Most people have a love-hate relationship with their email inbox. On the one hand, email can be incredibly useful — whether you’re making progress with a client, replacing a meeting with a (much more efficient) email thread, or receiving an invitation to a fun social gathering. On the other hand, though, email can be overwhelming … Read more
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
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
In the bustling world of digital marketing, the cannabis industry finds itself at an intriguing intersection. As legalization spreads across the U.S., there’s a rapidly growing market for cannabis products. However, this industry’s unique position means conventional advertising methods can be unavailable or heavily restricted. Yet, where traditional means fall short, digital strategies present great … 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
There’s so much happening in marketing; search is upside down with generative AI, and social media platforms have algorithms that want to retain users. With all this, email marketing remains one of the most effective and trusted marketing channels because it builds a direct relationship between you and your customer. But are email marketers always happy … Read more
I clean my inbox like a five-star hotel. Multiple times a day, I sort through the messages and brutally decide which email deserves the honor of my click—and which will be sent immediately to the trash. There’s something satisfying about batch selecting and dumping a row of unread emails into oblivion. And a majority of … Read more
The dreaded follow-up email. You’ve crafted the perfect action plan, and you need a sign-off from your customer, client, or partner to get cracking. It’s been a few days now, and you’re sitting twiddling your thumbs, waiting to get started. You’ve had the follow-up email stored in your drafts, reluctant to hit send. They’re just … 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
You need a free email account — whether it’s for networking, job recruitment, downloading resources, transferring files, setting reminders, meeting with colleagues, or something else. Even with the rise of office chat platforms, you still depend on email for a surprising number of things. But unfortunately, not every email service is completely free. And even … Read more
You know the expression, “What you see is what you get”? Well, when it comes to email marketing campaigns, that might not always be the case. In this post, we’ll discuss the best free and paid email testing, previewing, and rendering tools you can use to make sure your emails are ready for the eyes … 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
As email marketers, one of the key metrics we use to determine if our audience is actually reading our content is the open rate. Tracking email opens allows us to determine whether our subject lines are resonating with our audience. If we can’t get them to open an email, we can’t get them to click … Read more
Google has announced the next testing phase of new features for Google Workspace users. Having commenced alpha testing, Google expanded the availability of eSignature to provide a more seamless signing experience for individual Google Workspace subscribers. Google also invited additional Google Workspace users to apply for early access to eSignature in Google Docs and Drive … 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
While email marketing may not get the attention some newer marketing channels get, it’s still a terrific way to generate leads and convert more prospects for your business. With that in mind, I want to share some email marketing best practices you can use to generate more leads for your business. Email Marketing Best Practices Email Formatting … Read more
