Hey there, and welcome back to my blog!
Today, I want to take you on a little journey through my next big project: crafting a follow-up email sequence. This is the exciting next step after my initial 15-email welcome sequence I have already created. If you’re anything like me, you understand the excitement of watching your email marketing strategy come together, one email at a time. Let’s dive into how I’m putting together a new sequence of 25 emails and share some thoughts on why these emails are an absolute must for any aspiring marketer.
Why Email Marketing?
Let’s start by diving into the incredible potential of email marketing. Having a direct line of communication with your audience is priceless! Emails are personal, customizable, and they have a fantastic ROI. This method allows you to build relationships, nurture potential customers, and keep your audience updated with the latest news and offers. Whether you’re diving into affiliate marketing or running your own business, a well-structured email sequence can significantly impact your engagement and conversion rates.
What Should Your Welcome Email Sequence Consist Of?
Your welcome email sequence is your chance to make a great first impression and set the tone for your relationship with new subscribers. Typically, it should include:
1. An Introduction to Your Brand: Welcome your subscribers, introduce yourself, and let them know what they can expect from your emails.
2. Value Proposition: Clearly state what value you will be providing, such as tips, resources, or exclusive content.
3. Engagement Encouragement: Invite them to follow you on social media, join a community, or provide feedback.
4. Next Steps: Guide them on what to do next, whether it’s checking out your best blog posts or exploring your products/services.
5. Incentives: If applicable, offer a welcome free guide or a special resource to show appreciation for signing up.
Getting Started with Your Follow-Up Email Sequence
Now, let’s talk about how you can get started on your own email sequence journey. Here’s a sneak peek into my process:
1. Build on What You Have: With my welcome emails already in action, the follow-up sequence is all about maintaining that momentum. It’s crucial to keep your messaging consistent and aligned with the original tone and objectives set in the welcome series.
2. Plan Your Content: For my 25-email sequence, I’ve mapped out various themes, industry tips, personal stories, updates, and exclusive offers. The key here is variety and value.
3. Consistency is Key: I aim to write a couple of emails each week to keep my audience engaged with current happenings and updates. This consistency helps reinforce my brand’s presence in their inbox.
4. Stay Organized: Use tools and spreadsheets to keep track of your emails, content ideas, and schedule. This saves time and ensures that your sequence flows logically and seamlessly.
Keeping Your Audience Updated
In addition to my welcome and follow-up sequences, I plan to send out a couple of one-off emails each week to keep my audience updated on my latest blog posts and current happenings. These emails ensure my subscribers stay connected with fresh, current content that may not be included in the automated sequences.
Ideally, you should aim to send 3–4 emails per week, balancing between your autoresponder sequence and one-off emails. This frequency helps maintain engagement without overwhelming your audience. Focus on whatever you think your audience needs at the moment.
Automation Email Sequence vs. One-Off Emails
Understanding the difference between these two types of emails is crucial:
– Automation Email Sequence: These are pre-written and scheduled emails that automatically go out to subscribers based on certain triggers or timelines. They’re great for nurturing leads and maintaining engagement over time.
– One-Off Emails: These are standalone emails sent for specific purposes, such as announcing a new blog post, sharing urgent news, or promoting a limited-time offer. They are not part of a pre-set sequence and are often used for timely communications.
Calls-to-Action That Work
An effective email isn’t just about great content, it’s about driving action. Here are some examples of CTAs you can incorporate into your emails:
- “Grab your free guide here to kickstart your journey today!”
- “Check out my latest blog post for actionable tips.”
- “Ready to take the next step? Start your journey now!”
- “Discover the tools I use to grow my business.”
The goal is to make your CTAs feel natural and aligned with the email’s purpose. Use CTAs to guide your audience to valuable resources, products, or services, helping them achieve their goals while building trust with your brand.
Finally, remember to strategically include offers where they fit naturally, and where it makes sense. For example, if you’re writing about a specific strategy or tool, you can recommend a product that complements it. This creates a win-win situation, you’re providing value to your audience while generating potential income through affiliate links.
Whether you’re crafting a welcome series, a follow-up sequence, or sending one-off updates, email marketing is a powerful tool to build and maintain relationships with your audience. By understanding the purpose and structure of each email type, you can enhance your communication strategy and boost your marketing efforts.
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Before you go, I’d love to hear from you. What’s the biggest challenge you face with email marketing? Which part of my email sequence strategy are you most curious about? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Thanks for joining me on this adventure.
Until next time!
To Our Success,
Your of explanation of Automation Email Sequence and One – Off emails helped me understand the difference awesomely.
Thank you very much!
Hi Judith,
I’m so glad my explanation helped you understand the difference! Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot! 😊
Meredith
Great content. Email and email sequences are the cornerstone of our business strategy. It sounds easier than it actually is to implement.
I need to start emailing more frequently and develop more offers to give away and to sell. I guess that’s where webinars come in.
2025 will be as great as we imagine it to be.
Hi Kate,
You’re so right, emails and sequences are such an important part of a business strategy, but they can definitely be tricky to set up. It sounds like you’ve got some great ideas for next year! Webinars are a fantastic way to grow. Here’s to making 2025 everything we want it to be! 🎉
Meredith
This is such a goldmine of info—thank you for breaking it all down! I’m loving how you’ve mapped out the email sequences, especially the balance between automation and one-off updates. That’s where I usually get stuck, so this gave me some solid clarity.
Your point about CTAs being natural and purposeful is spot-on—I’ve definitely been guilty of overthinking them.
You’ve made email marketing feel way less intimidating and a lot more doable. Thanks for sharing this—can’t wait to see how your 25-email sequence turns out!
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad the breakdown helped make email marketing feel easier for you. It’s definitely a balance, but once you get the hang of it, it flows! And yes, keeping CTAs simple and natural can make a big difference. I can’t wait to see how your sequences turn out too, sounds like you’re on the right track!
Meredith
Hi, Meredith!
How do you decide what your one-off emails will be about? I tend to feel like I’m picking ideas randomly from the air. I prefer a structured plan. LOL! Do you have a method for your spontaneous emails? It helps me to reference a new blog post or YouTube video, but on the days I need to pick something else I have a hard time feeling comfortable picking a topic. Have you experienced that?
Thanks in advance for your advice,
Nakina
Hi Nakina,
I totally get what you’re saying, it can be tough to come up with spontaneous email ideas sometimes. I like to think of my one-off emails as a way to share what’s been going on in my business that week. It could be something I’ve learned, a new strategy I’m trying, or even a challenge I’ve faced, kind of like how we do with blog posts or social media. I also try to tie in current events or trends in my niche that might be relevant to my audience. That way, it feels fresh and valuable, but still connected to what’s happening in my business.
I hope this helps! You’ve got this, and I’m sure your emails will keep getting better with time.
Meredith
Hi Meredith – I absolutely needed to read this blog today. I complete a follow up email after my blog sent out a few days after the fact, but I don’t have a separate email sequence that needs to be attached to my original welcome sequence. I know, that’s a lot of sequence in one sentence. Ha ha ha! Thank you for this great explanation and for motivating me to get on top of this!
Hi Ernie,
I’m so glad my blog was helpful for you and came at just the right time! Ha ha, I know exactly what you mean, email sequences can feel like they’re stacking up sometimes. 😅 Adding a separate sequence to complement your welcome series might sound like a lot at first, but it can make a big difference in nurturing your leads.
You’ve got this! Thanks again for your kind words, it truly means a lot.
Meredith
I have learned that Automation emails and One off emails are sent from different servers so we need to make sure both are warmed up. Congrats for 1000 on TT you certainly deserve it. Thanks for the the great content on emails.
Hi Scott,
That’s such a great point about warming up both servers for automation and one-off emails, so important for ensuring good deliverability! Thank you so much for the kind words about hitting 1,000 on TikTok, it really means a lot. 🥳
I’m thrilled you’re finding the email content helpful! If there’s anything specific you’d like to dive into further, let me know, I’d love to help.
Thanks again for your support! 😊
Meredith
Hi Meredith,
there ‘s a lot of good information in your post, thanks for sharing this. Email marketing is an excellent skill to have and one I’m actively developing. In my case I have the welcoming sequence of 15 but not the follow up 25 sequence. I prefer doing a one-off everyday because it’s easier for me to keep track of everyone for the time I learn. The most difficult thing I found with email marketing is to find the topic idea for the next email to send.
Good post!
Martin
Hi Martin,
It’s great to hear that you’re actively developing your email marketing skills, it’s such an important tool for building strong connections with your audience. Having a 15-email welcome sequence is an excellent start!
Your approach of sending one-off emails daily while learning makes a lot of sense. It gives you the flexibility to focus on relevant topics and adapt to what resonates with your subscribers.
Finding topics for emails can definitely be challenging at times. One thing that helps me is keeping a running list of ideas inspired by questions my audience asks, common challenges in my niche, or even personal experiences that tie into my message. Another tip is to repurpose content from your blog, social media, or even conversations you’ve had recently.
Keep up the great work! It sounds like you’re on the right track, and your dedication will pay off. If you ever want to brainstorm topic ideas, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to help!
Meredith