The closest I’ve come to feeling like a true VIP was when my husband and I arrived at our honeymoon resort in Aruba. We were greeted with a warm welcome and a glass of champagne, given undivided attention and a tour of the property. Surely, with my Target sunglasses, they hadn’t mistaken us for a famous celebrity couple, right? No, they certainly had not. It was simply how they treated every new guest: like VIPs. And it was memorable and appreciated.
When you create an email series to welcome new subscribers, that’s exactly how you want your contacts to feel. As if their business is of the utmost importance to you.
There are many ways you can roll out the metaphorical red carpet. For example, you could:
Learn more about building out an effective automated welcome series here.
Tell us, what do you incorporate into your welcome emails that makes new subscribers feel appreciated? What works well for your particular industry?
Surely, with my Target sunglasses, they hadn’t mistaken us for a famous celebrity couple, right? No, they certainly had not. It was simply how they treated every new guest: like VIPs. And it was memorable and appreciated.
With my Target sunglasses 🤣.
I agree with all of @Grace_R insights. We’re all aware of the significance of making a good first impression, and your introductory emails serve as a great chance to make a grand entrance.
Customize content by using subscriber data. Request preferences or birthdates to create more personalized communication in the future.
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Some of the offers I have done in the past for clients include:
Coffee Shop: Free Coffee or 50% off your next coffee order
Spa: 20% Off Your Next Spa Service
You can use a promo code if you have ecommerce capability, or simply say "To redeem, simply share this email with the [receptionist/hostess/manager- insert whatever applies here] at the time of booking."
Or by using the birthday/anniversary club automation as an incentive and write "Receive a free gift from us on your birthday to help you celebrate when you sign up for our email list!"
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I love the idea of providing personalized offers to clients. My esthetician client asks subscribers to provide their birthday month via a single-question survey in her welcome series. The subscriber then receives an exclusive promo to redeem during their birthday month.
A B&B client encourages subscribers to identify their preferences (again via a survey in the welcome series) indicating their interests: Spa Weekends, Girlfriend Getaway, Shopping, Wineries, etc. Then targeted emails can be delivered to those specific segments which improves conversion all around.
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Third, get to know your new subscriber by inviting them to take a survey or to provide information such as their birthday. Show that you have an interest in who they are!
I actually really like the idea of sending the survey on the third email in the series. You want the new subscriber to feel warmed up and welcomed before you bombard them.
It's also a great way to begin leveraging segmentation practices, if you're asking the right questions to understand their interests, segment them appropriately, and then tailor future communications to those interests.
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