{"id":84115,"date":"2025-02-28T04:21:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T04:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/glosario\/cyber-monday\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T04:22:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T04:22:00","slug":"cyber-monday","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/cyber-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cyber Monday <\/strong>is a marketing term used to describe the Monday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. <\/p>\n\n<p>It was created to encourage people to shop online.<\/p>\n\n<p>In fact, it is considered one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. <\/p>\n\n<p>Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/black-friday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Friday<\/a>, which is primarily a loc<strong>al store<\/strong> shopping event, Cyber Monday focuses exclusively on <strong>online<\/strong> discounts and <strong>promotions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of Cyber Monday<\/h2>\n\n<p>The term &#8220;Cyber Monday&#8221; was coined by Ellen Davis and Scott Silverman of the National Retail Federation.<\/p>\n\n<p>It debuted on November 28, 2005 in a press release titled <strong>&#8220;Cyber Monday becomes the biggest online shopping day of the year.&#8221;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p>The idea behind this day was to capitalize on the growing trend of online shopping and offer consumers an <strong>alternative to the chaos of Black Friday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The importance of this day<\/h2>\n\n<p>Cyber Monday has become an essential event in the commercial calendar.<\/p>\n\n<p>Many businesses offer significant discounts on their products and online services. <\/p>\n\n<p>For many retailers, this day represents a key opportunity to boost sales, attract new customers, and clear excess inventory.<\/p>\n\n<p>With the rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-commerce <\/a> and online shopping platforms, record sales figures are seen every year during Cyber Monday. <\/p>\n\n<p>Companies have begun to extend their offers, turning the one-day event into a <strong>&#8220;Cyber Week&#8221;<\/strong> or even a full month of discounts. <\/p>\n\n<p>Additionally, with the growth of mobile devices, a large number of purchases are made through smartphones and tablets.<\/p>\n\n<p>The growth of Cyber Monday has also led to an increase in security concerns. <\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/consumers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consumers <\/a> must be cautious of potential scams and practice safe online shopping habits.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cyber Monday and Email Marketing<\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/email-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email marketing <\/a> plays a crucial role during Cyber Monday. <\/p>\n\n<p>It is one of the most effective channels businesses use to inform their customers about exclusive offers, special discounts, and limited product launches.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Strategies<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Audience segmentation<\/strong>: Businesses divide their mailing lists based on purchasing behavior, interests, and previous subscriber activities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attractive design<\/strong>: Cyber Monday emails often feature eye-catching designs, high-quality images, and a clear call to action (CTA) to encourage subscribers to make a purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urgency and exclusivity<\/strong>: Many emails highlight the limited-time nature of offers, creating a sense of urgency. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile optimization: <\/strong> Given the growing number of consumers accessing their emails through mobile devices, it is essential to adapt your emails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges<\/h3>\n\n<p>With many companies leveraging email marketing for Cyber Monday, competition in the consumer <a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/inbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inbox<\/a> is fierce. <\/p>\n\n<p>Companies must ensure that their messages stand out and are designed to avoid the spam folder. <\/p>\n\n<p>Additionally, it is essential to balance the frequency of messages to avoid overwhelming or annoying subscribers.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related entries<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/anchor-text\/\">Anchor text <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/aov\/\">AOV<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/api\/\">API<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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