Provide tracking information and post-purchase instructions

Email

Sending tracking information and post-purchase instructions keeps customers informed and ensures they know what to expect next. It helps build trust but requires timely updates and reliable information flow.

Tools

Name Description Pricing Ease of Use
ShipBob ShipBob is a leading global logistics platform that streamlines e-com…
Paid Only
Moderate
ShipStation ShipStation is a comprehensive shipping software solution designed to…
Paid Only
Moderate
Shopify Shopify is a robust e-commerce platform designed to empower businesse…
Paid Only
from $39.00/mo
Moderate
WooCommerce WooCommerce is a robust e-commerce platform empowering marketing prof…
Paid Only
Moderate
Zendesk Zendesk is a leading customer service platform that empowers business…
Paid Only
from $49.00/mo
Moderate
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Objectives

Name Description
Customer Satisfaction Customer Satisfaction as a marketing objective focuses on understandi…
Retention Retention in marketing focuses on keeping existing customers engaged …
Trust and Loyalty Trust and loyalty are crucial marketing objectives that underpin long…

Demographics

Name Description
Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs are typically characterized by their innovation, risk-t…
Gen X
Gen Z Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is a cohort characterized b…
High-Income Earners High-Income Earners are characterized by their significant financial …
Homeowners Homeowners are a crucial demographic characterized by their investmen…
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Promotes

Name Description
Digital Product A Digital Product refers to an intangible asset distributed in digita…
Physical Product The Physical Product represents a tangible good that marketers have t…
SaaS Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based service where instead o…
Service The 'Service' is an innovative solution tailored to address current c…
Training Course The Training Course is an educational program aimed at enhancing prof…

Sectors

Name Description
Hospitality and Leisure The Hospitality and Leisure sector encompasses hotels, restaurants, t…
Retail The Retail sector is a dynamic industry focused on the sale of goods …
Transportation and Logistics The Transportation and Logistics sector is a critical component of gl…

Strategy

Name Description
Customer Retention Strategies Keeping customers loyal involves personalized communication, rewards,…
Loyalty and Rewards Strategies Encouraging repeat business through loyalty programs and rewards can …
Multichannel Marketing Strategies Reaching customers through multiple channels, like social media, emai…

Sub-strategy

Name Description
Customer Loyalty Strategy Encouraging repeat business through rewards, excellent service, and p…
Customer Support Strategy Providing timely and effective assistance to customers through variou…
Points-Based Loyalty Strategy Rewarding customers with points for purchases and engagement, which c…
Tiered Loyalty Strategy Rewarding customers based on different levels of loyalty, with higher…
Omnichannel Strategy Creating a seamless customer experience across all channels—online an…

Technologies

Name Description
Email Marketing & CRM

Channel

Name Description
Email Email marketing is a versatile tool for reaching both businesses and …

Sub-channel

Name Description
Newsletters Newsletters are an effective way to keep your audience informed and e…
Promotional Emails Promotional emails are a direct way to reach customers with targeted …
Transactional Emails Transactional emails are a reliable way to engage with customers thro…

Quick Facts

Channel

Email

Advertising Type

Email

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Estimated Cost

Medium

Time to Impact

Short (Weeks)

Tags

B2C

Pros

  • Increases transparency by providing customers with real-time information about their purchase status.
  • Builds trust by keeping customers informed and reassured about their purchase.
  • Reduces customer inquiries as they can track their purchase without needing to contact support.
  • Enhances customer satisfaction by setting clear expectations regarding delivery and next steps.
  • Encourages repeat business by demonstrating reliable and predictable service.
  • Minimizes delivery-related anxiety by keeping customers informed about their package location.
  • Promotes your brand as an organized and customer-centric business.

Cons

  • Relies on accurate data and timely updates, which can be challenging to maintain.
  • Costs associated with implementing and maintaining tracking systems.
  • Potential frustration if tracking information is delayed or inaccurate.
  • Increased customer dependence on timely information may lead to more complaints if not managed well.
  • Technical issues can disrupt the flow of information, affecting customer satisfaction.
  • Overhead for small businesses in setting up and managing tracking systems.
  • May require integration with multiple systems like logistics and inventory management.