You’ve spent hours setting up your store, picking the perfect products, and making everything look just right. But then you hit ‘publish’ and… it’s quiet. Too quiet. We’ve all been there. The hardest part of starting an online business isn’t usually the technical setup—it’s actually getting people to show up and stay interested.
Most marketing advice tells you to spend money on ads or sign up for expensive email platforms that charge you before you’ve even made your first ten dollars. It’s frustrating because you want to grow, but you don’t want to go into debt just to tell people you exist. This is exactly why we built a simpler way to handle outreach directly from your dashboard.
The Struggle of Getting Those First Few Sales
When you’re a small business owner or a side hustler, your biggest asset isn’t a massive marketing budget; it’s your personal connection to your community. Social media is great, but let’s be honest—the algorithms don’t always show your posts to the people who actually want to support you.
Direct communication is different. When you send an email, you’re landing in an inbox, not just scrolling past a feed. The problem is that many sellers feel intimidated by ‘Email Marketing’ with a capital M. They think they need complex templates or 5,000 subscribers to start. In reality, the most successful stores often start by just talking to the people they already know.
Why Quality Beats Quantity Every Time
You don’t need to blast 10,000 people to see results. In fact, when you’re starting out, sending a few thoughtful, personalized messages is way more effective. It’s about building a relationship, not just being another piece of spam in someone’s promotions folder.
Making Marketing Personal Again
We wanted to remove the barrier between you and your potential customers. That’s why we included a daily email tool right inside your E2C dashboard. You can send up to 15 emails every single day for free.
This isn’t about massive cold-emailing campaigns. It’s about those daily check-ins that move the needle. Maybe it’s a quick note to a friend who mentioned they liked your work, or a follow-up to a prospective customer who had a question last week. By keeping it to 15 a day, it stays manageable for you and personal for them.
Who should you be reaching out to?
- Friends and family: They are your first cheerleaders. Let them know what’s new.
- Prospective customers: People who have interacted with your brand but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
- Local supporters: If you’re a maker or artist, your local community is often your strongest base.
Turning Conversations into Sales
The goal of these emails isn’t just to ‘sell.’ It’s to keep your brand at the front of their minds. When you show up consistently and authentically, people start to trust you. And in the world of e-commerce, trust is the currency that actually matters.
You don’t need a huge team or a massive budget to look professional and stay connected. You just need the right tools and a little bit of daily consistency. We’re here to make sure the tools part is taken care of, so you can focus on the human part of your business.
Start Where You Are
If you’ve been waiting for the ‘right time’ to start marketing, this is it. You don’t need to wait until you have a thousand followers. Start with the people who already know your name. Use your 15 daily emails to build those bridges, one person at a time. It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s the most honest way to grow a brand from scratch. Send your free emails now using E2C’s Marketing tools.
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