Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to send out a mass email but didn’t want to lose time on creating a lengthy email draft? Or maybe you’ve gotten so used to sending out short emails that the idea of crafting a longer one sounds daunting. Whatever the case may be, crafting a great marketing email that stands out among the rest can be tricky. You need to find the right tone, the right content, and the right delivery method to create something special without losing yourself in the process. We’re going to walk you through creating four basic types of marketing emails to help you identify the best one for each situation.
Regular Email
The first type of email we’re going to walk you through is the regular email. A regular email is simply an email you send out to your email list on a regular basis. It can be any length you want, but for the sake of this example, let’s say you decide to make it around three sentences long. This is short enough to be read and understood by your audience but long enough to keep your writing interesting. When writing a regular email, keep in mind that you’re writing for your audience. You’re not trying to impress your readers with your amazing insights; you’re simply trying to provide them with useful information. So, when you write your regular email, make sure you’ve considered what your audience wants and needs.
News Letter Email
A news letter email is pretty self-explanatory. You’re simply taking a regular email and changing the subject line and/or first paragraph to reflect the content of the newsletter. You don’t need to radically change the tone of the email or add in a lot of extra content. Simply update the information you have available about the latest news stories and/or trends and offer your readers helpful tips on how to achieve these.
The advantage of a news letter email is that you don’t need to waste time writing a lengthy email. Instead, you can simply cut and paste what you have already written for your blog into the newsletter. This can help you save a lot of time and ensure that your email is relevant and valuable to your audience. The disadvantage, however, is that your audience has already gotten used to receiving regular emails and will probably ignore a newsletter without thinking twice about it. To grab the attention of your audience and make sure that they read your emails, you need to take a different approach.
Press Release Email
A press release is essentially like a news letter email, but instead of focusing on recent news stories and trends, you’re going to write about a press event or a new product that your company has released. Be sure to include any relevant information about the event or product, such as when and where it was released and any discounts or promo codes that may be available for the customer. Also, including any background information about the person(s) involved in the product launch might prove to be useful to your audience. When sending out a press release, make sure to consider what your audience wants and needs. For instance, if you’re trying to promote a new product featuring animal prints, you might want to add in some content about animal rights or how the print block represents a woman’s curves or vice versa. You can also use a similar approach with your blog post to incorporate more content into your email pitch.
Product Review Email
A product review email is simply an email you’re sending to someone who’s purchased or is in the process of purchasing a product your company manufactures or promotes. The purpose of a product review email is to provide the reviewer with helpful information about the product, including how to use it, what features it has, and any drawbacks. When writing a product review email, make sure to focus on the benefits of the product rather than its flaws. This will help your audience see the product in a more positive light. Also, be sure to mention any discounts or promo codes the reviewer might be eligible for.
As with most other types of emails, the perfect length for a product review email is around three sentences. Anything longer, and your audience might start to lose interest. Short and sweet. Just like the regular email we wrote earlier. When it comes to getting the most out of your product review email, focus on the benefits of the product rather than the features that make it different from others. Doing this will make it easy for the reviewer to see how your product can solve their problems. And, as with most other emails, make sure to include a call-to-action at the end to encourage the reviewer to take action. For example, if you’re reviewing a new mattress, you might want to suggest that the reader try it out for themselves.
As the name implies, a conversion rate optimisation (CRO) email is sent to a customer (or potential customer) who’s shown an interest in purchasing (or renting) a product or service from your company. The purpose of a conversion rate optimisation email is to persuade the reader to take some kind of action – sometimes this might be as simple as making a purchase, sometimes it could be as involved as registering for a webinar or buying a product. It’s generally a good idea to send out a CRO email after they’ve been on the site for a while and they’ve shown some interest in what your company has to offer. Once you’ve established a connection with your audience, it’s easier to get them to take action. Making a purchase or registering for a webinar might seem daunting, but, once you’ve done so, it’s easier to get them to do it again.
One-Off Email
The final type of email we’re going to cover is the one-off email. A one-off email is an email you’re sending to someone who’s shown an interest in what you’ve offered but haven’t converted into a customer yet. The purpose of a one-off email is simply to encourage the reader to take action. To make it more personalized, you can add something special about the individual – maybe they’ve shown an interest in your product or service because they’re a fan of your blog, or perhaps they’ve purchased a similar product and want to compare notes. When it comes to getting the most out of your one-off email, make sure to write something that will convince your audience to take action. To keep things short and sweet, we’re going to keep this email really basic with just a friendly reminder to check out your website – and even then, we’re not going to leave it at that.
Hopefully, this article has helped you discover the importance of creating a compelling marketing email and how to go about doing so. Even if you decide not to go through with it, at least you now know what types of marketing emails exist and which one you should avoid.
More importantly, if you’ve found this article valuable, read our guide to effective email marketing or download the complete guide here. Also, if you find yourself in a situation where you need to send out a marketing email but don’t have the time to draft one, consider using a tool that can do the work for you. With automation and artificial intelligence taking over our lives, being able to send out mass mailings has become incredibly easy – even when you’re not a pro, it’s never been simpler to get started.