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3 Ways Designers Can Make More Money with Email!
By Nika Stewart
Email is the cheapest form of marketing out there. So why isn't every designer using it? Well, it's probably because most are unaware of how easy it is to turn a simple email into a marketing "cash machine."
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Set up an Email Signature File
An Email Signature is text that is automatically included at the bottom of every email you send. It should include your company name, a short description of your services, your phone number, and a link to your website. How many e-mails do you send each week? Ten? Hundreds? Well, even if your mailings are more modest, you really should remind everyone who gets a note from you what you do. After applying my own e-mail signature, I realized how powerful it was. I often get an e-mail back from a friend or acquaintance saying something like: "I didn't realize you provided that. My neighbor/mom/cousin needs you!" (***After suggesting this last year, several decorators contacted me saying that within days they got new business from this simple technique.)
Keeping current clients "in the loop"
One of the surest ways of increasing customer satisfaction is through consistent communication. Although you've told your clients when they can expect the project to be completed, they appreciate reminders and updates to let them know they are not forgotten. A simple method for accomplishing this is weekly email updates. Set aside a few minutes each week to send a quick email to each of your current clients, notifying them of their project status (even if nothing has changed!) This little step will contribute to positive client experiences, and will inspire them to use you again in the future and enthusiastically recommend your services to their friends.
If you only knew the actual number of people who thought about using your services - but then didn't! If only you could capture the names of all those prospects and be able to remind them about you over and over, so that when they are ready to buy what you offer, they think of YOU!
Well, email newsletters are the answer. After I learned how to use email newsletters effectively, my business tripled! Why don't you model my success and start sending your own newsletter today?
Resources for your
newsletters:
Email Newsletters for Designers: The Step-by-Step Guide
to Launching a Powerful, Profit-Boosting Email Campaign
Decorator Contact
- an email service provider that makes
your newsletters easy, automatic, and really professional. Free
trial.
If you’re gonna use email, you might as well make some money with it!
Comments from Debbie,
Nika is such an inspiration to anyone she meets. If you have ever had the chance to chat with her you know what I mean. Not only does she have a great personality she is a wealth of knowledge. Cost effective marketing is one of Nika's passions and sending out frequent email newsletters is certainly a clever way to achieve that goal. Be sure to sign up for her free newsletter when you visit her website. Remember, knowledge is power and power can make you more money!
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