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Why Email marketing is still relevant

Written by Head Word Nerd

14/04/2025

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What this guide will do for you

  • Turn your list into loyal customers
  • Send valuable emails people want to read
  • Make email marketing feel easy – and even enjoyable

Email marketing might not be the new shiny tool on the block, but it’s still one of the most effective ways to grow business. Social media platforms rise and fall as algorithms change overnight, Email remains a steady, reliable performer – delivering direct access to your audience’s inbox with measurable, meaningful results.

It’s easy to lose sight of this. Abandoned lists or a database treated like a dumping ground for generic newsletters with uninspired promotions and cold, corporate updates will be left on unread. Emails going out without a clear goal. Open rates tanking. Click-throughs disappearing. And worse – subscribers hit Unsubscribe. The inbox becomes a graveyard of missed opportunities, wasted time and poor execution.

The problem is how Email marketing is being used. Inconsistent sends, sales-y messages or boring updates that get ignored or unsubscribed from.

 

Email marketing is like a postcard:
it’s more personal, yet direct –
Jeremy Malcolm

The stats (that may surprise you)

• 4.3 billion people use email every day
99% of consumers check their inbox daily
• Email is 40 x more effective than Social Media at acquiring customers

Source: Business Dasher

20% of online sales are driven by email
Source: Porch Engine

Why Email marketing still works

Inbox has influence through Emails that earn. When done right, Email marketing builds trust, drives consistent revenue and gives you full control over your communication. Email is still relevant – with all the steps to make it work in today’s fast-moving digital landscape. Email isn’t just another tactic. Boost awareness and put sales on autopilot – right from your inbox. You own Email marketing. This tops virtually every platform – especially social media – each and every time.

1. It's direct and personal

You land straight in someone’s inbox – a space they check daily. No algorithm. Just a genuine, one-to-one connection.

 

2. It's ridiculously cost-effective

Omnisend’s blog What is email marketing ROI? which you can read >here notes that

 

Email can return up to $36 – $40 for every $1 spent.

A good ROI ranges from $7 to $40.

That’s better ROI than any other digital channel.

3. Use to stay top of mind

Regular emails keep your brand front and centre, so when they’re ready to buy, they think of you.

One of my clients recently received an email enquiry from his database in response to an email campaign initially sent in June 2022.

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    4. You own the channel

    Unlike social platforms where rules can change overnight, your list is yours to grow, nurture and monetise.

      5. Email converts

      Maypie’s blog Conversion Rate for Email Marketing: 2025 Guide – which you can read > >here –  finds the average conversion rate for email marketing is between 2% and 5%.

      You can also figure out your conversion rate with Omnisend’s great formula

      1. Subtract the money gained from the money spent
      2. Divide that number by the money spent
      3. This totals the ROI of your email marketing

      ROI = (Gained – Spent) / Spent

      The point of a Conversion for Email marketing is to guide the reader to a Call-to-action, such as

      • Clicking a link
      • Booking a call
      • Making a purchase
      • Filling out a form
      • Downloading a resource

         

          6. Email marketing builds real relationships

          Consistent, valuable emails keep you connected. Your audience doesn’t just follow you – they trust you.

            Email marketing is like coffee – done right, it keeps your business awake and customers coming back for another shot

            Want to get more from your Email marketing? Start building trust, boosting engagement and driving results – one email at a time while turning your list into your most powerful business tool.

            Book a FREE 20-minute Strategy Session to get started on an Email marketing approach and turn your email list into your most loyal – and profitable – audience. Send emails that sound human -and sell without the sleaze.

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