10 Key Points for Improving SMMA Outreach Responses

Author: Windy Pierre 27 Aprile 2023

One of the biggest problems with cold outreach is that people look new, which can make them seem less credible.

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If you're emailing from a personal email account or have typos and formatting issues, it's a dead giveaway that you're new.

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A professional email address is an easy fix to looking new and can make you seem more legitimate.

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Grammarly is a free Chrome extension that can help you avoid typos and formatting issues in your messages.

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Shorten your message and make it clear who you are, why the recipient should keep reading, and what you want from them.

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The second reason people don't respond to your outreach is that your message is too generic or spammy.

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To avoid looking spammy, make sure you personalize your message and tailor it to the recipient's specific needs.

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The third reason people don't respond is that you're not providing enough value or benefits to the recipient.

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Make sure you're clear about the benefits of your service and how it can help the recipient's business.

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Persistence is key in getting responses. Don't give up after one or two attempts, and always follow up.

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