With any new relationship, you first have to start a conversation — and that begins on your website. Here’s how to kick it off on the right foot: Use a lead magnet, like a discount or exclusive content, to encourage signups. New subscribers will be more likely to give you the info you need, like name and email address, and other things that help you learn more about them, like birthday or location.
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An automated welcome series makes a great and long-lasting first impression: Subscribers who receive welcome emails show more long-term engagement with a brand (33% more, on average). Here’s how your series could look…
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1 –After someone buys something on your online store, send them an automated welcome note introducing your brand and showing off some of your favorite product features.
2 –Remember: Provide value over all else. Give subscribers helpful advice for getting the most out of their new purchase (and build customer loyalty in the process).
3 –Connect new subscribers to your other channels — like any apps you might have, your social profiles, etc. — to create multiple touchpoints with your brand.
4 –Now, you’ve earned the right to ask them to buy something else. Be sure to keep your offer personalized and relevant by paying attention to their interests and purchase history.
Show you’re paying attention to your customers’ interests and preferences. Use the data you’re collecting about their behavior outside the inbox to send hyper-personalized emails.
- Deliver recommendations based on products they’ve viewed in your online store.
- Did someone make a purchase? Fire off an email that says thanks and gives them helpful advice for using it.
- Send a timely thank you after they leave a review on your website.
Every email is an opportunity to learn more about your audience. Track what they’re opening and clicking to automatically deliver more targeted follow-up messages.
Even if… sorry, when they convert, there’s still work to do! Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback so you can serve your audience exactly what they want: Every new piece of data can be used to deliver more relevant email. Keep nurturing subscribers with timely, personal content, and those one-time customers will turn into loyal brand advocates. A pretty fantastic destination for any customer journey, right?
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