What is Segmentation?
Email Segmentation
Segmentation is dividing your email list into groups based on behavior, demographics, or purchase history for more targeted messaging.
Why Segmentation matters
Segmented emails earn 40-60% higher engagement than broadcasts. Common segments: VIP (top 10% LTV), engaged last 30 days, purchased in category X, abandoned cart within 7 days.
Common mistakes with Segmentation
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Sending the same content to your whole list. RFM-segmented campaigns deliver 3-5× the revenue per send vs broadcast.
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Measuring open rate as the success metric in 2026. Apple MPP made open rate noise; revenue per recipient is what counts.
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Skipping welcome and abandoned cart flows. These two flows alone usually drive 25-35% of total email revenue.
How to improve Segmentation
Build core flows first: welcome (3-5 emails), abandoned cart (3 emails), browse abandonment, post-purchase, win-back.
Implement RFM segmentation (Recency × Frequency × Monetary) and tailor send cadence per segment.
A/B test send times by segment, not in aggregate. Engaged buyers and dormant buyers have different optimal times.
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