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Jay Kingman, January 26 2023

Writing a Great Newsletter for Your Business: How to Find Content Ideas and Make it Engaging

Creating a great newsletter for your business is a great way to stay connected with your customers, build relationships, and promote your brand. However, it can be challenging to know where to start when it comes to creating content for your newsletter. Here are some tips on how to find content ideas and make your newsletter engaging:

1. Understand your audience: The key to creating a great newsletter is understanding your audience and what they are interested in. Take the time to research your target audience and their needs and tailor your content accordingly.

2. Look for inspiration: Look for inspiration in your industry, competitors' newsletters, and other sources such as blogs, podcasts, and social media. Don't hesitate to get creative and think outside the box when it comes to content ideas.

3. Use customer feedback: Use customer feedback to understand what they are looking for in a newsletter. Ask them directly or even create a survey to gain more insights.

4. Make it visually appealing: Use images, videos, and infographics to make your newsletter more engaging. Visuals help to break up text and make your newsletter more interesting to read.

5. Keep it concise and focused: Keep your newsletter concise and focused on one or two main topics. Avoid overwhelming your subscribers with too much information.

6. Keep all text left aligned. Having centralised copy can be hard to read especially on smaller devices like mobile phones or tablets. We naturally read from left to right so make it easy on the eye. 

Here are 5 things your newsletter should have:

1. A clear and compelling subject line
2. A personalised greeting
3. Relevant and valuable content
4. A clear call-to-action
5. A consistent look and feel that aligns with your branding.

Creating a great newsletter for your business takes time and effort, but it is well worth it in the end. By understanding your audience, finding inspiration, and making your newsletter visually appealing and concise, you'll be able to effectively communicate with your customers and keep them engaged with your business. Remember that creating a newsletter isn't just about promoting your business but also to provide value to your audience, be empathetic to their needs and interests.

Written by

Jay Kingman

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