Email Marketing
Email marketing is a direct marketing channel that uses email to promote products, services, or nurture relationships with potential and existing customers.
A. Email Marketing Strategy
Define campaign goals (lead nurturing, product promotion, customer retention, etc.)
Build and segment your email list
Choose the right email marketing platform (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, ConvertKit, etc.)
Set frequency and content types
Align email strategy with customer journey stages
B. Types of Email Campaigns
Welcome Series
Automated emails sent after a user subscribes
Introduces your brand, offers value, sets expectations
Newsletter Emails
Regular updates including blog posts, company news, tips, and promotions
Promotional Emails
Announce sales, new products, events, or special offers
Transactional Emails
Order confirmations, shipping updates, receipts — high open rates
Must be clear, concise, and branded
Cart Abandonment Emails
Remind users to complete their purchase
Often include incentives (discounts, free shipping)
Re-engagement Emails
Target inactive subscribers
Win-back campaigns or special offers
Drip Campaigns / Email Sequences
Automated, time-based or behavior-triggered email series
Great for lead nurturing or onboarding
C. List Building & Segmentation
Use opt-in forms on website, blog, landing pages
Offer lead magnets (eBooks, discounts, free trials)
Segment by:
Demographics
Behavior (past purchases, email engagement)
Lifecycle stage (new lead, customer, VIP)
D. Email Design & Content Best Practices
Personalization: Use names, product preferences, behavior-based triggers
Clear CTAs (Calls to Action): Encourage specific actions (Buy Now, Learn More)
Mobile Optimization: Ensure responsiveness for all devices
A/B Testing: Subject lines, content, send times
Compliance: Follow laws (CAN-SPAM, GDPR) and include unsubscribe links
E. Automation Tools & Workflows
Set up workflows for:
Welcome series
Post-purchase follow-ups
Behavioral triggers (site visits, downloads)
Event reminders
Platforms with strong automation:
ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, HubSpot, Mailchimp
F. Analytics & Performance Metrics
Key metrics to monitor:
Open rate
Click-through rate (CTR)
Bounce rate
Unsubscribe rate
Conversion rate
Revenue per email / per subscriber
Use insights to refine subject lines, content, timing, and segmentation.