Countdown timers are a quick, effective way to boost engagement—whether they’re for sales or newsletter sign-ups. Introducing urgency into the inbox encourages email openers to take action. As a powerful visual tool, countdown timers are a tried and tested tool to build anticipation and encourage action. There are plenty of questions people still have about … Read more
In-person or virtual events revolve around getting to know other people and learning from one another. Because email is such a personal channel, it’s the ideal medium to build excitement for events and send those all important event reminders. Why You Should Use Calendar Links in Email Campaigns To ensure that guests actually show up, … Read more
And we’re back, with another fabulous update—September edition! This month, we’re thrilled to share another big update to our continued investment into the frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging email technology. We’re invested in using all the latest tools at our disposal to help you send better emails, and that’s what this month’s release … Read more
It’s time for our monthly round-up of our favorite emails! Over here at Litmus HQ, we’ve handpicked a selection of emails we loved that have recently landed in our inbox. From clever wordplay, engaging content, and scroll-stopping personalization, dive in and be inspired as we unveil the best of our inboxes. Duolingo Really Good Emails … Read more
It’s the end of August already? That means pumpkin spice season is just around the corner… or is already here, according to Starbucks. Either way, top off your lattes (seasonal or otherwise) and pull up a chair—it’s time for the latest installment of your favorite email reads roundup. Let’s hop in and check out all … Read more
Starting to feel like your email workflow has a little too many moving parts? Yeah, us too. And probably every other email marketer ever, if we’re being honest. It’s a craft that just has a lot of tools, steps, processes, review stages, stakeholders… The list goes on. And if you’re like us, you’re always looking … Read more
In the 2023 State of Email Workflows Report, we discovered marketing teams spend on average two weeks or more to create a single email. That’s from the campaign inception to the campaign delivery—they’re spending two weeks on everything that goes into a great email campaign: strategy, copy, design, code, setup, segmentation, testing, approvals, and sending. … Read more
Email design is one of the most important parts of your email marketing program. Whether you’re testing a new email template or trying to boost conversions through conversion-centered design (CCD), your emails should be both beautiful and actionable. Since email design encapsulates every visual element of your email, there’s a lot to understand and test. … Read more
At Litmus, our passion lies in helping marketers efficiently create impactful emails. For over 15 years, we’ve collaborated with marketers worldwide, enabling them to craft incredible audience experiences. Email is at the core of any integrated marketing program, and the demands on marketing teams in terms of volume, quality, and outcomes have only increased. We … Read more
We’re tapping our spoons on our glasses, everyone… Please welcome the latest and greatest selection of improvements to the Litmus experience! This August, we’re proud to announce the most cutting-edge selection of updates yet—including enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) personalization capabilities, email-ready snippets, automatic Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) checks, and so much more! Ready … Read more
Welcome back to the latest and greatest edition of This Month in Email, your go-to series for all the latest happenings in the world of email marketing. This edition contains all the hottest headlines from July 2023, so strap in while we catch you up on the latest in email. (Spoiler: A lot of it’s … Read more
Welcome to the email marketing Super Bowl. Despite a rise in shopping holidays throughout the year (looking at you, Prime Day), retail’s favorite pseudo-holiday, Black Friday, is still one of the busiest e-commerce days of the year. If you want to close out Q4 on a high note, this is the campaign to nail. Black … Read more
Welcome back to everyone’s favorite email roundup! It’s officially Vacay Season, so we opted to consolidate our favorite emails into one summertime showcase this year. You’d probably rather be laying poolside than looking at your inbox anyway… and honestly, same. But in between cleaning all the sand off our sandals and trying new ways of … Read more
Start and stop. Back and forth. Rush and wait. The journey of an email idea to a live campaign has so many decision points and variables, which makes email workflow management so difficult! That’s why we’ve compiled this list of our favorite tips and strategies to create better emails faster and with less frustration. What … Read more
Holiday shoppers will soon be making their lists and checking them twice. And it’s no secret that email marketing offers a direct relationship with customers that want to hear from you and want help with gift inspiration. Because of this, it’s important to start crafting a strategy early to meet shoppers throughout their journey, all … Read more
If your email goals are bigger than your budget or the pressure on your team increases, you need to work smarter with email workflow automation. This guide reviews what email workflow automation is and how to get started with seven automated email workflows: Welcome email series Lead nurturing campaigns Abandoned cart emails Post-purchase follow-ups Feedback … Read more
Thank you, email geeks. Each quarter, G2 and TrustRadius recognize the best of the best software companies, rating them on usability, leadership, performance, and more. We’re thrilled to be recognized (again!) from G2 and TrustRadius in their Summer 2023 awards. And it’s all thanks to you and your stellar reviews. At Litmus, we believe in … Read more
We hope everyone had an awesome first day at Litmus Live Week! For those of you who didn’t make it or haven’t signed up yet, here’s a re-cap of what you missed from our live sessions today—all lovingly compiled by yours truly, Jaina Mistry, and Jason Rodriguez. But seriously, what are you waiting for?! See … Read more
