Everything in email marketing should be directed at gaining subscribers to your email lists and then selling to them
. To this end graphics can be a very effective tool but it is all too easy to get carried away. Dramatic is good but if it does not sell then it is self indulgent.
Decide on a corporate image and then use it across the whole range of marketing media. There are many reasons why integration is essential. Here are a few:
Consistent design establishes who you are instantly
It is not all about logos though. Ferrari have their name badge but the yellow prancing horse is every bit as recognisable. And if you were lost in the paddock all you would have to do is look for the colour scarlet.
Increases your presence
Email marketing is unlikely to be your only form of advertising. With a common appearance each time you advertise your customers will be aware that it is you. You will seem to be everywhere, and not just restricted to email marketing.
Economical
Whilst only having to pay for graphic design once is comforting there is also the major saving of time. There is no blank sheet of paper waiting to be filled in. You know the way to go.
Customers comforted
There is no surprise when customers click through from email marketing copy to website. They will know it is your invoice and your goods when they arrive.
Mutual support
We've kept the best to last of course. Advertising is as much about corporate presence as pushing products. With your letter headings, business cards, email marketing, posters, vehicles and more displaying your logo and corporate message those on your email lists will be reminded of your latest offer time and again.
Email marketing benefits enormously from such conformity. Recognition means they will open your email and will not be distracted when clicking through. It is all about trust. When they come to click on the Confirm box there will be no doubts. Customers won't stay on email lists if they have any doubts.