Inbox Impact: What is Email Marketing?
Email marketing is the art of using email to connect, nurture, and convert potential and existing customers.
It’s one of the oldest yet most effective digital marketing channels, offering direct access to your audience's inbox.
From newsletters to offers, it builds loyalty and drives measurable results — all with just a “Send” button.
Why Email Still Rules in a World Full of Scrolls
- High ROI – Every ₹1 spent can return ₹40 or more.
- Direct & Personal – Straight into the inbox, without an algorithm in between.
- Data-Driven – Track opens, clicks, and sales easily.
- Builds Trust Over Time – Regular updates create loyal customers.
- Automation Magic – Set it and let it convert, even while you sleep.
Types of Email Marketing: More Than Just Newsletters
Promotional Emails
Announce offers, sales, product launches, or seasonal campaigns.
Educational/Newsletter Emails
Share blogs, tips, industry insights, and thought leadership content.
Transactional Emails
Order confirmations, receipts, shipping updates, and login alerts — high open rates and brand impressions.
Welcome Emails
Make a powerful first impression when a user subscribes or signs up.
Drip Campaigns / Email Series
Automated emails triggered by user behavior — perfect for nurturing leads over time.
Top Tools to Supercharge Your Email Marketing
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Mailchimp – Easy drag-and-drop builder with analytics
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Sendinblue – Email + SMS marketing with automation
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MailerLite – Affordable, clean design options for beginners
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HubSpot – Advanced automation + CRM integration
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Zoho Campaigns – Great for Indian businesses
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ConvertKit / ActiveCampaign – Ideal for creators & service providers
Email Automation: Marketing That Runs on Autopilot
Set up automated workflows to send emails based on time, triggers, or behavior.
Examples:
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A welcome series after signup
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Cart abandonment reminders
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Follow-ups after purchases
Automation saves time while increasing conversions with minimal effort.
How Often Should You Email?
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For newsletters: 1–4 times/month
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For promotions: As per campaign needs
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For drips/automation: Based on user behavior
Consistency is key, but quality is king — don't send just to stay visible.
Final Take: Why Email is Still the King of Digital Marketing
Email marketing is cost-effective, personal, and performance-driven.
While algorithms change on social media, your email list is owned, not rented.
If done right, it doesn’t feel like marketing — it feels like a conversation.
And that’s where real brand loyalty begins.