Will segmented lists affect how many subscribers I have?
Segments do not influence your total subscriber count. When you create a segment, you are not creating a new list, you are creating a division of your main list or your contact actions such as bounces or forwards. Think of segments as saved searches. They are based on criteria such as fields or subscription dates. Segments are automatically updated as contacts meet your criteria.
Segments March 26, 2019
How do I reduce the number of opt-outs I receive?
The interest your contacts have in receiving your emails will change over time and it is expected that your list may shrink as a result of some contacts losing interest completely. However, there are some things you can do that will help keep your subscribers interested. Keep your contacts engaged with your emails over time: Keep the Content Relevant - Consider breaking your list into smaller segments in order to
Contact Lists August 7, 2018
How can I get more contacts to open my emails and/or surveys?
Please consider the following tips to help increase your open rate: Make sure that your "From" name is one that your subscribers will recognize. A contact is much more likely to open an email if they trust the sender. Try to use the same "From" name each time so that you build familiarity and credibility with your subscribers. Incorporate your name, business or department to cleary identify yourself to your
Reports August 7, 2018
How Do I Delete a Segment?
If you have created a Segment that you no longer need and don’t want to view it on your Segments list page, you have the option to delete it. Follow these steps to delete a Segment: Log in to your Benchmark account. Click on Contacts from the Dashboard menu. Select Segments. Locate the Segment you would like to delete and select the More options icon next to the Segment name.
Contact Lists Segments December 11, 2020
What is a segment?
A segment is a saved search. It helps you target a portion of your contacts that meet a specific criterion such as a subscriber field or subscription date. When you create your segment, you will select a target list to segment, and add some criteria. Each criterion consists of a field, a comparison, and a value. For example, one criterion for a segment might be that the 'Email Address' field
Importing / Exporting Segments August 6, 2018
Why are there no contacts in my segment?
If you've created a segment for your contact list, however it is showing 0 contacts, it can be due to a variety of things. First check to see that your criteria is correct, that spelling for your contact's information is correct. If it is not spelled correctly, our system will not be able to match it to your list of contacts and draw the neccessary contacts. Second, check to see
Importing / Exporting Segments August 6, 2018