Too Many Emails in a Week? - My Email Group's Experience

[ChefBeckyD]

I try not to send too many emails to my email group........don't want them to feel inundated. So last week I sent out my Email Newsletter, today and tomorrow I am sending out e-invitations to my Fall Preview, and now I'm thinking I would like to also send out an email about the Cookbook Fundraiser - do you think that is too may emails in a weeks time? Seriously?

 

[Flamingo]

Yes!!! Too Many

 

[pamperedgirl3]

When I send out more than one a month, I make a point put in the email how I'm doing something a little unusual this month & sending more than my monthly newsletter.

 

[heat123]

I was thinking about that too, I had already sent my NL last week. I want to send out a retiring products sale mid month, then I wanted to try the RUFTH Trivet fundraiser maybe with the sale? ANd I really want to try the cookbook FR approach but thought about waiting until Sept 1 with my newsletter then? I know it's alot of info but there's just so much stuff going on!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My concern about the Cookbook fundraiser is that waiting until Sept. 1 will be too late for most people who would like to do a fundraiser in Sept.?

 

[heat123]

I know what you mean, oh what to do, what to do???

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I know what you mean, oh what to do, what to do???

Yep! That's what I've been saying too! Good to know it's not just my dilemma!

 

[JAE]

I was considering the cookbook fundraiser, too. I think I'll actually call people for that one. I have a lot of school connections because of subbing, coaching, kids in school, etc. Peoplel don't use their computers as much as me.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I only try to email once per month.

 

[angmillar]

I would say that's it maybe too many.

I try and email only once per month, but I sent 3 in June (newsletter, info about my one day sale, and a special host incentive). I sent one in July, and I just sent one last night about the new catalogs.

I'm going to back off now for a month until I send the September newsletter.

 

[heather9892]

becky
maybe combine the 2 and title them "important newsletter updates"
and on the first line apologize for another email

just a thought

 

[KellyTheChef]

Yes, that's probably too many. Any time that I have done 2-3 emails within a month, I have gotten lots of "unsubscribe" emails back! Doh!

 

[mrssyvo]

I linked my going going gone flyer & sale, with my August Newsletter, and it worked. Everyone is appreciative that I keep them informed without overload.

 

[finley1991]

I do twice a month (1st and 15th) and have never had any complaints.

 

[chef_kimmo]

If you have done a couple already, I would suggest you at least wait a week to 10 days before you send another. I am thinking it is too many especially so close together.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I have sent the email newsletter - which goes to my whole email group....and I am in the process of sending out invitations to my Fall Preview - which I actually only send to past hosts & a few select customers (those who regularly place $200 or more a year in individual orders). So maybe if I wait until the 15th, I could send another whole group email making it very short and to the point about fundraisers?