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Episode 248 - 8 Top Email Tests + Making All Channels better with Email & SMS

eCommerce Evolution · August 23, 2023 · 41 min

Summary

This episode of eCommerce Evolution dives into how to leverage email and SMS to not only improve email marketing performance but also enhance the effectiveness of all other marketing channels. It offers practical testing strategies to optimize email campaigns, driving better engagement and conversions for ecommerce businesses.

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Themes

conversion rate optimizationcross-channel marketingemail marketingsms marketing

Topics covered

call-to-action testingcross-channel data integrationemail a/b testingemail list segmentationsms marketing strategiessubject line optimization

Episode description

FREE RESOURCE: OMG's Ultimate Email Marketing Testing Checklisthttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Mt6eOX2wxCM61uhGc0WoSVWSlemUJRP0T9mfgBk2o-M/edit#gid=1837668272How can you triple your results from Email & SMS? Is crafting a single captivating subject line the key? Does discovering the ultimate promotion hold the answer? Likely not.Making huge improvements is all about finding dozens of small wins, stacking them on top of each other, and letting the improvements compound.In this episode, Nick Flint, our Email Strategist at OMG, breaks down 8 Email & SMS tests you need to run right now! We talk about how Email & SMS can improve EVERY other channel. We’re talking Google Ads, YouTube ads, Facebook, Amazon - ALL made better by leveraging Email & SMS.Here’s a peek at what we cover. Why opt-in rate is NOT the key metric, you need to measure for your opt-in pop-up. (And why that spinning wheel might be doing more harm than good.)How making some prospects “work for it” can increase purchases and email engagement.Should you show your price in emails or make people click to see the price?How Everyday Cali used a creative “break our site” offer to drive engagement and get solid customer feedback.Plus, much, much more…

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Implement A/B tests on email subject lines focusing on length and emoji use to significantly impact open rates.
What does this episode say about cross-channel marketing?
Utilize SMS for urgent updates, flash sales, and delivery notifications to complement email efforts and drive immediate action.
What does this episode say about email marketing?
Integrate email and SMS data with other marketing platforms to create a unified customer view, enabling more personalized and effective cross-channel campaigns.
What does this episode say about sms marketing?
Regularly segment your email list based on purchase history and engagement to tailor content and improve conversion rates.
What does this episode say about conversion rate optimization?
Beyond A/B testing, conduct multivariate tests on email body copy and calls to action to understand which elements resonate most with different customer segments.

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