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How to Maximize Your Email and SMS

Ecommerce Playbook · October 27, 2021 · 16 min

Summary

This episode emphasizes the critical role of email and SMS in converting subscribers into paying customers, especially those who become "cold" over time. It dives into optimizing these channels through strategic offers, personalization, and data-driven decisions to maximize ROI and lower customer acquisition costs. Ecommerce operators will learn actionable tactics for driving first-time purchases and re-engaging dormant subscribers.

Key takeaways

Themes

email & smsconversion & crocustomer retention

Topics covered

email marketing strategiessms marketing strategiessubscriber conversioncustomer acquisition cost optimizationsegmentation and personalizationwelcome series automationre-engagement campaignsoffers and discounts

Episode description

Customer acquisition deep dive — with all the numbers! Andrew explores how to nudge subscribers into becoming customers. “People on my list who have never purchased before are very unlikely to purchase after a certain point without some kind of offer or discount.”

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about email & sms?
Implement a clear strategy for re-engaging cold subscribers, as their likelihood to purchase significantly drops without intervention after a certain period.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Leverage targeted offers and discounts within email and SMS campaigns to effectively convert subscribers who haven't yet purchased.
What does this episode say about customer retention?
Prioritize segmentation and personalization in your messaging to increase relevance and improve conversion rates for both email and SMS.
What does this episode say about email & sms?
Utilize welcome series automation to nurture new subscribers towards a first purchase and re-engagement campaigns for inactive segments.

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