone is hesitant to join your email list, that’s a concern worth listening to. Because … READ MORE »
One of email marketing's greatest strengths? Data. It's instant. It's reliable. It's rich. Best of all, it's yours – not something your competitors can get their hands on. But here's the catch: there's a lot of it. And while data is powerful, too much of it can be paralysing if you don't know where to start. Open rates, click-throughs (CTR), conversions, … READ MORE »
Email marketing may evolve, but some truths never go out of style – especially when it comes to how we treat the people on our lists. In fact, during uncertain times, these timeless principles become even more important. We’re all under pressure to increase conversions, drive revenue, and do more with less. It’s tempting to … READ MORE »
While nothing is straightforward in email marketing, the different aspects of images, as used in email, social media and on websites, can be very time-consuming to get spot on. That it is worth all the effort is a given. That just makes it irritating. Search engine optimisation of images might seem mystical, but there is … READ MORE »