{"id":7220,"date":"2023-08-07T10:10:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T08:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smooos.com\/email-e-sms-marketing-gli-errori-da-non-fare-mai\/"},"modified":"2023-08-18T17:38:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T15:38:35","slug":"email-sms-marketing-mistakes-to-never-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smooos.com\/en\/email-sms-marketing-mistakes-to-never-make\/","title":{"rendered":"Email and SMS Marketing: Mistakes to Never Make"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emails and SMS can be integrated into your communication strategy to reach your community in different ways. It&#8217;s essential to structure an effective message for optimal performance. To achieve this, it&#8217;s also useful to know the most common mistakes to avoid while composing communications.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore some of them together!<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Message Sending<\/h2>\n<p><strong>SMS<\/strong> is the best method for keeping people updated on the <strong>latest news and ongoing offers<\/strong>. Therefore, omitting them from your strategy can be a grave error. Given their <strong>higher open rates<\/strong> compared to emails, SMS is ideal for delivering quick, time-sensitive information. It&#8217;s helpful to develop a communication plan that includes this tool, as it reaches anyone, even without an internet connection. Being a paid service, <strong>brands use SMS more cautiously<\/strong>, sending messages with a clear purpose and targeting selected communities as recipients.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6786 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?resize=574%2C220&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?resize=300%2C115&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?resize=1024%2C392&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?resize=768%2C294&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?resize=1536%2C588&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?resize=2048%2C784&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?resize=600%2C230&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/funnel_SMoooS.png?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>emails<\/strong> can be used to send more <strong>detailed communications<\/strong> that require additional information that can&#8217;t be synthesized in SMS. Importantly, the two communication channels can&#8217;t replace each other, but they can <strong>complement<\/strong> each other effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Defining Objectives, Target Audience, and Timelines<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most prevalent mistakes in SMS and email marketing is the <strong>lack of defined objectives, target audience, and timelines<\/strong>. While some companies neglect this channel entirely, others fail to <strong>comprehend its potential<\/strong>, resulting in improper use and unsatisfactory outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Conducting a contextual study is crucial to understand the operating environment, subsequently determining the approach and path to take. <strong>By analyzing the context and competitors<\/strong>, you can gather valuable information for your business, vital for creating a distinctive strategy. Having a unique <strong>element<\/strong> in your brand&#8217;s strategy enhances brand <strong>awareness<\/strong> and recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, proceed by setting<strong> specific, achievable<\/strong>, and <strong>measurable objectives<\/strong> within agreed-upon timelines. Similarly, analyze the <strong>target<\/strong> audience, striving to create <strong>segments<\/strong> (geographical, behavioral, or demographic) that share common characteristics. Creating segmented lists helps optimize communications, preventing the <strong>mistake<\/strong> of sending irrelevant messages that lead to <strong>unsubscribes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A common <strong>error<\/strong> is the lack of <strong>sending timing planning<\/strong>. While there&#8217;s no definitive &#8220;best time&#8221; to send messages, there are certainly times <strong>to avoid, such as weekends or late evenings (<\/strong>unless necessary and tied to specific occasions). To understand when your community is most receptive to your communications, use the <strong>analytics<\/strong> part of your sending platform to identify peak activity hours and open rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Message Personalization<\/h3>\n<p>Giving <strong>attention and care to the messages<\/strong> sent makes communication more <strong>enjoyable<\/strong> for recipients. <strong>Personalization<\/strong> is appreciated, making recipients feel special compared to uniform communications. Creating personalized messages <strong>sets you apart from the multitude of daily messages<\/strong> from brands that often come across as dull and uninteresting, sent to all contacts in the same generic manner.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, paying attention to personalization is crucial!<\/p>\n<h3>Campaign Monitoring<\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, what many underestimate is <strong>monitoring<\/strong> the sent campaigns, which is, in fact, a fundamental aspect. Monitoring and assessing <strong>performance<\/strong> allow you to understand how your email and SMS marketing campaigns are faring, enabling concrete insights for future campaigns. This activity permits you to conduct <strong>tests<\/strong> to understand preferred formats or content within the community, and to gauge <strong>user behavior<\/strong>. <strong>Statistics<\/strong> provide crucial data, including open rates, link clicks, and unsubscribes. These insights allow for thorough analysis and consideration for the future.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6789 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?resize=455%2C337&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?resize=1024%2C759&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?resize=768%2C569&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?resize=1536%2C1138&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?resize=2048%2C1518&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?resize=600%2C445&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smooos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/grafico_email_sms_SMoooS.png?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emails and SMS can be integrated into your communication strategy to reach your community in different ways. 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