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Client Case Study: Transforming a ‘Jumbled-up Cluster’ into an Automated Email System that Freed Up this Lactation Consultant’s Time

Amy’s Kit (formerly ConvertKit) account was a mess. As a lactation consultant providing high-touch services, she knew email marketing was important for her business. She’d heard it everywhere – from podcasts to business coaches – email marketing was key to nurturing relationships and building trust with potential clients.

But the time and effort she was spending on getting her Kit account to do what she needed it to do was taking away from her client time.

How to Automate Your Email Marketing with Link Triggers

A link trigger is a simple but super powerful tool that will help you to automate and personalize your email marketing for your small business. They’re like a virtual pathways that enables you to connect more deeply with your subscribers transforming your small business’s email from one-size-fits-all broadcasts into personalized conversations.

Does Your Freebie or Newsletter Need a Double Opt-in?

Ever wondered if your freebie or newsletter needs that extra click of confirmation? The debate between single and double opt-ins is more complex than you might think, involving factors like consent, deliverability, human connection, and business model. This guide explores the pros and cons of each approach, helping you stay on the right side of email regulations while reflecting your business values.

Email Segmentation Strategy using Tags, Segments, and Custom Fields in Kit (Formerly known as ConvertKit)

Wondering what’s the difference between tags and segments in Kit (formerly known as ConvertKit)? And honestly, what the heck is a custom field? We’ll break down what all these jargony terms actually mean and how to use them the right way so that you can ensure that the right emails go to the right subscribers at the right time.

6 lessons learned from (temporarily) tripling my email newsletter frequency

How do you know when your email marketing is working for your business, and what specifically should you be looking at to know what’s working and what’s not? In this post, you’ll learn 6 key takeaways that you can apply to your own small business email marketing.

Email Marketing Best Practices to Improve Your Email Deliverability

In early 2024, the online business world went into freakout mode after Google & Yahoo made some necessary changes that can impact how you set up your email marketing software. This article breaks down some action steps for you to take, as well as links to help articles and resources.

Giving Your Email Marketing a Tune-up

The essay delves into the journey of discovering a perfect morning routine, likening it to the intricate process of optimizing email automation. Through personal anecdotes, it highlights the importance of tailoring strategies unique to one’s business needs rather than relying on generalized solutions, emphasizing the nuanced approach taken within the “Optimize” pillar of the five email automation pillars.

What Business Are you Actually Running?

So much of the “business advice” in the online space assumes a one-size-fits-all approach. Unfortunately, it doesn’t consider the nuances of your business model, which can impact everything from how and where your market your business to your email list size. In this guest post by operations strategist, Jessica Lackey, we explore how you can build sustainable business practices that are rooted in your business model.

Connecting with Your Clients & Customers through Automated Onboarding Emails

Even when things are automated, your clients and customers deserve to feel cherished and confident that they made the right choice in hiring you or buying from you. Learn how to optimize your onboarding process to create a seamless experience for your customers. This blog post sheds light on the importance of automating with heart to ensure customers feel taken care in their interactions with your business, even when things are automated.

Selling with Soul: A Human-Centric Way to Sell with Automated Emails

Email marketing automations aren’t just about sending automated messages to your subscribers. It’s about crafting personalized and timely interactions that resonate with subscribers while treating that lives individuals.

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