{"id":1591,"date":"2021-07-28T18:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T01:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/?p=1591"},"modified":"2025-11-11T02:31:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:31:32","slug":"how-to-drive-more-people-to-your-email-subscriber-list-and-earn-more-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-to-drive-more-people-to-your-email-subscriber-list-and-earn-more-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Drive More People to Your Email Subscriber List and Earn More Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Accelerate your business growth with the power of email marketing.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4049730.jpg\" alt=\"Accelerate your business growth with the power of email marketing\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4049730.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4049730-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4049730-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4049730-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-4049730-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-woman-using-laptop-4049730\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an eCommerce or retail business, your email subscriber list is invaluable. There may be a wealth of new platforms, touchpoints, and technologies available to today\u2019s consumers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but email hasn\u2019t lost its promotional power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/email-marketing-stats#:~:text=B2C%20Email%20Marketing%20Statistics%201%2080%25%20of%20business,their%20biggest%20source%20of%20ROI.%20%28%20Emma%2C%202018%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73% of millennials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prefer email communications from brands and businesses, but since the start of the pandemic, marketing email open rates have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnisend.com\/resources\/reports\/covid-email-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risen by 31%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a testament to the fact that email should still be at the beating heart of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/4-email-marketing-examples-for-your-next-retail-campaign\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business\u2019s marketing strategy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you invest the right time and resources in growing your email subscriber list, you will create a captive target audience that you can reach out to with direct, personalized communications that will drive more sales and help you retain more loyal customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore the most effective methods to drive shoppers to your email subscriber list in the modern age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>In-store incentives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/an-exploration-of-what-a-modern-brick-and-mortar-store-should-look-like\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brick-and-mortar store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looking to engage more customers through your website or other digital channels, you can convert paying customers into email subscribers in-store. After all, almost everyone uses email today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to drive customers to your email subscriber list in-store is by offering clear-cut incentives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People love deals, and by giving your customers an online discount code for their next purchase in exchange for their email address, you will accelerate the growth of your email list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can offer discount codes at the point of purchase (at the till) and by strategically placing tablets at high-traffic areas of your store with an easy-to-use email subscription form along with information about the discount code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In both instances, it\u2019s also worth telling your customers that, as email subscribers, they will enjoy access to exclusive products and content, special events, and further deals or discounts. Communicating the value of your email subscriber list will give you a greater chance of driving people to that list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Social media engagement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your social media channels to attract more email subscribers works<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and there are several ways to make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, you should make it easy for engaged fans to sign up to email via your social media channels. Adding a link to your email signup page to your Instagram or Twitter bio will encourage users to click through and subscribe. And if you\u2019re using Facebook, it\u2019s possible to create a dedicated email signup tab that users can click on to subscribe. Here\u2019s a tutorial that will help you get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_AqR1bxn4Ms\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering your social media audience seamless ways of subscribing to your email list will help you grow your email subscriber list sustainably. If you want to attract a wider email audience through your social media channels, try experimenting with these methods:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Share exclusive content previews: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve created an eBook, a whitepaper, or an exclusive infographic, previewing it through social media will make people curious and incentivize them to subscribe to your email list to access the rest of the content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offer deal-based incentives: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like offering in-store incentives, sharing deals and discounts with your social media audience in exchange for their email addresses will also prove effective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Host in-platform events or webinars: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a Q&amp;A, an exclusive product reveal, or an informational webinar is another value-driven way of incentivizing people to sign up to your email list. Driving customers to your email list this way also offers an opportunity to send a post-event email featuring relevant content or resources, which is excellent for brand engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Run a contest: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost everyone loves a contest. By asking your customers to sign up to your email list and share a piece of content on their feed for a chance to win a prize, you will see your subscriber numbers soar while reaching more people on social media. In turn, this will grow your audience and boost your sales figures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Local search content<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to email marketing, not many eCommerce or retail business owners consider local search. But by creating content for local or geographically-focused audiences, you will open up a powerful outlet for email subscriber growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNear me\u201d searches on the likes of Google have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatmeter.com\/blog\/50-local-seo-stats-every-marketer-should-know-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skyrocketed 900%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in recent times. That\u2019s a lot of potential email subscribers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you create content aimed at people in specific regions or areas and engage in online conversations (through social media or community boards), you will attract highly engaged users to your brand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, driving them to your email subscriber list in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should start with your locale before creating content and campaigns for other regions where consumers are likely to respond to what you offer or sell. Once you\u2019ve captured people\u2019s attention, you can direct them to your signup page and watch your list grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a powerful mix of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/offbeat-local-marketing-strategies-that-will-drive-traffic-to-your-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offbeat local marketing strategies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will help you attract more email subscribers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Chatbot interactions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you add an online chat tab or widget to your website, you can leverage the power of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-4-businesses-are-using-chatbots-to-increase-online-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chatbots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your email subscriber list-boosting advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020 alone, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/chatbot-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41.3% of consumers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said they used chatbots to make purchases. In 2021, consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable interacting with automated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprisersproject.com\/article\/2019\/7\/machine-learning-explained-plain-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">machine learning (ML)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bots to resolve customer service issues, ask questions, or make buying decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These automated bots learn from every single human interaction they encounter and have the ability to converse with customers while performing a host of useful automated tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you invest in chatbot technology, you can program your chatbots to offer email subscription incentives at the right times during interactions with your customers. Not only are chatbots now universally accepted and constantly evolving their efforts, but they will provide you with an automated touchpoint for gaining new email subscribers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to earn sales from your subscriber list<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve grown your email subscriber list, sending the right content to the right people at the right time will earn you a steady stream of extra sales. Here are some essential tips that will help you squeeze maximum value from your email subscriber list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Segment your customers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To offer your email subscribers maximum value, you need to send communications that offer direct solutions to their pain points or that align with their personal interests or preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than sending out one-size-fits-all emails and hoping for the best (which won\u2019t work most of the time), it\u2019s important to split (segment) your subscribers into different groups based on their past purchases, demographics, location, or interests. Doing so will make your emails engaging, personal, and likely to convert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-proper-customer-segmentation-can-lead-to-more-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practical guide to proper customer segmentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will tell you all you need to know to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Get your subject lines right<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your subject lines usually account for 80% of your email\u2019s value. Without an enticing email subject line, it\u2019s unlikely people will engage with your content at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a successful email subject line is a delicate art, but it\u2019s easier than you think. Here are some dos and don\u2019ts to steer you in the right direction:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your subject lines short and sweet. Aim for 50 characters or fewer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use name personalization in your subject lines where appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your audience exactly why they will benefit from reading your email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use numerals instead of writing out numbers in full.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weave <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business2community.com\/marketing\/100-powerful-marketing-words-to-boost-your-brand-and-75-more-to-avoid-like-the-plague\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing action words<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into your subject lines if suitable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make false promises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse emojis or exclamations points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use any terms that are too technical or complex. This will alienate a lot of your recipients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write your subject lines using CAPS only. These types of subject lines rarely convert.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Create email campaigns<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve segmented your customers and refined your subject line writing skills, it\u2019s time to get creative with your content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By developing email marketing campaigns focused on specific segments of your audience or based on a relevant theme (annual events such as Valentine\u2019s Day, Easter, Christmas, etc.), you\u2019re likely to grab the attention of your subscribers, encouraging them to connect with your brand on a deeper level. When that happens, you\u2019ll reap the rewards of repeat custom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a rundown of four successful<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014and incredibly creative\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/4-email-marketing-examples-for-your-next-retail-campaign\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email marketing campaigns (including four bonus tips)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSigning up is a powerful signal of intent to buy. Send them emails until they do.\u201d \u2014<\/span><b>Jordie van Rijn, Email Marketing Expert<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanding your email subscriber list is one of the most sustainable ways of growing your eCommerce or retail business. Follow these tips and be consistent, and you will enjoy a healthy ROI from your email marketing efforts in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips on how to stay successful while gaining an edge on the competition, read our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/15-ecommerce-retail-marketing-blunders-to-avoid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 eCommerce and retail marketing blunders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you should avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accelerate your business growth with the power of email marketing. &nbsp; Source As an eCommerce or retail business, your email subscriber list is invaluable. There may be a wealth of new platforms, touchpoints, and technologies available to today\u2019s consumers, but email hasn\u2019t lost its promotional power. 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