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Practicing good inbound marketing means sending emails to people who actually want to hear from you. But oftentimes, your emails still end up getting lost in your customers’ inbox clutter — or worse, their spam folder. And then, when someone actually opens your email, they don’t actually click through. You might think to yourself, “Ugh, I just can’t win.” Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Here are 23 tips that are perfect for small and growing businesses, but anyone can embrace right now to improve their emails’ open rates, clickthrough rates, and lead generation potential. Email Marketing Tips for Small Businesses Do not buy email addresses. Abide by CAN-SPAM rules. Ensure your opt-in process complies with GDPR. Email new contacts within 24 hours. Send your emails from a real person, not your company. Pre-set the preview text. Write clear and clickable subject lines. Keep your emails concise. Include one call-to-action…
According to HubSpot Blog Research, 14% of Instagram marketers report losing followers from 2020 to 2021. If you’re a part of that 14%, you may be panicking trying to figure out what’s causing the decline. Don’t fret – we’ve got you covered. Below, we’re covering the top reasons why brands lose followers on Instagram and how to regain them. Why am I losing so many followers on Instagram? 1. You’re not posting often enough or posting too much. When we surveyed Instagram marketers, 40% said that not posting enough is the number one reason why brands lose followers. Meanwhile, 33% said posting too much can have the same impact. When it comes to posting, it’s all about striking the right balance. You want to post enough to make sure you’re reaching your target audience and not disappearing in a sea of posts. However, you don’t want to post too much…
According to Hubspot Blog Research, 44% of marketers currently leverage TikTok. As the short-form video platform continues to grow, some brands are struggling to figure out where they fit in. In fact, a 2022 report by InVideo shows that around 50% of brands like Google and IKEA still aren’t leveraging the platform. In this article, we’ll cover the top TikTok trends at a brand marketing level, how to find trends on the platform, and tips for joining them. Top TikTok Trends 1. More businesses are exploring the platform. According to HubSpot Blog Research, TikTok is the number one platform marketers are increasing their investments in for 2022. For a long time, businesses didn’t take TikTok seriously. They saw it as a platform for Gen-Z to make short, funny videos. However, when its popularity (and user growth) peaked in 2020, businesses gave it a second look. Today, marketers say it’s the…
Are you a power email sender? Campaign Monitor might be too costly for you. Fortunately, there are a lot of free and paid alternatives you can choose from. Digital marketing agencies love Campaign Monitor for a range of unique features, like private labeling, granular user permissions, and others. For a small business, these advantages don’t add any value – so why pay for them? Nevertheless, there are reasons why email marketers choose Campaign Monitor. Let’s start with taking a look at the best features of the product and then see how it compares to competitors’ offerings. Why email marketers choose Campaign Monitor Campaign Monitor is a straightforward email marketing solution with a user-friendly interface and simple features. Users always highlight the following pros of the tool: A rich collection of mobile-responsive email templates.A range of features for agencies: a client dashboard, multi-user access, private labeling, granular user permissions, special agency…
If you want to use WhatsApp for marketing, understanding the difference between the basic WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business and WhatsApp business API is crucial. They are three different tools, aimed at different users. With 2 billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is the most popular messenger app in the world, according to 2021 data from Statista. So can businesses use WhatsApp? Yes — and not only can they use it, they should use it. Why? Because WhatsApp is a great channel for customer service, transactional messages, and marketing campaigns. It lets you reach your audience directly on their mobile devices. People are much more likely to open a chat message as soon as it chimes in than an email. Plus, WhatsApp offers a wide range of messaging options to add to your marketing strategy: interactive messages with quick buttons, multimedia messages, product catalog, and QR codes for your multi-channel reach. However, it’s…
Despite the ongoing pandemic — or perhaps because of it — many brands continue to embrace the digital transformation from brick-and-mortar retail sales to ecommerce. While the idea of selling products strictly online is nothing new, a different form of online shopping is quickly gaining steam and changing the way people discover and purchase items online. Social commerce is what it’s called, and it’s making a big impact on how companies engage their customers. In 2020, global social commerce sales surpassed half a trillion dollars, with trends suggesting robust growth into the years ahead. Although social commerce is a relatively new phenomenon in the U.S., brands in countries like China and India have long recognized the potential of social media to grow their business and sell their products. For example, ecommerce giant Alibaba has gathered more than 500,000 followers on Pinterest alone, sharing images with links to everything from furniture or…
Adding a checkbox to your workbook may sound simple but it can expand the possibilities of what you can do in Excel. From checklists to graphs, there’s so much you can do. However, it starts with the checkbox. Learn everything you need to know about checkboxes below. How to Insert a Checkbox in Excel Add the developer tab to your Ribbon. Navigate to the Developer tab and locate the “Checkbox” option. Select the cell where you want to add the checkbox control then click the checkbox. Right-click the checkbox to edit the text and adjust sizing. To do this on Windows, click File > Options > Customize Ribbon. Then, select the Developer checkbox and click “save.” On IOS, click Excel > Preferences > Ribbon & Toolbar > Main Tabs. Then, select the Developer checkbox and save. On Windows, there are a few extra steps to see the checkbox option. Under…
Large corporations and government agencies don’t shop around for the best contractors and freelancers the same way a SaaS company or a small business might. Rather than relying on word of mouth, a quick Google search, or a Facebook ad, these organizations follow a procurement process that ensures fair business practices and quality results. As a preliminary step in the procurement process, an RFI gives a company or organization the information it needs to move forward with an RFP and RFQ. But what exactly is an RFI and what does this acronym stand for? RFIs are important because they reduce blind spots and empower your team to make better decisions. With more information at your disposal, you can understand the marketplace and get a better sense of the questions you’ll need to ask as you move forward in the procurement process. How does an RFI work? Step 1: The…
Consumer preferences are always changing, and consumers expect companies to keep up. In the last few years, many businesses had to accelerate digital transformations and meet customers online. This meant rethinking how to stay connected with prospects and existing customers virtually, while the future of in-person interactions remained uncertain. Now almost 2 years into this […] The post Just Launched: 2022 Global Messaging Engagement Report appeared first on SendGrid.
SVP Christine Novak stepped into her role 90 days ago. In this interview, discover her insights and ambitions for the company.