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Great goals @MikeL3205! We can't wait to see what else you contribute in weeks 2 & 3!  ... View more

@JimP925 Love that you want to grow your sales and foster the relationships! I hope you acquire 5 new businesses in the next few months! Also, be sure to check out week 2 and week 3 of this challenge to help make these goals an even greater reality!  ... View more

Great, thanks for contributing @OAGDStaff!    The first thing I noticed was that all of your title text is in caps. I would play around with this and see how it looks without capitalizing all of your titles. You may need to select another template to see this. Once you see both, determine which one looks more inviting! This is totally up to you and what you think your audience would like best.    I love that you have your call to action front and center for your courses.  I see that you also include it later in your email as well. I think one place is fine, so I would stick with at the top. It's also great that you use your social share buttons. They seem to have a lot of space between them, so I think you can eliminate that space between them and have them side by side.    I would play with your layout a little more to make it seem less like a list, and more interactive, especially with all of your action blocks. When you think of signing up for something, the first thing that comes to mind is: when is it? What do I need to know? And why should I sign up?   I'd love to see your version 2.0 with all of the same information just with a new layout! Feel free to play around and let me know what you come up with. Let your creativity run free and spend 20 minutes creating something a little more out of the box!  ... View more

This is an AWESOME email @user93539! It is eye catching, it is sleek, it has a call to action, it links to your social channels, it has images- you nailed it! I can't wait to see what else you come up with in the coming weeks!  ... View more

Thanks for posting @poochy30318! You have some pretty solid information here! My first piece of advice would be to go through and look at any content you see as duplicated. Refer to your socials, website, and personal business information.    What stands out to me is how you utilize social blocks, but you also include the URLs to your social channels. There is no need to do this, as people can click right on the social icon and it will bring them exactly where they need to go! Be sure to properly link to your social channels when creating your email in order for this to work successfully!    You also link to your website and your phone number throughout your email, so no need to add it in there twice.    Lastly, I would also suggest using a Call to Action block to have people book an appointment with you! This is a great way to gain attraction and have that piece stand out.    Awesome job & keep up the good work! We can't wait to see what you do in week 3! ... View more

Hi @user386358! A few things to consider: Hyperlinking your website will make it easier for your audience to click and visit your website. I would suggest deleting the brackets and just rely on the hyperlink. I also noticed your email may be text heavy. Is there a way you can capture everything in a more summarized way and link off to your application? I see that right now it's serving more as a blog teaser and this is taking up a majority of your email space.    I love that you have a call to action button to have people subscribe to your newsletter! This is key in keeping people in the loop and builds your community. It's also great that you link to your social channels.    For your footer text, is there a way to also summarize this and potentially cut it down? This information seems like it would be found on your website, which a customer could find when clicking your website link instead of including it in your footer. Something to consider!  ... View more

Great job @JoleneI!    Love this goal, especially knowing how powerful social media is. You have a metric and timeline tied to this goal so I think you are setting yourself up for success. How are you going to increase your followers? Are you going to post more often, run a sweepstakes, utilize polls, create posts to encourage sharing? Just something to think about...!  ... View more

Thanks for contributing @MariaM5!  In keeping with the SMART goal outline, can you track a measurable sign up metric? How many sign ups would you like to have within that timeframe? I think this will also help the goal you have be more achievable and you'll have a benchmark to refer to! If you're creating emails for sign ups, be sure to check out week 2 of the challenge and submit your email!    ... View more

Awesome goals @StephaniaR5! I love that you are going to be tracking your open rate, click rate, and website views and visits. Have you thought to use a call to action in your email? You can learn all about that in week 2 and submit your email for feedback! A call to action button can direct customers to exactly where you want them to go. I also love that you have a clear vision of engaging stakeholders and building your credibility. Keep us posted if your website gets more visits month over month! We love to hear about your successes.  ... View more

Awesome job! It's so exciting to set a goal and be able to truly see it's impact and results. This email obviously did very well, so if you'd like, share another that you're looking to receive feedback on, try something new, design an entirely new layout, use a new template you've never tried...the opportunities are endless!    Again, awesome job on hitting your goals and we can't wait to see what you complete in week 3!  ... View more

Awesome goals! One question would be how are you going to increase your response rates? The "how" of a goal is just as important as setting the goal. I think you have a great goal in mind, so how will you be designing your emails with this goal in mind? You can also head over to week 2 of the challenge and submit your email idea!  ... View more

These are AMAZING goals! I'm speechless. Keep working hard and let me know how the event goes! You have a clear goals in mind and know exactly how you are going to get there. I admire your drive and work ethic!  ... View more

Great goals! It might also help attach a number to this goal by setting an expectation such as: how many sign ups are your looking to receive? Is it a small or big event? What are you identifying as "quality clients"? Keeping these items in mind may help you hone in on your goals a bit more! Let me know how the event goes!  ... View more

Great to see the full view! Last bit of advice- maybe put the call to action button front and center under your SALE of the year text and see how much more engagement you get!  ... View more

This is a great start! I love the branded colors and big text to identify that there's a sale your customers will not want to miss. Your call to action button is bold and truly stands out next to your logo. I also really like how your image is the background of the email. It's aesthetically pleasing and adds depth.    Although I can't see the footer of the email in this screenshot, consider adding your personal details so a customer can reach out to you on social media, visit your website, or share your details with their network!  ... View more

I love how you have a clear understanding of how your goals are going to impact your broader company goals. I think this aspect is huge in goal setting! Looks like you have a quick turnaround for your goal so good luck and I can't wait to see if you achieve it! Keep us posted!  ... View more

Love that you're trying to build a community! It's so important to remember that we have communities all around us whether it be online or finding groups with similar interests. I love how you know the importance of coming together as a community and how it can truly help you and the industry your in grow. I'd love to know the sorts of campus events you are considering!  ... View more

Great goals! I love that you have a measurable goal here with a clear direction. A few questions to keep in mind as you dive in: What are you going to use to measure the traction to your website? Are you only planning on posting more on social media? How do you plan on gaining more followers?  How often will you be posting? What social media platforms do you think perform best for your business? Let me know in the comments and let's brainstorm!  ... View more

Do you want to attach your sheet so we can see your goals? We'd love to get some insight!  ... View more

These are well curated and thought out goals @perintonamb! I love that you know your audience and have a clear path in mind on how you want to achieve the goal of getting your participants to convert to first-time donors. I also like how you have a plan to make a specific landing page just for your target audience. This will be HUGE! I can't wait to see what you contribute in the coming weeks for the next challenges. Keep me posted!  ... View more

Great goals with a clear audience in mind! Are you going to set up links to your artwork on the Instagram posts that you're planning? I'm so curious and intrigued now. Also curious if you have all of your social posts planned out in advance! Let me know in the comments.  ... View more

Amazing goals @VioletT! I love that you are trying to increase your click rate and conversion rate. That always seems like such a daunting task but I think you have some great goals in mind in order to do this. Do you have any ideas on how you want to implement a call to action button in your emails? I am going to suggest you use a color that is to your brand to make it stand out!  I am also going to suggest that you have a clear message within your email in order to attract these click rates and encourage conversion. Stay tuned for week 2 of this challenge as we talk all about how to craft the perfect email. I think this will be right up your alley. Can't wait to see what you come up with, keep us posted!  ... View more

Awesome goals with a clear vision in mind! I love to see it. Can't wait to see what else you'll contribute in the coming weeks. Watch out everyone, I can feel @user9178 's drive and ambition from here! ... View more

Betsy is the GOAT!    I love a birthday surprise whether it's a freebie or a coupon of sorts just to make the month feel extra special. Can you tell I'm a Libra? 😇 ... View more

I am such a visual person so I love seeing images in my emails! This doesn't mean you should flood your email creation with only images and no text. Find a nice balance between text and images that are tasteful and capture the message you are trying to convey.    @DavidFischerSolutionsForGrowth Do you have any additional tips to add?  ... View more

I love that you say social media is the big party, email is the after party, and text is the VIP party. This is a great way to think of marketing! Even though these concepts seem daunting, it's great to set time aside and really discover who your audience is and then curate your content for them! Always a pleasure having you contribute @ACTIVATE! ... View more