Email Marketing
This module provides a comprehensive overview of email marketing, a crucial component of online marketing. It starts with fundamental concepts, delineating what email marketing is and how it integrates into broader marketing strategies. Various email types are explored, including newsletters and lead nurture emails. Emphasis is placed on creating and growing a mailing list, with strategies for attracting, segmenting, and engaging subscribers effectively. Writing impactful emails involves attention to design, content, and personalization. The module stresses the importance of email deliverability and provides strategies for avoiding spam filters. It concludes with an examination of key metrics for evaluating the success of email marketing campaigns, such as click-through rates and ROI.
Key Topics
- Email Strategy Development
- List Building and Management
- Email Copy and Design
- Email Automation
- Segmentation Strategies
- Deliverability Optimization
- Performance Analytics
Exercises
- Design a lead magnet to build an email list
- Create an email welcome sequence
- Develop a segmentation strategy for an email list
- Design and write an effective promotional email
Resources
- Mailchimp - Email marketing platform
- ConvertKit - Creator-focused email tool
- Litmus - Email testing
- OptinMonster - Lead generation tool
- Really Good Emails - Design inspiration
Email Marketing: Direct Communication with Your Audience
Email marketing provides a direct channel to your potential customers, leveraging the content you've created through blogging. This step follows blogging because:
- It distributes and amplifies the blog content you've already created
- It converts casual website visitors into engaged subscribers
- It establishes a direct communication channel with potential customers