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So you’ve cracked the code to writing a great email. The next step is to push it out to as many people
Preview text appears in most email clients in the form of a few words after or below a subject line. While it doesn’t
Have you ever visited a website only to notice that ads for that site seem to ‘follow’ you around the Internet? You’ve been
It can feel intuitive to place your action form elements at the end of your page—after your theory of change. However, your supporter
Think of digital pipelines as pathways that lead your supporters down progressively deeper levels of engagement. Without designing your pipelines intentionally, your supporters
Not every email you send will find its way into an inbox. Optimal deliverability is needed to give your emails a fighting
Imagine you’re at a party. There are plenty of new people you could meet and talk to. There’s a guy talking himself up.
Most of us have a hard time keeping on top of emails from people we do know, to let alone give a second
(Not in that way). Do you ever find yourself staring at your screen, wishing the thing you are trying to write was done
It would be a lie to claim that ‘delivery time’ is a highly influential factor in email open rates. Compared to heavyweights
Every time you email your supporter, you’re doing much more than delivering a message. You’re cultivating a relationship. If
Think of a radio tower. Broadcast signals beaming far and wide. Most people think about email broadcasts this way. Please don’t think
Your reader trusts their own mind way more than they trust yours. No offense but it’s true. Knowing this, try to avoid
Don’t wait for supporter fatigue to set in before creating a plan to mitigate it. Nice idea, right? Most of us only recognize
A ‘hero’ image is one that carries the most visual weight in your layout. Usually accompanying your headline, this is the image
There’s more than one way to build an email list. The various types of digital assets you can use to attract people to your list are your list building entry points. Choosing the right entry points can either set you up for long term success or agonizing frustration.
The very first touchpoint that brings someone to your email list is defining. That moment is responsible for establishing the terms of the relationship they will have with you. Will the interaction position them as an action taker? Or a spectator? Consider how supporters can best help your organization achieve its mission, and then design list-building entry points to mirror that.
Active entry points include:
Passive entry points include:
Simply put, if your core list-building strategy relies on passive entry points, it’s going to be harder to mobilize your supporters into action. You’ll find plenty of digital agencies keen to push passive entry points because they’re easily applied in a commercial environment. However, we have something more valuable to work with. So play to your advantage—optimize online action pages such as petitions and advocacies to fuel your list building strategy. Prioritize your active entry points. These highly-sharable assets will build audiences faster than generic signup forms every time.
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