Guest Blog on "PR in your Pajamas"

We’re stoked to have had the opportunity to be invited by the impressive Elena Verlee, to write a guest blog for PR in your Pajamas. If that doesn’t sound comfy enough (as long as you’re not going out in public, and in a college town like Chico, even that’s sometimes “acceptable”); we break down the […]

August 6th MailChimp Workshop @ ChicoStart (FREE)

ChicoStart Presents MailChimp = MakeMoney with Nate Wright Get a crash-course in one of the top three email marketing platforms. During this highly interactive, hands-on workshop, you’ll get acquainted with the inner workings of this robust platform and prepare your first, or next, newsletter, with content sure to grab the attention of your audience. After a […]

Small Businesses Using MailChimp to Increase Sales

We often declare that email marketing is the highest converting form of digital marketing. It’s no secret that we love using MailChimp to deliver truly interesting email campaigns for our small biz owner clients.  Here’s your proof of real small businesses using MailChimp to make real money. Email Newsletter >>> Increases Sales Turenne Tactical One […]

Mailchimp for Small Business

Lessons learned from over 200 Mailchimp campaigns Yep, that’s another milestone for the Small Biz triage team.  You may now uncork your champagne bottles. <pop!> S’alright, enough bragging from me.  If you’re looking for a quick rundown of some Mailchimp best practices for your small business, keep reading.  If you’re looking for more in-depth answers, […]

A Truly Gratifying Letter re: The Small Biz Boost Program

Some quick context here:  Earlier this year we met Chuck at the National Conference for the American Diabetes Association in Texas. Soon thereafter, he signed up for our Small Biz Boost Program, a program that is totally free, but has high expectations of those that participate.  Chuck has a lot going for him – plans […]

How to Import Your Email List to Mailchimp

Updated 5/26/2016 Uploading your contact list to mailchimp is a big hang-up for many mailchimp users. That’s a problem, since it’s a pretty darn important step. Here’s the skinny: a little prep work will make this quite easy. I like to start by organizing my contacts in an excel spreadsheet. At this point, you should […]

MailChimp FAQ

What is MailChimp? Simply put, MailChimp is our favorite email newsletter platform.  It has other uses, from announcements to invites, and anytime in between when you might need a slick looking email.  If you are subscribed to our newsletter, you’ve already seen it in action.   Do I need a paid account? No! Unless you […]

Twitter, Donuts and Partnerships

When I first moved to Chico, I was still reeling from the anti-social passive aggressive brainwashing, also known as *living in Seattle for six years*. So in true I don’t like humans, so I’ll hide behind my computer fashion I hit up Twitter and found – well – not much. Twitter to Email to Meeting Not […]