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Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Rakesh GuptaBig Idea or Enduring Question: How do you automatically add partner users to a public group?  This is a continuation of my last article Getting Started with Process Builder – Part 56 (Auto Create a Public Group for new Account). In my previous article,
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Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Rakesh Gupta Workflow automation has become an increasingly popular topic for organizations looking to streamline processes, reduce employee burnout, and save time and resources. Automation is especially important for data collection processes using web forms, no matter the business or industry. Clean, automated
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Every business is going online in this day and age. If you own internet business and are seeing a decline in revenues, it is recommended that you investigate the Secret Email System. Before delving into the Secret Email System, let’s take a quick look at the importance of email marketing and how it can help you generate a lot of money in a short amount of time. Email marketing is one of the most successful methods for reaching and engaging your target audience. Email is an important aspect of our lives as professionals, people, and, yes, customers. According to Radicati Group, more than half of the world’s population utilized email in 2019, with that figure anticipated to rise to more than 4.3 billion by 2023. As a result, email marketing cannot be overlooked. Nowadays, every online business employs email marketing to push their brand to the next level, but it is a time-consuming procedure. You must design a product, a landing page, a sales page, an upsell page, adverts, sell things, and finally be paid. Don’t worry, because to the Secret Email System, you can get paid in three simple steps. https://marketing4live.com/secret-email-system-review/ submitted by /u/cycysimba [link] [comments]

When I started selling candles on Etsy in 2013, I thought it would be a fun hobby on the side of my work as a graphic designer. I could never have imagined where my company, Brooklyn Candle Studio, would be today: producing over 500,000 candles a year in an 11,000 square foot space with 20 employees and selling in over 500 stores worldwide.I didn’t set out with the intention to become a massive global brand, but it’s the dream for so many small business owners. Here are some of the steps that helped me scale my company—as well as a few things I wish I had done differently along the way.1. Aim to Look More Legit Than You FeelOne of the biggest things that helped me gain early traction is that I looked like a major brand long before I was one. I took my online presence seriously from the get-go, incorporating professional graphic design, beautiful packaging and product photography, and engaging product descriptions. This strategy extended to having extremely responsive customer service (even when I was a team of one) so that buyers would have a positive experience and recommend me to others.Brooklyn Candle Studio branding and photography from 2015 to today.One of my first big breaks was when Etsy featured my candles in an email to their subscribers, and I’m sure my polished branding is part of what made me stand out to their team. It also helped early wholesale accounts take me seriously.I was fortunate that design was my background, and I could do all of this on my own. If branding isn’t your forte, I highly recommend investing in someone who can help you make it great from the start.2. Expect to Make Investments Before You Feel ReadyOne of the things I wish I had done differently is making major investments into my business earlier than I did. For instance, I waited eight months to buy an industrial wax melter—and even then bought a smaller one than I should have—despite the fact that it would have helped us tremendously in terms of being able to fulfill more orders, faster. Trade shows are another great example: They cost a lot of money, but when I finally made the investment four years into starting the business, it doubled our sales.Looking back at every investment I made that helped scale my business, I realize I probably should have done it a couple years earlier. I was always so risk-averse, wanting to make sure we were really ready before diving in. Looking back, I realize how much stress that strategy caused.Investing in my first production space, first employees, and industrial equipment helped us ramp up production to meet the needs of early wholesale accounts like Urban Outfitters.You’ll never feel truly ready to invest in big things for your business. But if it’s an informed risk (i.e., you can see the impact it will have on your business) and you have a backup plan for if it doesn’t work out (such as reselling machinery), then it’s probably a smart move to make sooner rather than later.3. Adapt to What the Market Responds ToIt’s basic business advice for a reason: The best way to grow is to be receptive to what is resonating with your customer base and give them more of what they want.When I first started, I had a range of candles that were really colorful and a range that was more minimalist. I noticed at in-person markets that people were much more excited about the minimalist labels, so I cut the other line. Focusing on what was succeeding helped us scale. Even once we were selling in major retailers, I did a huge rebrand because I noticed the market was going in a different direction and wanted to stay relevant.Even today we’re adapting to market desires—last year, we launched a line of reed diffusers after hearing customers ask for a flame-free, long-lasting, and low-maintenance way to experience our fragrances.From narrowing down your product line to perfecting your marketing strategy, the beginning is so much trial and error, and you have to be ready to adapt based on what you learn. And if you’re putting yourself out there and nothing seems to be sticking? It may be time to go back to the drawing board entirely with your product. It’s not easy, but it’s critical if you want to create something people love.4. Be as Resourceful as PossibleI could tell you all the exact marketing strategies that helped us grow, but things change so fast that most of them aren’t relevant today. For instance, participating in flash sales on sites like Gilt were major for me when I was growing—today, investing in influencer marketing is likely a better strategy.Instead, I’d recommend being incredibly resourceful when researching the best avenues for getting your product out there. Head to the university of Google and read all the advice and forums you can. Ask other small business owners who are at your stage or just a few steps ahead what’s worked for them. Talk to your target customer about where they go to discover new products.Being resourceful also means being unafraid to ask for help. You will be in over your head a lot: I remember getting my first bulk order of wax and having to haul 50-pound boxes up into my studio myself and pulling all-nighters to finish major orders. So many things along the way could have been so much easier if I’d asked friends for help or shelled out a little money to hire someone sooner.Last but certainly not least, you have to believe in yourself and your ability to create something big. As I said before, I never imagined we’d be where we are today. It took me a long time to be confident in my product: I was constantly waiting to fail and that prevented me from preparing for growth as well as I could have. By setting your sights high, you’ll be inspired to do the work and take the risks necessary to get there.

Last Updated on March 10, 2022 by Rakesh GuptaBig Idea or Enduring Question: How do you send custom email notifications for the completed tasks to the Assignor? Objectives: After reading this blog post, the reader will be able to: Create a record-triggered Flow to send custom email notifications for the
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Last Updated on March 11, 2022 by Rakesh GuptaBig Idea or Enduring Question: How do you send custom email notifications for the completed tasks to the Assignor? Objectives: After reading this blog post, the reader will be able to: Create a record-triggered Flow to send custom email notifications for the
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Combining email marketing with SMS packs a pretty potent punch. Here are the top five benefits of mixing both of these channels into your marketing strategy.
Each new generation has increased interest in receiving brand communications via SMS. Companies need to keep up with the times if they’re going to effectively engage their audience and get the results they need. That means setting up a bulk SMS system that integrates with other marketing efforts.
Text message marketing has the potential to drive significant ROI. It’s a particularly effective channel to communicate personalized offers, event updates, or time-sensitive information. Its strengths can fill some of the gaps in your email campaigns to make your marketing strategies more powerful.
Given the popularity of mobile devices, it’s no surprise the two methods work together well. You can make the most of email and SMS marketing by understanding the best use cases for each. Because their strengths are complementary, using both communication channels strategically can result in more effective campaigns and more engaged customers.
1. Email marketing and SMS are entirely permission-based.
Whether your customers fill out an online sign-up form to a weekly email newsletter or tick a box to receive SMS shipping notifications, they’re providing consent for you to communicate with them on these platforms. The list your company compiles from these sign-ups is higher quality than anything you can gather through social media and search engine cohort builders.
Rather than targeting your audience with ads they don’t want to see, an email marketing and SMS approach offers a personalized solution to interact with the right audience. Those who opt in are interested in what you have to say, making them perfect prospects.
Social media and search ads must appeal to someone who has no connection to your brand. SMS and email marketing come with a guarantee your end audience already knows the basics of your brand. Communications for these mediums have more real estate for you to build your brand and story. Even short missives, when done well, can increase consumer sentiment and boost your company’s image among fans.
2. Customer data and list growth can be shared between the two.
As you grow your email marketing program, you have the opportunity to test and learn what type of content drives engagement and conversion. Over time, you’ll be able to gain insight into your subscriber behaviors and interests to boost both email and SMS success.
You can then take the subscriber list and accompanying insights from your email campaigns to get your SMS marketing off to a good start. Yes, you’ll still have some fine-tuning to do, but you won’t need to start from scratch like most companies do with their email marketing campaigns — that’s a big advantage. You can complement the launch of your text message campaigns with an email blast that asks subscribers for their phone numbers (and consent).
Your SMS success can help optimize future email marketing as well. When you offer good incentives for SMS sign-up, you can expand your reach beyond your base of email subscribers.
3. Reach more customers with multiple messaging channels.
Some customers never want another sales email in their inbox again. Others would hate if their phone buzzed with a text from a store they ordered from once. As with any campaign, the best way to keep every customer happy is by tracking open and response rates then segmenting your audience by messaging preferences.
When you’re working on list-building, consumers won’t always tell you their favorite channel. They may sign up for one or the other because it’s the first one presented to them. You can test their communication preferences by making sure everyone has the option to subscribe to both lists, then see what their interactions show.
You may not want to cut someone from a list if they don’t respond to any of your messages, but you can segment customers based on open rates. Those who tend to click links on your text messages but rarely open your emails should get more frequent texts and fewer emails. Those who glance at your texts but tend to respond to the CTAs in emails should get more of the latter and only the most urgent or important texts. And, if a customer decides to unsubscribe from one of your marketing channels entirely, you’ll still be able to keep in touch with them via their preferred method.
4. You can use SMS for quick responses.
SMS messages drive immediate interactions, which makes them an ideal complement for time-bound or otherwise important email campaigns. While people are more likely to read emails on their phones every year, this doesn’t mean they’ll see or respond to your message right away. If you’re launching a long-term sales campaign, this isn’t the end of the world. However, if you’re sending an email about a flash sale or taking advantage of an unexpected opportunity, you might not get the right-away responses you’re looking for.
SMS lends itself to quick communications, but it doesn’t work for long or complex messages. One example would be launching a new product offering, where you may need to call out specifications and pricing info.
That’s when combining your email marketing with SMS is the perfect solution. The average text message is responded to within 90 seconds. So, whatever the offer, when you want instant results, combining email marketing with SMS is more effective than relying on email messages alone.
Text messages allow more characters than an email subject line, yet, as long as there’s no need to scroll, most recipients will instinctually read it. Keep your SMS messages to 160 characters, and you shouldn’t have any problems. Email and text messages can be chained in either direction, depending on your goal. If your company has an exciting announcement planned for next week, you can send a text message that tells prospects what to expect from an upcoming email.
5. Choosing the right medium can improve the customer experience.
The way people interact with emails versus text messages is different, and respecting this can improve the consumer experience. Think about it: When was the last time you opened an “urgent” email right when you got it? Unless it was from your boss, we’re guessing never. How about saving a text message because you wanted to read the link later?
Emails are better for long-form messages and newsletters. They’re the best place to deliver non-urgent communications or information your customers might want to save. Plan to use email for:

Transactional messages
Feedback requests
Stories about your people, products, or brand
Lead nurturing
Reengagement campaigns

Text messages are short by nature and great for urgent information or real-time communications that require customer interaction, like:

Reminders
Security alerts
Confirmations
Shipping or delivery notifications

Customers don’t want to miss important information. They’ll be glad to receive anything that’s immediately actionable via text. Likewise, they’ll thank you for keeping the long-form content in emails, where they can engage with it on their own time.
Plan your first combined email and SMS marketing campaign today
Before other companies get onboard with combined email and SMS marketing, launch a campaign, and you’ll achieve uninterrupted access to your customers’ attention — no matter where they are. Your efforts will also reap valuable SMS marketing data to guide your campaigns in the years to come.
Between conversational marketing and rich communication services (RCS), the future of SMS will offer even more ways for companies to connect with and sell to customers. By 2025, text message marketing is estimated to become a $12.6 billion industry. That’s not a figure any business can afford to miss out on. It’s time to make sure your marketing strategy accounts for the popularity of mobile phones and ever-changing consumer preferences.
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