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242. Get better email deliverability with these 3 steps

The Ecommerce Roadmap · November 19, 2024 · 11 min

Summary

This episode emphasizes the critical importance of email deliverability for ecommerce businesses, highlighting that email traffic converts up to seven times better than social media. It explains that even with a strong list and compelling content, efforts are wasted if emails land in spam. The episode then outlines the foundational step of DNS authentication as a "seal of approval" to ensure emails reach the inbox, especially with updated Google and Yahoo regulations for bulk senders.

Key takeaways

Themes

email & smsconversion & cro

Topics covered

email deliverabilitydns authenticationspam filtersemail marketing strategysender reputationgoogle and yahoo email policies

Episode description

I'm a big fan of email marketing. It is the most effective way to grow your sales. It's not expensive, and people who go to your website directly from an email are up to 7 times more likely to make a purchase than cold traffic that comes to your website from Social Media. But here's the thing: If your emails are hitting the spam folder, you're not going to get sales. Today I'm sharing some insider information that will keep your email campaigns out of spam and in your customers' inboxes, where they belong. Listen in and discover: 😯 The thing you've been ignoring that's sabotaging your sales 👍 How to stay off the naughty list (and keep your emails out of spam) 📋 The best way to segment your mailing list to optimize open & click rates -------------------- Are you constantly asking yourself how to make your website better or questioning your prices? Do you wonder if you're missing something? If you have made sales in person or on a site like Etsy, I know you can sell more on your site. Get my FREE mini-course t

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about email & sms?
Implement DNS authentication for all email sending domains to comply with Google and Yahoo's stricter bulk sender policies and prevent emails from landing in spam folders.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Regularly monitor your email deliverability rates and sender reputation to identify and address potential issues before they significantly impact campaigns.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Prioritize maintaining good list hygiene by regularly removing inactive subscribers and managing bounces to improve overall sender scores.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Craft engaging and relevant email content that encourages opens and clicks, signaling positive engagement to email providers and boosting deliverability.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Avoid using spam trigger words and excessive imagery, and ensure proper email formatting to reduce the likelihood of being flagged by spam filters.

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