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Are Email Newsletters Still Worth It? Why Past Customers Are Your Best Audience

Thailer Somerville
Founder, Raindrop Marketing
October 1, 2026 2 min read
Are Email Newsletters Still Worth It? Why Past Customers Are Your Best Audience

Every business is sitting on an audience it already paid to earn: past customers, old leads and people who once asked for a quote. Most of them never hear from the business again.

Why email still works

You own your email list. Social platforms can change who sees your posts overnight, but an email goes to the inbox of someone who already knows you. It's also inexpensive to send, which makes it one of the most cost-effective channels you have.

Past customers are easier to win

Someone who has already bought from you knows your work. When they need you again, or a friend asks for a recommendation, you want to be the name they remember. A regular newsletter keeps you there.

What to send

Seasonal reminders and checklists, answers to common questions, before-and-after stories, new services, team news and occasional offers. A good rule: most emails should be useful even if the reader doesn't buy anything.

How often

Monthly is a good starting point for most businesses, and twice a month works well if you have enough to say. Our Growth plan includes two newsletters a month and Authority includes six or more.

Keep it simple

One main idea, a clear subject line, a short message and one obvious call to action. Fancy designs matter much less than being consistent and relevant.

Your next customer might already be on your list. A newsletter is how you remind them.

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Thailer Somerville

Founder, Raindrop Marketing

Thailer Somerville is the founder of Raindrop Marketing, helping businesses get found on Google and in AI search, and building the websites, content and automated lead systems that turn that visibility into booked customers.

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