Does anyone actually read a newsletter?

Does anyone actually read a newsletter?

I’m asked this all the time by clients and people I meet networking.  There was a time when you could put a ‘Sign up to my newsletter’ form on your website and lots of people would sign up, but not anymore. That doesn’t mean they don’t read newsletters, it does mean...
5 ways to stop people reading your website

5 ways to stop people reading your website

A strong message and attractive graphics are not enough to keep the visitor on your website engaged.  They’re both really important, but if you commit any of these errors, they aren’t enough. 1: Whizzy graphics Scrolling marquees, banners that refresh every 3-4...
Build a channel

Build a channel

Video material is powerful – just look at how many people use YouTube for learning and entertainment and the rapid rise of TikTok.  Even Instagram quickly realised that still images aren’t as powerful as video content and reels were added (initially as IGTV in 2017). ...
It’s good news week!

It’s good news week!

When an email lands in your inbox what makes you want to open it? Let’s be honest – we get loads of rubbish emails that evade the spam filter and are greeted with a quick click of the delete button.  But there are emails that you actively want to open – why? My guess...
Home sweet home

Home sweet home

How fast does your website visitor understand what you do and how it helps them? You’ve got about 7 seconds before they give up and go elsewhere, so that first thing they see had better tell them what they need to know. That means that the first screen they see: Needs...