Email marketing is becoming an increasingly popular way for businesses to reach their customers. However, this means it's likely that customers are also getting marketing emails from a range of other companies – it's therefore crucial that your emails are designed to stand out.
Promise value in the subject line
The subject line of your email is often what determines whether a customer will click on the email or ignore it. Don't just summarise the content of the email, but focus on an aspect that will be valuable or attention-grabbing for the customer. This could mean that the subject line offers a benefit to the reader, offers to solve a problem, or provides relevant information. Promising the reader that the email content contains something of value will increase the chances of them opening it, and delivering the promise of value in the email contents will motivate them to also open your next emails.
Focus on design
Aside from looking pretty, having a well-designed email can also make your content easier to read, get your message across, and encourage actionability. Modern email designs are generally simple with easy to read fonts. Having a consistent colour scheme that reflects the branding of your business can create a cohesive and neat design while promoting brand recognition. It's also important to make it easy for the reader to contact you or visit your website.
Using images as links to your website allows the reader to easily access your products or services without compromising the design of your email with visible link addresses.
Ensure mobile accessibility
Most emails are designed on a desktop, but this doesn't mean that they should only be designed for a desktop. Studies have shown that the majority of emails are now viewed on a mobile device, so it is essential that your emails are able to adapt to a mobile user interface. Having overflowing text on a mobile device can discourage the customer from reading all your content, and can make your email look unprofessional.
Personalise content
Many email marketing platforms allow you to use the recipients' first name in the subject line. This personalisation can increase the chances of drawing the customer's attention to your email as they naturally gravitate towards the familiarity of their name.
