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Advanced or trigger-based segmentation can deliver higher open rates,
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Basic Filtering Technology
Barriers to adoption likely are the higher investment in resources and time required for such campaigns. But even a basic filtering technology can yield some additional benefits, according to Website Magazine.
It points to BidMyCleaning.com as an example, which segments emails based on frequency, depending on whether they have signed up for recurring service or whether they have received service once or twice. Also, location-based segmentation allows the cleaning service provider to target seasonal offers or to boost business in specific markets.
3 Dimensions
Another way to approach segmentation is to divide email recipients three dimensions,
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"People often forget that great insight can be gained from the analysis of something that hasn’t happened - the negative of a segment - or isn’t the case,
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For example, traffic 'not from California' could be a more important dimension for your business than 'from California,' he said. "Be sure to think about the negative, and have the ability to collect such data and use it when creating your segments."
The last step in this process is to combine the three dimensions to get the most important segments."The intersection of a specific combination might yield immediate value and provide direction for your marketing efforts. The end result is what most tools refer to as advanced segments or advanced segmentation."