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				if( document.getElementById(\"user-consent-form\") ){
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					var wordpress_version = document.createElement(\"input\")
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					wordpress_version.id = \"wp_version\"
					wordpress_version.value = '$wp_version'
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/**
 * Google analytics .
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function ga_footer() {
	if ( ! ( defined( 'DOING_AJAX' ) && DOING_AJAX ) ) {
		$banner_discarded_count = get_option( 'sm_beta_banner_discarded_count' );
		if ( 1 === $banner_discarded_count || '1' === $banner_discarded_count ) {
			echo '<script>
			if(document.getElementById("discard_content")){
				document.getElementById("discard_content").classList.add("reject_consent")
				document.getElementById("discard_content").classList.remove("discard_button")
			}
			</script>';
		}
	}
}

/**
 * Check if the requirements of the sitemap plugin are met and loads the actual loader
 *
 * @package sitemap
 * @since 4.0
 */
function sm_setup() {

	$fail = false;

	// Check minimum PHP requirements, which is 5.2 at the moment.
	if ( version_compare( PHP_VERSION, '5.2', '<' ) ) {
		add_action( 'admin_notices', 'sm_add_php_version_error' );
		$fail = true;
	}

	// Check minimum WP requirements, which is 3.3 at the moment.
	if ( version_compare( $GLOBALS['wp_version'], '3.3', '<' ) ) {
		add_action( 'admin_notices', 'sm_add_wp_version_error' );
		$fail = true;
	}

	if ( ! $fail ) {
		require_once trailingslashit( dirname( __FILE__ ) ) . 'class-googlesitemapgeneratorloader.php';
	}

}

/**
 * Adds a notice to the admin interface that the WordPress version is too old for the plugin
 *
 * @package sitemap
 * @since 4.0
 */
function sm_add_wp_version_error() {
	/* translators: %s: search term */

	echo '<div id=\'sm-version-error\' class=\'error fade\'><p><strong>' . esc_html( __( 'Your WordPress version is too old for XML Sitemaps.', 'google-sitemap-generator' ) ) . '</strong><br /> ' . esc_html( sprintf( __( 'Unfortunately this release of Google XML Sitemaps requires at least WordPress %4$s. You are using WordPress %2$s, which is out-dated and insecure. Please upgrade or go to <a href=\'%1$s\'>active plugins</a> and deactivate the Google XML Sitemaps plugin to hide this message. You can download an older version of this plugin from the <a href=\'%3$s\'>plugin website</a>.', 'google-sitemap-generator' ), 'plugins.php?plugin_status=active', esc_html( $GLOBALS['wp_version'] ), 'http://www.arnebrachhold.de/redir/sitemap-home/', '3.3' ) ) . '</p></div>';
}

/**
 * Adds a notice to the admin interface that the WordPress version is too old for the plugin
 *
 * @package sitemap
 * @since 4.0
 */
function sm_add_php_version_error() {
	/* translators: %s: search term */

	echo '<div id=\'sm-version-error\' class=\'error fade\'><p><strong>' . esc_html( __( 'Your PHP version is too old for XML Sitemaps.', 'google-sitemap-generator' ) ) . '</strong><br /> ' . esc_html( sprintf( __( 'Unfortunately this release of Google XML Sitemaps requires at least PHP %4$s. You are using PHP %2$s, which is out-dated and insecure. Please ask your web host to update your PHP installation or go to <a href=\'%1$s\'>active plugins</a> and deactivate the Google XML Sitemaps plugin to hide this message. You can download an older version of this plugin from the <a href=\'%3$s\'>plugin website</a>.', 'google-sitemap-generator' ), 'plugins.php?plugin_status=active', PHP_VERSION, 'http://www.arnebrachhold.de/redir/sitemap-home/', '5.2' ) ) . '</p></div>';
}

/**
 * Returns the file used to load the sitemap plugin
 *
 * @package sitemap
 * @since 4.0
 * @return string The path and file of the sitemap plugin entry point
 */
function sm_get_init_file() {
	return __FILE__;
}

/**
 * Register beta user consent function.
 */
function register_consent() {
	if ( ! ( defined( 'DOING_AJAX' ) && DOING_AJAX ) ) {
		if ( is_user_logged_in() && current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
			if ( isset( $_POST['user_consent_yes'] ) ) {
				if (isset($_POST['user_consent_yesno_nonce_token']) && check_admin_referer('user_consent_yesno_nonce', 'user_consent_yesno_nonce_token')){
					update_option( 'sm_user_consent', 'yes' );
				}
			}
			if ( isset( $_POST['user_consent_no'] ) ) {
				if (isset($_POST['user_consent_yesno_nonce_token']) && check_admin_referer('user_consent_yesno_nonce', 'user_consent_yesno_nonce_token')){
					update_option( 'sm_user_consent', 'no' );
				}
			}
			if ( isset( $_GET['action'] ) ) {
				if ( 'no' === $_GET['action'] ) {
					if ( $_SERVER['QUERY_STRING'] ) {
						if( strpos( $_SERVER['QUERY_STRING'], 'google-sitemap-generator' ) ) {
							update_option( 'sm_show_beta_banner', 'false' );
							$count = get_option( 'sm_beta_banner_discarded_count' );
							if ( gettype( $count ) !== 'boolean' ) {
								update_option( 'sm_beta_banner_discarded_count', (int) $count + 1 );
							} else {
								add_option( 'sm_beta_banner_discarded_on', gmdate( 'Y/m/d' ) );
								update_option( 'sm_beta_banner_discarded_count', (int) 1 );
							}
							GoogleSitemapGeneratorLoader::setup_rewrite_hooks();
							GoogleSitemapGeneratorLoader::activate_rewrite();
						} else {
							add_option( 'sm_beta_notice_dismissed_from_wp_admin', 'true' );
						}
					} else {
						add_option( 'sm_beta_notice_dismissed_from_wp_admin', 'true' );
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				}
			}
			if ( isset( $_POST['enable_updates'] ) ) {
				if (isset($_POST['enable_updates_nonce_token']) && check_admin_referer('enable_updates_nonce', 'enable_updates_nonce_token')){
					if ( 'true' === $_POST['enable_updates'] ) {
						$auto_update_plugins = get_option( 'auto_update_plugins' );
						if ( ! is_array( $auto_update_plugins ) ) {
							$auto_update_plugins = array();
						}
						array_push( $auto_update_plugins, 'google-sitemap-generator/sitemap.php' );
						update_option( 'auto_update_plugins', $auto_update_plugins );
					} elseif ( 'false' === $_POST['enable_updates'] ) {
						update_option( 'sm_hide_auto_update_banner', 'yes' );
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				}
			}
			
			/*
			if ( isset( $_POST['disable_plugin'] ) ) {
				if (isset($_POST['disable_plugin_sitemap_nonce_token']) && check_admin_referer('disable_plugin_sitemap_nonce', 'disable_plugin_sitemap_nonce_token')){
					if ( strpos( $_POST['disable_plugin'], 'all_in_one' ) !== false  ) {
						$default_value   = 'default';
						$aio_seo_options = get_option( 'aioseo_options', $default_value );
						if ( $aio_seo_options !== $default_value ) {
							$aio_seo_options                           = json_decode( $aio_seo_options );
							$aio_seo_options->sitemap->general->enable = 0;
							update_option( 'aioseo_options', json_encode( $aio_seo_options ) );
						}
					} elseif( strpos( $_POST['disable_plugin'], 'wp-seo' ) !== false ) { 
						$yoast_options = get_option( 'wpseo' );
						$yoast_options['enable_xml_sitemap'] = false;
						update_option( 'wpseo', $yoast_options );
					}
				}
			}
			*/
		}
	}
	$updateUrlRules = get_option('sm_options');
	if(!isset($updateUrlRules['sm_b_rewrites2']) || $updateUrlRules['sm_b_rewrites2'] == false){
		GoogleSitemapGeneratorLoader::setup_rewrite_hooks();
		GoogleSitemapGeneratorLoader::activate_rewrite();
		GoogleSitemapGeneratorLoader::activation_indexnow_setup();

		if (isset($updateUrlRules['sm_b_rewrites2'])) {
			$updateUrlRules['sm_b_rewrites2'] = true;
			update_option('sm_options', $updateUrlRules);
		} else {
			$updateUrlRules['sm_b_rewrites2'] = true;
			add_option('sm_options', $updateUrlRules);
			update_option('sm_options', $updateUrlRules);
		}
		
	}
	if(isset($updateUrlRules['sm_links_page'] )){
		$sm_links_page = intval($updateUrlRules['sm_links_page']);
		if($sm_links_page < 1000) {
			$updateUrlRules['sm_links_page'] = 1000;
			update_option('sm_options', $updateUrlRules);
		}
	}

	if(!isset($updateUrlRules['sm_b_activate_indexnow']) || $updateUrlRules['sm_b_activate_indexnow'] == false){
		$updateUrlRules['sm_b_activate_indexnow'] = true;
		$updateUrlRules['sm_b_indexnow'] = true;
		update_option('sm_options', $updateUrlRules);
	}
	
}

function disable_plugins_callback(){
    if (current_user_can('manage_options')) {
        check_ajax_referer('disable_plugin_sitemap_nonce', 'nonce');

        $pluginList = sanitize_text_field($_POST['pluginList']);
        $pluginsToDisable = explode(',', $pluginList);

        foreach ($pluginsToDisable as $plugin) {
            if ($plugin === 'all-in-one-seo-pack/all_in_one_seo_pack.php') {
                /* all in one seo deactivation */
                $aioseo_option_key = 'aioseo_options';
                if ($aioseo_options = get_option($aioseo_option_key)) {
                    $aioseo_options = json_decode($aioseo_options, true);
                    $aioseo_options['sitemap']['general']['enable'] = false;
                    update_option($aioseo_option_key, json_encode($aioseo_options));
                }
            }
            if ($plugin === 'wordpress-seo/wp-seo.php') {
                /* yoast sitemap deactivation */
                if ($yoast_options = get_option('wpseo')) {
                    $yoast_options['enable_xml_sitemap'] = false;
                    update_option('wpseo', $yoast_options);
                }
            }
			if ($plugin === 'jetpack/jetpack.php') {
                /* jetpack sitemap deactivation */
                $modules_array = get_option('jetpack_active_modules');
				if(is_array($modules_array)) {
					if (in_array('sitemaps', $modules_array)) {
						$key = array_search('sitemaps', $modules_array);
						unset($modules_array[$key]);
						update_option('jetpack_active_modules', $modules_array);
					}
				}
            }
			if ($plugin === 'wordpress-sitemap') {
                /* Wordpress sitemap deactivation */
                $options = get_option('sm_options', array());
				if (isset($options['sm_wp_sitemap_status'])) $options['sm_wp_sitemap_status'] = false;
				else $options['sm_wp_sitemap_status'] = false;
				update_option('sm_options', $options);
            }
        }

        echo 'Plugins sitemaps disabled successfully';
        wp_die();
    }
}

function conflict_plugins_admin_notice(){
	GoogleSitemapGeneratorLoader::create_notice_conflict_plugin();
}

 /* send to index updated url */
function indexnow_after_post_save($new_status, $old_status, $post) {
	$indexnow = get_option('sm_options');
	$indexNowStatus = isset($indexnow['sm_b_indexnow']) ? $indexnow['sm_b_indexnow'] : false;
	if ($indexNowStatus === true) {
	    $newUrlToIndex = new GoogleSitemapGeneratorIndexNow();
		$is_changed = false;
		$type = "add";
		if ($old_status === 'publish' && $new_status === 'publish') {
			$is_changed = true;
			$type = "update";
		}
		else if ($old_status != 'publish' && $new_status === 'publish') {
			$is_changed = true;
			$type = "add";
		}
		else if ($old_status === 'publish' && $new_status === 'trash') {
			$is_changed = true;
			$type = "delete";
		}
		if ($is_changed) $newUrlToIndex->start(get_permalink($post));
    }
}

// Don't do anything if this file was called directly.
if ( defined( 'ABSPATH' ) && defined( 'WPINC' ) && ! class_exists( 'GoogleSitemapGeneratorLoader', false ) ) {
	sm_setup();
	
	if(isset(get_option('sm_options')['sm_wp_sitemap_status']) ) $wp_sitemap_status = get_option('sm_options')['sm_wp_sitemap_status'];
	else $wp_sitemap_status = true;
	if($wp_sitemap_status = true) $wp_sitemap_status = '__return_true';
	else $wp_sitemap_status = '__return_false';
	add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_enabled', $wp_sitemap_status );
	
	add_action('wp_ajax_disable_plugins', 'disable_plugins_callback');

	add_action('admin_notices', 'conflict_plugins_admin_notice');

}

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<p>In the world of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the competition never sleeps. To stay ahead, you need to keep your finger on the pulse of your marketing performance. But fear not, dear entrepreneur; I&#8217;m here to help! Get ready to explore five critical marketing metrics that can empower you to make data-driven decisions, optimize your campaigns and boost your business growth.</p>
<h2 class="subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align">1. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)</h2>
<p>Historically, businesses focused on mass marketing, which made it challenging to calculate individual customer acquisition costs. Today, advanced tracking and analytics tools make it possible to accurately measure CAC. To calculate CAC, simply divide your total marketing and sales expenses by the number of new customers acquired during a specific period. Tools like Google Analytics, customer relationship management (CRM) software and advertising platforms can provide essential data for CAC calculations.</p>
<p>Let’s say you spend $5,000 on marketing and acquire 100 new customers; your CAC is $50.</p>
<p>Lowering your CAC allows you to acquire more customers with the same budget, increasing profitability and sustainability.</p>
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<p>The concept of CLV dates back to the early days of direct marketing when businesses began to recognize the value of retaining customers and nurturing long-term relationships. To calculate CLV, multiply the average revenue per customer by the average customer lifespan (in months or years) and subtract the initial acquisition cost. CRM software and customer databases can help you gather the necessary data.</p>
<p>For example, if a customer spends an average of $100 per purchase, makes five purchases per year and remains a customer for three years, their CLV is $1,500 ($100 x 5 x 3).</p>
<p>Focus on strategies that increase CLV, such as customer retention and upselling, to maximize the return on your marketing investments.</p>
<h2 class="subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align">3. Conversion Rate</h2>
<p>Conversion rate tracking became more prevalent with the rise of digital marketing as businesses sought to measure the success of online campaigns and optimize their performance. To calculate the conversion rate, divide the number of completed actions by the total number of visitors, then multiply by 100. Tools like Google Analytics and website analytics platforms can help you monitor conversion rates.</p>
<p>For example, if your website receives 1,000 visitors and 50 make a purchase, your conversion rate is 5%.</p>
<p>Regularly tracking and optimizing your conversion rate can help you identify areas for improvement, resulting in increased revenue and customer engagement.</p>
<h2 class="subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align">4. Return On Investment (ROI)</h2>
<p>The ROI concept has been a staple in business and finance for centuries. In marketing, ROI helps businesses determine the value of their campaigns and make data-driven decisions about resource allocation. To calculate marketing ROI, subtract the marketing expenses from the revenue generated by your marketing campaigns, then divide by the marketing expenses and multiply by 100. Marketing analytics tools and financial tracking software can provide the necessary data.</p>
<p>For example: If your marketing campaign generates $10,000 in revenue and costs $4,000, your ROI is 150% ($10,000 &#8211; $4,000) / $4,000 x 100).</p>
<p>Monitoring ROI helps you make informed decisions about reallocating resources to high-performing campaigns and discontinuing underperforming ones.</p>
<h2 class="subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align">5. Organic Search Traffic</h2>
<p>With the emergence of search engines like Google in the late 1990s, businesses began to recognize the importance of organic search traffic and the potential for attracting new customers. Today it is a basic requirement for any business. Organic search traffic can be monitored using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console and other search engine optimization (SEO) platforms.</p>
<p>For example, if 60% of your website visitors arrive through organic search, it indicates that your SEO efforts are effective and your content is relevant to users.</p>
<p>Invest in SEO strategies, such as keyword optimization and high-quality content creation, to improve your website&#8217;s organic search traffic and attract more potential customers.</p>
<p>As an SMB owner, understanding and tracking these five marketing metrics can provide invaluable insights into your marketing performance. By focusing on customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value, conversion rate, return on investment and organic search traffic, you can make informed decisions about your marketing strategies and investments. Utilize available tools and platforms to gather the necessary data and track these metrics over time. As you analyze the results, you&#8217;ll be better equipped to optimize your marketing efforts and ultimately drive your business&#8217; success.</p>
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<p>So, it’s Instagram. And Pinterest. The main difference between the two there are vibes really. People who look forward to Coachella and Spring Break like they’re photoshoot opportunities above all else go to Instagram and people who want to start a commune and live off of the grid and grow veggies go to Pinterest.</p>
<p>So, where will Lemon8 land? Will it have such a well-formed identity? It might soon find itself with one, as app downloads are rising. Lately, the app has gone through a surge in uptakes despite being on the market since 2020. But maybe there’s more to it than a sudden virality.</p>
<p>As <a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/28/tiktok-ban-backup-plan-bytedance-owned-instagram-rival-lemon8-hits-the-u-s-app-stores-top-10/" rel="noopener">TechCrunch notes</a>: “This is a dramatic move for the little-known app and one that points to paid user acquisition efforts powering this surge. Prior to yesterday, the Lemon8 app had never before ranked in the Top 200 Overall Charts in the U.S.”</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> With a view out to the fertile plains of Poverty Bay, this 1900s kauri villa could speak a thousand stories of the early settlement of Gisborne. Its latest chapter, however, involves an entrepreneurial family and a renovation “that will be the first and last,” say owners Sandy and Bron Kemp. It did, however, deliver everything they wanted.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> The house sits on 6ha of prime growing land, at the apex of a citrus orchard and landscaped garden, with a view to the hills and vineyards that border the district.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> The house and property are not only home to the Kemps but also their children Hattie, 19, Joe, 17, and Stella, 15 – and Ziggy the jack russell who greets everybody coming down the tree-lined drive.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>READ MORE:<br />* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/nz-house-garden/300754279/auckland-family-go-global-with-designer-rebuild?rm=a" rel="noopener">Auckland family go global with designer rebuild</a><br />* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/nz-house-garden/300770522/see-how-this-kiwi-paint-entrepreneur-has-transformed-her-london-home?rm=a" rel="noopener">See how this Kiwi paint entrepreneur has transformed her London home</a><br />* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/nz-house-garden/300770319/check-out-this-dreamy-seaside-sanctum-in-the-kapiti-coast-sand-dunes?rm=a" rel="noopener">Check out this dreamy seaside sanctum in the Kapiti Coast sand dunes</a><br /></strong></p>
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<p>Well maintained hedges line the garden and citrus orchard that surround the Gisborne villa restored by Bron and Sandy Kemp to be a respite from their busy work lives. Daughters Hattie, left, and Stella relax on the veranda with Ziggy the jack russell.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> The large, charming building has had many facelifts since the kauri and rimu sarking was put in place all those decades ago. Says Sandy: “It came from town many years ago, in two or three parts, and was put back together by the previous owner.”</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Sandy and Bron bought the property 19 years ago to establish a now thriving citrus orchard that includes navel and seville oranges and bearss limes, and to re-graft the surrounding kiwifruit vines. But they were to become more than just growers. A packhouse was created and an online business, Twisted Citrus, developed to sell the biggest and best juicy “Gissy” oranges to customers nationwide.</p>
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<p>A jute and wool rug from The Ivy House offers the perfect balance for summer and winter; the custom-made sofas are from Profile Furniture and covered in Haven linen from Warwick, the armchairs are from Little &amp; Fox, the cushions are by Baya and Weave and the coffee table is from Cuchi.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Product lines have expanded to include gift boxes, added-value citrus products and more varieties of locally grown fruit. Bron manages the business, Sandy works the orchard.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Their very busy lives make downtime important, which is where the renovated house comes into play. It has become a place of calm, is easy to maintain and is where friends and family can gather with ease.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Auckland-based interior designer Abbey Lang guided the couple through the planning and renovation and Bron credits its success to Abbey’s attention to detail and astute insights into how the house would be used each day – where the right zones, doorways and central focus should be.</p>
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<p>New french doors lead to the deck from the kitchen, which was designed by Abbey Lang Home and made by Cherrywood Joinery in Gisborne; the island base is in Resene Foundry, the benchtop is honed Carrara marble and the stools are from local store Fenns.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> The renovation took four months under the meticulous guidance of Dave Wallace Building. Says Bron: “Dave was all about retaining and putting the character back into the loved old country home,” carefully detailing the ceiling battens, scotia and trims to match the original style of house. Special care was taken to include large new sash windows made by local company Awapuni Joinery to match the existing windows.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Another challenge was the flooring; the couple wanted to replicate the wide kauri floorboards of the original house in the newly reconfigured rooms. Luckily, a local timber merchant had boards the right width and gauge.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> The new kitchen area has been invigorated by a huge skylight and large french doors that open on to the deck, swimming pool and tennis court.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> It’s not that the interior becomes irrelevant, but with scenery this idyllic, your eye is drawn fairly and squarely away from the house and into the green of the land it sits on.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> While Bron laments that the marble benches need careful cleaning, she loves how the stone’s classic beauty crowns the kitchen. She uses the kitchen every day, not just for preparing family meals but as a backdrop to the cooking videos she creates for the business’s social media. It is a work tool, not just a work room.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> While the Kemps appreciate the quiet country life, they also like to entertain. At a recent significant birthday for Sandy, it was an easy fit for 50 to 60 people around the kitchen and on the deck. For the first time they worked out what inside and outside flow meant to them.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Bron describes her style as minimalist yet classic, with modern comforts. Sandy’s input was to agree with Bron, as he said he always “trusts her design decisions”.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Apart from a few family treasures and a collection of framed artwork from the children’s time at school, the furnishings are all new.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> “We had a big cull,” says Bron, which was a therapy in itself, paring back the clutter which she says can be quite stressful. “If it is not needed, get rid of it. It helps for a calmer space.”</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> The couple say their renovation has given the house better flow and form. “Who knew taking out a couple of walls could be so transformational,” says Bron. The living room creeps into the kitchen and the kitchen overflows into the dining room, yet the three spaces are still clearly defined.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> The garden is a combined passion borne of the couple’s organised natures. Bron designed most of the garden herself, bit by bit, having once run a landscaping business. Sandy was the labourer and his precisely trimmed hedges are something to behold. “It’s a workout,” he says, and advises having the right equipment for the job.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> “He won’t do the weeding,” says Bron, “but is pretty particular about straight hedges.”</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Summer nights are spent around the firepit next to the grass tennis court which was levelled and established by Sandy – he’s an active tennis player, with his “crew” of players meeting up for regular social events.</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> Sandy and Bron say their new favourite spots for relaxing on a Sunday morning are either inside on the lambskin rug on the couch in the sun or gathered around the large outside table near the kitchen – where the week is discussed and mulled over, and future plans made.</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>Q&amp;A with Bron &amp; Sandy Kemp</strong></p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>The best piece of advice we received:</strong> Move out while the work is being done. It was a blessing not to live there while the builders were ripping it all apart. It was great living in town for a little while and being so close to everything. (Bron)</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>Low point of the renovation:</strong> Trying to juggle through Covid lockdowns. Although the local builder was organised, lockdowns and supplier disruptions made the process feel longer. (Bron)</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>Any budget blow-outs:</strong> Only on the deck. It was something they hadn’t factored in until the new french doors were built and then it made perfect sense to get that renovated as well. (Sandy)</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>Favourite new decorating finds:</strong> The pendant lights in the living areas, all from Annabelle’s in Havelock North. And the perfect dining table, from Hawthorne Collection. (Bron)</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>Any hedge-trimming tips:</strong> Don’t be afraid to trim them hard from an early age, to keep them straight and compact. Don’t be tempted to plant too close; allow 50cm between each plant and keep them trimmed. (Sandy)</p>
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<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>Favourite local restaurant: </strong>Crawford Road Kitchen has a view down the harbour and out to sea, a bustling atmosphere and amazing food. It’s also a great place to try the latest vintages from the local vineyards. (Bron)</p>
<p class="sics-component__html-injector sics-component__story__paragraph"> <strong>Best local walk: </strong>Up Waimata hill to the lookout at 5am two to three times a week – it’s the super-charge we need. (Bron)</p>
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Email marketing is a powerful tool for Shopify shop owners to reach their customers and increase sales. It’s an effective way of building relationships with your target audience, creating trust and loyalty, as well as boosting revenue. If you&#8217;re aiming to get the most out of email marketing for your Shopify store, this article will provide helpful tips on how to begin quickly and effectively while also introducing DirectIQ  a great choice when it comes to automating emails for Shopify shops. Get ready to learn about the benefits of email marketing, crafting effective messages that generate conversions and why DirectIQ should be at the top of your list.</p>
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<h6><strong>Table of Contents:</strong></h6>
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      Benefits of Email Marketing for Shopify Shop Owners</p>
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      Improved Customer Relationships:</p>
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      How to Get Started with Email Marketing for Shopify</p>
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      Crafting Engaging Content:</p>
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      Optimizing Your Campaigns For Maximum Impact:</p>
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      Tips for Crafting Effective Emails for Shopify Shops</p>
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      Leverage Automation To Streamline Processes:</p>
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      Why DirectIQ is the Best Choice for Shopify Shops’ Email Marketing Needs</p>
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      Comprehensive Features and Toolsets:</p>
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      Easy Integration with Shopify:</p>
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      Advanced Automation Capabilities:</p>
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      FAQs in Relation to Email Marketing for Shopify</p>
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      What are the best practices for creating effective email campaigns?</p>
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      How can I use segmentation to target my Shopify customers more effectively?</p>
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      What types of content should I include in my emails to engage my Shopify customers?</p>
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      How often should I send out emails to maximize engagement with my Shopify shop?</p>
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      What metrics should I track when measuring the success of an email marketing campaign for a Shopify store?</p>
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<h6><strong>Benefits of Email Marketing for Shopify Shop Owners</strong></h6>
<p>With its cost-effectiveness, automation capabilities, and scalability, email marketing can be a powerful way to reach your target audience and drive sales.</p>
<p>Email marketing has been established as a powerful tool to generate more revenue for ecommerce stores on Shopify. By creating personalized emails that are tailored specifically to each customer’s interests, you can create campaigns that are more likely to convert into sales. Additionally, using automated triggers such as cart abandonment emails or welcome series messages can help boost conversions even further.</p>
<h4><strong>Improved Customer Relationships:</strong></h4>
<p>Building strong relationships with customers is key for any business success—and email marketing helps make this easier than ever before. Through segmentation techniques like demographic targeting or behavioral analysis, you can send highly targeted messages that will resonate with your customers on a personal level—leading them to become loyal brand advocates over time.</p>
<p>Email marketing offers a cost-effective alternative to other digital advertising methods, such as PPC or social media ads, making it an ideal choice for small businesses with limited budgets. For small businesses who may not have large budgets available for advertising campaigns, email offers an inexpensive yet effective solution that yields great results in terms of ROI (return on investment).</p>
<p>Email marketing for Shopify shop owners is a powerful tool to drive revenue, build relationships with customers and keep costs low. With the right strategies in place, you can get started quickly and see measurable results from your campaigns.</p>
<p><strong>Key Takeaway: </strong>Email marketing is an invaluable tool for Shopify shop owners looking to maximize their revenues and build meaningful customer relationships. It offers a cost-effective, automated solution that helps boost conversions and ROI while strengthening the bond between business and consumer. In other words, email is truly a &#8216;no brainer&#8217; when it comes to driving success in ecommerce.</p>
<h6><strong>How to Get Started with Email Marketing for Shopify Shops</strong></h6>
<p>Establishing an email list is key for any successful email marketing effort. Shopify shop owners should begin by gathering customer contact information, such as names and emails. Accumulate contact details, such as names and emails, by employing sign-up forms on your site or blog, via social media strategies, or through in-store purchases. Once you have a list of contacts, it’s important to segment them based on their interests and behaviors so that you can send targeted messages that will resonate with each group.</p>
<h4><strong>Crafting Engaging Content:</strong></h4>
<p>Crafting engaging content for your emails is essential for driving conversions and improving ROI from your campaigns. To make sure your message stands out in customers’ inboxes, focus on creating high-quality content that provides value to readers. Include visuals like pictures and videos to emphasize key points; add CTAs throughout the text; use case studies or customer reviews to establish a bond with readers.</p>
<p>Selecting the proper platforms and tools to handle your email marketing campaigns is a vital element of achieving success. Look for features like automation capabilities, advanced analytics tracking options, A/B testing tools, integrations with other software systems (like Shopify), drag and drop design templates, etc., when selecting a platform or toolset that meets all of your needs.</p>
<h4><strong>Optimizing Your Campaigns For Maximum Impact:</strong></h4>
<p>Optimizing campaigns helps ensure maximum reach within target audiences by increasing open rates and click through rates (CTRs). Start by analyzing data from past campaigns to determine what types of subject lines perform best among different segments; then adjust accordingly moving forward based on these results. Additionally leverage A/B testing tools provided by most platforms/toolsets to compare multiple versions of subject lines against one another before sending out mass emails  this way you know which version works best ahead of time.</p>
<p>Measuring results allows marketers to track progress over time while also providing insights into how well their strategies are working overall. When measuring performance metrics such as open rate, CTRs , unsubscribe rate etc., look at both individual campaigns as well as long term trends across multiple ones; this will help identify areas where improvements need to be made in order to optimize future efforts even further.</p>
<p>Email marketing is a great asset for Shopify merchants, and with the proper approaches it can be utilized to generate leads and augment sales. By leveraging automation, personalization, segmentation, and other tactics outlined above you&#8217;ll be well on your way to crafting effective emails that drive results. Now let&#8217;s take a look at some tips for creating those emails.</p>
<p><strong>Key Takeaway: </strong>As a savvy email marketer, it&#8217;s essential to set up an engaging list of contacts that you can segment and target with relevant content. To ensure maximum ROI from your campaigns, select the right platform toolset and optimize each one using AB testing tools for best results &#8211; then measure performance metrics like open rate and CTRs over time to track progress.</p>
<h6><strong>Tips for Crafting Effective Emails for Shopify Shops</strong></h6>
<p>Customizing your communications to individual recipients based on their preferences, location, or buying history can significantly improve the engagement and success of your campaigns. By using segmentation, you can tailor your messages to specific audiences based on their interests, location, or past purchases. This will help ensure that each message resonates with the recipient and increases the likelihood of them taking action. Additionally, including personalized elements such as a customer’s name in subject lines or content can further increase engagement rates.</p>
<p>Utilizing segmentation can enable you to craft customized emails that are crafted specifically for distinct groups of your subscribers. By segmenting customers based on their preferences, such as hikers and campers in the case of outdoor apparel and equipment, emails can be tailored to each group&#8217;s needs and interests for more successful campaigns. You can also use segmentation data from previous campaigns to refine future ones for better results.</p>
<h4><strong>Leverage Automation To Streamline Processes:</strong></h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.directiq.com/" class="icon none" rel="noopener">Email marketing automation</a>  tools allow Shopify shop owners to streamline processes like sending out welcome emails when someone signs up for a newsletter or creating automated follow-up sequences after someone makes a purchase. These tools save time while ensuring that each message reaches its intended recipient at just the right moment so it has maximum impact. Plus, by setting up triggers within an automated workflow, Shopify shop owners can easily create customized journeys based on user behavior without having to manually manage every step along the way.</p>
<p>Crafting engaging content is key when it comes to email marketing success. Ensure that all your correspondence is centred on topics of significance to the intended recipients so they remain captivated by what you have to express and act accordingly, be it joining a gathering or buying from your shop. Additionally, adding images or videos into your emails can help capture attention more effectively than text alone; visuals are a great way to make an impact.</p>
<p>By following these tips, Shopify shop owners can craft effective emails that will help them to reach their target audiences and build relationships with customers. With DirectIQ&#8217;s comprehensive features and toolsets, easy integration with Shopify, advanced automation capabilities, and expert support and guidance; it is the best choice for any business&#8217; email marketing needs.</p>
<p><strong>Key Takeaway: </strong>Email marketing for Shopify shop owners can be highly effective when tailored to specific audiences, leveraging segmentation and automation tools. Crafting engaging content with relevant topics and visuals is key in order to grab attention and drive conversions.</p>
<h6><strong>Why DirectIQ is the Best Choice for Shopify Shops’ Email Marketing Needs</strong></h6>
<p>DirectIQ is an optimal selection for those Shopify entrepreneurs desiring to elevate their email marketing campaigns. With its comprehensive features and toolsets, easy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.directiq.com/shopify-email-marketing-automation/" class="icon none" rel="noopener">shopify email marketing</a>  integration , advanced automation capabilities, and expert support and guidance, DirectIQ offers everything you need to maximize your ROI.</p>
<h4><strong>Comprehensive Features and Toolsets:</strong></h4>
<p>DirectIQ provides an extensive suite of features that make it easy to create engaging emails quickly and efficiently. From customizable templates to automated A/B testing, this platform has all the tools necessary for successful email campaigns. Plus, users can access detailed analytics on each campaign so they can optimize their content in real-time.</p>
<h4><strong>Easy Integration with Shopify:</strong></h4>
<p>One of the biggest benefits of using DirectIQ is its seamless integration with Shopify stores. This allows shop owners to easily sync customer data between platforms without any manual work required  making it simple for them to target specific audiences or send personalized messages based on user behavior.</p>
<h4><strong>Advanced Automation Capabilities:</strong></h4>
<p>Director’s powerful automation features allow users to automate tasks such as sending welcome emails or follow-up messages after a purchase has been made  saving time while also increasing engagement rates from customers. The platform also makes it easy for marketers to segment lists by demographic information or other criteria so they can tailor content accordingly.</p>
<p>In addition to providing top-notch software solutions, DirectIQ also offers dedicated customer service representatives who are available 24/7 via phone or chat should any questions arise during setup or implementation processes. This ensures that even novice marketers have access to professional assistance when needed, making it easier than ever before for small businesses looking get started with email marketing on a budget.</p>
<p><strong>Key Takeaway: </strong>DirectIQ provides Shopify shop owners with a comprehensive suite of features and toolsets for successful email marketing campaigns, easy integration between platforms, advanced automation capabilities, and expert support. This platform is the perfect solution to maximize ROI while saving time and increasing customer engagement rates.</p>
<h6><strong>FAQs in Relation to Email Marketing for Shopify Shop Owners</strong></h6>
<h4><strong>What are the best practices for creating effective email campaigns?</strong></h4>
<p>Constructing successful email campaigns necessitates a blend of strategy, imagination and technical expertise. Start by defining your target audience and objectives. Craft compelling subject lines that are short yet attention grabbing. Personalize emails with relevant content tailored to the individual recipient&#8217;s needs or interests. Optimize for mobile devices as most people access their inboxes from their phones these days. Finally, track results so you can adjust tactics accordingly in order to maximize ROI over time.</p>
<h4><strong>How can I use segmentation to target my Shopify customers more effectively?</strong></h4>
<p>Segmenting your Shopify customers is a powerful way to target them more effectively. By dividing customers into distinct groups, based on factors such as geographic location, past purchases and value to your business over time, you can target them more accurately. This allows you to tailor emails specifically for each group&#8217;s needs or interests in order to increase engagement and conversions. You can also use segmentation to personalize content, create automated workflows that respond quickly when needed, or even send out promotional offers tailored for certain segments of your audience. With the right strategy in place, email marketing with segmentation will help you reach your desired goals faster and more efficiently than ever before.</p>
<h4><strong>What types of content should I include in my emails to engage my Shopify customers?</strong></h4>
<p>Email marketing is a great way to engage Shopify customers. Content should be tailored specifically to the customer and include topics such as new product releases, discounts, special offers, promotions, upcoming events or sales campaigns. Include images that are relevant and eye-catching in order to draw attention. Ensure emails are organized in a comprehensible manner with clear instructions so users can identify what they should do next. Finally use segmentation techniques for targeted messages based on customer interests and behaviors for maximum engagement potential.</p>
<h4><strong>How often should I send out emails to maximize engagement with my Shopify shop?</strong></h4>
<p>The regularity of emails dispatched to optimize involvement with your Shopify store will depend on the kind of products and services you provide, as well as the magnitude and demographics of your intended demographic. Generally speaking, it is recommended to send emails no more than once a week in order to maintain interest without becoming too intrusive. It is also important to consider sending additional emails when launching new products or offering special promotions. This way customers can be made aware of any updates or changes quickly and efficiently.</p>
<h4><strong>What metrics should I track when measuring the success of an email marketing campaign for a Shopify store?</strong></h4>
<p>Measuring the success of an email marketing campaign for a Shopify store requires tracking key metrics. These include open rate, click-through rate, unsubscribe rate, revenue generated per recipient and total cost per acquisition. Additionally, you should track customer lifetime value to understand the long term impact of your campaigns. By measuring these metrics regularly you can assess the effectiveness of your campaigns and make improvements as needed.</p>
<h6><strong>Conclusion</strong></h6>
<p>By utilizing the automation features of DirectIQ, they can craft and send emails that will engage customers in a meaningful way. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful analytics capabilities, DirectIQ provides all the tools necessary to help Shopify shops maximize their email marketing efforts. If you’re looking for a reliable platform with proven results, then look no further than DirectIQ  it&#8217;s your best choice for successful email marketing campaigns tailored specifically for Shopify shop owners.</p>
<p>Take control of your email marketing today and get the most out of Shopify with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.directiq.com" class="icon none" rel="noopener">DirectIQ</a>&#8216;s comprehensive suite of tools. Start driving more sales, engagement, and loyalty now!</p>
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<p>On the flipside of those figures, though, many perceptions around the respect and understanding that female consumers are afforded by the advertising agencies and brands that target them are far from impressive.</p>
<p>Jane Cunningham, co-author with Philippa Roberts of <em>Brandsplaining: Why Marketing Is (Still) Sexist and How to Fix It</em>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/marketing-industry-sexism-brandsplaining.html" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/marketing-industry-sexism-brandsplaining.html" rel="noopener">told </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/marketing-industry-sexism-brandsplaining.html" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/marketing-industry-sexism-brandsplaining.html" rel="noopener"><em>The New York Times</em></a><span class="sr-only"> (opens in new tab)</span> that she believes that the way women are often portrayed in advertising represents “a complete misunderstanding about the way that women think.”</p>
<p>And it seems that most women agree.</p>
<p>Research from <a target="_blank" href="https://girlpowermarketing.com/statistics-purchasing-power-women/" data-url="https://girlpowermarketing.com/statistics-purchasing-power-women/" rel="noopener">Yankelovich Monitor and Greenfield Online</a><span class="sr-only"> (opens in new tab)</span> shows that 91% of women believe advertisers don’t understand them. While that number is likely to create frustration for the women who feel unseen and unheard, it’s a potentially positive figure for brands who are willing to do better and create marketing campaigns that tap into this.</p>
<h2 id="marketing-to-women-isn-x2019-t-just-about-the-color-of-a-product-3">Marketing to Women Isn’t Just About the Color of a Product</h2>
<p>For brands keen to restore some faith within the demographic of female customers that promises such potentially lucrative spending, the good news is that, although there is no magic formula to market successfully to women, there are pitfalls to avoid.</p>
<p>To help your products or services connect with savvy female consumers, these five tips may help:</p>
<h2 id="1-avoid-stereotypes-3">1. Avoid Stereotypes.</h2>
<p>Women are not a homogenous group. A twentysomething woman from New York will differ from a woman in the same age range who has been born and raised in Alaska.</p>
<p>Defining a woman only by her gender is another common problem too many marketers make. Instead of creating a singular message that they hope will resonate with all women, today’s mindful marketers should recognize that reaching women often can be done successfully when it is less about gender and more about tapping into simply being human.</p>
<p>Also, differing life experiences and relationships create unique needs for women at different stages of their lives, so the notion of pitching campaigns to all women, no matter how young or old they are, should be a thing of the past.</p>
<h2 id="2-don-x2019-t-make-everything-pink-3">2. Don’t Make Everything Pink.</h2>
<p>There is definitely value in exploring the psychology of colors and how you can utilize those results to market to women more effectively. But painting everything pink is too simplistic.</p>
<h2 id="3-celebrate-inclusivity-and-diversity-3">3. Celebrate Inclusivity and Diversity.</h2>
<p>Women come in all shapes, sizes and ethnicities.</p>
<p>To market any service or product successfully, breaking it down to a focused target is a step in the right direction. For example, are you marketing to fortysomething moms who are exploring their career options now that their children are older?</p>
<p>Defining accurate, specific personas — rather than simply anyone who identifies as female — will help you create more effective marketing communications that speak directly with your target market and help them feel that you understand their needs and nuances.</p>
<h2 id="4-be-bold-enough-to-challenge-female-taboos-3">4. Be Bold Enough to Challenge Female Taboos</h2>
<p>Creating genuine inclusivity in your marketing messaging means challenging sensitive or taboo topics that women deal with in the real world, such as hormonal imbalances, menopause or aging. By making women feel more visible and understood, your brand can click with them.</p>
<h2 id="5-storytelling-supports-sustainable-marketing-results-3">5. Storytelling Supports Sustainable Marketing Results.</h2>
<p>Generally speaking, storytelling in marketing is an approach that works well for both men and women. But it’s the way those stories are told in marketing campaigns that make the measurable difference.</p>
<p>While men are more likely to respond to factual data, using a combination of comprehensive data and emotional connections can yield more compelling results with women.</p>
<h2 id="marketing-wealth-management-to-women-3">Marketing Wealth Management to Women</h2>
<p>When it comes to wealth management firms, finding meaningful ways to both attract and retain female customers will be a critical strategy for sustainable growth.</p>
<p>Firms that recognize and understand the needs of women, including their preferences and behaviors around money management, have an opportunity to do well in coming years. By 2030, experts predict, American women will control much of the $30 trillion in financial assets that belong to Baby Boomers, a level of wealth that is close to the current annual GDP of the entire United States.</p>
<p>With American women outliving men by an average of five years, older women are set to inherit a new future of financial decision-making. According to the <a target="_blank" href="https://spectrem.com/Content_Product/growing-business-with-wealthy-women.aspx" data-url="https://spectrem.com/Content_Product/growing-business-with-wealthy-women.aspx" rel="noopener">Spectrem Group</a><span class="sr-only"> (opens in new tab)</span>, 70% of women shift their business to a new financial institution within a year of their spouse’s death, so the potential to do business with this demographic of wealthy older women is something more financial services brands need to take seriously.</p>
<h2 id="it-x2019-s-never-too-late-to-market-more-effectively-3">It’s Never Too Late to Market More Effectively</h2>
<p>Although many small businesses and old-school advertising strategies seem stuck in the past, the good news is that it is never too late to do better. Building community and trust with the power of social proof is one of the more positively powerful tactics to apply. Also, drawing on real women’s testimonials to motivate other women to choose your product or service and creating connections with a cohort of women who know, like and trust your brand help create loyalty that can last for life.</p>
<p>By telling women’s stories and letting them know that you truly are paying attention to their hopes, fears, wins and unique needs, you will see results that can be built on.</p>
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