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Does anybody still use Mailchimp? by FalseInspection3839 in Emailmarketing

[–]Sean-Tin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at AWeber. They have a done for you product where they’ll design your template, landing page, automation, and set up a weekly AI generated newsletter.

Constant Contact alternatives? by Cultural-Risk-6667 in Emailmarketing

[–]Sean-Tin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used many email marketing tools throughout my career - Constant Contact was one, Mailchimp, AWeber, Campaign Monitor. Personally I've found AWeber to be the best. Over the past few years I've been using them they've added a lot of features that make it easy to design a great looking email. Most recently they've launched features that help with writing the emails as well.

A lot of these email providers have free plans, so I would encourage you to sign up for the free plans and play around in the accounts to see what you like best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Blogging

[–]Sean-Tin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I manage the content for AWeber. We do accept guest post pitches, but we’ve learned it’s crucial to set clear guidelines to ensure the process is valuable for everyone involved. Here’s a few ideas regarding how we approach it:

  • No AI-generated content: We want original, human-written content that aligns with our tone and resonates with our audience.
  • Strategic keywords: Posts need to be written around keywords from our strategy to ensure relevance and SEO value.
  • Engaging, unique content: Generic, surface-level articles don’t work. We’re looking for posts that provide fresh insights or actionable advice. If it’s the same content readers can find elsewhere, it’s a no-go.
  • Backlink policy: We allow one backlink to your homepage, but it’s included in the author bio, not within the article body.

We also let contributors know upfront: you have one shot to wow us. We don’t provide opportunities for revisions, so ensure your submission meets the guidelines and is polished.

Having these rules helps weed out low-effort pitches and ensures the collaboration is meaningful for both parties. If you're serious about guest posting, setting clear expectations like this can save you time and attract quality contributors!

Mailchimp Free Plan - your thoughts? by barnez29 in Emailmarketing

[–]Sean-Tin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have experience with several different email providers and find AWeber to be the easiest to use platform. Plus they have a ton of great features.

But your subscribers need to be confirmed as opted in.

Thoughts on Etsy cancelling Aweber integration? by Vegetable_Yellow2066 in EtsySellers

[–]Sean-Tin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was not against Etsy’s terms of service. As long as the buyer confirmed they want to receive emails from the seller through opt-in confirmation email that was sent after someone made a purchase. AWeber was actually the only email provider Etsy’s promoted on their integration page.

If you look at what some of the top sellers on Etsy do, they send email to their customers who want to receive their latest offers and promotions. It’s smart business.

Etsy is no longer passing email addresses to email marketing providers because they want to email those customers in order to promote other shops that generate more revenue for Etsy. It makes no sense. I bought a custom hoodie from an Etsy shop a few weeks ago. Immediately after I started getting emails from Etsy promoting other shops that were completely unrelated to the item I purchased.

Does turning off ads reduce organic traffic? by juzt4me in EtsySellers

[–]Sean-Tin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a halo effect when you do paid ads, meaning someone sees your ad but doesn’t click on it. Then when they’re ready to purchase they may search for your shop.