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Glossary of Terms

Learn the common terms used in email marketing

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Written by Ira
Updated over a week ago

A

  • Abandoned Cart Email: An automated email or sequence reminding customers about products left in their carts without completing a purchase. Includes product details and often incentives to encourage checkout.

  • API Key: A unique identifier allowing systems to connect and interact with Omnisend's features programmatically. Used for integrations with third-party platforms.

  • Automation: Predefined workflows that send messages based on customer behavior or events (e.g., Welcome Series, Birthday Emails). Found under the Automation tab.

B

  • Back in Stock Notification: An email triggered when an out-of-stock product becomes available, notifying interested subscribers.

  • Bounce: An email delivery failure.

    • Soft Bounce: Temporary issues like a full inbox.

    • Hard Bounce: Permanent issues like invalid email addresses.

  • Birthday Email: An automated email with special offers sent on a customer's birthday to drive engagement and loyalty.

C

  • Campaign: A bulk email sent to a specific segment of subscribers. Can be one-time promotional emails or newsletters. Found under the Campaigns tab.

  • Campaign Booster: A feature that resends an updated version of an email campaign to non-openers to improve engagement. 

  • Clickmap: A visual representation in reports showing where recipients clicked within an email.

D

  • DMARC: Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance, ensuring the authenticity of email senders to reduce spam and phishing.

  • DNS Record: Domain Name System settings that help authenticate your emails and improve deliverability.

E

  • Email Builder: A drag-and-drop tool for creating customized email designs quickly and efficiently.

  • ESP (Email Service Provider): Platforms like Omnisend that enable businesses to send bulk emails, manage subscribers, and track results.

F

  • Form Targeting: Specify conditions like page URLs or visitor attributes to control where and to whom signup forms appear.

  • Frequency Settings: A feature in automation triggers to limit how often a customer receives messages from the same workflow.

I

  • Import: Add subscriber lists to Omnisend via file uploads or integrations.

  • Integration: Sync Omnisend with eCommerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce) or third-party apps for streamlined operations.

L

  • Landing Page: A standalone web page designed to capture email addresses or other lead information.

N

  • Non-subscribers: Visitors who engaged with your store but haven’t opted in for marketing emails.

O

  • Open Rate: The percentage of email recipients who opened the email, indicating engagement with your campaign.

  • Order Confirmation Email: An automated email sent post-purchase to confirm the order details.

P

  • Placed Order Rate: The percentage of recipients who completed a desired action, such as a purchase, after interacting with an email.

  • Pop-up Form: A signup form displayed on a website based on conditions like time spent, exit intent, or page views.

  • Preheader: Preview text displayed next to or below the subject line in an inbox.

  • Product Picker: A tool for selecting products from your store and adding them to emails with images, prices, and descriptions.

R

  • Reactivation Email: Emails sent to inactive subscribers to re-engage them with your brand, often using special offers.

  • Reports: Analytics dashboards showing campaign performance, including opens, clicks, revenue, and device statistics.

S

  • Segment: A dynamic list of contacts filtered based on behaviors or attributes, such as past purchases or location.

  • Shipping Confirmation Email: An automated message informing customers of their order shipment details.

  • Signup Form: Forms to collect subscribers, including pop-ups, embedded forms, and landing pages.

  • Spamtrap: Fake email addresses used to identify spammers. Avoid using purchased email lists to prevent spamtrap issues.

T

  • Tagging: Add tags to subscribers based on actions or segments to enable more targeted campaigns.

  • Template: A pre-designed layout for creating consistent email campaigns quickly.

U

  • UTM Parameters: Tracking codes added to links to measure traffic and conversions from email campaigns in analytics tools like Google Analytics.

W

  • Welcome Email: The first automated email sent to new subscribers, welcoming them and setting expectations.

  • Wheel of Fortune: A gamified signup form where visitors spin a wheel to win discounts or rewards in exchange for their email address.

  • Workflow: A set of automated actions triggered by customer behavior, such as purchases or abandoned carts.

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