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Does Your Email Newsletter Read Like a Blog? Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

3/14/2025

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Your email list is one of your biggest business assets. But if your emails read like blog posts, you might be treating it like just another content platform instead of what it really is—a direct line to your audience.

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High open rates, but little action? Let's fix that.

3/5/2025

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So your emails are getting opened, but when it comes to actually doing something—clicking that link, buying the thing, or signing up for your event—well... not so much.

It’s like being all dressed up with nowhere to go. So what’s the deal? Why are people opening your emails but not taking action?

​Let’s dive into a few sneaky reasons this may be happening.

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Your Email Campaign Isn’t Just a Sales Tool—It’s a Story

1/17/2025

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What comes to mind when you think about your next email campaign? Sales pitches? Limited-time offers? Countdown timers?


All those can play a role, sure, but if that’s all your campaign is, you’re missing the bigger picture. Your email campaign isn’t just about selling—it’s about storytelling. And storytelling transforms your emails from transactional noise into something your audience actually looks forward to.
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Here’s why reframing your email campaign as a story could be the missing piece for your next launch:


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Why Email Is Still Your MVP (Even If Everyone’s on Your Social)

10/8/2024

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Ever heard this one…

“All the people who’d be on our email list already follow us on social, so what’s the point?”

I get it. If your followers are double-tapping and commenting, it’s tempting to think your social game is all you need to nurture your community.
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But here’s the thing: social media and email are not playing the same game. Email’s your ace in the hole for deeper connections, higher conversions, and keeping your audience coming back for more. Here's why...

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The best rejection email I've ever received

8/3/2023

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I received the best "rejection" email after a cold outreach, because it validated my skills as a copywriter - and even more so as an email marketer!

This response totally made my morning and gave me the confidence boost I needed for the day. Honestly, I wouldn't even call this a rejection, just wrong timing.

​But I wanted to share it, because it shows how being genuine translates. And when you're writing cold outreaches, you have to be able to stand out amongst the many cold outreaches that the reader probably receives. So, I thought I'd break down how I approach cold outreaches.

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6 Tips for Improving the Click-Through-Rate on Emails

6/21/2023

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If you've been seeing great open rates, but hearing crickets past that point, then it's time to improve what's actually in your emails...including your Call-to-Action (CTA).

Here are 6 tips to improve engagement on your emails.


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Why You Need a Welcome Email Sequence Over a Single Welcome Email

9/15/2022

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Welcome Emails have the highest open rate of any email - usually between 50%-87%. That's because they're expected. Welcome Emails are "welcomed" by the recipient.

So you may be wondering if the open rate is that strong, why would you need a whole sequence to welcome your new audience members?

Here are 4 reasons to upgrade your single Welcome Email to a full sequence.


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5 Reasons You Need a Welcome Email Sequence

9/15/2022

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Imagine you just met someone you really vibed with and exchanged numbers... 

This new friend texts you, but...

You don't get back to her.

Now she thinks you've ghosted her, so she decides it's not worth pursuing this new friendship...

That's what happens when someone signs up for your email list, and doesn't get at least a basic welcome email.

So here are 5 reasons you need to get to steppin' on your Welcome Email sequence.

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