Getting subscribers to reply is the strongest signal to email providers that your messages are wanted. End your broadcasts with a simple trivia question. The resulting replies significantly increase your chances of landing in the primary inbox instead of the promotions tab.
PDF lead magnets are often downloaded and forgotten. Instead, break that content into a 5-10 day automated email sequence. This drip-feeds information in digestible chunks, dramatically improving content retention, engagement, and the opportunity to build a relationship with new subscribers.
Don't limit your definition of "community" to a Facebook group or Substack. Treat everyone who interacts with your content—on email, social media, or in person—as part of the community. This "community-first" mindset shifts communication to be more personal across all channels.
Footers and sidebars for email opt-ins are often ignored, especially on mobile. Use a tool to insert a relevant opt-in form directly in the middle of a blog article. Offering a specific, related email series within the content flow dramatically increases conversion rates.
To manage multiple overlapping email series without spamming subscribers, dedicate specific days to certain sequences. For example, a "Throwback Thursday" email only goes out on Thursdays. This ensures subscribers on different timelines aren't overwhelmed with multiple automated messages on the same day.
New subscribers rarely see your best past work. Create an automated sequence, like a "Throwback Thursday," that highlights your top-performing evergreen articles or podcast episodes. This ensures every subscriber is exposed to your most valuable content, not just your latest.
Avoid overwhelming new subscribers by creating an exclusion rule in your email platform. Prevent them from receiving general weekly broadcasts until they have finished your initial welcome sequence. This provides a focused, high-value first impression and prevents message fatigue from the start.
Inside your regular emails, include links that offer more specific content. When a subscriber clicks, your email platform can automatically tag them and add them to a new, relevant automated sequence. This funnels your audience into different nurture tracks based on their expressed interests.
To maintain a personal voice at scale, have your team or VAs draft the bulk of your marketing emails. However, always reserve the top paragraph for yourself to write a brief, personal story or update. This maintains a relatable, human connection with your audience while scaling content production.