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You can now add a driving directions map to your email Our new driving directions widget allows you to embed a clickable map into your email. This map dynamically updates to display a specified address and automatically links to Google Maps, providing easy access to … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – July 2024 highlights”

For small businesses, marketing is important but also can feel out of budget. About one in five small businesses doesn’t use digital marketing, while about one in 10 doesn’t invest in any kind of marketing. But this doesn’t have to be your small business. About … Continue reading “18 low-cost marketing ideas for small businesses”

While humor can help make content that much more engaging, being funny isn’t as easy as it sounds. It also can get your company in (at least social media) hot water if it comes off as more offensive than funny. We understand the temptation to … Continue reading “Humor: Is it right for your marketing campaign?”

One highly effective strategy within email marketing is the use of email coupons. When used correctly, email coupons can significantly boost customer loyalty, increase conversion rates, and enhance overall revenue. Plus, close to 60 percent of U.S. coupon users preferred online coupons in 2023. The following … Continue reading “Unlocking the power of email coupons: 10 tips for success”

Remote work can sometimes feel like uncertain waters to lead a team effectively in a virtual realm. But being a great manager is more important than ever. According to Gallup research, 50 percent of employees quit their companies because of their boss. Remote management just … Continue reading “Remote work: 9 tips to better manage your team”

SMS, or text messages, still is the most used messaging platform. According to Business.com, 97% of people text at least once a day, and since a traditional email spam filter does not screen SMS (see carrier violations, though), a business incorporating SMS into its marketing … Continue reading “How to write a text message: 8 tips on writing a text that won’t get ignored”

When it comes to remote work, being productive while also maintaining a good work-life balance from home is easier said than done. Below are 11 tips on how you can be productive if you’re adjusting to remote work. Set a remote-work schedule Working from home … Continue reading “Remote work: 11 tips to be productive from home”

Push notifications have come a long way since first being introduced by Apple in 2009. If you have an app, they should be a thought-out piece of your overall marketing strategy in this climate of online noise. Below are eight things you should consider when … Continue reading “Push notification strategy in the works? Here’s what you should consider”

With inboxes cluttered and attention spans short, it’s crucial to make every element of your email count. One of the most significant components that can make or break your email’s effectiveness is the Call to Action (CTA) button. The average click-through rate for CTAs is … Continue reading “Maximizing email engagement: 7 tips for effective email buttons”

All businesses use technology in their day-to-day operations. Whether you run a small store or an online business, you use everything from the most basic technology like computers to more advanced technology like automation software.  Unfortunately, far too many small business owners purchase office equipment … Continue reading “10 of the latest technology trends that impact businesses”

Introduction The foundation of any successful email marketing strategy is a strong, engaged subscriber list. But building that list isn’t just about collecting as many email addresses as possible—it’s about using effective email capture tips to attract quality leads who are genuinely interested in your … Continue reading “10 email capture tips to build a robust subscriber list”

In today’s digital landscape, people are bombarded with so much information from various directions. In Donald Miller’s book Building A Story Brand, Miller states, “Story is the greatest weapon to combat noise.” He explained that the story organizes information that compels people to listen.  Online … Continue reading “Online storytelling: The intersection of branding and marketing”

Preview your emails and texts in automations When creating an automation, you can now preview an email or text message within the automation. When previewing, you can see the content as a visual confirmation you’re selecting the correct asset. Numerous product improvments, UX updates and … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – June 2024 highlights”

Great customer service is never set and done. To be great, you have to regularly improve your systems, train your team and collect feedback for future improvements. The effort is worthwhile. Businesses that deliver excellent customer service can expect sales increases of about 20 percent … Continue reading “5 ways to improve your customer service”

A fitness influencer promotes an active and healthy lifestyle on any given social media platform. Sounds simple enough, right? But there is so much more to becoming a successful fitness influencer who not only offers advice and support but also works with brands to promote … Continue reading “7 tips to become a successful fitness influencer [plus examples]”

Confirmation emails play a pivotal role in shaping customer experiences and fostering lasting relationships. (Stay tuned for our free template.) From confirming purchases to event registrations and newsletter subscriptions, these emails serve as more than just transactional receipts. They represent valuable touchpoints for engaging with … Continue reading “Mastering confirmation emails: Enhancing engagement and building trust [plus template]”

In a digital world filled with tweets, snaps, and likes, one marketing strategy stands tall, proving its enduring effectiveness: email advertising.  Despite the evolving landscape of digital marketing, email remains a powerhouse, delivering unmatched ROI and fostering lasting connections with customers.  In this article, we’ll … Continue reading “Unveiling the power of email advertising: Why it’s still the champion of digital marketing”

Whether you’ve heard of search engine optimization before or not, your website could already be making common SEO mistakes. Why does this matter? The more SEO mistakes you’re making, the less likely you’ll rank anywhere significant (or at all) on a search engine results page … Continue reading “13 common SEO mistakes you could be making right now”

A key component of successful digital marketing is a combination of experimentation and analysis. But how do you know which subject line approach or visual in an email will be more successful with your audience? The answer is A/B testing, which is the process of … Continue reading “9 tips to make your A/B testing more effective”

We’ve said it before: email marketing is a critical component of any overall digital marketing strategy. For every $1 you spend on email marketing, you can expect an average return of $42. Check out these 48 statistics that show the value of email marketing for … Continue reading “6 ways to collect email addresses without a website”

Email marketing automation can level up your campaign results, but it’s important to personalize your content as much as possible. Fortunately, it is possible to use automated email personalization. Simply put, email marketing automation transforms the manual sending of marketing emails into an automatic workflow … Continue reading “6 tips for automated email personalization”

Email marketing remains one of the most effective and reliable strategies for businesses to reach their audience.  Among the various email marketing techniques, the email blast stands out as a powerful tool for broadcasting messages to a large number of recipients simultaneously.  Whether you’re promoting … Continue reading “Mastering the art of email blast: A comprehensive guide”

Free webinar scheduled: Email Marketing Best Practices on June 5 We’ll go through the recent changes from Gmail and Yahoo requiring changes to how email senders authenticate, take a deep dive into validating email senders, and so much more! Register for this free webinar now. … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – May 2024 highlights”

Email remains a stalwart channel for reaching and engaging with customers.  However, with inboxes inundated with messages daily, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for marketers to capture and retain their audience’s attention.  Enter dynamic content in emails—a game-changer for enhancing email marketing campaigns and driving better … Continue reading “Elevate your marketing with dynamic content in emails”

Competition for consumer attention is fiercer than ever, so businesses must adopt strategic approaches to nurture leads and drive conversions effectively. One powerful tool in the marketer’s arsenal is drip email campaigns. Drip emails, also known as automated email sequences or lifecycle emails, are a … Continue reading “Mastering the art of drip emails to boost engagement and conversions”

When it comes to converting website visitors to customers, your home page often is not enough. To be clear, your website’s home page acts as more of an introduction to your business. On the flip side, landing pages are standalone web pages that are disconnected … Continue reading “5 landing page benefits for your small business”

With SMS marketing continuing to grow in popularity, every franchise should work it into its digital marketing strategy. But with strict opt-in procedures required, you can’t leap into your first text message campaign before you have a confirmed subscriber list (regardless of how many contact … Continue reading “Franchise SMS marketing: How to grow subscribers”

Running a business in the modern world is like juggling squirrels at a rave. Mixed metaphors aside, you have to balance a lot for any business, no matter how large, small, simple, or complex your plans might be. On top of that, you have to … Continue reading “Streamlining operations: Essential software solutions for modern businesses”

Additional support with new templates for emails, automations, and segments We’re continuing to add new pre-built templates for emails, automations, and segments to help you launch your campaigns quicker. New integration with Little Green Light Little Green Light is an affordable yet powerful donor management … Continue reading “What’s New in DailyStory – April 2024 highlights”

AI summary generators are online tools that quickly and accurately condense lengthy pieces of content using artificial intelligence. The summary they will generate will have the same quality and meaning as the original version.  These generators are widely used in the field of academics by … Continue reading “The role of AI summary generators in email marketing”

Building a store for a new business takes more effort and planning than developing an ordinary website. An ecommerce platform should have a frictionless shopping cart, a custom domain name, a seamless checkout flow, an intuitive user interface (UI), search engine optimization, and an appealing … Continue reading “6 best things to sell to start a business in 2024 “

The power of conversational marketing happens when we can make our messaging helpful, personal, and empathetic—but at scale. By the sound of it, you might think that your company’s digital marketing strategy is already a version of conversational marketing, especially if you’re customer-focused. And you’re … Continue reading “What is conversational marketing? 3 ways it can help your business”

Managing our email inbox can feel like a never-ending task. Whether you’re on vacation, out of the office for a meeting, or simply need dedicated time to focus on important tasks, an automatic email responder can be a lifesaver.  However, to truly harness its potential … Continue reading “7 tips for using an automatic email responder effectively”