Objective:
To establish partnerships with web design professionals by offering SEO expertise in exchange for collaboration on client projects.
Campaign Overview:
We used a two-step email sequence targeting web design professionals in Toronto. The goal was to propose a mutually beneficial partnership where we handle the SEO while they focus on web design.
Email Sequence:
Step 1: Initial Email
Subject Line: Looking for an Expert Web Designer to Partner With
Email Content:
Hi there,
Hope you’re doing great!
I’m [Your Name] from [Your Company] and I’d love to partner with [Business Name].
I came across your portfolio and was thoroughly impressed with your work.
So here’s the deal: As you already know, SEO is becoming increasingly important for businesses to succeed online, and I believe that by partnering with you, we can offer your clients a complete online solution that really sets them apart.
I’ll handle all the technical SEO stuff and help your clients’ websites rank higher on search engines, while you continue to do what you do best – create amazing websites.
We’ll work together to deliver real results for your clients, and we’ll split the profits.
Sounds like a no-brainer, right?
I understand that you’re probably busy, but I’d love to grab a quick call with you to chat about this opportunity in more detail. Let me know if that works for you, and we can set a time that works for both of us.
Thanks for considering this partnership, and I hope to hear back from you soon!
Best,
[Your Name]
Outcome: Sent to 380 recipients. 55.79% open rate, 9.47% click rate, 3.68% reply rate.
Step 2: Follow-Up Email (Sent 3 days later)
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Hi there, Just wanted to follow up on my previous email about partnering up for web design and SEO services. I’m really excited about the potential benefits for both of us. Let me know if you’re interested or have any questions. Looking forward to your response. Best, [Your Name]
- Outcome: Sent to 36 recipients. 42.9% open rate, 3.15% click rate, 1.26% reply rate.
Results:
- Revenue Generated: $3700
- Deals Closed: 8
Analysis:
The initial email had a strong open rate, indicating the subject line and preview text were effective in grabbing attention. The click and reply rates were also promising, showing genuine interest from recipients. The follow-up email helped re-engage those who didn’t respond initially, resulting in additional replies and closed deals.
Key Takeaways:
- Personalized Subject Lines: Using personalized subject lines helps increase open rates.
- Clear Value Proposition: Clearly stating the benefits of the partnership made the offer more appealing.
- Follow-Up: A gentle reminder can help convert initial interest into actual responses.
Conclusion:
This campaign demonstrated the effectiveness of a well-crafted outreach email sequence in establishing valuable partnerships. By focusing on clear communication and the benefits of collaboration, we successfully engaged web design professionals and closed several deals.