Over the period of one year, we looked at over 5 million Previews and QA results in Litmus and found that 96% of emails contained content errors and 75% had broken links. These issues could lead to a lack of engagement, lost email revenue, and more critically—diminished brand trust. How many times have you unsubscribed … Read more
We’ve got a few marketing secrets here at Litmus… and maybe your email team does, too. We talk a lot about designing and coding emails from scratch. And we do a lot of that! But we also… sometimes… occasionally… use email templates. 46% of email marketers have up to five emails in production at any … Read more
What do you think we’re talking about when we say the words “email personalization”? Are you thinking about merge tags or dynamic content? Segmentation and automation? Profile or behavior-based automations? Or all of the above? While the technology, functionality, and overall options you have available when it comes to personalizing an email has changed—we’re still … Read more
Email personalization is consistently one of the biggest priorities for marketers—but it’s also one of the things that’s making them tear their hair out. There’s good reason for both of these facts. Personalized email helps captivate audiences with true 1:1 experiences, leads to more engaged subscribers throughout the customer journey, and increases conversions, conversion rates, … Read more
Not all email personalization is created equal. There are varying degrees, from the basic “Hello, %%first_name%%” that many email service providers (ESPs) offer using merge tags, to more advanced methods that go beyond these standard methods—like email elements that are dynamically personalized at the time of open (think: live polls, countdown timers, and Interest Signals). … Read more
Why did my email go to spam? Most of the time, it feels like a big ‘ol shrug. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Every email you send goes through a maze of deliverability obstacles before it reaches its destination. Three factors influence whether or not someone receives your email in the inbox: Infrastructure: Your identification and authentication records Reputation: … Read more
Newsletters are a cornerstone of email marketing. They offer a direct line of communication with your audience—yet creating one that consistently engages readers can be challenging. How do you create a newsletter that not only captures attention but also effectively supports your business goals? Dive into newsletter best practices for launching a successful newsletter: What’s … Read more
Email marketers are no strangers to the exhilarating ride of their craft. One day, your campaigns are flawless masterpieces; the next, an important image doesn’t render or a crucial link stops working. The most frustrating part? Often, these hiccups are beyond your control. On average, email clients make updates every 1.2 days. Combine this with … Read more
Email is personal. Unlike most marketing channels, email really is communication at a 1:1 level. It’s your opportunity to reach people with messages just for them. Email personalization has revolutionized the way we engage with audiences, turning generic promotional and transactional email programs into tailored conversations that resonate with each recipient. However, despite its proven … Read more
The best way to insult an email marketer is to call their emails spam. No one wants to be in the company of scammers sending hidden malware, demanding ransom money, or promoting illegal activities. But the original definition of spam actually comes from the fact that these messages are annoying, repetitive, and can’t be prevented. … Read more
Not all email personalization is created equal. There are varying degrees, from the basic “Hello, %%first_name%%” that many email service providers (ESPs) offer using merge tags, to more advanced methods that go beyond these standard methods—like email elements that are dynamically personalized at the time of open (think: live polls, countdown timers, and Interest Signals). … Read more
Marketing has transformed more in the past three years than in the previous 50, and one of the driving forces behind these seismic shifts is artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, 45% of marketing teams now leverage AI in their email campaigns—and 31% plan to invest more in AI and machine learning this year. Recent headlines … Read more
Email marketing continues to be unmatched when it comes to the return on investment it drives. A whopping $36 for every $1 spent, in fact. Over 2,000 marketers weighed in to help us discover trends behind these returns. Is there anything you can do to drive a higher return? Absolutely. And we compiled and analyzed … Read more
How many emails do you receive that start with, “Hi [mergetag]!” Yes, email personalization like this is simple and easy to do if you have the right ESP. It’s become a popular tactic because we know email marketing personalization is good for business. 71% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized experiences, according to McKinsey. … Read more
Your brand is unique, and to build a successful email marketing program, your emails must reflect all of the elements that make you one of a kind. But building a great email program that not only represents your brand but garners engagement and business growth can often feel like building a car as you drive … Read more
It takes an email marketing team an average of 2 weeks to produce a single email. That’s two weeks of tinkering with email copy, email design, and email coding before it’s ready for approvals, testing, and finally, sending it out to the world. And at any given time, 46% of email marketers have up to … Read more
Trust, privacy, and security are core tenets at Litmus. Every solution we offer is designed with the security and privacy of our customers in mind. In turn, email marketing teams like yours trust Litmus to help them gain the trust of their audience by ensuring every email is personalized effectively and optimized for every subscriber. … Read more
Every email marketer wants their messages to arrive in the inbox and not the spam folder. So when Gmail and Yahoo announced they’d be enforcing new sender guidelines that deeply affect deliverability for anyone sending to their addresses, every email marketer’s ears perked up. Hence why we hosted a virtual Litmus Talks with experts from … Read more
