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4 Ways to Promote Your Business With Autoresponders

 

A growing number of small businesses are now using email marketing, as it is a cost-effective way for businesses to communicate with their customers. But there is one tool of email marketing that a lot of people overlook and that is Autoresponder messages.

If you haven't heard of Autoresponders then these are a series of messages that you can schedule to send out to your contacts at a predetermined time. Which means that once they are set up, you can keep in touch with your clients without lifting a finger! Here are 4 ways that Autoresponders can help you promote your business.

1. Customer care. By keeping in regular contact with your customers, you will start to build a relationship with them, which will help to make them feel supported and appreciated. Also, by sending out regular emails on topics where you can demonstrate your expertise and knowledge, your contacts will start to see you as someone capable of addressing their needs.

2. Personal service. It is far too time-consuming for most businesses to send out a personal message to everyone on their list. Using Autoresponders is a great alternative, as you can personalise the message with the recipient's name, and ensure they only receive information they are interested in.

3. Up-selling. Most businesses who sell products or services online have an automated thank you message after purchase. However, how many use this as an opportunity to "up-sell" to customers? For example, you can customise the page with other things they may be interested in such as accessories for the item they bought or an upgrade to a premium service.

4. Stay in touch. You can set up a series of automated follow up messages after someone has requested information on your website or downloaded a free guide. This helps keep your name in the prospective client's mind and makes them more likely to come to you when they are ready to buy.

As you can see, Autoresponders can be used in a variety of ways to market to your contacts. Once set up, they require little effort on your part and if done properly, can help you increase your sales. So Autoresponders are a great way of automating your market efforts, and turning prospective customers into loyal, paying ones!

Valerie Eaton is the owner of Smart VA Ltd, providers of virtual assistant support to small businesses and self-employed professionals. They specialise in providing a wide range of general administration support, as well as email marketing, website updates, document and presentation design and event administration. Find more information on http://www.smartva.co.uk and grab one of the free guides which give tips on a wide range of topics from how to set up an email marketing campaign to designing and delivering professional PowerPoint presentations.

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