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Building an email list is one business goal that every small business owner should have.

Building an email list is not always easy for the small business owner, but it is one of the most important marketing tools there is. Capturing a targeted email list is gold!
There are many factors to take into consideration when building your mail lists, including building website capture pages and utilising email management software. If you do not have the skills or know how then this can be time consuming, costly and frustrating. At AntzInc.com we try to keep the process simple yet effective.
Building and growing your mail list is as easy as inviting friends to visit your business profile, or by telling people to give your page the �thumbs up�.
running a small business Our platform has been designed to work for you, so there is no need to worry about code placement, capture pages or separate mail management software. We have integrated these features into your business membership. You see, when Peeper�s (general user) or business member�s visit your page, opt-in auto mail capture is built in. My Network, Subscribe and Thumbs up (page likes) are all automated list building integrations. This means that you receive opt-in targeted contacts whenever an interested party interacts with your business, plus we provide built in email management tools so you can send email campaigns to your lists with ease. With AntzInc.com My Mail / Email Marketing Management you can create, send and track beautifully designed campaigns to your targeted audience without having to use any separate applications. You can even import lists from your external applications. (My Lists)
Growing your lists is as simple as� When someone joins your network, - is added to your �Network� list. When someone subscribes - is added to your �Subscribe� List When someone gives your business the �Thumbs Up� - is auto saved to your My List �Thumbs Up� folder. Our email templates have covered the anti-spam laws and include �unsubscribed� link code embedded, so make sure you do not remove these from your campaign. If creating an email campaign from scratch �html� or plain text format using our WYSIWYG editor, please make sure you follow the anti-spam laws.
When a member unsubscribes, this contact will automatically be deleted from your specified list. And we even include tracking, so you can see who opened, clicked or unsubscribed to your campaign Other features included to help build your lists Invite friends: This feature sends out an automated invite; once your recipient accepts the invite, they are added to your subscribe list and are directed to your business profile page where they are prompted to join one of your many networks � and have the option to join other networks that you are involved with. (If the recipient is not yet an antzinc member they will be prompted to join the community) Social share: you can even use you�re built in social share features to bring in new customers and spread the word for your business.

• My Network: create targeted groups and build your list via your followings

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flying solo Helpful Tips to grow your list and make more sales with email marketing Email marketing gives your brand an edge in a fast paced market. Using email marketing is easy to maximize business growth and is extremely cheap when done correctly. It is a utility to be respected and mastered, and with the right tuning you will thrive in your industry. Keeping your customers informed using email will keep your brand in your target consumer�s mind Finding another marketing method that comes close to all the benefits that email marketing offers is nearly impossible. There is some etiquette and norms to follow when running email campaigns to grow your business. Most importantly unsolicited email standards should be followed. Not only is this considered spam which is illegal but it can turn people off your business. You never want to be pushy with customers even with email. Stay on Schedule with sending emails. You don�t need to blast customer mailboxes at 3 am but if they expect an informative email then at least be consistent. One of the real keys to success is how frequently you communicate. When running a campaign, not everyone will open your email on the first send, 6 is usually the magic number, so keep it up and you will start to see the results expected.
list business free However do not bombard your customers with too many �sale pitches� try to be informative and useful to their needs. Provide special offers, but generally, once a week is more than enough, unless you decide to run a daily campaign (aggressive) if you do, be careful not to lose customers / unsubscribe
graphic designer I firmly believe that regular but respectful communication is optimal. Provide excellent, informative, useful information for your customers in your emails. It is ideas and trust that build relationships, supported by quality information.
Here are a few of the key benefits to email marketing and growing your business It allows targeting and drives direct sales. It�s cheaper than printing and distributing offline flyers! It builds relationships, loyalty and trust. It generates repeat customers and sales. You can gain valuable feedback from buyers Tips for starting your email marketing campaign Make sure your emails reflect your brand, through your content, language, tone, imagery and colors. Educate your customers or provide additional information � Stay up to date with industry news and keep customers informed. Try different approaches, see what is most effective NEVER GIVE UP! For more info on what features antzinc.com offers go to www.antzinc.com Join Our Community - Marketing Platform and Marketplace rolled into one �Love what you do, Inspire others to do the same�