Without a doubt, this is by far
one of the most cost effective forms of online marketing currently
available - it's estimated that the costs are roughly 10% of
an equivalent direct mail campaign.
The one negative that email marketing has is that it has connotations
of spam - we're all familiar with the sight of dozens of unsolicited
emails clogging up the inbox, and the frustrations they can
cause. That out of the way, if done properly your email campaign
won't be seen in this way and will actively work in securing
business from customers old and new alike.
So how does Email Marketing work?
The key aspect of email marketing
is to ensure that you get permission to send communication to
people. This can be done by adding an 'opt-in' field to the
contact forms on your website, or by having a standalone 'newsletter
registration' page, or similar. Alternatively, you can purchase
databases of web users who have opted to receive targeted emails.
By using lists where customers have chosen to receive mail,
you protect your company from legal difficulties and the negative
publicity that spam email attracts.
Opt in email lists allow you to communicate quickly and effectively
with customers who have expressed a genuine interest in your
company and its products - and therefore are much more likely
to purchase as a result of receiving your information.
How can thiswork
for you?
Email marketing can be a godsend
- it's relatively cheap when compared to printed literature,
and allows you to speak more directly to your customers by employing
personalisation and targeting your message to specific recipients.
Making regular contact with new and existing customers in this
way builds positivity and trust in your brand, and often generates
an immediate response which can be invaluable in a variety of
ways.
If you'd like to know more, please contact
us or use our quote form
and we'll be in touch to discuss your requirements.
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