Make your customers fall in love with your brand with something as heartfelt and personal as an email.
Fellow
Internet marketing specialist, you
might be surprised to know that despite the popularity of social media
email marketing hasn’t lost its glimmer. According to the Radicati
Group, Inc., a technology market research firm, the number of worldwide
email accounts is expected to increase to over 5.2 Billion in 2018 from
4.1 Billion of 2014. (Details can be found in this
report).
So why does email remain to be more ubiquitous than social media?
Unlike a social media post, which addresses all of your followers, an
email is more personal. First-name-basis personal, as a
matter-of-fact. It gives you a chance to create a more intimate
experience with your customers.
But with all that said, achieving success in email marketing can be
quite tricky. You might be rubbing your customers the wrong way by
constantly pitching your products or sending generic newsletters with
irrelevant content that your efforts always go down the drain (and into
the Spam folder). But don’t despair. You still have a chance to sweep
your customers off their feet again with these tips:
Say thank you.
Let your customers know how much you appreciate their business. Send
them an elegant thank-you email, or give them a discount coupon for
their next purchase. Thanking them for trusting your company lets them
know that you care about them, and are not always after a sale.
Apologize.
Order delays and services, and broken websites can be frustrating to
your customers. But they’re all an inevitable part of any business.
The best thing you can do is damage control. Show how much you care for
your customers by sending them an apology email.
Be thoughtful.
Nothing says “I love you” more than little tokens, gifts, and
favors. Remember how giddy you feel when someone hands you flowers,
even when it’s not Valentines, or when your other half buys you your
favorite dessert on the most random occasion? Your customers, too, will
feel smitten when you give them something that will add value to their
life, without expecting something in return. Sharing helpful advice for
free will not only demonstrate your expertise, but also help build
trust and loyalty among your clients.
Let them know that you remember them on their special days.
Birthday cards and special holiday wishes are the best way to let
customers know that they are remembered on their special day or during
the holidays (and a chance for you to do holiday promotions). Add in
discounts, freebies, and fun images that are worth sharing.
Don’t be the “overly attached” partner
You may have a knack for crafting spectacular newsletters and emails thanks to your
website copywriting
prowess. But just because you can send them a personalized email
filled with love and appreciation everyday doesn’t mean that you
should. Blasting emails too often can come out as spammy-creepy. Think
about how an overly attached beau leaving you 29 voicemails everyday,
or, texting you every minute can be so annoying. Remember,
absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Keep them looking forward to your next email by scheduling your email
marketing blasts and sending only targeted and relevant content.
When done right, email marketing can do more than just win your
customers’ affection. It can help you earn a permanent place in their
hearts.
So dear Internet marketing specialist, it’s time to get personal… with email marketing, of course.
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