Launch a High‑Performing Email Newsletter (A Practical Starter Guide)
Newsletters remain a durable way to keep customers close and search traffic compounding. The best ones are useful, expected, and easy to consume. Here’s a lightweight plan to go from zero to consistent send.
Why a newsletter still works
You’re not at the mercy of algorithms. Subscribers invite you in. Use that permission wisely—with content that informs, not interrupts.
Set up the essentials
• Pick an ESP that integrates with WordPress forms and supports segmentation + double opt‑in.
• Create a simple welcome series: message 1 (what to expect), message 2 (your best resources), message 3 (light ask).
• Segment from day one (role, industry, product interest) so relevance stays high as you scale.
Content and cadence
• Commit to a frequency you can keep (e.g., monthly). Consistency beats bursts.
• Keep issues scannable: a short intro, 3–5 links, a feature, and a single CTA.
• Rotate themes—how‑to, case snapshot, tool tip, industry watch—to avoid sameness.
Mailchimp quick‑start sketch (if you use it)
Create your account and brand profile; authenticate your sending domain.
Import contacts (use a spreadsheet with email, first name, last name; tag by segment).
Build a simple 1‑column template; preview on mobile.
Set up double opt‑in on your WordPress forms; confirm page explains the value.
Send a “Sunrise” issue to your most engaged segment first; then roll out to all.
Deliverability & compliance
• Double opt‑in, visible unsubscribe, physical address in footer.
• Avoid heavy images/attachments; keep HTML lean.
• Honor regional privacy laws where you operate.
Measure what matters
Track opens/clicks (directionally), but bias toward conversions from the CTA. Archive issues on your site to earn long‑tail search value and internal links.
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US Digital Works Partner Source Adapted from Qode Magazine, “How to Create an Email Newsletter,” Jan 30, 2024. Qode Interactive
