15/07/2024
4th COMMANDMENT OF EMAIL MARKETING
THOU SHALL OBTAIN CONSENT.
Very Important.
One day, a senior colleague called me and said, “Bisi, do you have a Collection of Email addresses that I can buy?”
I paused for a while and I asked myself , is it true that some people actually buy Email addresses?
Listen, if you go through that route, your Email Marketing effort is already dead on arrival.
It is unwise and illegal to send marketing emails to those who did not give you permission to do so.
Why would you do that?
There is an ethical way of doing this thing so you can get results
And it's called PERMISSION MARKETING.
Permission Marketing is often used to describe the practice of obtaining explicit consent from individuals before sending them promotional emails.
HERE'S WHY OBTAINING CONSENT IS CRUCIAL IN EMAIL MARKETING:
1. Legal Compliance
In regions such as the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mandates that businesses obtain explicit consent from individuals before sending them marketing emails.
Similar laws, like the CAN-SPAM Act in the United States and the CASL in Canada, also enforce strict rules about email consent.
Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and damage to your business reputation.
I don't know if such a law exists in Nigeria but it's the right thing to do if you want to be taken seriously.
2. Building Trust and Credibility
When subscribers voluntarily opt-in to receive your emails, it signals that they trust you and are interested in what you have to offer.
This trust forms the foundation of a strong relationship that can lead to higher engagement rates, increased customer loyalty, and ultimately, better conversion rates.
3. Improving Engagement Rates
Subscribers who have willingly given their consent to receive your emails are more likely to engage with your content.
They are interested in your products, services, or information and are, therefore, more likely to open your emails, click on links, and take desired actions.
High engagement rates can improve your email deliverability, ensuring that your messages reach the intended recipients' inboxes rather than getting caught in spam filters.
4. Enhancing Email Deliverability
Email service providers (ESPs) and internet service providers (ISPs) use engagement metrics to determine the quality and relevance of your emails.
High open and click-through rates, coupled with low unsubscribe and spam complaint rates, signal to ESPs and ISPs that your emails are wanted and relevant.
This can enhance your email deliverability, ensuring that your messages reach your subscribers' inboxes rather than being filtered out as spam.
5. Respecting User Preferences
Obtaining consent respects your subscribers' preferences and autonomy.
It allows individuals to choose whether they want to receive Emails from you, which is a fundamental aspect of respecting their privacy.
By giving your subscribers control over their inbox, you demonstrate that you value their preferences and are committed to providing a positive user experience.
6. Reducing Unsubscribe and Spam Complaint Rates
When subscribers have not explicitly consented to receive your emails, they are more likely to find your messages intrusive and unwanted.
This can lead to higher unsubscribe rates and an increase in spam complaints, which can harm your sender reputation and email deliverability.
By obtaining consent, you ensure that your emails are only sent to those who genuinely want to hear from you, reducing the likelihood of negative reactions.
SO HOW CAN YOU OBTAIN THIS CONSENT?
It's simple. Create a LEAD MAGNET.
A Lead Magnet is any valuable resource you can give to your target audience for Free in exchange for their Email Addresses.
Your Lead Magnet must be so valuable that it can help your potential subscribers solve a major challenge almost immediately.
It should be short and straight to the point.
A Lead Magnet can be in the form of an Ebook, Worksheet, Checklist, Video, Masterclass or anything.
As long as it can help them solve a problem and it's short and concise.
TOOLS YOU CAN USE TO CREATE YOUR LEAD MAGNET
CANVA: you can use Canva to create an ebook, workbook, Cheat Sheet or anything that has to do with writing. Download it in PDF Format.
CAMTASIA OR ZOOM: You can use any of these tools to record a short video guiding them on how to solve a particular problem fast.
When you are done creating your Lead Magnet, save it on Google drive and insert the link on your opt-in Page.
So for your potential subscribers to get the lead magnet, they should give you their email address.
And they will gladly do that because they need that problem to be solved.
And they will also be looking forward to more valuable content from you.
So yes, they would grant you that permission if they are truly your Target Audience.
I believe you have learned something today.
If you need help in creating your Lead Magnet or starting Email Marketing, send me a DM.
I am here to help. Happy Monday.
Your Email Marketing Specialist,
Bisi Ajisola Copywriting Service
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