Marketing Automation for Small Businesses
Marketing Automation for Small Businesses Marketing automation helps small teams save time and keep customers informed. It connects your website, email, and sales tools, so messages arrive at the right moment. With a simple plan, you can deliver value consistently and grow revenue without adding many hours to your week. Getting started Map your customer journey: awareness, consideration, purchase, and retention. Start with one automation: a welcome email series after someone signs up. Set up practical triggers: form submissions, purchases, inactivity, or new subscribers. Write clear, friendly messages that offer real value. Keep data clean: validate emails and update preferences regularly. Test and learn: try different subject lines or send times and compare results. A practical example A small bakery uses automation to welcome new subscribers, share a short story about the bakery, offer a first-order discount, and remind customers about seasonal treats. Over two weeks, they send three brief emails: welcome, offer, and reminder. The sequence feels personal and helpful, not pushy. ...