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Thanks for posting, @SherylJ731    I just took a peek at your SMART goals, and you're doing great.   Your goal to increase newsletter subscriptions by 100 is clear, which is fantastic! Could you provide more details on how you plan to attract those new subscribers? Will you be using specific promotions or content themes that might appeal to medical staff? It's great that your newsletter provides exclusive details on specials! Be sure to emphasize this aspect in your marketing strategies. Customers are drawn to exclusive offers, so make sure to showcase that in your messaging.   Great job on setting these goals! With just a few adjustments, you will be well on your way. Excited to hear about your progress! ... View more

Hey @user16441    Hey, I checked out your SMART goals and it looks like you're doing great! Here are some tips that could make them even better:   Focusing on improving the click rate of links is a commendable objective. To reach a 5% click rate, it may be advantageous to specify the specific links you are targeting. Are they links for newsletters, promotional deals, or other content?   Aiming for a 5% click rate is a commendable goal, but it is important to think about the methods you will employ to reach it. Will you focus on improving your email content, subject lines, or targeting? Providing specific details can bring your objective within reach.   Overall, you’re off to a good start with your goals. A few tweaks here and there, and you’ll be ready to roll! ... View more

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Hey there @PatriciaS710    I just checked out your SMART goals, and you’re on the right track! Here are some thoughts to make your plan even better:   Your plan to reach buyers is off to a good start, but maybe we could make it even better. What exactly do you want them to do when they hear about the market? Do you want them to check out a website, sign up for a newsletter, or something else?    You mentioned keeping tabs on how buyers engage and give feedback, which is great! If you can, set some specific goals—like trying to get a certain amount of clicks or responses. It'll give you something to work towards and make it easier to see how well you're doing.   Overall, it sounds like you’ve got a solid plan in place! Just fine-tune a few details, and you’ll be all set. Can’t wait to see how this all plays out for you!   Cheers and looking forward to seeing you participate in week 4 of the challenge. ... View more

Hi @user6679143    Thanks for sharing your SMART goals. It’s awesome to see how you’re focusing on getting your team members involved. Here are some helpful tips to make your goals even better:   It might be helpful to explain what exactly counts as "actively reading." Are you talking about how many people open the emails or click on the links? Knowing this would make it easier to understand your goal and keep track of it.   Using newsletter feedback as a measure of performance is great, but consider establishing specific measures to assess reader engagement. For example, strive for a particular open or click-through rate, in addition to the overall number of readers. This approach could provide a more accurate indication of success.   Your dedication to communication and engagement is praiseworthy! By further developing these objectives, you can establish a strong structure to ensure your team members are informed and equipped for success.  ... View more

@user16441    Wow, putting a QR code on your handouts at trainings is such a great idea! It's super easy for people to stay in touch after the event.    Have you thought about giving people a little something (like cool stuff or a deal) if they sign up with the QR code? It's an easy way to get more folks to join in. Once people sign up, send them an email saying thanks for coming to the training and reminding them of all the good things that come from staying in touch.     Work Smarter with Marketing Automation  Create an Automated Welcome Path  ... View more

Your pop-up for joining the mailing list is a great start, especially with the incentive of a 5% discount! Offering an immediate discount is a smart way to encourage sign-ups. You mentioned having the pop-up on your homepage, that's awesome! Just make sure also to share the sign-up link on your social media and email footers, and anywhere else you can. Your current followers can help get the word out and build your list.   Just a friendly reminder, you should also send a follow-up email to keep the conversation going. Those automated welcome emails are super helpful in showing off your stuff and getting people interested. Plus, they usually get more people to join in!   Getting Started with Automated Messages in Constant Contact [October, Multiple Dates Available]  Use the Automation Path Builder to Send Abandoned Cart Text Messages  ... View more

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Yes, this could happen. Some email systems have security stuff, like spam blockers and virus checkers, that check incoming emails for bad stuff like spam, viruses, or fake emails. Sometimes these things can make it look like an email was opened, even if the person didn't actually read it.   Sometimes this happens with work emails or some email providers that have automatic tools to check out links and stuff in emails to make sure they're OK. And, when they do that, the little tracking thing that counts how many times the email is opened can get set off, making the number look higher than it really is.   ... View more

There’s no need to hurry @JohnC53338 , feel free to take your time. We understand that life can get hectic. Looking forward to seeing you in week 3! ... View more

Thanks for sharing @user065571    The email draft you provided looks professional and well-structured. Here’s some detailed feedback to refine it further: Strengths: The logo is prominent, both in the text and imagery, which reinforces your brand. The email opens with a personalized greeting (“Hi Holly”), which is great for building rapport. The invitation to schedule a meeting is simple, and the clickable calendar link is convenient. Areas for Improvement: The image in the middle (the stage with the Projection logo) looks good but might benefit from a brief caption underneath to tie it to the email’s message, such as "Transform your event space with our cutting-edge presentation solutions." While the invitation to book a meeting is strong, the link for scheduling is somewhat buried within the text. Consider bolding or making it a button for better visibility.   The email draft is pretty solid and it tells you everything you need to know in a pro way. If we tweak it a bit to make it more personal and eye-catching, it'll grab your attention and get you to do something. ... View more

Thanks for sharing @SheridanM  Your marketing goals are super clear and focused on both current and future patients. But maybe it'd be cool to explain what exactly you'll do to attract those future patients. Having some specific plans can make the goal easier to tackle.   Looks like you can totally reach these goals with the rates you have now. But you might wanna think about if a 48% open rate is doable based on your past numbers and how others in the industry are doing. A year seems like a good amount of time. Maybe check in every few months to see how things are going and make any changes if necessary. That way, you can make sure we hit our goal for the year.   By working on these things, you can make a stronger plan to reach your SMART goals and make your marketing better. ... View more

Hi @user3500695, Is it possible for you to upload a bigger image of your SMART goals? I am having trouble reading the current one. ... View more

I love the colors and look of your website @KCSL  😍 ... View more

That’s awesome, @CherelleL do you have a landing page or any social media we could check out?  ... View more

AXEciting, I see what you did there 😂   Welcome to the community; you should check out our Ready, Set, Send challenge, currently running. It’ll give you great exercises and help improve your marketing strategies.   Best to you and your family! ... View more

@user74951 wrote: I'm new so I don't have full reigns to create templates just yet, but here is a past email I designed from (GASP!!) another email provider.  Don't get me wrong: I'm excited to start using Constant Contact! 😀     Cracking me up here @user74951  🤣 appreciate the sense of humor ... View more

The marketing goal is super clear -reach out to real estate investors and turn 'em into customers. But it'd be even better if you could explain how you're gonna organize all the contacts.   If you're using Microsoft Excel to keep track of how many deals you've closed with each client, that's a great idea! You might wanna think about adding in some other cool stats too, like how many people you're turning into customers or how many new leads you're bringing in.   You might want to add more ways to see how well you’re connecting with people. You could check how many people are opening your emails or responding to your QR code flyers. It will give you a better idea of how your marketing is doing. Just a friendly suggestion!   If you work on these things, you can make some really good goals that’ll help your marketing go well. ... View more

Hey @user065571 thanks for sharing your SMART goals with us. The goals are pretty specific, especially when it comes to who we're trying to reach and how we want to promote. But maybe explaining "client touches" a bit more. What exactly does that mean? Are we talking about newsletters, social media, or something else?   Your numbers (Opens, Clicks, Unsubscribes) are looking good. Maybe try setting some specific goals for each one, like aiming for a 20% open rate or keeping unsubscribes under 5%. Just make sure they're doable with the resources you have. It might help to compare them to our past performance to make sure they’re doable. And you've made it clear how these goals fit into the bigger picture for the company. Don't forget to mention how hitting these goals will help the company as a whole.   Keep up the good work!     ... View more

Welcome @Latoya   Well, well, well, seems like you've hit me right in the feels as a proud dog dad and a volunteer at animal shelters. Care to share a link to your website or landing page? I’d love to learn more about your organization.   Also, make sure to take a look at our current Ready, Set, Send challenge which is currently in its third week. Our goal is to assist you in your growth and success. ... View more

56% @NCES ! You just blew up my mind. ... View more

Sorry to hear this. Were you able to resolve this @NicoleT9807? ... View more

These SMARt goals have some strengths @user756859  💪. See what I did there?    Your goal of getting more people to read the newsletter and complete the sign-up call to action is clear and concise. You’ve outlined tracking newsletter opens and sign-ups as metrics for success, which provides a good foundation for measuring progress. This goal aligns well with the broader company aim of being seen as a valuable asset by dealers and partners.    Improvement suggestions  yYu already have some dealers and partners, which is great. But have you thought about dividing them up based on how involved or interested they are? That way, you can send them different messages depending on how much they’re into it? Just a friendly suggestion!   The goal says to sign up for a conference. It might help to explain why this action is important for the bigger goal of being seen as a valuable asset. Instead of just relying on email, why not mix it up and add in some social media or landing pages? It'll give your campaign a little extra oomph and probably get you even better results. Just a thought! ... View more

@VictorFarmingtonL Hey! Just wanted to say I'm a big reader and I love my local library, so this is totally speaking to my heart. 📔❤️   Great job on setting your SMART goals! Your goals of making people aware, getting people to sign up for events, and raising money are clearly defined and in line with the overall goal of getting the community involved. Using list growth, click rates on content, and donation amounts provides tangible metrics to track success.    Suggestions for improvement Make sure to use targetable goals, for example, engage 1,000 new residents by promoting events, driving library card applications, and securing donations. Try some cool ways to get more people to sign up for library cards and donate, like offering special deals or rewards (like helping out the community or getting a shoutout).     Make sure to join us in week 2 of the ready, set, send challenge. We welcome you to share the latest email you have sent to your subscribers, and our experts will be happy to provide you with suggestions on how to enhance your objectives.   ... View more

 @user161057   Hey there! The goals you mentioned are great and will definitely help you succeed. But, I have some suggestions for making them even better. Check it out! Your goal to boost your brand, stay on people’s minds, and get new gigs is on point with your  objectives. Measuring "campaign responses" is a solid way to track progress. And aiming for "end of 2024" gives you a clear timeline to hit that goal.   Opportunity for Improvement: including more specific key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the number of new clients acquired or the percentage increase in repeat clients would give a better measure of success. Nice work over all and I look forward to seeing you in week 2 of the Ready, Set, Send challenge   ... View more

@Amyv99 I absolutely love the design of your email. The colors, font, and imagery Make sure the subject line is attention-grabbing. Perhaps use a phrase like "Get Your Home Ready for Fall with These Cozy Cleaning Tips!" to encourage recipients to open the email.    Your outside and inside project lists are great! To enhance readability, you could add short descriptions to each task. For example: Trim trees and shrubs: “Keep your garden looking sharp and ready for winter!” End with a clear call to action. Encourage readers to reach out for help or share their fall cleaning tips. For example, “Need help tackling that mountain of clutter? Call us for a free consultation!”   ... View more

I appreciate you sharing your email draft @user6529  . Upon review, I found it to be enjoyable overall and have a couple of suggestions. Please feel free to consider them or disregard them, as you are most familiar with your audience.   I noticed your subject line is "Halloween Happenings for all ages in October!" How about making it more fun? Like, "Spook-tacular Halloween Events for Everyone this October!" Sounds more exciting, right?👻" This adds excitement and a playful tone.   The email is somewhat lengthy. Break it up with headers for each section (e.g., "World Communion Sunday," "Youth Group Trip," "Halloween Dance Party") to help recipients quickly find relevant information.   Why not ask people to share their Halloween plans  or pics in future emails or on social media? It'll make everyone feel like one big happy family.   Instead of saying "families are responsible for purchasing tickets," you could say something like "families can grab tickets ahead of time to make sure they have a spot." It's way more inviting and encourages everyone to join in! These ideas will help make the email easier to understand and more interesting, so it can really get the word out about the upcoming events. ... View more

Welcome @GabrielleL50  Wow, you're a nurse and a digital marketer now? That's awesome! There's so much going on in the digital world these days, it can be tough to keep up 😂. But no worries, we've got your back. Right now, we're doing this cool Ready, Set, Send Challenge. It's just 15 minutes a day for 6 weeks and it'll help get your creative juices flowing. You should totally join us! Can't wait to see you in there. ... View more

Hey Laura! So happy you're here with us. Glad you're enjoying the challenge so far! We've got some more awesome weeks ahead and I can't wait to see you there. ... View more

@ACTIVATE covered this pretty well in this video. When discussing the importance of email design and its effect on user engagement. During the webinar, he emphasized the importance of email design for catching the eye of users, particularly in the realm of mobile usage. He stated, "It is extremely essential to have the right layout, design, and anchoring elements in your email and post in order to stand out among the overwhelming amount of content vying for people's attention on the internet.” In today's digital world, where people often skim through content on their mobile devices, email design plays a crucial role.   You can watch the video here  ... View more