Marketing
How To Use Voodoo (SMS Marketing Service)
Sending And Scheduling Texts To send a text, first log into Voodoo. You will need to add credits to your…
Market Research Methods: Pros and Cons
Getting started with Market Research can be overwhelming. Here are some of the main methods you can use to improve…
Optimising your Email Campaigns for Mobile Users
These days, it all happens down the phone. That little gadget that most people have on their person at all…
Email Click Rate Declining? Here are 7 Possible Reasons…
A key element of a thriving email campaign is customer engagement. So, if your click-through rate (CTR) is declining, it's…
List Churn: Dealing with Unsubscribers
No matter how much of an email marketing expert you are, the reality is that as you send email campaigns,…
Five Automated Emails for Beginners
If you'd like to take your email marketing to the next level, it’s time to start automating your email flows.…
Why Your Emails Should be Engaging to be Successful
We've already explored how to write engaging emails, but covering the ‘why' is just as important. Almost everyone uses email…
How to Create a Compelling Call-to-Action for Your Emails
'Buy Now.' 'Claim Offer.' 'Join Now.' You've probably seen these phrases before. Their official name is a 'Call-to-Action' or CTA…
Everything you need to know about ALT-text in Email Marketing
Images enhance click-through rates and make your emails more engaging. But they can complicate readers’ viewing experience, so you need…
A Guide to Image Optimisation
Images can transform your emails, drive engagement, and energise your content. They are a great tool for all email marketers. …
What is Domain Credibility?
Domain credibility means that your email address has a good reputation with email providers. Credible domains send emails which are…
Email Authentication Series: Episode 4 – DMARC
This is it: the finale! Thanks for sticking with us. Of course, this won't make much sense if you haven't…
What to Do When Campaigns Aren’t Converting
If your email campaigns aren’t converting, don’t initially blame your business's product or service. Most of the time, it has…
How to Build a Loyal Audience With Strategic Email Segmentation
With email segmentation, you divide your email list into smaller groups based on their demographics, behaviours, interests, and lifecycle stages. …
Email Authentication Series: Episode 3 – DKIM
Welcome back to our series on email authentication. If you haven't already done so, please check out: Email Authentication: an…
These Tailored Email Campaigns will Boost Your Success
We've already discussed how email campaigns targeted at specific segments boost engagement and loyalty. In that article, we gave advice…
Email Authentication Series: Episode 2 – SPF
Email authentication can sound more complex than it is, especially if you are unfamiliar with the terminology. To get the…
Five Ways to Turn Your Audience into Email Subscribers
Growing your email list as part of your email marketing campaign is key for directly connecting with your customers, generating…
Email Authentication Series: Episode 1 – AN INTRODUCTION AND GLOSSARY
To improve your sender reputation, you should consider authenticating your email domain. This might sound complicated, and there are a…
A beginner’s guide to market research
"Market Research" is the process of collecting information about potential customers. It's like taking a peek into your customers' and…
The Most Profitable Email Marketing Segments for You
Email segmentation refers to dividing your email list into different categories, so your campaign can better target each group based…
How to Write Engaging Emails
Captivating email content is the bread and butter of email marketing; without it, your email campaign will struggle to provide…
Timing is Everything. When Should You Send Emails?
Sending emails at the right time is essential. It maximises the chances of your email subscribers seeing and engaging with…
Fwd: My Emails Are Landing in Spam. How Do I Fix It?
Re: Emails sometimes end up in spam folders for various reasons. But don't worry — this is avoidable. Keep reading…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Email Marketing
Email marketing is a type of digital marketing and a key element of a marketing strategy overall. It informs customers…
Klaviyo Newbie? Here’s a Breakdown of Five Essential Features
Klaviyo is an email marketing provider that allows businesses to build customer relationships through personalised emails, segments, flows, and other…
Everything You Need to Know About KPIs
In email marketing, key performance indicators (KPIs) measure an email campaign's effectiveness and help identify areas for improvement. ⚡️Standard email…
Is Email Marketing for You? Here’s What’s Involved
With over 4.2 billion active email users worldwide, email is integral to online communication — and not just for personal…
Questions to get you started with Market Research
Good quality market research can make all the difference to your campaigns. It provides a valuable insight into what your…
How to Improve your Sender Reputation
If your email deliverability has been off for a while, you might find that your sender reputation is a little…
How to improve Email Deliverability
Emails get stuck sometimes. It happens to the best of us, but that doesn’t mean you just have to sit…
Understanding and Avoiding Blacklists
SMS marketing is an excellent tool for reaching customers and driving conversions, but you need to find the sweet spot…
5 Causes and Fixes for Low Opt-in Rates
The higher the opt-in rates for SMS marketing, the greater the chance of increased conversion rates. Securing opt-ins is, therefore,…
Segmenting Audiences: everything you need to consider
Your mailing list includes many different people with many different lifestyles. The best way to connect with each of them…
5 Ways to Overcome Deliverability Challenges in SMS Marketing
For your campaign to thrive, it must first reach your recipient. It sounds easy, but it’s not always so straightforward.…
Overcoming Top 5 SMS Marketing Challenges
SMS marketing is cost-effective, directly connects you with customers, and instantly delivers time-sensitive promotions. It's a win-win for everyone involved,…
“Drop your digits!” Six ways to grow your SMS Mailing List
1. Where to start To grow your SMS lists, leverage your existing communication channels. 📲SOCIAL MEDIA - run some stories,…
5 Steps to combine Email and SMS marketing for maximum results
We’ve touched on why combining email and SMS can be a productive use of your time. But what does that…
5 Ways to Personalise Your SMS Marketing Campaign
Personalising your marketing messages is a game-changer. It boosts open rates, strengthens customer engagement and loyalty, and drives conversions. In…
What is A/B Testing?
A/B testing is about comparing two SMS strategies, to see what clicks (literally!) with your subscribers. It’s a way of…
A Guide to SMS Quiet Hours
Let’s face it: no one wants to be reading text messages in the middle of the night, no matter how…
Crack the Customer Code: Five SMS A/B Tests Every Business Should Try
If you’re all brushed up on why you should run A/B tests, you’re probably now wondering how to run A/B…
5 Ways to Improve SMS Engagement Rates
Several metrics should be monitored throughout your SMS campaign, but two key performance indicators (KPIs) stand out: deliverability and engagement.…
How Long Should Your Text Messages Be?
Capturing the recipient's interest is the goal for any business, so crafting messages that are too long isn't ideal—however, neither…
Email and SMS Marketing: A Strategic Partnership
When it comes to contacting customers, the most successful approach requires quality AND quantity. Combining the forces of email and…
Six Ways to Maximise SMS Marketing Returns
Opt-ins and outs: The most important aspect of SMS marketing is compliance with privacy regulations. You must give customers the…
Follow These SMS Marketing Tips For a Thriving Campaign
Creating a successful SMS marketing campaign can be challenging. There’s so much to consider and keep track of: What should…
6 Ways to Craft the Perfect SMS Welcome Message
Did you know that people are up to eight times more likely to engage with SMS marketing than email? Or…
ROI: What to expect from your SMS Campaigns
The exact Return on Investment (ROI) of your campaign will vary, depending on the industry you’re in, the size of…
SMS Legal Compliance: A Dictionary of Terms
When you’re researching the legal side of SMS marketing, many different acronyms are used. But don’t worry—we’re here to simplify…
6 Ways to Craft the Perfect SMS Welcome Message
Did you know that people are up to eight times more likely to engage with SMS marketing than email? Or…
Setting Up Your SMS Marketing on Klaviyo
You've got a strategy, a sending number, and a Klaviyo account. You're ready to use Klaviyo for SMS marketing —…
5 Reasons You Should Start Using SMS Marketing
Are you looking for a cost-effective and easy way to market your products or competitions? If your answer is yes,…
3 SMS Marketing Campaigns To Improve ROI
How are your campaigns doing? If the answer is, ‘Could be Better!’ don’t despair. It’s perfectly normal to experience changes…
Will SMS Marketing Work For Your Business?
Before getting started, ask yourself key questions to align your goals, product, and audiences with the strengths of SMS marketing.…
5 Tips for Organically Building Your Social Media Followers
Are you keen to attract more eyes to your brand? Nowadays, social media is the way to do it. It's…
An Introduction To ROI
ROI stands for “Return on Investment”. In other words, it refers to how much you get out of launching an…
How to Legally Acquire Consent From Your Customers for SMS Marketing
All SMS campaigns are subject to legal compliance laws. While this is not as complicated as it sounds, it is…
The Rule of 7: How to Efficiently Grab Attention
Customers need to see your brand, on average, at least 7 times before they commit to a purchase. This principle…
How to Add a Discount Code in WooCommerce
Here's a comprehensive guide on how to create and manage discount codes in your WooCommerce store. 1. Access WooCommerce Coupons…
How To Track Link Clicks Using Redirects
Step one: Install a redirect pluginThe plugin we use for redirects can be found here (it's free!).Step two: Create a…