{"id":11718,"date":"2016-09-26T08:58:51","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T13:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=11718"},"modified":"2017-09-11T11:04:37","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T16:04:37","slug":"send-emails-small-business-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/send-emails-small-business-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"Send These 7 Emails to Your Small Business Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Small-Business-Emails.png\" alt=\"Small Business Emails\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Small-Business-Emails.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Small-Business-Emails-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Small-Business-Emails-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Small-Business-Emails-1024x535.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Email starts relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s the go-to communication for brands. Right now, more than half the world is connected to an email account. <b> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And, by the end of 2017, email addresses are expected to increase,<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.radicati.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Email-Statistics-Report-2013-2017-Executive-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">jumping from nearly 3.9 to over 4.9 billion accounts worldwide<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">'Email is the most direct channel, it boasts a higher ROI than any other channel and it helps build loyalty and relationships on a much deeper level than any other channel,'\u009d writes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/270468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Tony D\u2019Anna<\/span><\/a>, CEO of PostUp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">When sending emails to your small business customers, you need an effective strategy. Here are 7 emails to get your plan moving in the right direction:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Welcome Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">First impressions are everything. And a welcome email sets the tone for the relationship. So, roll out the red carpet for your customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experian.com\/assets\/marketing-services\/reports\/welcome-best-practices-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Experian<\/span><\/a>, welcome emails generate 4x the open rates and 5x the click rates compared to other bulk promotions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Moreover, studies found that subscribers who receive a welcome email increase their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chiefmarketer.com\/welcome-emails-best-practice-vs-common-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">long-term engagement with a brand by 33%<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Therefore, greet your new customers. Let readers know more about your small business. And tell them what type of emails they will receive in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Welcome-Email-Example.png\" alt=\"Welcome Email Example\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Welcome-Email-Example.png 912w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Welcome-Email-Example-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Welcome-Email-Example-768x615.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">'Write in a conversational tone. A welcome email is like a virtual handshake that accepts a new member to your group. It should be inviting and warm,'\u009d writes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/blog\/9-emails-business-sending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Lisa Furgison<\/span><\/a>, a contributing author at VerticalResponse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Also, consider the timing of your welcome email. It shouldn\u2019t be two weeks after the customer bought your product or signed up for your newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Adoption Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">An adoption email is designed to keep your customers engaged with your products. Once they make a purchase, you want them to actually use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.komarketingassociates.com\/blog\/demand-generation\/email-marketing-customers-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heather Rast<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\">, senior content manager at MarketingProfs University, offers a deeper explanation:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">'Adoption emails can be distributed in a timed sequence or to correspond with specific behaviors\/actions taken. Like a good concierge, adoption emails acknowledge where recipients are in a progression, offer suggested solutions, and reaffirm motivations for the original purchase decision.'\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These type of email campaigns lead to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.demandgen.com\/increase-adoption-and-transactions-with-an-automated-new-customer-welcome-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">faster adoption of the product<\/span><\/a> or service, greater incremental revenue, and increased customer loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Adoption-Email-Example.png\" alt=\"Adoption Email Example\" width=\"659\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Adoption-Email-Example.png 659w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Adoption-Email-Example-243x300.png 243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So, start sending emails with links to video tutorials and how-to guides. And urge customers to contact you if they have any questions or concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Thank You Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Build rapport with your customers. Your team\u2019s ability to make customers feel valued is the difference between a good business and a great one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allbusiness.com\/with-customer-appreciation-you-have-the-advantage-19305-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">U.S. Small Business Administration<\/span><\/a>, '68 percent of clients leave because they perceive the business does not care for them.'\u009d So, start treating customers more like friends and less like sources of revenue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sending a thank you email shows customers you appreciate them. It\u2019s a simple gesture to build a meaningful connection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s an email message from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurydaily.com\/ralph-lauren-extends-customer-service-to-thank-you-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Ralph Lauren<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s simple and straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Thank-You-Email-Example.png\" alt=\"Thank You Email Example\" width=\"450\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Thank-You-Email-Example.png 792w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Thank-You-Email-Example-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Thank-You-Email-Example-768x813.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">'Writing an\u00a0amazing thank you note doesn\u2019t take long at all, but the impact that it has is huge in today\u2019s digital world,'\u009d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpscout.net\/blog\/customer-appreciation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Gregory Ciotti<\/span><\/a>, marketing at Help Scout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t assume customers know you appreciate their business. A thank you email is a reminder that you do. And showing signs of appreciation can certainly drive growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Customer Feedback Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Customer satisfaction is a key factor in maintaining your business. You want buyers happy with your products. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Research shows that a <a href=\"http:\/\/customersthatstick.com\/blog\/customer-loyalty\/customer-retention-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">5% increase in customer retention<\/span><\/a> can boost a company\u2019s profitability by 25-95%. To maintain more customers, make the shopping experience better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Use email to gather feedback from your small business consumers. Learn what they liked and disliked about your services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">'Collecting customer feedback has to be an integral part of your business process. Getting negative and positive feedbacks are equally important,'\u009d writes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.optimonk.com\/blog\/15-ways-e-commerce-websites-get-customer-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Csaba Zajdo<\/span><\/a>, CEO of OptiMonk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t be afraid to receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yotpo.com\/blog\/how-to-harness-the-positive-power-of-negative-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">negative reviews<\/span><\/a>. It will only help your team improve your business operations. So, encourage customers to provide <i>honest<\/i> feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here&#8217;s an example of what we at HostGator send our web hosting customers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11730 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Customer-Feedback-Email-898x1024.png\" alt=\"Customer Feedback Email\" width=\"600\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Customer-Feedback-Email-898x1024.png 898w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Customer-Feedback-Email-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Customer-Feedback-Email-768x875.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Customer-Feedback-Email.png 1102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Depending on your industry, you may want to attach an incentive to your customer feedback email. Offer the customer a small discount for their feedback. Or promise to give them a shout-out on social media. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Improve the customer experience. Ask for feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Promotional Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Persuade customers to spend more. People love hearing about discounts and specials offers from their favorite brands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For every $1.00 spent on email marketing, the <span class=\"s3\">average return is $44.25<\/span>. And customers are far more likely to use that purchasing power if emails contain compelling discounts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">'[L]everage exclusivity by framing the promotion as a '\u02dcprivate\u2019 sale. Often times, this type of positioning makes the recipient feel like they\u2019ve specially chosen, which encourages them to take advantage of the special opportunity they\u2019ve been presented with,'\u009d says <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/blog\/tabid\/6307\/bid\/32854\/10-Simply-Awesome-Examples-of-Email-Marketing.aspx#sm.00001slrw4ncz9eoovdx2tmj27gz6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Carly Stec<\/span><\/a>, staff writer for HubSpot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The example below stresses the exclusivity of the promotion. Plus, the buyer has only two days to shop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Promotional-Email-Example-958x1024.png\" alt=\"Promotional Email Example\" width=\"840\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Promotional-Email-Example-958x1024.png 958w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Promotional-Email-Example-281x300.png 281w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Promotional-Email-Example-768x821.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Promotional-Email-Example.png 984w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t water down the effect by sending promotional emails every single day. They should feel special-not expected. Also, create clear calls to action, so customers know it\u2019s a promotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Highlight the product benefits. Entice customers to buy from your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6. Reminder Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to a <a href=\"http:\/\/baymard.com\/lists\/cart-abandonment-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Baymard Institute study<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">,<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> 68% of online shopping carts are abandoned. That\u2019s a lot of missed sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Use email to lure customers back to your site. A gentle nudge may spark a desire to buy a forgotten product or service. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">'An abandoned shopping cart does not automatically translate to a '\u02dclost sale,\u2019 because three-fourths of shoppers who have abandoned shopping carts say they plan to return to the retailer\u2019s website or store to make a purchase,'\u009d writes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/heres-how-retailers-can-reduce-shopping-cart-abandonment-and-recoup-billions-of-dollars-in-lost-sales-2014-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Cooper Smith<\/span><\/a>, a senior research analyst with BI Intelligence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And don\u2019t just email customers about their shopping carts. Remind them of the value. Tell your customers why it\u2019s important that they purchase the product. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For example, your buyer purchases a monthly supply of vitamins. Encourage them to reorder so they don\u2019t miss a dosage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can see\u00a0several examples of abandoned cart emails, like the one below from Nordstrom, in this article from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ometria.com\/blog\/the-anatomy-of-a-cart-abandonment-email-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ometria<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Cart-Abandonment-Email-Example.png\" alt=\"Cart Abandonment Email Example\" width=\"413\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Cart-Abandonment-Email-Example.png 413w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Cart-Abandonment-Email-Example-162x300.png 162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.constantcontact.com\/increase-revenue-for-your-small-business\/\">Email reminders<\/a> can increase revenue with little investment. Prompt your audience to take action today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7. Educational Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Always make an effort to educate your customers. It\u2019s an effective tool to ensure your customers remain engaged. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Relevant content informs the customer about topics important to them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Sloan Review contributors <a href=\"http:\/\/sloanreview.mit.edu\/article\/customer-education-increases-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Andreas Eisingerich and Simon Bell<\/span><\/a> write, 'Efforts to enhance customers\u2019 knowledge and provide them with the skills and abilities to use critical information can help companies differentiate their service offerings and provide a strong foundation on which to build trusting relationships with customers.'\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But don\u2019t disguise marketing materials as educational. Marketing ploys can quickly turn your customers away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Instead, teach consumers something about the industry. Or even show them new ways to use your product. That\u2019s what JotForm does in the example below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Educational-Email-Example.png\" alt=\"Educational Email Example\" width=\"626\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Educational-Email-Example.png 626w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Educational-Email-Example-209x300.png 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Moreover, educated customers make the best brand ambassadors. With their newfound information, they will be more willing to share your brand with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p8\"><span class=\"s1\">Ignorance doesn\u2019t result in confident customers. So, strive to keep your customers informed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Email = Relationships<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Email helps facilitate the customer relationships. Your team has the opportunity to talk directly with the buyer. Therefore, it\u2019s vital to make every email account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Send a welcome message to introduce your brand. Thank customers for their purchases. Send promotional discounts. And educate the buyer about your product. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Start communication. Build relationships with email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>In need\u00a0of an email marketing provider? Look no further than Constant Contact. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HostGator customers can get a great deal by <a href=\"http:\/\/support.hostgator.com\/articles\/hosting-guide\/lets-get-started\/constant-contact\">clicking this link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Email starts relationships. It\u2019s the go-to communication for brands. 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