Today in the mailbox, (you know, the outdated thing where you get paper?) I received a leaflet from a serious bank. Offering the chance to…
Isabel LapointeNovember 19, 2018
We’re feeling optimistic. The end of 2016 seduced us with a growing number of very attractive marketing emails. We’re seeing HTML emails with well-written copy and…
Chrystian GuyJanuary 4, 2017
With the increased number of emails hitting our inbox this season, we figure it’s high time time to share some holiday season and sale newsletters…
Chrystian GuyNovember 16, 2016
It is almost upon us. The Black Friday and holiday shopping rush. There are the obvious ways online retailers prepare, such as creating new offers,…
Chrystian GuyOctober 27, 2016
The more you know and understand about your market and what motivates your audience, the better equipped you are to develop content and campaigns that get…
Chrystian GuyOctober 19, 2016
Welcome to the next in our monthly series featuring email creative that makes us tingle all over. This month we’re featuring emails that (more or…
Chrystian GuyAugust 23, 2016
When you’re looking at the big picture — email campaign metrics, month over month — sometimes it can be challenging to think about how little-picture…
Chrystian GuyAugust 11, 2016
Welcome to our first monthly roundup of beautiful email content, where we share some of the industry’s best work, and explain why we love it…
Chrystian GuyJuly 8, 2016
It’s a match made in performance marketing heaven: upload your email subscriber list to your ad network and show highly targeted display ads while your…
Chrystian GuyJuly 7, 2016
At lunch yesterday, the conversation quickly switched to the famous movie released on February 13, from the no-less famous book. We’re a very open-minded group…
Isabel LapointeFebruary 12, 2015
I have a handful of beloved restaurants that I always recommend to friends who are looking for a nice place to have an unforgettable moment.…
Isabel LapointeOctober 3, 2014
It’s not easy to create and maintain relationships in 140 characters or less. Don’t get us wrong: we love Twitter (don’t hesitate to say Hi…
Mireille TessierSeptember 17, 2014
Getting in touch with people via their inbox helps you start conversations and build relationships. It’s a great way to get the ball rolling on…
Mireille TessierSeptember 15, 2014
The emails you send make a statement about you and your company. So what’s the impression you want your emails to make? (more…)
Mireille TessierAugust 13, 2014
Make the most of natural wait times to get people to sign up to your newsletters: (more…)
Mireille TessierAugust 6, 2014
People don’t actively seek out email lists to join. They need to be presented with an opportunity and a reason to sign-up. Every time someone…
Mireille TessierJuly 30, 2014
Small things can make a big difference. Get five tips that are quick and painless to get more people to open and click on the newsletters…
Mireille TessierJuly 23, 2014
“What’s a good open rate?” That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Here's the short answer: if you’ve asked for permission from everyone on your…
Mireille TessierJuly 10, 2014
Images are ubiquitous in newsletters. Moreover, a lot of emails nowadays seem to feature one large image, to the detriment of text and words. However,…
Mireille TessierJuly 2, 2014
Inspiration can’t be turned on like a lightbulb. So when you’ve determined that you should be sending out a monthly newsletter, what do you do…
Mireille TessierJune 26, 2014
Are you ready for the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, coming up on July 1st? (more…)
Mireille TessierJune 11, 2014
As the weather (finally!) warms up, it’s time for a spring cleaning. Of the digital kind. Clean the list If you haven’t contacted your list…
Mireille TessierMay 12, 2014
Hosting an event, whether it’s a trade show, a party or a wedding, involves a lot of attention to detail and organization. From choosing the…
Mireille TessierApril 28, 2014
Email marketing lets you have awesome images and pictures peppered in your campaigns for added interest and to reinforce the point you’re trying to make.…
Mireille TessierMarch 21, 2014
Good food and friends, and a place where they meet, is certain to get tongues wagging. Email is a great way to let people in…
Mireille TessierMarch 4, 2014
Small things can make a big difference. Here are a few tips that are quick and painless to implement: (more…)
Mireille TessierDecember 2, 2013
Everyone hates seeing their inbox flooded by emails that feel like they were “blasted” off to a mailing list, willy-nilly. (more…)
Mireille TessierAugust 15, 2013
It's one of the most frequently asked questions we get - and with good reason. After all, your contacts are the people who want to…
Mireille TessierJuly 25, 2013
Infographics, studies and censuses show that mobile is growing. And in email, it’s becoming crucial. In that mindset, we must start optimizing email marketing for smaller…
Jonathan AngelicchioMay 8, 2013
CakeMail offers a full white label in-product help section which you can make available to all end users. The in-product help section includes over 300…
Cakemail SupportAugust 15, 2012
It is important to know the difference between HTML and plain-text emails, and how they affect the delivery and engagement of your campaign. HTML stands for…
Cakemail SupportJune 19, 2012
Each reseller account can set their own default time zone, which will apply to the scheduling and delivery of every campaign that goes out. The…
Cakemail SupportMay 22, 2012
Last week we told you about our new CakeMail Getting Started User Guide - this week we have another treat for you, a new Getting Started…
Cakemail SupportApril 16, 2012
Support grows and evolves every day - and with it, our knowledge base. We've just added a handy how-to in order to help you get…
Cakemail SupportApril 10, 2012
Email footers can be used for a variety of things, such as including your own marketing message (Powered By: Company X!) or other promotion of…
Cakemail SupportFebruary 27, 2012
A CSV (comma-separated values) file is a basic version of a collection of data - with no extras or fancy formatting. Each field is separated…
Cakemail SupportFebruary 13, 2012
We have added a new feature to our system that lets you add an Upgrade URL for your clients. When their account has reached its…
Cakemail SupportJanuary 23, 2012
We are pleased to announce that CakeMail v3.2 is now available in English, French (Canada and France), Portuguese (Brazil), and most recently, Spanish - US…
Cakemail SupportDecember 14, 2011
One of the advantages of using CakeMail is that you can brand and personalize your account - including color schemes, adding a logo, and even…
Cakemail SupportDecember 12, 2011
Continuing the post from last week, Using Personalized Fields and Merge Tags, this post will focus on using merge fields as part of a link.…
Cakemail SupportNovember 24, 2011
You may organize campaigns by placing adding them to Folders. These Folders can be based on categories, themes, dates, or any other classification you can think of.…
Cakemail SupportNovember 16, 2011
Create and include personalized fields in your campaigns to more directly and effectively target your audience and keep their attention. To get started, add a…
Cakemail SupportNovember 7, 2011
A quick refresher this week on the types of bounces that CakeMail reports. After you've sent a campaign, you can track the results in your…
Cakemail SupportSeptember 20, 2011
With CakeMail it's easy to send automatic blog updates to a subscriber list via email. To add this capability to your CakeMail account, you'll need…
Cakemail SupportAugust 29, 2011
The latest edition of Hotmail, Hotmail 2011, was recently released, to the delight of users who had been waiting for a significant update. Unfortunately for…
Cakemail SupportJuly 13, 2011
Today’s post is all about advanced branding for your CakeMail site. We’ve included a quick primer below, but feel free to get in touch with our…
Cakemail SupportJune 21, 2011
Today’s post is all about the basic steps that you'll need to follow to brand your CakeMail site. We’ve included a quick primer below, but…
Cakemail SupportJune 16, 2011
Do you have a list that's so old it is literally collecting dust (so old = older than 6 months)? You know...the one you've been…
Cakemail SupportMarch 8, 2011
Use our Social Media features and make your campaigns easy for your readers to share.
Cakemail SupportFebruary 21, 2011