/ Marketing
Is email marketing still worth it?
Yes — it's still the highest-ROI channel for most small businesses because you own the list.
/ 01
The short version
Social reach is rented and shrinking. Email lands in an inbox you control.
/ 02
What actually matters
- • Build the list from day one — every customer, every enquiry.
- • Send something useful, not just offers.
- • Monthly is enough for most service businesses.
- • Segment by customer type once you're over a few hundred contacts.
- • Never buy a list — UK GDPR and deliverability both punish it.
/ 03
The bit most people get wrong
Open rates are unreliable now thanks to privacy features. Judge email on clicks and replies instead.
/ 04
What to do next
Export your customer list and send one genuinely useful email this month.
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Where RIOT fits in
We're a small Colchester studio helping UK SMBs get email marketing right without agency waste or freelancer flake. If you've read this far and you want a second opinion on your specific setup, book a 20-minute call and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth doing anything at all.
We work with clients across Essex, Suffolk, London and the wider UK — and remotely with brands abroad. No lock-in, no monthly retainer minimums, no pretending your problem is bigger than it is.
/ FAQs
Common questions
What platform?
Mailchimp, Brevo or Klaviyo depending on complexity.
How big should my list be?
500 engaged contacts beats 5,000 cold ones.
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