Introduce Yourself to the Community

[Nick_S]

Welcome to the Constant Contact Community! We are thrilled to have you here. Our goal is to provide you with new ideas, valuable marketing insights, and helpful advice to drive results for your business through your Constant Contact account.

Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned member, we want to get to know you better. Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your role and what you hope to gain from being a part of this community.

• What is your name?
• Tell us about your small business or nonprofit and the work you do there.
• What do you enjoy most about running your own business or nonprofit organization?
• Share any fun passions or areas of interest, even if they’re not directly related to your marketing endeavors!

We’re excited to connect with each and every one of you!

After you’ve shared a bit about yourself, you might be thinking… What's next? We’ve got you covered.

[CarolL442]

I am a real estate broker for Home Smart. I just joined this team

[Nick_S]

Wow! It sounds like you're a person of many talents and interests, Carol! It's not every day you get to raise an antelope. We're excited to have you join the Community and look forward to seeing your infectious enthusiasm on display. As you're in real estate, might I suggest checking out our Campaign Feedback board? It's a place where you can share things like the email templates you've created and solicit feedback from your peers. We definitely see a lot of Real Estate folk jump in from time to time, and I bet you could provide some valuable observations on others' work.

[RealtaSnap]

Hi Nick and Constant Contact Connects,

I'm David and I run RealtaSnap, a real estate media company specializing in HDR photography, videography, drone footage, and 3D tours. We help real estate professionals showcase properties in the best light, with a guaranteed 24-hour turnaround time for all our high-quality, HDR images. I love the creative freedom and the ability to innovate in the real estate media space. It's incredibly rewarding to see how our work helps clients market their properties more effectively and achieve their goals. I have a passion for cooking and exploring new culinary techniques. When I'm not working, you can often find me experimenting in the kitchen or planning my next beach trip. I also enjoy skiing and snowboarding during the winter months.

[Chris-S]

Welcome to the community @RealtaSnap 

If you are looking for a chance to promote your social media and business links, feel free to share here!

[MelanieDiehl]

Hey David.

Your business model sounds super cool. I coached someone in your space last year and she loved providing services like you offer. Where are you located? What's been your best kitchen experiment? 

[ColleenA1]

Hello everyone! I'm Colleen Anderson, and I run two wonderful services: Mom's Choice Nanny Agency and Mom's Choice Birth and Beyond Doula Services.

At Mom's Choice Nanny Agency, we are a referral agency matching professional nannies with our amazing parents who require their services. We ensure the perfect fit through our rigorous vetting process, providing reliable and nurturing childcare tailored to each family’s unique needs.

Our doula services offer a one-stop birthing experience, supporting families from prenatal care through birth, postpartum, and lactation counseling, plus newborn care and parental support.

As a newcomer to the Constant Contact community, I hope to connect with other small business owners and learn from their experiences. I'm dedicated to growing and promoting my brand by creating my own content. I'm excited to gain insights, share knowledge, and build meaningful relationships within this supportive community.

[Caitlin_M]

Hi @ColleenA1! I'm glad to see you here. We have fantastic resources here in the Community to help you start your marketing journey. I recommend visiting our New Customer Hub if you haven't done so already. 

[ColleenA1]

Thank you!

[MelanieDiehl]

Hi @ColleenA1

Congratulations on your businesses. They both sound very exciting. Where are you located? How do you work with clients: only in person or do you offer virtual support as well?

I'm sure you'll find loads of resources and support here in the Constant Contact community. It's a pretty cool space 😊

[RobertL318]

Hello. My name is. Bobh.   I am a representative of the. Nebraska fire fighters.   My job is to forward emails to town and villages fire departments.  This is no profit and very important information.  I just joined and need help to setup so I can forward an important email to 43 fire departments.  I sure could use some advice

thanks. Bobh

[Nick_S]

Hi @RobertL318!

We're happy to have you here! Making sure fire fighters have everything they need to do their job properly is very important! If you are looking for more information on how to get acclimated with the product, make sure to check out our New Customer Hub. It has written tutorials, on-demand videos, and live webinars. We also have daily "Ask a Trainer" sessions you can join to ask questions. We also have a support line you can call for help!

And, of course, if you have any specific questions you are welcome to ask them in our Questions & Discussions board and we will be more than happy to assist you.

[JesseG979]

Jesse Guerra

Travel advisor

traveling all over

[Chris-S]

Welcome @JesseG979, thrilled to have you here. Feel free to reply and comment on this post with your social links to share with the community. 

[St.GeorgeBakersfield]

Hi Nick, I’m Jim, AKA Jim the Greek.

 I’m a retired IT engineer; professional in hardware, design & programming. 
I volunteer my time & effort for my church, St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Bakersfield, I do all the web stuff & social media. 
I’ve had the opportunity to ask question & was answered, thank you. I’ll try to help with my little knowledge of CC. 

[ACTIVATE]

Nick, what a great way to spend your retirement, way to go! We are glad you are here.

[Shafika_Khan]

Hi everyone!

My name is Shafika Khan, and I'm thrilled to be part of this wonderful community. I’m the Business Development Manager and Creative Team Head at LBG Print Shop, where I bring over 30 years of printing experience to the table. My passion for design drives everything I do, and I love helping our clients bring their creative visions to life through print.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my work is the balance between creativity and strategy. Leading our team and seeing projects evolve from concept to completion is something I truly cherish.

Outside of work, I’m blessed with a loving family. My husband, Kamran, has been my unwavering support system throughout my journey in running our SME. Together, we’re raising our two bundles of joy—Yousuf, who is 16, and Malaika, who is 9. They bring so much happiness and inspiration into my life.

In addition to my work and family, I have a wide range of passions. I love photography, traveling, reading books, cooking, graphic design, painting, and going on adventure trips. These interests keep my creativity alive and often inspire the work I do.

I’m excited to connect with all of you, share experiences, and learn from each other. Let’s collaborate and grow together!

Best regards,
Shafika Khan

LBG Print Shop

[Chris-S]

Welcome to the community @Shafika_Khan and thank you for the wonderful intro.

We have a lot of content to help you support you on your journey. Feel free to check out our New User Area, which offers a lot of getting-started guides and videos. We also have a daily "Ask a Trainer" Daily Drop-In Sessions from 11am EST to 4pm. You can join for free and ask our pros any questions you may have. Learn More

I look forward to seeing you engage in the community and best to your family!

[ElsaM53]

Hello everyone!

I hope I'm posting in the right place. Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Elsa Miller and I am a licensed life insurance agent who can also write wills. I am also working on getting my securities license. I really enjoy working w life insurance as this is something everyone needs. And an interesting thing about me is that my husband and I are greasers (1950's / Rockabilly subculture). My husband is a life coach and an Elvis Presley impersonator. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Elsa Miller

[Chris-S]

Welcome @ElsaM53 and it’s wonderful to have you in the Constant Contact community. 

An Elvis impersonator and life coach?! That’s one groovy husband you have there. Best of luck to you in securing your securities license! 

[55279]

Hello Nick,

I have been in business for 35 years.  I own and operate a beauty salon.  I love what I do.  I believe in "Styles you can Afford".  My weakness is not being able to communicate with my clients once they leave the salon.

I hope you can help with this with Constant Contact.

Justina

[Nick_S]

Hi @55279,

Thank you for sharing about yourself and explaining where you feel you could improve! I am not an expert on beauty salons, but I can appreciate the difficulty in finding a way to follow up. Given beauty never sleeps, it's inevitable the customer will want to come back if they had a good experience in the salon, so part of the job would be to keep your business top of mind for them. This could be in the form of offering a discount for a service on their next visit. When you collect their email address, you could also request their birthday or make note of when they first made a purchase with you, and then endeavor to follow up with them on their special day or on their anniversary to offer the discount.

Also, it might not hurt to ask the particularly satisfied customers if they would be willing to share their new look to the rest of your audience, by including a picture in an email to your contacts showcasing the latest and greatest work you've done. Add in testimonials and that's a big way to build confidence with your base.

You could also check in on specific holidays that might be relevant to your business, or just because, even if all the email is doing is wishing them well.

I'm sure there are many and more ideas and I encourage you to join a group like Retail & Ecommerce to meet people in similar industries as yours, or share your campaigns in Campaign Feedback to get advice from your peers and Constant Contact experts.