Monica Badiu, Email Copywriter & Copy Coach

Using testimonials in emails can be an effective way to build trust and credibility with your subscribers and drive conversions.

Here are some tips on how to use testimonials in emails:

  1. Choose relevant testimonials: Make sure the testimonials you use in your emails are relevant to the content of the email and the product or service you are promoting.

  2. Highlight specific benefits: Use testimonials that highlight specific benefits or results that your subscribers can expect from your product or service.

  3. Include social proof: Make sure the testimonials include the name and photo of the person providing the testimonial, as well as any relevant credentials that can increase credibility.

  4. Use visuals: Consider using visuals, such as images or videos, to showcase the testimonials and make them more engaging for your subscribers.

  5. Use them strategically: Use testimonials strategically in your emails, such as in the subject line, header, or call-to-action.

     

Here are some examples of how to use testimonials in emails:

  1. Use a testimonial in the subject line to grab your subscriber’s attention: “Discover How Sarah Increased Her Email Open Rates by 50%”

  2. Use a testimonial in the header or subheader to highlight specific benefits: “Learn How to Build a Profitable Online Business – As Seen on CNN Money”

  3. Use a testimonial in the body of the email (or PS) to build credibility: “See What Our Customers are Saying About Our Product” and include a few relevant testimonials.

  4. Use a testimonial in the call-to-action to encourage conversions: “Join Thousands of Satisfied Customers – Start Your Free Trial Today!”

 

Example from Mikael Dia at Funnelytics
Example from Bryan @ Growth Tools
Example from Andrew Neitlich, Center for Executive Coaching
Example from Pat Flynn at SmartPassiveIncome
Example from Frank Kern
Example from Jeff Sauer at DataDrivenU

Overall, using testimonials in emails can be a powerful way to build trust and credibility with your subscribers and drive conversions.

By choosing relevant testimonials, highlighting specific benefits, including social proof, using visuals, and using them strategically, you can maximize the impact of testimonials in your email marketing campaigns.

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About the Author

Monica Badiu is a passionate email copywriter and conversion strategist with over 13 years of experience in marketing. With a love for crafting emails that genuinely connect, she’s spent more than 25,000 hours honing her skills in customer-centric copywriting specifically for course creators. In 2023, her tailored strategies helped course creators around the world generate over $3 million in revenue, making her a trusted partner to some of the biggest names in the industry.

But for Monica, it’s about more than just writing emails; it’s about building relationships. She believes in creating value-driven content that doesn’t feel pushy or spammy but rather speaks to audiences on a real, human level. Alongside her work, she mentors and champions ethical marketing, helping course creators not only reach their revenue goals but also grow loyal, lasting connections with their communities.

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