There are plenty of binge-worthy shows in the mix. (And yet, never enough.) But it’s rare for a series or season to become actual, real-time appointment viewing, and be the one thing everyone’s talking about. I don’t think I’ve made sure to “tune in” to a season finale right at the start time since the […]
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How to come up with email subject lines people click
By Laura Belgray How do you come up with email subject lines people click? is a question I get ALL. THE. TIME. 2 methods to come up with subject lines that make your emails irresistible How to bank the email subject lines you come up with for later How do you come up with email […]
KEEP READINGShrimpmukkah! A 2022 roundup of must-have opt-in freebies from Shrimp Club superstars
Happy seasons! There are plenty of gift-buying guides out there. I thought I’d add one that’s a gift-getting guide. Free gifts, for you. All they cost is your email address. Whether you’re shopping for help with: Getting your business in the media… A LinkedIn bio that attracts clients… Writing copy that converts ideal clients… Or […]
KEEP READINGThe Typo That Ruined My Career (A Top-Ranking Talking Shrimp Email)
This Talking Shrimp email got a high rate of opens, clicks, and replies, so I’ve turned the email into a blog post. (For more on emails vs blog posts, check this out.) Subject Line: The typo that ruined my career I hope this email finds you we’ll. LOLZ. That’s not a real typo, but it […]
KEEP READINGShrimpmukkah! A 2021 roundup of must-have opt-in freebies from Shrimp Club superstars
Interested in the most recent Shrimpmukkah Freebies? Check out the list from 2022 here. Happy seasons! There are plenty of gift-buying guides out there. I thought I’d add one that’s a gift-getting guide. Free gifts, for you. All they cost is your email address. Whether you’re shopping for help with: Getting your business in the […]
KEEP READINGThe Million-Dollar Email List: How To Build An Engaged Subscriber List From Scratch—Without Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Or Giving A Dime To Zuck
“How big is Talking Shrimp’s email list?” Oh my, aren’t you forward! That’s quite the personal question. When you ask, what you’re probably also wondering is: “What’s a good email list size?” I’m happy to answer both questions, the best I can. So, not to brag, but around town, I’m kinda known for my list […]
KEEP READING“Salt your cucumber” and other handpicked Talking Shrimp emails
Here’s a curated archive of Laura Belgray’s Talking Shrimp emails. That’s me, referring to myself in the third person, just in case it’s good for SEO. That’s also me, hoping lots of people are searching for “archive of Laura Belgray’s Talking Shrimp emails.” Or maybe: “Best email newsletter examples from Talking Shrimp.” And that’s not […]
KEEP READING“What If My Life is Boring?” – How To Find Great Stories For Emails And All Your Content, Even If Your Life Is Dull AF
I’m about to shove a stick of dynamite into a big ol’ excuse, and light it. RUN! (Cut to me walking away calmly, with a small mushroom cloud exploding behind me.) The excuse, I mean, very good question is: “Oh sure, Laura Belgray, easy for you to always tell fun stories in your emails, posts, […]
KEEP READINGBlog post vs. email — the death match
What should go in my emails and what should go on the blog? Can they overlap? Should they be the same, or different? I struggled with this one for a long time. Here’s what I used to do:
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