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A Big List of Things You Can A/B Test

A/B testing is one of the best ways to improve every part of your newsletter strategy. From your sent-from name to pop-ups, here’s a big list of things you can test.

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15 Lessons From 30+ Years in Newsletters

CJ Chilvers has been creating newsletters since 1987. Here’s what he’s learned along the way.

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What Are Email Platforms Doing to Make Emails More Accessible?

The need for accessibility accommodations is growing, and ESPs are adding new features to meet that need. So what features are rolling out? And how are newsletter operators taking advantage of these features?

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Ask a Deliverability Expert: Should I Use a Custom IP Address?

A custom IP address could help with deliverability — but only if you’re growing fast and sending to a high volume of emails every month. Here’s how to decide if it’s the right move for you.

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Three Questions Everyone Should Ask in a Survey

Every newsletter should incorporate audience feedback into their strategy. Here’s what to ask in a survey to make sure you’re building the right newsletter for your readers.

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The Six Types of Welcome Emails

Every newsletter needs a great welcome series. Here’s why you should build one, what types of emails to include, and how many emails to send.

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Ask a Deliverability Expert: 25 Ways to Keep Your Newsletter Off Blocklists

The best way to deal with a blocklist? Don’t get on one in the first place. Here’s how you can stay off blocklists, out of the spam folder, and in the inbox.

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Should I Use Single Opt-In or Double Opt-In For My Newsletter?

Let’s talk about which makes sense for you — and how to keep spammy sign-ups off your email list.

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How to Add Personality and Personalization Into Your Emails

Personality is all about you and your voice. Personalization is about a reader’s interests or needs. Here are strategies to insert both into your newsletter.

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How The Financial Times Got More Than 78,000 Replies to a Survey

With open rates becoming less reliable, the FT needed a way to better measure the success of their email strategy. They found it through surveys.