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When I co-launched a t-shirt business in 2008, I had no idea how to create a successful email marketing campaign. Truth be told, I thought I could just “CC” everyone from my Gmail account and thoughtfully place photos of our products throughout the text like I did in Microsoft Word. I’ll never forget finishing that first email after what seemed like hours of proofreading and placing. I pressed send and sat back, waiting for the order confirmations to pile into our inbox.  The wait was excruciating! It felt like days had passed until I received a reply. It was from my Mom, and she wanted me to know how much she loved the photos I’d attached to the email. (Thanks Mom!) I instantly slunk back in defeat. Needless to say, I’d failed miserably at creating my first email, but that didn’t stop me. I began to read, watch, and listen

It’s time! Pumpkin spice has only just arrived but smart marketers know that the sooner you can begin to prepare for deliverability and marketing success for the year-end holiday season, the better. That’s why my Kickbox colleague Jennifer Nespola Lantz and I put together our top tips on things you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do if you want to keep yourself out of the spam folder this holiday season. You can find the article (and a link to the recorded webinar) over on the Kickbox blog.

The term “metaverse” may have been coined back in 1992, but it could hold new and adventurous opportunities for both consumers and even brands that engage with them. The only problem is many of us aren’t too sure what the metaverse actually is. Who is using it? Why do they use it? Which of the seemingly infinite metaverses are worth including in your marketing strategy? And how can the metaverse help marketers navigate data privacy regulations? To get some clarity, we surveyed over 1,000 consumers in the U.S. to learn about their takes, preferences, and behaviors around today’s biggest trends. In that survey, 8% of participants said they’d ever visited a metaverse. But that’s not the full story. Keep reading to learn why the metaverse might not be a passing trend. What Consumers Think About the Metaverse [New Data] The Metaverse is New to Many — but Still Growing Today

One of the most commonly used punctuation marks, an errant comma can be the difference between a complete sentence and a complete mess. In this post, we’ll explore seven comma rules that will keep your writing concise and coherent. Before we dive in, what is a comma anyway? You can think of a comma as a lighter version of a period. While a period ends a sentence full-stop, a comma is a smaller, softer pause. It can separate words, clauses, or ideas within one sentence. 1. Two complete sentences can only be connected with a comma when using a coordinating conjunction. A coordinating conjunction is a conjunction placed between words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank. English has seven main coordinating conjunctions — for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so — that can be used to weave together two complete sentences with a comma. You can use the mnemonic

When was the last time you gave your website a checkup? Maybe you’ve never audited your website before, it’s been a while since you have, or you have a redesign planned for the future. Whatever the case, use this post as your go-to website audit checklist to make sure your website is primed for maximum SEO and conversion results. Below, let’s learn what a website audit is, the different types of audits, why an auditis important, and how to use information from an audit to improve your SEO and conversions. Before we dive into the things you should be keeping an eye out for as you’re auditing your website, let’s review some of the different types of audits you can perform. Here are a few common audits among marketers. Types of Website Audits There are several different types of website audits, such as: 1. Competitive Website Audit A competitive website

Did you know that it only takes a tenth of a second to make a first impression? So when you meet someone for the first time, you need to be on your game from the very beginning — but do you know exactly how to make a good first impression? Whether you’re meeting new connections, team members, potential employers, or customers, here is alist of tips to help you put your best foot forward and make a great first impression. Arrive early. Be empathetic. Actively listen. Be mindful of your body language and posture. Modulate your pitch and tone of voice. Choose your words wisely. Dress the part. Make eye contact. Know your audience. Come prepared. Be authentic. Put your phone away. Make a connection. Don’t forget to follow up.   14 Tips for Making a Good First Impression 1. Arrive Early. Actor Billy Porter said it in his book

Email marketing is complex, and with over 300,000 potential renderings for an email, there’s no shortage of factors that can impact how your emails will actually look once they’ve hit your subscriber’s inbox. So: what should email marketers have on their pre-send email checklists? In this blog post, we dive into the what and whys of email campaign checklists, the six phases to sending the perfect email, and 29 of the most common (and critical) checkpoints—all in one place. Read on to learn: What is an email checklist? Why you should check your emails before you send them Six phases to sending the perfect email How to get Litmus’ Ultimate Email Marketing Checklist  What is an email checklist? An email checklist is a list of items to review before hitting send, used as a reminder and aid to help reduce errors. The purpose of an email campaign checklist is simple:

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Whether it’s for a blog, a social media post, a YouTube video, or a web article, a solid headline can always catch a reader’s attention. Not everyone has the time to dive into the details of every story, which is why it’s important to learn how to write better headlines — the kind that draws readers in.  Data gathered by the American Press Institute found that up to 60% of Americans simply read headlines to get a sense of what’s going on rather than investigate topics further. In the heyday of print newspapers, catchy headlines were essential to spark the imagination of readers. These days, headlines are a critical component of virtually any type of marketing strategy, whether you’re starting a blog, a video channel, or an email list. Why knowing how to write better headlines matters The purpose of a headline is to summarize a piece of content in the

Today’s guest post comes from my Kickbox colleague, Jennifer Nespola Lantz. Don’t forget to check out her posts over on the Kickbox blog. Take it away, Jen!Yesterday, a colleague shared a link, a much anticipated link, a link that adds clarity to a topic that caused some hair to catch on fire (mine in particular), some ire and anger, much speculation, and little support. That topic: Gmail’s Political Pilot Program or as Gmail has coined it Gmail Verified Sender Program Pilot (some speculate there are reasons for this, but let me learn my lesson and not talk about that just yet).I was hot on the topic when I first read about it and quick to comment judge. I was also quick to jump right into this newly shared link, filled with (what I hoped was) answers to some lingering questions. And what an enjoyable read it was. Not because it was