Writing an engaging newsletter is not only about hitting the "send" button but thinking about what my subscribers are getting from my newsletter.
What's in it for them when they open and click my emails?
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Are you any of the following?
· Has no idea what to say to your subscribers?
· It’s been a while since the last time you said "hi" to your list.
· Are you like me who took a few months before got the courage to send my first newsletter?
Don't feel bad if you answered yes to at least one of the questions. I have simple tips for you to send your email list today.
You need to understand what your subscribers want. What topic interests them? What solution do they need?
The answer to that is your opt-in freebie.
If you are offering different opt-in freebies or lead magnets, make sure to check that you are sending your newsletter to the right people.
You don't want to send a newsletter about blogging to people who subscribed for your meal planning printable.
I use Mailerlite to get leads and schedule my newsletter.
Group your email lists according to the categories that they subscribed for. It is easier to scan who might be interested in a topic or ideas that you want to send.
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If you are offering different opt-in freebies or lead magnets, make sure to check that you are sending your newsletter to the right people.
You don't want to send a newsletter about blogging to people who subscribed for your meal planning printable.
I use Mailerlite to get leads and schedule my newsletter.
Group your email lists according to the categories that they subscribed for. It is easier to scan who might be interested in a topic or ideas that you want to send.
Try Mailerlite for free here.
If you don't have any opt-in freebies or lead magnets yet on your blog, download the Free Mini Biz Bundle where you can get FREE PRINTABLE TEMPLATES so you can create a to-do list, checklist, or worksheets for your audience.
Your email lists subscribed to you because they knew that your opt-in freebie could help them ease their struggles.
Gather information, tips, and ideas about the topic around your opt-in freebie that your subscribers first opted in.
For example: If they subscribed to your free meal planning printable, focus on meal planning topics.
Brainstorm ideas you can send around this topic. (at least for a few series of your newsletter to re-engage your subscribers).
Gather information, tips, and ideas about the topic around your opt-in freebie that your subscribers first opted in.
For example: If they subscribed to your free meal planning printable, focus on meal planning topics.
Brainstorm ideas you can send around this topic. (at least for a few series of your newsletter to re-engage your subscribers).
Here are 6 brilliant ideas to come up with an interesting subject for your email list
Remember that we are looking for ideas around your opt-in freebie.
1. Take note of the comments on your blog posts and find interesting arguments and raise the concern to your email list.
If one person commented on the issue, others are maybe wondering about and experiencing it.
You can ask something like "Are you experiencing this?" or "What do you think about "the argument?" Add your own opinion and solution to the issue.
If one person commented on the issue, others are maybe wondering about and experiencing it.
You can ask something like "Are you experiencing this?" or "What do you think about "the argument?" Add your own opinion and solution to the issue.
2. Latest scoop about the topic
Send them the latest trend, updates, or discoveries about the topic. Send them your updated blog post.
Send them the latest trend, updates, or discoveries about the topic. Send them your updated blog post.
3. List of resources that could help your readers
People love lists and resources in one place. Think of a specific struggle that your readers are experiencing and give them your best list of things, products, tools books or apps that can help them.
4. Latest promos that may help them
If your subscribers love meal planning, for example, invite them to sign up for paid and free offers that can help them simplify meal planning. It is your chance to use your affiliate links and earn.
5. Use Google to see what people are searching for on the topic
When you type in your keywords or any words in the search bar, Google will give you the most searched keywords and ideas. Smart!
When you type in your keywords or any words in the search bar, Google will give you the most searched keywords and ideas. Smart!
6. Use Facebook Groups
Are you a member of any Facebook groups in your niche? If not yet, you better join Facebook groups today. Yes, today. Don't wait any longer.
Facebook groups keep you updated and is the easiest way to get feedback and brilliant ideas when brainstorming.
Pro Tip: Visit one Facebook group about the topic that you need, just one FB group, or else you'll be spending browsing your News Feed and forgetting about your newsletter.
On the left side of the Facebook group, you'll find a search bar. Enter your keyword to get different ideas that people are concerned about your topic.
Read the comments on the post to get different ideas and insights for your next email.
On the left side of the Facebook group, you'll find a search bar. Enter your keyword to get different ideas that people are concerned about your topic.
Read the comments on the post to get different ideas and insights for your next email.
That are just a few ideas to help you re-engage your email list. Do not forget to start with the very first reason why they signed up for your email list.
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I love the idea of using Facebook groups to get ideas for your topic. I'm definitely going to try that! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteUsing Google to see what people are looking for on a topic to get key words really helps.
ReplyDeleteI need to make better use out of my emailing list. Thank you for the ideas. Right now I just use it as an RSS feed. Goals...
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I haven't even begun to set up a newsletter because it always daunted me. After reading your post, I have some good ideas. Thank you
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas to get going again with my list that I have ignored for a few months now! Thanks so much
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