What is "Opt-In"?

Simply, the term "opt-in" refers to emails that have been requested by the client receiving them. Opt-in emails are typically newsletters that target a specific audience and provide information about current sales, services, or promotions. Unlike the often annoying and dreaded spam emails, opt-in emails are only sent to individuals who request them.

Why use Opt-In Marketing?

Using email newsletters is an effective, efficient, and inexpensive way of communicating your latest marketing materials to your potential customers. Email newsletters are also useful for obtaining valuable information about your prospective patrons. Whether you're selling a product or service, opt-in marketing will be a valuable aspect of your online marketing strategy.

Tips for Better Opt-In Marketing

1.)Remember to always focus on the relationship between you and your subscribers. Every email you send should remind your potential clients about who you are, what you do, and why they should be interested in your particular message.

2.)Only contact potential clients about products or services that they're likely to be interested in. Newsletters containing irrelevant information will persuade current newsletter subscribers to possible delete or ignore your emails.

3.)The design and content of your emails should reflect your companies branding image. If your marketing materials relate to each other, each individual piece of marketing collateral works harder for you, by projecting a clear, well defined, and professional image of your company.

4.)It's also a good idea to always include a clear "unsubscribe" option in every email. Your prospective customer's ability to decline your newsletter is one of the main factors that will differentiate your email from spam.

5.)Last, but certainly not least, don't abuse the system, because you will regret it in the long run. If you place someone on your emailing list without their permission, you run the risk of criminal prosecution and you may also tarnish your company's reputation.