Now let's get into the STUFF that really matters - how does email marketing influence your SEO rankings? Here’s how:
When you send out an engaging email that directs subscribers to your website, you are not just making them click; YOU’RE driving
quality traffic! And guess what? Search engines love it when MORE visitors engage with your content. This increase in visitors signals to Google & other search engines that your content is popping & relevant. This delightful act can lead to improved rankings on
SERPs like detailed in an article from Selzy.
Engagement metrics such as time on page, bounce rates, & pages per session are critical in determining your SEO rankings. When your email newsletter contains valuable content, users are more likely to spend time on your site, decreasing the bounce rate & enhancing their experience. This sends a positive signal to search engines.
Maropost highlights that using effective email segmentation can increase open rates by 14% & click-through rates by over a whopping
100%!
Consistency in delivering valuable content through email marketing helps establish your brand as an authority in your industry. As your audience starts to TRUST & recognize your brand, they'll be more inclined to link back to your content, which is MUSIC to SEO's ears! Backlinks are a cornerstone of SEO, & when other sites refer to your content, search engines interpret that as a signal of your authority.
Integrating social sharing buttons in your emails can amplify your content reach. When your subscribers share your content on social media platforms, it introduces new users to your website.
Social signals, although not direct ranking factors, contribute positively towards SEO. The more engaged your audience, the more likely they are to share your content, leading to increased visibility & reach, as discussed in the compelling insights shared on
SendGrid.