“Do I need a website? What should I use a landing page for? Do I need both?” If you’ve asked these questions, you’re not alone. Like all online entrepreneurs, you want to set yourself up for success right away. Carving out a place for your business on the internet is a great way to start […]
Let’s imagine it’s your birthday for a moment … Happy Birthday! You roll over in bed in the morning, grab your phone to sift through texts and emails wishing you a happy day. In your email, there’s a message waiting for you with a free offer, just for you, to help you celebrate. Can’t you […]
Can you believe it’s 2021? After the year we just had, you’re probably breathing a sigh of relief like I am. But here’s the thing: The world is more virtual than ever. And being able to connect with people digitally has become incredibly important if you want your business to thrive. That’s why we’re throwing […]
Advertising legend David Ogilvy once said, “Five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy. When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.” Like a headline for a blog post or news article, the subject line for your email needs to capture people’s attention […]
“Email automation.” You hear the phrase again and again. Email automation is powerful stuff, but if you’re new to the email marketing game, you probably have a few questions about it. After all, automation can increase leads, conversions, and revenue, and it can save you time. The stats prove it: Automated email messages average 70.5% […]
In fact, many of our customers at AWeber are business owners just starting out by selling on marketplaces like Etsy or Amazon. Some are content creators, bloggers, or podcasters who have ideas to share with the world. Others are restaurant owners, local shop owners, mechanics, and so much more. While it sounds like these business […]
Email marketing vs. social media. “Email marketing is dead.” “That social channel is old news.” How many times have you heard phrases like this, pinning tried and true marketing channels against each other like gladiators gone to war? I know my answer: too many to count. So called ‘experts’ have a bad habit of killing […]
The holiday shopping season is in full swing! And that means everyone’s on the lookout for the best deals from brands they love. But shopping may look a bit different in 2020 than it did in year’s past. Instead of shopping at brick-and-mortar shops this year, many could turn to the internet as their preferred […]
What does having a “strong brand” mean to you? For some, images of mega corporations like Apple or Starbucks come to mind. Others may think of brands that align with their values, like Bombas or TOMS. Regardless, I’m willing to bet you thought about a large, recognizable brand — which is why small businesses can […]
Sending emails can feel intimidating at first. It may even cause some “email anxiety” (yeah that’s a thing). But sending emails doesn’t have to be complicated or scary if you follow some basic email marketing best practices. As you go through this list of best practices for email marketing, you won’t see guidelines about how […]