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Don't Underestimate the Power of Email Marketing

Don't Underestimate the Power of Email Marketing

Tired of the stress that comes from losing yet another social media account? Fortunately, there are alternative ways to reach your fans. Even though social media marketing has taken over as the primary way to connect with potential customers, there is another marketing tool that can also be highly effective and yet is often overlooked: email marketing.

What Is Email Marketing and Why Should I Give It a Shot?

When someone signs up for your email list, it’s important to send them a “welcome” email.

Simply put, email marketing is the act of sending promotional messages or content to a group of people, such as your fans or followers, via email. Why is it important? Email marketing allows you to communicate directly with your audience without relying on paid advertising or social media. It’s also a cost-effective way to promote your products or services, increase sales and build customer loyalty.

You may be thinking, “But social media marketing is already doing so well for me! Why bother with email marketing?” While it’s true that social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram can be effective marketing channels, they also come with their own set of limitations. For example, if you lose your Instagram account, your organic reach may plummet. With email marketing, however, you own your email list and all the followers on it. You have complete control over whom you’re communicating with and what you’re sending them. Simply put, with email marketing you don’t have to worry as much about losing access to your followers.

Choose a Platform

There are plenty of options out there, but be careful to choose an email marketing platform that is adult-friendly so as not to risk being deleted and losing your list. Popular sites like MailChimp do not allow you to promote adult content, so make sure you read the TOS of any service you sign up for.

Build Your Email List

Start by collecting email addresses from social media or your personal sites. You can offer a discount or free content in exchange for users’ email addresses to motivate them to sign up for your email list. The more sign-ups you get, the greater your reach.

Create a “Welcome” Email

When someone signs up for your email list, it’s important to send them a “welcome” email. This is your chance to introduce yourself, set expectations for what they’ll receive from you and thank them for subscribing. This is a great time to send out video or trial links. You can create a pre-written email that will automatically be sent to new users, without having to manually email each individual sign-up yourself.

Plan Your Email Content and Frequency

Before you start sending emails, think about what kind of content you want to share. This could include merch promotions, trial links or sexy GIFs related to content for sale. Make sure to infuse some personality into the emails if you want to maintain a higher user retention rate; if all you send out is ads, users will be less likely to stay subscribed.

Don’t worry if you’re not a great writer. AI has come a long way recently and services like Grammarly can help a lot with copy writing. Also, there’s no need to write a novel. Keep your emails short and sweet, and focus on providing value to your subscribers. Whenever possible, infuse humor or personal anecdotes into your emails to make them more engaging.

Learning about marketing and psychology will help you devise your approach to email content. I highly recommend the book “DotCom Secrets” by Russell Brunson. Although intended for mainstream marketers, the lessons in this book can easily be applied to sex work as well — ironic, since one of his examples is a business for breaking “porn addiction.”

Consistency is also vital. Set a regular schedule for sending emails, whether it’s once a week or once a month. This helps build trust with your subscribers and keeps them engaged.

Final Thoughts

As someone who has been forced to step back from livestreaming to a more content creation-based income, I can attest that by following these few simple steps and keeping these key factors in mind, even a novice can be a successful email marketer.

Email marketing may not be as flashy as social media marketing, but it can be a powerful tool for sex workers. By building an email list and promoting sign-ups actively, you can connect with your audience directly, better control traffic flow and increase sales without relying entirely on social media. So, what are you waiting for? Start your email marketing journey today!

SmartyKat314 is a multi-nominated adult content producer and performer. Specializing in full-length role-play videos, she has amassed hundreds of millions of views online during the course of her career. Find her @SmartyKat314 on Twitter and Instagram, as well as SmartyKat314.com.

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