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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
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
To steal a mantra from our friends in journalism: don’t bury the lede. The idea might have started in newspaper offices
If we want to get the most out of email, we need to make it personal. If every message we send sounds
Consider the moment before your supporter decides whether to open your email. They must sacrifice something in order to give you their attention.
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
For several years, I drove a strategy at Animals Australia to send ‘thank-you’ emails to action takers that were jam-packed with followup
When it comes to targeting the best supporters for specific activities, many of us are using (or have used) the sub-list model.
A well-placed stat will add weight to your writing—particularly when it’s referenced with a credible source. When working with numbers, all care must
Most organizations want to grow their online audience. Some of us rely entirely on our supporters to fuel actions and fundraising—the organizational
Technology moves at light-speed. Every day, smart people are pushing the boundaries of digital design, user experience, and communication. If we hope
Don’t wait for supporter fatigue to set in before creating a plan to mitigate it. Nice idea, right? Most of us only recognize
Whatever you do—don’t just imagine your headline on your page itself. Consider how your headline performs without the rest of your page to
A ‘hero’ image is one that carries the most visual weight in your layout. Usually accompanying your headline, this is the image
Sometimes, the purpose of an email can be simply to inform. But often, we’re trying to get someone somewhere. An action page. A
A token is a little snippet of encoded data that identifies a supporter and can be attached to links in your email broadcasts. When someone clicks on a tokenized link from an email to your website, your website can re-discover who that supporter is and continue to deliver a seamless, personalized experience. Your email broadcast system, website, and CRM will need the ability to ‘talk’ to each other to pull this off.
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