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It is hard to believe, but fall is just around the corner. Kids are heading back to school, and business owners are gearing up for the season. Restaurants are creating autumn-inspired menus. The latest fall fashions and decorations are filling up window displays, website pages, and social media ads. Local businesses are thinking up exciting offers, and ecommerce stores are getting makeovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holidays are an excellent opportunity for business owners to maximize business and, at the same time, strengthen customer relationships with their fall newsletter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why we’re sharing our best fall email ideas, plus some fall email subject lines to get you started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make fall work for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might consider the fall to be ‘downtime’ before the holiday season rush but making the extra effort to send the right email to the right person at the right time can turn it into a very successful time for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn brings with it an array of holidays. There are federal and state holidays, religious holidays, and even some fun holidays<\/a> that you can use to your advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day? Imagine how exciting it would be for your customers (if you are a restaurant or cafe) to get an email with a discount on cheeseburgers on that day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, on October 3rd, on National Boyfriend Day, your business could offer an exclusive offer to anyone buying a gift for their boyfriend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of holidays to consider, and choosing the ones that are right for your audience will make all the difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why you should consider personalizing your fall emails <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Personalized emails instantly catch a reader’s attention, and have a higher chance of convincing them to take the action you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say, for example, you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner at your house. You have all your loved ones coming over, and you are both excited and anxious about planning the whole affair. You receive an email from your favorite home decor store, offering you a 30% discount on Thanksgiving-inspired table mats and candles — wouldn’t you jump to grab this deal? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances are, based on your buying habits, this business already knows your love of home decor, and by capitalizing on the holiday season and theme, they compel you to make a purchase. It’s a win-win for both you and the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, while the holidays are a time to generate more sales, they also provide an occasion to strengthen customer relationships and build your brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A simple holiday greeting email lets your customers know that you value them while providing you with an opportunity to showcase your brand personality and creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do you create fall-inspired emails and newsletters that are simple but powerful? Here are seven ways to help you get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 effective fall email ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creating holiday emails is all about capturing the essence of the holiday and adding a little something for your customers to put the ‘happy’ in happy holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are seven easy tips for creating and sending impactful fall emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Send holiday greetings <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not every email you send needs to drive action. Sometimes a simple email greeting or some helpful holiday advice is all you need to let your customers know that you value them. Everyone appreciates a brand that takes the time and effort to acknowledge its customers — even when not providing a discount. So, if you’re not running any holiday discounts, but still want to maximize the holiday season just create a greeting email. Be creative, and bring in the spirit of the holiday right from the subject line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Depending on your audience, a simple holiday greeting, like this one celebrating the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, may be all you need to let your customers know you’re thinking of them during their special occasions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Offer a Holiday incentive <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves a discount — especially during the holidays when people are entertaining or buying gifts for friends and family. Creating an email that offers an incentive along with a holiday greeting is sure to make people take notice and make the most of your offer. A discount coupon or a too-good-to-miss deal will have customers jumping in to grab it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turn your holiday-greeting email, for a fun and obscure holiday, into a great holiday offer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Offer added shopping benefits <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s not only discounts that make people shop. Added shopping benefits like free shipping, expedited delivery, or gift wrapping are other factors that influence buying decisions. Showcase these benefits in your email and quickly drive people to take action. Everyone loves a good deal, and sometimes it’s these little details that get people excited to shop for more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use templates like this one to create an email that combines International Coffee Day with added shopping benefits to get people excited.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Use or create fall email templates <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When creating holiday emails, it’s not just the content but also the design that must reflect the essence of the holiday. When we think of autumn, the first thing that comes to mind is earthy browns, colorful leaves, pumpkins, coffee, and other meaningful elements associated with the season. Take inspiration from these colors and motifs of the season to create your email templates. The design of the email — the colors, fonts, and images — should all enhance the spirit of the holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a look at some easily customizable Thanksgiving email templates created for Constant Contact<\/a> users: <\/p>\n\n\n\n