10 Tips for Effective Email Marketing

Email marketing is one of the cornerstones of effective digital communication. It’s an easy, direct, cost-effective way to reach and engage with your audience. When executed correctly, it’s yet another tool to keep your target markets informed, build lasting relationships, share value, provide alerts, boost engagement, and drive conversions.

Unfortunately, even in 2025, many companies still do it wrong. When done incorrectly, it can be one of the fastest ways to ruin your brand and kill your prospects. Poorly executed campaigns will quickly turn your audience’s interest into irritation, clog their inboxes, and bump your messages right into the spam folder.

The goal is to reach the right people at the right time with the right messaging while professionally showcasing your company’s brand and reputation. It’s important to take the time to do it correctly.

2025 Email Marketing Insights

81% of companies use email as part of their marketing strategy.
Email marketing offers a substantial ROI, with businesses earning an average of $36 for every $1 spent, equating to a 3600% return.
81% of B2B marketers use email marketing.
50% of consumers said they purchase from a marketing email at least once a month.
Emails that are personalized by audience segment increase open rates by 26%.
The frequency of email campaigns varies. Many companies find a balance by sending emails 1-2x per month. Some opt for monthly, bimonthly or quarterly sends, ensuring regular engagement without overwhelming their audience. The key is quality.
61% of consumers view an email for 8 seconds or more.
23.5% view in 2-8 seconds.
Approximately 59% of consumers report that marketing emails influence their purchase decisions.
With the rise in mobile device usage, 50% of recipients will delete an email if it isn’t optimized for mobile viewing.

Define Clear Objectives

Before crafting your email, identify your goals. Are you driving traffic to your website, adding value and tips, promoting a sale, or nurturing leads? A clear purpose ensures your email content aligns with your objectives, making it more effective.

2. Segment Your Audience

Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Segment your audience based on select demographics, purchase history, and/or engagement level. Personalized emails tailored to specific segments yield higher open and click-through rates.

3. Craft Compelling Subject Lines

Your subject line is your first impression. Make it concise, relevant, and engaging. Avoid overusing spammy words, as these can trigger spam filters and reduce deliverability.

4. Don’t Send Emails Late at Night

Courtesy 101: Respect your audience’s time. Sending emails after hours is annoying. Aim to schedule emails during business hours in the recipient’s time zone when they’re most likely to engage. The analytics on your email marketing platform offer great insights into this.

5. Avoid Misuse of the CC Field

Using the CC field is a big no-no. It’s unprofessional and compromises privacy. If you’re not using an email marketing platform, be sure to use the BCC field for group emails to protect recipients’ email addresses and keep the focus on your message.

6. Prioritize Mobile Optimization

With more people accessing emails on their smartphones, your emails must be mobile-friendly. Use responsive design, concise text, and easily tappable call-to-action (CTA) buttons to enhance mobile user experience. The analytics on your email marketing platform will let you know your audience’s usage habits so you can continually adapt and optimize accordingly.

7. Include a Clear Call-to-Action (CTA)

Every email should have a purpose; your CTA is how you achieve it. Make your CTA prominent, actionable, and easy to understand. For example, use phrases like “Shop Now,” “Learn More,” or “Sign Up Today.”

8. Test & Proof Before Sending, And Then Test It Again

Before hitting send, test your email. Check for typos, broken links, and formatting issues. Send a test email to yourself or a colleague to ensure it displays correctly on different devices.

9. Monitor and Analyze Performance

Track metrics, including open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates. Use this information to refine your strategy and make data-driven decisions for future campaigns. At Elev8, our team continually monitors campaign performance for our clients. We optimize and adjust accordingly.

10. Comply with Email Regulations

Ensure your emails adhere to the latest legal requirements. The CAN-SPAM Act is a 2003 U.S. federal law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to opt out of receiving emails, and spells out tough penalties for violations. Its purpose is to reduce spam and ensure email marketing practices are transparent and respect consumer rights. It’s important to include an easy-to-find unsubscribe link, provide your physical mailing address, and avoid misleading subject lines to maintain compliance and build trust with your audience.

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