Did you know that, on average, about 70-75% of your email list is inactive?
If the majority of your subscribers are not engaged, you should seriously consider launching a series of re-engagement campaigns. Now that mail clients are using engagement metrics to determine your reputation, improving the levels of activity is crucial not only for revenue growth but also for deliverability.
Wake Up the Zombies
Create a filter for the people who haven’t opened your emails in 9 months and build a campaign geared towards them. Ask them if they are still interested. Prompt them to make a decision. Force them to take action. By including a provocative subject line and a personal message, you might be able to pull them in emotionally and retain their attention. There is a high probability you will get them to act.
Types of Re-Engagement Campaigns
What types of emails can you send them? Surveys, birthday e-mails and special promos are among some of the most popular campaigns. Separate the subscribes who responded to your first email and follow up with one of your best offers that they have previously neglected. Don’t be limited by what other companies have already done. Think outside the box and make sure you track the results.
Purge the Dead Ones
After you launch the re-engagement campaign, you will see that some recipients remain inactive. If the list is actually dead, save yourself some money and remove these emails. Purging data tends to scare marketers since managers like to see big numbers. Don’t make the same mistake by treating quantity as quality.
Perform More Accurate Testing
By removing the inactive ones and focusing on the active recipients, you will maintain a highly responsive list. That will enhance your familiarity with the list and let you perform more accurate testing. You might be surprised at how much more effective A/B split testing can get. Be ready for some interesting results!