{"id":5767,"date":"2021-11-17T06:52:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T06:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=5767"},"modified":"2025-04-28T15:03:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T15:03:57","slug":"upsell-using-email-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Upsell Using Email Marketing To Increase Your Revenue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">An effective way to increase the number of customers and customer lifetime value is <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">upselling<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">Upselling<\/span> is a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">marketing<\/span> technique where a <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">product<\/span> or service is sold with extra or higher-level features, options, or benefits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">It&#8217;s important to note that while your business model may rely on making money from multiple purchases, you can&#8217;t always push customers with upsells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\">Think about yourself as a customer &#8212; you do not mind paying extra for truly high-value features, but it is a turn-off when a brand just tries to keep selling more and more to you for not much value, right?<\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">So where do you draw the line? How much is too much to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">upsell<\/span>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">It&#8217;s important for every business owner and marketer to determine their own strategies for increasing profits without pushing or offending their customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><strong>This brings us to the point. If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/increase-revenue\/\">increase revenue<\/a> by upselling, you need to know when and how to <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">upsell<\/span> using <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\">email <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">marketing<\/span><\/span> smartly. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-slate-node=\"element\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Here are six tried-and-tested strategies for <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">upselling<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> with <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">email <\/span><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 iOyhdl highlight--variant\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">marketing<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. <\/span>Later in the blog post, we also share 11 <span class=\"getHighlights__Term-sc-1s71y2o-0 bOHVYF highlight--related-topic\">upselling<\/span> best practices, so keep reading.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png\" alt=\"Banner promoting over 1,000 free HTML email templates from EngageBay. Customize and send beautiful, easy-to-use email templates for impactful marketing campaigns. Try for free.\" width=\"770\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png 770w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#What_is_Upselling\" >What is Upselling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Why_Should_Brands_Be_Upselling_Using_Email_Marketing\" >Why Should Brands Be Upselling Using Email Marketing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#How_to_Send_an_Upsell_Email\" >How to Send an Upsell Email?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Before_the_Order_Is_Placed\" >Before the Order Is Placed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#After_the_Order_Is_Placed\" >After the Order Is Placed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#How_to_Upsell_Via_Email_Marketing_6_Strategies_That_Work\" >How to Upsell Via Email Marketing: 6 Strategies That Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#1_Always_Offer_an_Upsell\" >1. *Always* Offer an Upsell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#2_Be_Strategic_in_Your_Offer\" >2. Be Strategic in Your Offer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#The_Type_of_Upsell_to_Offer\" >The Type of Upsell to Offer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Version_Upgrade\" >Version Upgrade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Extended_Service_Period\" >Extended Service Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Product_Protection\" >Product Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Be_Clear_About_the_Benefits\" >Be Clear About the Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Cater_to_Their_Personal_Preferences\" >Cater to Their Personal Preferences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#3_Be_Convincing_Without_Being_Pushy\" >3. Be Convincing Without Being Pushy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#4_Make_Your_Offer_Easy_to_Understand\" >4. Make Your Offer Easy to Understand<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Enhance_Your_Email_Marketing\" >Enhance Your Email Marketing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#5_Create_a_Sense_of_Urgency\" >5. Create a Sense of Urgency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#6_Automate_Your_Email_Upselling_Campaigns\" >6. Automate Your Email Upselling Campaigns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#11_Tips_for_Successful_Upselling\" >11 Tips for Successful Upselling<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#1_Upsell_After_the_Purchase\" >1. Upsell After the Purchase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#2_Use_the_Rule_of_Three\" >2. Use the Rule of Three<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#3_Offer_Free_Shipping\" >3. Offer Free Shipping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#4_Showcase_Testimonies\" >4. Showcase Testimonies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#5_Offer_Substitutes\" >5. Offer Substitutes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#6_Word_Your_Upselling_Emails_Like_Youre_Talking_to_a_Friend\" >6. Word Your Upselling Emails Like You&#8217;re Talking to a Friend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#7_Include_a_Call-to-Action\" >7. Include a Call-to-Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#8_Show_Their_Recently_Purchased_Items_and_Offer_Related_Upsells\" >8. Show Their Recently Purchased Items and Offer Related Upsells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#9_Encourage_Your_Customers_to_Share_Your_Upsell_Offers_on_Social_Media\" >9. Encourage Your Customers to Share Your Upsell Offers on Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#10_Send_Your_Upselling_Emails_at_the_Right_Time\" >10. Send Your Upselling Emails at the Right Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#11_Split_Test_Your_Subject_Lines_to_Improve_Your_Open_Rate\" >11. Split Test Your Subject Lines to Improve Your Open Rate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upsell-using-email-marketing\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Upselling\"><\/span>What is Upselling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First thing&#8217;s first. What do we mean when we say <em>upselling<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>This term isn\u2019t new in the world of business.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably experienced it every time you buy a meal from your favorite fast-food chain \u2014 plus countless other places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upselling is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-strategy\/\">sales technique<\/a> to encourage the buyer to spend more money by purchasing something of a higher price, usually upgraded or newer versions of what they were already looking at.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An example would be when a mobile phone sales agent tries to convince you to buy the phone with the 128 GB memory instead of the one with the 64 GB memory, which you had originally picked out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Just to be clear: Upselling is different from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/how-to-cross-sell\/\">cross-selling<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re cross-selling, you\u2019re enticing the customer to buy additional products or complementary products on top of their original purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Just like when an employee at your favorite fast-food restaurant asks you if you want to add fries and a drink to your burger. Or, in the example of the mobile phone, the seller (if cross-selling) would ask you if you&#8217;re interested in mobile phone insurance or a protective cover.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 Enhance your upsell emails with our <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free email templates<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to boost engagement and conversions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\r\n            <script>\r\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \r\n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\r\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\r\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\r\n                };\r\n                (function(d, s, f) {\r\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\r\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n                    sc.async = true;\r\n                    sc.src = f;\r\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m); 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color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/email-marketing\">Make following up easier. Turn your warm leads into paying customers with EngageBay<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14010\" style=\"width: 871px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14010 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/trigger-email.gif\" alt=\"trigger email automation\" width=\"871\" height=\"497\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Email marketing automation in EngageBay<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 27.2px; font-weight: 400;\">When to Send the Upsell Email?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One crucial factor in upselling is that it acts as a substitute <\/span>\u2014 a much better version of the choice.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, it influences customers\u2019 buying decisions as they feel they aren\u2019t spending any extra amount.<\/p>\n<p>There are various times to send an upsell email. It is either before the order is placed or just after it has been placed.<\/p>\n<p>That entirely depends on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/powerful-marketing-strategies\/\">marketing strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sending them upsell emails after the order is placed is generally used to re-engage with them later.<\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\">Supercharge your marketing with our ultimate guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/powerful-marketing-strategies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">best powerful strategies<\/a> \u2013 don\u2019t miss out! <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/26a1.svg\" alt=\"\u26a1\"><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_the_Order_Is_Placed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the Order Is Placed<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The upsell email is triggered as soon as a customer adds some items to their cart.<\/p>\n<p>They get a specific email offering them the premium or upgraded version of the same.<\/p>\n<p>The email contains a link that will automatically update their shopping cart.<\/p>\n<p>However, such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/types-of-email-that-boost-email-marketing-roi\/\">type of email<\/a> also results in an extra step in the checkout.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_the_Order_Is_Placed\"><\/span>After the Order Is Placed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this case, instead of the order confirmation email, customers get the upsell offer.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But one problem here is that the order has already been placed, and the customer might not want to replace the order with the upgraded products. Yes, this applies to digital products just as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-opt-in-email-strategies\/\">Read also: 10 Great Opt-in Email Strategies (With Examples)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upsell_Via_Email_Marketing_6_Strategies_That_Work\"><\/span>How to Upsell Via Email Marketing: 6 Strategies That Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let us now go through some proven strategies that can get you great results with email upselling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Always_Offer_an_Upsell\"><\/span>1. *Always* Offer an Upsell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It sounds simple, yet so many brands bypass it completely, thinking customers will just figure it out on their own.<\/p>\n<p>If you want your shoppers to go for the higher package, you have to offer the higher package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the rule of thumb when it comes to sales: Always offer the upsell.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More often than not, customers have no idea that there are other options they can get or subscribe to, so it\u2019s up to you to inform them about it.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but show them a side-by-side comparison.<\/p>\n<p>If your upsell offer is convincing and provides enough value, your customer will be incentivized to spend more for a better, related product.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png\" alt=\"Banner promoting over 1,000 free HTML email templates from EngageBay. Customize and send beautiful, easy-to-use email templates for impactful marketing campaigns. Try for free.\" width=\"770\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png 770w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Be_Strategic_in_Your_Offer\"><\/span>2. Be Strategic in Your Offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Customers won&#8217;t bite if your offer isn&#8217;t enticing enough for them.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, you have to make studying your customers&#8217; behaviors mandatory in your overall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-process\/\">sales process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few details to think about.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Type_of_Upsell_to_Offer\"><\/span>The Type of Upsell to Offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are a number of ways you can upsell, depending on your product or service.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Version_Upgrade\"><\/span>Version Upgrade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>This is a popular upsell offer for software companies.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12317 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upgrade.gif\" alt=\"upgrade\" width=\"351\" height=\"263\"><\/p>\n<p>This type of upselling encourages buyers to upgrade their current versions for a better one \u2014 like more storage space, a faster bandwidth, and access to more features.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extended_Service_Period\"><\/span>Extended Service Period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The upsell opportunity doesn\u2019t have to be limited to product features or functionalities.<\/p>\n<p>You can offer upsells in the form of an extended service period duration.<\/p>\n<p>You can, for instance, offer lower fees if they go for a one-year subscription instead of a monthly subscription.<\/p>\n<p>Another example is offering a discount if they agree to a lock-in period of two years instead of just one.<\/p>\n<p>This offer ensures that your customers stay with you for a long time, and hence improves your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-retention-strategies\/\">customer retention rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Product_Protection\"><\/span>Product Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Another good upsell opportunity is providing product protection.<\/p>\n<p>An example would be adding better cellphone insurance for a higher fee.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Clear_About_the_Benefits\"><\/span>Be Clear About the Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>When you\u2019re offering an upsell, you have to make it relevant to the customer.<\/p>\n<p>Let them know about the benefits they receive when they agree to the upsell. Remember, all they&#8217;re thinking is, &#8220;What do I get out of this?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Showcase the features, the savings, and other benefits they can get once they pay for the better version.<\/p>\n<p>Aim to educate instead of simply hard selling or promoting your products.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cater_to_Their_Personal_Preferences\"><\/span>Cater to Their Personal Preferences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Before you try to upsell, always check the customers&#8217; history \u2014 include their previous purchases and their buying activity.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you can understand them better and provide offers that are applicable to them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The good thing about today\u2019s technology is that you don\u2019t have to do this manually.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are applications that can help you monitor your customers&#8217; buying preferences with ease.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EngageBay\u2019s CRM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, build better relationships with your customers by tracking information of theirs like their shopping behavior, their hobbies, and their history with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/products\/crm\">EngageBay&#8217;s free CRM solution helps you organize all your email contacts, track your deals and the sales pipeline<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14419 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image3.gif\" alt=\"sales dashboard\" width=\"812\" height=\"390\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_Convincing_Without_Being_Pushy\"><\/span>3. Be Convincing Without Being Pushy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing: Hard selling doesn&#8217;t work well, especially when it comes to online marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Like with social media, plain old promotions don\u2019t generate a lot of engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You have to be creative in presenting the upsell offer to your customers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You have to be informative and (mildly) entertaining to keep your clients interested.<\/p>\n<p>One thing you should avoid is being too pushy in your upselling emails.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-marketing-strategies-examples\/\">Email marketing <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strategy <\/span><\/a>is all about nurturing these relationships. Spend time &#8220;dating&#8221; before you propose marriage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png\" alt=\"Banner promoting over 1,000 free HTML email templates from EngageBay. Customize and send beautiful, easy-to-use email templates for impactful marketing campaigns. Try for free.\" width=\"770\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png 770w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Make_Your_Offer_Easy_to_Understand\"><\/span>4. Make Your Offer Easy to Understand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be too technical when you\u2019re upselling using email marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Not many people understand the terms that programmers or salespeople use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The best way to make people understand is to sound human in your upsell email.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another way to make your offer easier to understand is to opt for infographics that allow them to compare the basic plan (or the current plan they have at present) with the higher plan that you\u2019re trying to get them to buy or subscribe to.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/upselling-cross-selling-strategies\/\">Read also: 8 Upselling And Cross-Selling Strategies For Small Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhance_Your_Email_Marketing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><b>Enhance Your Email Marketing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to make your emails more impactful? Check out our beautiful, easy-to-customize <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email templates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Designed to boost engagement, these templates from EngageBay will help your emails stand out. Just customize the images, headings, and CTAs for your brand, and hit send in a few minutes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\">Browse the Template Library<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Create_a_Sense_of_Urgency\"><\/span>5. Create a Sense of Urgency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Does your offer have a deadline? Until when is it available?<\/p>\n<p>Is there a limited amount in supply? Creating urgency can help your client make their decision faster.<\/p>\n<p>Human beings have a serious issue with FOMO \u2014 the fear of missing out.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t give them too much time to contemplate the upsell opportunity, because they&#8217;ll probably just move on.<\/p>\n<p><em>\ud83d\udc49Supercharge your email marketing game with our ultimate guide on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/trigger-email-marketing\/\">best trigger email techniques<\/a> \u2013 don&#8217;t miss out! \u26a1<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Automate_Your_Email_Upselling_Campaigns\"><\/span>6. Automate Your Email Upselling Campaigns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To write and send upselling emails one by one manually is tiring, inefficient, and unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are easy-to-use tools to help you automate your email marketing, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\">EngageBay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create email sequences, workflow automations, and sales funnels ahead of time, and let EngageBay do the rest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how to set up emails sequences in EngageBay to automate sending multiple upselling emails in a sequence to your customers, we recommend you to check out this video:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZbWQptjOFNU?si=H4EkXSEIqIuWqpmc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Tips_for_Successful_Upselling\"><\/span>11 Tips for Successful Upselling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all of your upselling efforts will be rewarded.<\/p>\n<p>This is a fact.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can increase the likelihood of your customers taking the upsell opportunity by doing these things.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Upsell_After_the_Purchase\"><\/span>1. Upsell After the Purchase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a strategy you can use to increase your revenue.<\/p>\n<p>The average customer\u2019s initial mindset when purchasing is often to get the best deal.<\/p>\n<p>Before you offer the upsell, secure the sale first. This way, their decision to buy won&#8217;t be delayed because they have to compare prices, features, and other offers.<\/p>\n<p>Warm them up with the initial purchase, and then offer a more enticing deal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_the_Rule_of_Three\"><\/span>2. Use the Rule of Three<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentationmagazine.com\/rule-of-three-836.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rule of three<\/a><\/strong> stems from the idea that people tend to remember three things better.<\/p>\n<p>In advertising, things that come in three seem to be more satisfying and complete.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, it\u2019s more effective in sending any message across.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-newsletters-with-templates\/\">Designing your newsletter<\/a> or email marketing message is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>Creating a layout that emphasizes (or compares) three things can make it easier for your customers to understand the differences and the benefits better.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/b2b-email-marketing-best-practices\/\">Read more: 9 Proven B2B Email Marketing Strategies for Beginners<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Offer_Free_Shipping\"><\/span>3. Offer Free Shipping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/martech.org\/e-commerce-report-9-10-consumers-say-free-shipping-no-1-incentive-shop-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nine out of ten customers<\/a> <\/strong>consider free shipping as the top incentive for shopping online more frequently?<\/p>\n<p>This means that it\u2019s an effective upselling method. Slash that shipping fee from their total bill and they might go for the upsell.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Showcase_Testimonies\"><\/span>4. Showcase Testimonies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Customer reviews can convince potential clients better than any paid advertising material.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17612\" style=\"width: 852px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17612 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Testimonial.jpg\" alt=\"Upselling with Testimonials\" width=\"852\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Testimonial.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Testimonial-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Testimonial-1024x405.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Testimonial-768x304.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Testimonial-1536x608.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Testimonial-595xh.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>EngageBay testimonial example<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to convince your clients to go for the upsell opportunity, then one way to do it (or to increase the chances of them going for it) is to showcase the testimonies from people who already tried the upgraded product before.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Offer_Substitutes\"><\/span>5. Offer Substitutes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is especially helpful for companies selling physical products.<\/p>\n<p>If, for example, the client wishes to purchase a higher version of a particular product and you\u2019re out of stock, you can offer a product with similar specs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png\" alt=\"Banner promoting over 1,000 free HTML email templates from EngageBay. Customize and send beautiful, easy-to-use email templates for impactful marketing campaigns. Try for free.\" width=\"770\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png 770w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Word_Your_Upselling_Emails_Like_Youre_Talking_to_a_Friend\"><\/span>6. Word Your Upselling Emails Like You&#8217;re Talking to a Friend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re not a machine \u2014 you&#8217;re a human being. Sound like one!<\/p>\n<p>It can be as simple as including a personalized greeting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t let your upsell email seem like an ad, even though it technically is.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make it sound like you\u2019re talking to them personally. Make them feel special.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Include_a_Call-to-Action\"><\/span>7. Include a Call-to-Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adding a call-to-action to the upsell email can increase your engagement rate and push customers to make a move on the upsell.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t underestimate the effect that a simple &#8220;Click here&#8221; or &#8220;Upgrade today&#8221; can have.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Show_Their_Recently_Purchased_Items_and_Offer_Related_Upsells\"><\/span>8. Show Their Recently Purchased Items and Offer Related Upsells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to seem too pushy, you can start your upsell email by offering your customer a short \u201ccongratulations\u201d for their purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Then, make suggestions for additional products that they might like, based on their previous purchase. It&#8217;s a much softer approach to upselling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Encourage_Your_Customers_to_Share_Your_Upsell_Offers_on_Social_Media\"><\/span>9. Encourage Your Customers to Share Your Upsell Offers on Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EngageBay-social-2.png\" alt=\"Social media CRM tools\" width=\"817\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EngageBay-social-2.png 817w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EngageBay-social-2-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EngageBay-social-2-768x656.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/EngageBay-social-2-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can offer this as a promo.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can give them an invite code and then provide discount coupons or points for every successful invite or upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Social media is another powerful marketing tool, so when you\u2019re sending out upsell emails to your clients, don\u2019t forget to include links to your social media accounts, and an easy-to-use share button.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Send_Your_Upselling_Emails_at_the_Right_Time\"><\/span>10. Send Your Upselling Emails at the Right Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To increase your upselling effort&#8217;s success, you have to be smart when sending out your emails.<\/p>\n<p>Find out when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-times-send-emails\/\">best time is to send<\/a> them.<\/p>\n<p>This might vary depending on the product you\u2019re offering and your target market, which means you&#8217;ll want to split test it to determine the best results.<\/p>\n<p>For many brands, early morning works best&nbsp; \u2014&nbsp; but not on Mondays, when everyone&#8217;s inbox is already flooded.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 Boost your upsell strategy with our free, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customizable email templates<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that drive results.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Split_Test_Your_Subject_Lines_to_Improve_Your_Open_Rate\"><\/span>11. Split Test Your Subject Lines to Improve Your Open Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One thing you have to keep in mind when you\u2019re creating an upsell email marketing campaign is to avoid words that might sound spammy.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because many of the email providers nowadays, like Gmail, are exceptionally competent in throwing emails that suggest spam content into the dreaded spam folder.<\/p>\n<p>Certain words can trigger this.<\/p>\n<p>Even if it doesn&#8217;t go to their spam folder, if a recipient sees a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-email-subject-lines\/\">subject line<\/a> that does anything but entice them to click, you&#8217;re in trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Your best bet is to experiment with different subject lines and see what delivers the best results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test things like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Including the recipient&#8217;s first name.<\/li>\n<li>Using emojis.<\/li>\n<li>Asking a question.<\/li>\n<li>Cliffhangers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What works for one brand might not work for another, so you have to try different things and see what works best for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-66157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png\" alt=\"Banner promoting over 1,000 free HTML email templates from EngageBay. 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Try for free.\" width=\"770\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1.png 770w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Final-Email-Blog-CTA-770x206-1-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/marketing-workflow-software\/\">Read also: 6 Marketing Workflow Software &#8212; What&#8217;s the Best One?<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to increase your business revenue, you have to be strategic about it.<\/p>\n<p>Aim to close more sales and increase your customer lifetime value, but don\u2019t forget to build a good relationship with your subscribers to make them your loyal customers.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, people know when they&#8217;re being pitched an upsell, and typically they don&#8217;t like it. Nurture good customer relationships and offer great value with every upsell.<\/p>\n<p>Send your customers free information and other kinds of freebies, and do things just to improve the relationship \u2014 not just for selling.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If customers like your brand, the money will follow. Remember, repeat customers bring recurring revenue, and that&#8217;s what every business needs.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the power of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/marketing-automation\">email marketing automation<\/a>, you can craft your upsell emails upfront and have them go out whenever someone shops or opts in \u2014 no additional work needed.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to take action? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/pricing\/all-in-one\"><strong>Try Engagebay today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 Have you tried our<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email templates<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? 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