{"id":81206,"date":"2024-08-16T20:51:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T20:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/glossary\/newsletter\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:16:27","slug":"newsletter","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter: what is it and what is it for?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most effective digital marketing tools is undoubtedly the newsletter. <\/strong>
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The vast majority of companies use it to keep in touch with their customers, get to know them better and inform them of the latest news.
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On the other hand, web users often subscribe to different newsletters from their favorite websites, brands or blogs so that they don’t miss anything and are constantly updated.
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It’s safe to say that this tool is essential for success in the digital world today.
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But for it to be totally effective, you need to know how to use it very well and get the most out of it.
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What are newsletters?
Definition and meaning
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Newsletters are also known as mass mailing, bulk email<\/a>, etc.
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A newsletter is a publication that is periodically sent by email to all the people who are interested in receiving it and who have therefore voluntarily subscribed to a mailing list.
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We can therefore define a newsletter as a digital informative bulletin<\/a>, i.e. a periodic publication (daily, weekly, monthly) that is sent by email to a database with a large number of subscribers.
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The usual frequency is weekly or monthly.
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However, depending on the type of content, daily and fortnightly newsletters are also common.
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It is important that the newsletters are attractive and relevant to the target audience and that online privacy and data protection rules are respected.
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What should you consider when creating a newsletter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To do this, it must include a series of elements that should never be missing, such as:
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  1. The goal. <\/strong> It is essential that, before creating a newsletter, certain objectives or figures are defined (number of sales, actions to be promoted, number of new customers, etc.).

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  2. Logo <\/a> or corporate image<\/strong>.
    Although it may seem logical, the logo should never be missing in order to maintain the coherence of the visual identity.
    It is very important that the message you want to convey and the context in which you will do it are uniform in order to offer a very professional image.

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  3. Text<\/strong>. The information you send must be powerful and interesting in order to retain the reader, capture their attention and encourage them to visit your site.
    For this reason, you need to     take care of the style of the text <\/a> and, above all, the content you want to offer.

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  4. Audiovisual content. <\/strong>
    If, instead of words, you can convey your message through images, don’t hesitate to opt for this alternative.
    They are more useful for capturing attention and retaining the reader.
    It’s best to use images, infographics, videos or     gifs<\/a>.

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  5. Design. <\/strong> Remember that the newsletter is part of the brand and should therefore follow the same design as your website and respect the color ranges, fonts and style.

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  6. Call To Action<\/strong>. This tool is widely used and provides information to check whether the objectives you set at the beginning are being achieved.

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  7. Social media. <\/strong> They are currently the most important pillars for companies in the digital world.
    That’s why they should always be included in newsletters.
    It is also necessary to include the links for all the social media profiles on which the brand is registered, but special attention should be paid to the most basic ones, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
    In addition to social media, don’t forget to add a direct link to your website.
    These are small details that can often go unnoticed.

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  8. Other elements that should not be missing. <\/strong>
    Contact details (email, phone, address), an option to unsubscribe and a link to view the web version of your newsletter.
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