Episode #1595
Why Your Emails Get Opened, But Fail to Convert
December 20, 2020

Why Your Emails Get Opened But Fail To Convert

In episode #1595, we will give you some ideas about why you might not be getting the conversion rates you want with your emails. The fact is that just because you wrote an email and sent it to your subscribers, this does not mean that your sales job is done. As you’ll learn today, it is your landing page that drives conversions more than your emails themselves. Tune in and learn how to use your landing page to solve the final objections that keep people from buying, and a whole lot more today!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Your Emails Get Opened But Fail To Convert.
  • [00:56] Why the problem is not your email but the landing page thereafter.
  • [01:37] Answering any final objections to purchasing on your landing page.
  • [02:07] Metrics for what good click-through rates look like.
  • [02:44] Questions to ask to optimize your click-through rates.
  • [03:20] Using Crazy Egg and Hotjar to assess prospect behavior.
  • [03:33] Using non-buyer surveys to find out why people didn’t convert.
  • [03:46] Why people end up not buying due to unanswered questions.
  • [05:07] Making money from actual conversions rather than affiliate offers.
  • [05:46] That’s it for today!
  • [05:47] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

 

Crazy Egg

Hotjar

 

Leave Some Feedback:

 

 

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

 

 

Connect with Us: 

 

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
The AI Prompt That Writes $100k Sales And Email Copy For You
February 10, 2026

In this episode, hosts Neil and Eric break down how AI is changing copywriting, marketing, and hiring standards. They debate when AI helps versus when it creates lazy work, share real examples from hi...

Episode
10 Business Moats That Actually Protect Your Marketing
February 09, 2026

In this episode, hosts Neil and Eric break down 10 proven business moats that protect your marketing and drive long term growth. From switching costs and brand power to community, distribution, talent...

Episode
The K-Shaped Future of Work
February 05, 2026

In this episode, hosts Neil and Eric break down the K-shaped future of software engineering, marketing, and white-collar work in the age of AI. They explain why senior talent is winning while junior r...