• Include Video—Plain and simple: video drives click-through results.
• Use A/B Testing—With A/B testing, you can continually fine-tune your e-mail campaign based on what elements—subject lines, graphics, send times, etc.—work best.
• Cross Sell and Up Sell—One thing we haven't mentioned yet: e-mail campaigns usually perform much better when targeting people who have already bought from you. News flash! E-mail works when pre-existing business relationships are involved.
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