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It doesn’t matter if you’re writing an email, a blog post, or a tweet—the full gamut of attention-seeking and attention-keeping tactics apply. Social
It can feel intuitive to place your action form elements at the end of your page—after your theory of change. However, your supporter
Does this sound familiar? Back up your position with facts; the more reasons you can offer, the more persuasive your argument. Right?
Great communication is not just about what you say but how you say it. Who says it also matters. You won’t always
When it comes to targeting the best supporters for specific activities, many of us are using (or have used) the sub-list model.
It would be a lie to claim that ‘delivery time’ is a highly influential factor in email open rates. Compared to heavyweights
One of the hardest lessons to learn as a communicator is knowing what not to say. In a medium that forces us
Here’s an important piece of digital communication that you’ve probably never read: Few of us pay attention to stuff like
If you’ve ever been annoyed by a website that stopped you from watching a video because you’re in the ‘wrong’ country ... you’re
Most of us have a hard time keeping on top of emails from people we do know, to let alone give a second
Not every email you send will find its way into an inbox. Optimal deliverability is needed to give your emails a fighting
It’s not hard to preach to the choir. Or to mount an argument so agreeable that it won’t offend or challenge anyone.
I know what you’re thinking. “Subject lines”. And you’d be right. Subject lines are hailed as the ‘be all and
Cognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead
If your action email has one job—to get your supporter to click through to a destination—then what’s the quickest way to get
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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