Email Marketing Strategy Guide for Small Business

by pl90d2jg | Sep 16, 2026

If you’ve ever sent a marketing email and heard nothing back, the problem usually isn’t email as a channel, it’s the strategy behind it. A solid email marketing strategy turns a list of addresses into a channel that brings customers back and nurtures...

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Haven Tiling & Stone Pty Ltd

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We moved our Google Ads over to Social Direct after not getting the results we needed with our previous agency and the difference has been huge. Since taking over, the team at Social Direct have completely rebuilt our campaigns and the results have been fantastic. We’re getting more enquiries, our advertising is performing much more efficiently, and we finally feel like our marketing budget is working for us.We’re extremely happy with the results so far and would highly recommend Social Direct to any business looking for a marketing agency in Brisbane that actually delivers!

Evan La Motta

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matthew Salvesani

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Absolutely love working with the team. Since engaging them, our online engagement has elevated substantially and now are reaping the benefits through scaling of our business. Great work Team!

Sarah Rose

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Great service - excellent communication - love my website

Kerri Bootle

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We recently had our new website built by Social Direct and couldn’t be happier with the result. The process was smooth, the team was easy to deal with, and the finished site looks professional and works perfectly. Highly recommend their services.

Reilly

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Social Direct Marketing are fantastic 10/10

Tejinder Singh

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The team at Social Direct have truly exceeded my expectations. I’m a mortgage broker building my business from the ground up, and I needed support with the full marketing setup: Website, SEO, Social Media, and a solid plan to move forward with. They delivered on all fronts.The strategy session gave me clarity and direction, and I walked away feeling confident and motivated. Every question I’ve had along the way has been answered, and the support has been great.I now have a clean, professional digital presence and a clear roadmap to follow.I’d recommend them to any mortgage broker or small business wanting to get serious about their marketing

Hayden Dempsey

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I’ve been working with Sam and Kristen from Social Direct for around a year, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. They’ve taken the time to really understand my business. They have helped to strengthen my online presence in a way that feels authentic and aligned with my goals. Their support, ideas, and responsiveness have made managing my social media so much easier, freeing up my time to focus on other areas.

Michael Smith

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Fantastic help and support

Chris Paton

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The team at Social Direct has been instrumental in transforming our digital presence as mortgage brokers. Their expertise in digital marketing has helped us improve our online visibility, and connect with more clients in need of home loan solutions. From SEO to tailored social media strategies, they truly understand the mortgage industry and know how to deliver results. If you’re a mortgage broker looking to grow your business, I highly recommend their services!

Julie Yelland

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Professional, on the ball, and fantastic to work with! I can't thank Kristen, Sam and Abby enough for the their hard work and support.

Sean Hubbard

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We continue to enjoy working with Social Direct. They are responsive and show a keen interest in our business.

Daniel Hoegel

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I recently partnered with Social Direct Marketing for my mortgage broking business, and I couldn't be happier. Kristen is highly knowledgeable in this space, and has catered to all of my specific requests. Very responsive, professional and overall a pleasure to deal with.

Elevate Saunas

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The Social Direct Team has provided much needed expertise and insights for our E Commerce business. Kristen, Sam and Abby are strategic and knowledgeable in their approach to all things marketing. We really appreciate being able to 'bounce ideas' around with them and benefiting from their experience with Google and Meta to help grow our sales.

Alexander McAllum

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Kristen helped set up my business website to a professional and high standard and has guided me on how to market my business during its first few months of becoming established.

Kelly Smyth

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I highly recommend Kristen and her team to anyone looking for quality advice and excellent service.

Damien

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The team at Social Direct are masters of their trade. Kristen and Sam have assisted a number of our brokers with their digital marketing strategy through the years and i would not hesitate in recommending them.

Linda Harding

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Sam is easy to deal with and gets the results we needed! Happy to have found a great local company.

Bassam Aboulhaf

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Kristen from Social Direct has been a great help to me. She knows her stuff and what she is talking about. Kristen is very professional, responsive, attentive and informative. She clearly outlined for me what I needed to do, and once we agreed, she and her team just went about it, no fuss. I have enjoyed working with her and thoroughly recommend her.

Paul Holland

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Kristen is very professional and responsive. I love that my social media is taken care of so I can get on with doing what I do best. Highly recommend.

Damien Moroney

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Kristen, Sam and the entire team at Social Direct are fantastic! They offer a great depth of knowledge and are experts when it comes to all things digital marketing. Highly recommend!

Kate Gower-Brown

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Kristen and her team have been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable assisting me set up my social media profile for my new Mortgage Broking business. Thank you.

James

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One of the things I appreciate most about Social Direct Marketing is their transparency and communication. They keep me informed every step of the way, providing detailed insights and analytics to track our progress. It's reassuring to know that they're as invested in my success as I am

Matthew Fynch

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Kirsten was super helpful and knowledgeable with setting up my website and socials. Made the process so easy to follow and understand with a step by step guide and easy to follow plan moving forward.

Frank Munnich

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After dealing a number of digital marketing agencies, we found Sam and the team at Social Direct. From our very first meeting, we knew that we had found the right agency - real people who certainly knew what they were doing, and the results speak for themselves. We couldn't be happier with Social Direct Marketing. I have already recommended them to friends, and would not hesitate in doing so in future.

Karen Derrett

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Kristen was great to work with, very informative and a great depth of knowledge.

Richard Brown

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Kristin and her team have provided absolute first class service to my business. Her knowledge and execution of social media and local area marketing has been invaluable. Thank you Kristin!

Jay Schaeffer

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Engaging with Sam & Kristen from Social Direct has been a game-changer for my wedding videography business. In just one month of collaboration, the impact they've had is truly remarkable.Sam went above and beyond to help me get more customers and leads. It's only been a couple of months, but the confidence I have in their abilities is immense. I am excited about the future and the continued growth of our business with their support.For anyone looking to boost their online presence and set up their google ads, I highly recommend Social Direct.

joe thomas

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I was looking for some help with my google ads account, I have been working with Sam Park, & I couldn't be happier with the service and advice Sam has given me. His knowledge on changes that google ads have made over recent times, was very informative. I look forward to working with him more in the future. I couldn't recommend them more.

bruce coudrey

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I have worked with the team at Social Direct for some time now, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Attention to detail, fast, polite, professional and knowledgeable. In a world where it is often difficult to find great service - the team at Social Direct stand out as leaders in their field.

Billiard Blitz

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Having been burnt by a couple of social agenices in the past, we were reluictant to engage yet another. A couple of phone calls with Sam put us at ease that these guys are not like all the others out there. He has listened and got to know and understand our business and has delivered on great leads that have directly led to an increase in sales. Thanks Sam and the team. It's a pleasure having you on board.

Brooke Alexander

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Kristen was so helpful when setting up the socials for my new business. She gave me a timeline and exceeded those deadlines - she even went over and above with an Instagram issue while she was supposed to be on leave! Could not recommend her services more.

Dylan Critelli

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Sam and the team at Social Direct Marketing are Gods at what they do!!! I have had them create a website for my business and they have gone above and beyond. If your looking at doing the job the right way the first time I highly recommend this company.

Carbon Mechanical Solutions

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Sam and Kristen are sensational!They took the time to really understand who we were and what our business is about, and delivered a website that reflects ours business perfectly. They listened to all of our requests with no request too hard to achieve.Sam and Kristen made delivering a website fast and simple with an amazing result.We look forward to working with them for the next steps in our marketing strategy.

Melanie O'Connell

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The team at Social Direct Marketing are fantastic.

Paul Irwin

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Social Direct Marketing are an awesome team led by Kristen whom always deliver an amazing marketing experience every time.

Andy Manuel

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High recommended!!! I've been super impressed with Kristen from Social Direct marketing. She is always responsive to calls and follows up. She has clear explanations on how best to market your business. She has videos to follow and templates and checklists to help you stay on track with a marketing plan. The advice given has generated numerous leads in my first month. Thanks Kristen for your help. Much appreciated.

Joel Bradford

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Kristen and the team were fantastic! We couldn't be happier with the help and service they provided getting our website and FB campaign off the ground. Highly recommend!

Tom McKellar

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What can I say? An absolutely incredible company to deal with and always delivering exceptional results. Sam and Kristen are an amazing team whom have helped our business grow and excel beyond all our expectations. Highly recommend!

Tim Suhinin

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After trialling a few agencies for my small business, none came off as genuine, personable and honest as Sam & Kristen. Highly recommended as the attention to detail is second to none!

Richard Ferguson

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As a business with a long lead time (typically 12 weeks), I was delighted to secure my first sale within eight weeks of engaging Social Direct. This exceeded my expectations - and there is more in the pipeline.

Jess McFall

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Leonard Marquart

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Kristen has been amazing to work with, building my online presence and ensuring that my online platforms are consistent and well maintained. I highly recommend the Social Direct Team.

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Kristen has been great for our Mortgage Choice business in that she was able to clean up our various social media sites, update Google and its content and provide good advice as to we should do to maintain our presence in the market.Highly recommended.

Lauren Parsons

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Highly recommend Kristen and the work she does. She listens to you requirements and the results are spot on. Thank you Kristen!!

Mila Cross

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Kristen has made my whole marketing process feel like a breeze. Kristen has taught me so much and her time has truely been invaluable. I feel she has set me up for success. With her guided step by step process and thorough explanations, I am confident that I can continue with my business plan solo after our sessions. She is very responsive and approachable and I would highly recommend her services.

Reshmi Dudley

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I have no problem recommending Social Direct. They went over and above to help me build my website. They built me a very professional and easy to use website. They responded to my question promptly.Sam and Kristen were very easy to work with. I would highly recommend Social Direct.Focuscounselling.com.au

John Chappelow

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If you want an expert to set up and maintain effective marketing, and social media campaigns, Kristen at Social Direct is fantastic!

Benjamin Hassett

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The team at social direct are fantastic to deal with, responsive, knowledgable and willing to work in with what works best for my business. No question is disregarded and their vision of how to achieve on our goals has been very helpful.

Talya Guetta

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Love their work! Kristen and Sam are so professional whilst taking that extra care in achieving what I wanted and helping me to grow , I look forward to doing more work with them

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