<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.studentexperience.co.za/blogs/tag/Zoho/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Student Experience - News #Zoho</title><description>Student Experience - News #Zoho</description><link>https://www.studentexperience.co.za/blogs/tag/Zoho</link><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:13:32 -0800</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Zoho CRM Named Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor]]></title><link>https://www.studentexperience.co.za/blogs/post/the-zoho-crm-named-best-crm-software-of-2024-by-forbes-advisor</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.studentexperience.co.za/66.png"/>Zoho CRM has been named the Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor. Discover the innovative features, user-friendly interface, and seamless integrations that set Zoho CRM apart. Learn how its customer-centric approach helps businesses enhance productivity and build strong relationships.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[
<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm__kiaW3zWQbKtAqZVdc-Heg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_IPrJFGOEQrK5WB82BvPt8A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_5xpYHo5PQ7O8qNXwsmIHDw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_rZXjK4fKTPewgkqeDUNEVQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p>Zoho CRM has achieved yet another milestone by being named the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-crm-software/" title="Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor" target="_blank" rel=""></a><a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-crm-software/" title="Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor" target="_blank" rel="">Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor</a>. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Zoho CRM's unparalleled capabilities, user-friendly interface, and innovative features that cater to the diverse needs of businesses worldwide.<br></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_x4reuevfMxGbbB5c_nW4Yg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_x4reuevfMxGbbB5c_nW4Yg"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_x4reuevfMxGbbB5c_nW4Yg"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_x4reuevfMxGbbB5c_nW4Yg"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-crm-software/" title="Forbes Advisor" target="_blank" rel="">Forbes Advisor</a>, renowned for its comprehensive and unbiased reviews, highlighted several key aspects that set Zoho CRM apart from its competitors. The platform’s robust functionality, seamless integration with other Zoho applications, and a high degree of customisation make it an indispensable tool for businesses looking to optimise their customer relationship management processes.<br></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_0T2tGWPQ-_O9ewAHJMenPQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_0T2tGWPQ-_O9ewAHJMenPQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_0T2tGWPQ-_O9ewAHJMenPQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_0T2tGWPQ-_O9ewAHJMenPQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_5TiRaBzlyp4MyvNNryRC7g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_5TiRaBzlyp4MyvNNryRC7g"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_5TiRaBzlyp4MyvNNryRC7g"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_5TiRaBzlyp4MyvNNryRC7g"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p>Zoho CRM's suite of innovative features plays a significant role in enhancing business productivity. From advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to automation and customisation, Zoho CRM provides businesses with the tools they need to streamline their operations and drive growth. Forbes Advisor praised Zoho CRM for its powerful automation capabilities, which allow businesses to automate routine tasks and focus on building stronger customer relationships.<br></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_lGN-Du02dQvz1Sz3pO7HCg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_lGN-Du02dQvz1Sz3pO7HCg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_lGN-Du02dQvz1Sz3pO7HCg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_lGN-Du02dQvz1Sz3pO7HCg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_VVjmZ1s7F3LV5lepldx4Kw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_VVjmZ1s7F3LV5lepldx4Kw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_VVjmZ1s7F3LV5lepldx4Kw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_VVjmZ1s7F3LV5lepldx4Kw"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p>One of the standout features of Zoho CRM is its user-friendly interface, which makes it accessible to users of all technical levels. Whether you are a small business owner or part of a large enterprise, Zoho CRM's intuitive design ensures a smooth user experience. Additionally, the platform’s high degree of customization allows businesses to tailor the CRM to their specific needs, ensuring that they can leverage its full potential to achieve their goals.<br></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_tVcxFRLPIBX09SWZsZG7iA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_tVcxFRLPIBX09SWZsZG7iA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_tVcxFRLPIBX09SWZsZG7iA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_tVcxFRLPIBX09SWZsZG7iA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_iA5Q5KyfZccQDSvAbixqPQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_iA5Q5KyfZccQDSvAbixqPQ"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_iA5Q5KyfZccQDSvAbixqPQ"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_iA5Q5KyfZccQDSvAbixqPQ"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p>Another key advantage of Zoho CRM is its seamless integration with other Zoho applications and third-party tools. This interconnectedness enables businesses to create a cohesive ecosystem that supports all aspects of their operations. Forbes Advisor highlighted this feature as a major benefit, allowing businesses to have a unified view of their customer interactions and data, which is crucial for making informed decisions.<br></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_EHPviZsP6rmoT-baQBHvfA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_EHPviZsP6rmoT-baQBHvfA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_EHPviZsP6rmoT-baQBHvfA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_EHPviZsP6rmoT-baQBHvfA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_RVe1BqQ8MlKiwNpeEzZLSA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_RVe1BqQ8MlKiwNpeEzZLSA"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_RVe1BqQ8MlKiwNpeEzZLSA"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_RVe1BqQ8MlKiwNpeEzZLSA"].zpelem-text{ border-radius:1px; } } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p>At the heart of Zoho CRM's success is its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. The platform is designed to help businesses build and maintain strong customer relationships, which is essential for long-term success. Forbes Advisor recognised Zoho CRM’s dedication to providing excellent customer support and continuous improvements based on user feedback, ensuring that the platform evolves to meet the changing needs of its users.</p><p><br></p><p>In conclusion, being named the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-crm-software/" title="Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor" target="_blank" rel=""></a><a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-crm-software/" title="Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor" target="_blank" rel="">Best CRM Software of 2024 by Forbes Advisor</a> is a significant achievement for Zoho CRM. This recognition not only validates the platform's excellence but also reinforces Zoho’s position as a leader in the CRM industry. Businesses looking for a reliable, feature-rich, and user-friendly CRM solution need look no further than Zoho CRM. With its comprehensive suite of tools and customer-centric approach, Zoho CRM is poised to help businesses thrive in 2024 and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>Explore the full potential of Zoho CRM and see why it has been named the best by Forbes Advisor. Join the growing number of businesses that trust Zoho CRM to drive their success.</p></div>
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<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_3ytDa5-NRmCWjPKrYqPe8Q" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_beYHWn9rR8-B_xqfwSwb6Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_o_Txm-uAQEOlucBj2blwpw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_4-2bLkTPRNuaxae-lBfWIQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><div><div><style type="text/css">.zpsection { }</style><div><div><div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Zoho Workplace is a comprehensive productivity suite designed for education institutions. It includes everything from a word processor to a spreadsheet application to a full-fledged collaboration system. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the benefits of using Zoho Workplace for your educational institution.<br></p></div>
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</div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h2>Benefits of Zoho Workplace for Education Institutions<br></h2></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>There are many benefits to using Zoho Workplace for your educational institution. First and foremost, it is a very cost-effective solution. With Zoho Workplace, you can get all of the features and functionality of major competitors at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, Zoho Workplace is very easy to use and deploy. It can be up and running in just a few minutes, and there is no need for any specialized training. Finally, Zoho Workplace is very reliable and scalable. It can easily handle the needs of even the largest educational institutions.<br></p></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h2>What's Included in Zoho Workplace?<br></h2></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Zoho Workplace includes everything you need to get your educational institution up and running. It includes a word processor, spreadsheet application, presentation application, email client, chat client, and much more. Additionally, Zoho Workplace comes with a wide variety of integrations that make it even more powerful. For example, you can integrate Zoho Workplace with Google Apps so that you can use all of your favorite Google apps within Zoho Workplace.<br></p></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Zoho Workplace is an excellent productivity suite for education institutions. It is very cost-effective, easy to use, and scalable to meet the needs of even the largest institutions. If you are looking for an all-in-one solution for your educational institution, then Zoho Workplace is the perfect choice.<br></p></div>
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<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_sOvL-kRiR1yhq2LzlWPKlw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_o7ZoQ4ygQLSm3aogh_f7FA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_a7NzxexSREKUSNDWzu0NTQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_prpLVbvxRp2k4QOCYoV3aw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h2>Part I</h2></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p><span style="color:inherit;">Email marketing is seen as an integral element of engagement for most of today’s digital businesses. While sending emails still takes the primary focus for most of us, delivering emails successfully to recipients’ inboxes is catching up the top position too.&nbsp;</span><span style="color:inherit;">So it’s not just sending an email campaign that can ensure a place for it in a recipient’s mail folder. There are other methods to make your emails “smart” and “intelligent” in a way that they not only land safely but also don’t get lost in the long trail of other emails in your contacts’ inboxes.</span></p><span style="color:inherit;"><br><div> With Zoho Campaigns, you can create and send emails that are personalized in both content and time of delivery, interactive, tested for open rates and clicks, spam-compliant, and extremely relevant and consumable to every contact who receives them. </div>
<div><br></div><div> Let’s look at some ways you can perform smarter email marketing and how Zoho Campaigns can make this process easy. </div></span></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3><span style="color:inherit;">Testing that’s impact-driven and not imperfectly driven</span></h3></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-image { }</style><div><figure><a style="cursor:pointer;"><img src="http://Blog_Images/Zoho%20Campaigns/ab-testing-sem-1.png" alt="AB Testing with Zoho Campaigns" title="AB Testing with Zoho Campaigns"></a></figure></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><div style="text-align:justify;"> It’s common wanting to run an experiment to test different versions of your email, but it’s important to list your reasons before you do. Ask yourself the following questions: </div>
<div><ul><li>Why do you want to run this experiment?</li><li>What variables are you comparing?</li><li>What is the end goal and which is this the winning version?</li></ul></div>
<p><br></p><div> A/B testing for emails is the best way to find out which type of email has more impact on your audience. Where people get A/B testing wrong is by not running a test at all before sending an email (when it’s highly required) and running imperfect testing by comparing wrong attributes (when it’s not recommended). Don’t forget that A and B are just versions that need to differ by the same attribute. A meaningful result will only come when you try to compare relevant versions. </div>
<p><br></p><div> With A/B Testing from Zoho Campaigns, you’re able to test emails for different attributes like subject line, sender address, and email content. With the ability to pick your own decision criteria for selecting the winning version of the email, you can have the entire experiment run under your control without being data-blinded. </div>
</div></div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3>Sending an email when the recipient is most active</h3></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-image { }</style><div><figure><a style="cursor:pointer;"><img src="http://Blog_Images/Zoho%20Campaigns/send-time-optimization-sem-1.png" alt="Send Time Optimisation" title="Send Time Optimisation"></a></figure></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><div> What if every email you send is opened instantly by your recipient? It sounds like magic, but it’s really just metrics! Understanding your recipients’ prime open times will help you deliver emails that get noticed. </div>
<p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><div> Time calibration plays a key role in estimating the time during which a particular email that you send will be opened by a contact who receives it. Your contacts may have subscribed to multiple brands and are likely to receive a sizeable chunk of emails every day. What can differentiate your email from the rest is when you choose to make that email appear in their inboxes. </div>
<p><br></p><div> Using Zoho Campaigns’ Send Time Optimization, you can make sure to send emails to your mailing list contacts at the exact time each of them will be active. This time will be unique for each contact, so, in simple terms, you’re now able to personalize the time of email delivery! </div>
</div></div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3><span style="color:inherit;">Safeguarding your domain reputation with email splitting&nbsp;</span></h3></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-image { }</style><div><figure><a><img src="http://Blog_Images/Zoho%20Campaigns/batch-send-sem-1.png" alt="Batch Send with Zoho Campaigns" title="Batch Send with Zoho Campaigns"></a></figure></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><div> All of us are aware of this simple science—the more air filling a balloon, the more chances of it bursting. Imagine the same scenario but with your mail server in the place of the balloon. Sending bulk emails is fine, but what matters more is how you’re handling the bulk. The bulkier your email sending gets, the riskier your sender reputation becomes. </div>
<p><br></p><div> Sending too many emails at the same time can strain your server and make your domain look inauthentic. The best way to prevent this is by splitting your huge email numbers into smaller batches and sending each batch at periodic time intervals. </div>
<p><br></p><div> Zoho Campaigns’ Batch Send option helps you conveniently split your mailing list—and your emails—into multiple batches, as well as letting you define the time period between the delivery of each email batch. This also gives you room to study the performance of each set of emails and optimize them further for the next set. </div>
</div></div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3><span style="color:inherit;">Handling of bounces, unsubscribes, and spam complaints</span></h3></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-image { }</style><div><figure><a><img src="http://Blog_Images/Zoho%20Campaigns/automatic-handling-sem-1.png" alt="Managing bounces and unsubscribes" title="Managing bounces and unsubscribes"></a></figure></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><div> The health of your mailing list and the overall performance of an email campaign depends on three primary metrics: bounces, unsubscribes, and spam complaints. These terms are as crucial as other performance measuring units like open and click rates. </div>
<p><br></p><div> A high bounce rate clearly indicates the inability to deliver your emails, which in turn shows that your mailing list is unhealthy and doesn’t contain contacts from authentic/trusted sources. Unsubscriptions happen due to a variety of reasons, the most common being a lack of interest in the brand, irrelevant engagement, spam experiences, change in reading preference, and so on. </div>
<p><br></p><div> Similar to unsubscribing from a list, people can also mark emails as spam. When the unsubscribe process is complicated, recipients tend to mark specific emails as spam with the expectation being they won’t receive any further emails from the sender. A holistic maintenance of all these three metrics is essential for smooth email delivery. </div>
<p><br></p><div> Zoho Campaigns provides automatic handling of bounces (soft and hard bounces), unsubscribes, and spam complaints so you don’t have to stress about managing these for every email campaign. Also, when a sender is exceeding their bounce rate or spam complaints, we automatically notify them in order to help them get back on track with some best practices. </div>
</div></div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3><span style="color:inherit;">Seeing emails the way your recipients would</span></h3></div>
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</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><div> Today’s online buying process has been revolutionary, but it hasn’t given up on one thing—the catalogue. Buying decisions are still based on product images. Buyers still want a sneak-peek at what they can expect from the product. </div>
<p><br></p><div> It’s the same case with your emails. Previewing emails before sending them to recipients helps you not only proofread the various email elements, but also get an idea about how your email will look in the their inboxes. This will reduce human errors as well as help you seamlessly deliver emails across multiple email clients, devices, and browsing platforms. </div>
<p><br></p><div> Email Preview within Zoho Campaigns lets you send test emails to yourself so you can monitor email functionalities before sending them to your mailing list. Users with Litmus credits can use the credit-based test previews of emails, making sure to deliver the best email engagement possible. </div>
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</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Author:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zoho.com/blog/author/aishwarya-a">Aishwarya Ashok</a>&nbsp;(Product Manager, Zoho Campaigns)</p></div>
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<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_JVy15PZqROaiKFyIvYfWfw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_bt20QQUQShaK8FeDC5zh4Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_E-4qIXnaQTG3iAJhlwPheA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_tA8QaZCMQ26YsodSoVHCIw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><div> Almost every email marketer strives to achieve the best-possible engagement with all their subscribers, the new entrants being even special. Only when you begin the journey on the right note can you take your subscribers forward till the final stage of conversion. What better way to embark on your nurturing process than with a set of welcome messages! A welcome series gives the perfect head start to your email engagement and makes sure that your subscribers are kept informed about your brand. Obviously, you wouldn't want to stop with just a single &quot;welcome&quot; email. At the same time, you need to keep a check on the number of emails that you'd be sending out to your list. What if you keep sending emails one after another, only to lose the recipients who consider you a spammer? </div>
<p><br></p><p>Planning your email sending framework is as essential as churning out quality content. To help you quickly prepare a mental map of how to proceed with your welcome series, here's our tip:<br></p></div>
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</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p><span style="color:inherit;">P.S. The Email Limits feature in Zoho Campaigns helps you send the right number of messages to your audience so your engagement turns out to be smooth.&nbsp;</span><br></p></div>
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<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_j7cORS14QBO3YRdPx9HBBQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_tA9Gwq3ASvGzFiwplwrXTw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_zFo_h1-ZTZik_eRFyhV5Bw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_5mmjuVP-QhS2GrnmV6ymjA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><div> Marketers of this generation are completely in-the-know of the fact that mobile devices are governing the performances of their email campaigns. A sizeable section of your audience opens your emails on their mobile phones and this trend can’t be ignored. While ‘Responsive Templates’ cater largely to engage the mobile audience, your email call-to-action (CTA) is the one that determines conversions. So definitely, everything from the design to the placement of these CTAs shouldn’t be overlooked.&nbsp; </div>
<p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><div> Owing to the importance of these mobile CTAs, here’s our tip:&nbsp; <br></div>
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</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;">P.S. From our experience, we can suggest that a height of 40 pixels and above is the apt touch-target size for a CTA button.</span><br></p></div>
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<div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p style="margin-bottom:30px;">The evolution of the education industry means teaching has now moved from one-way instructor-led communication style to a more hands-on, learner-driven conversation. Conventional classrooms are making way for web-based education. Professional trainers, now often called “facilitators,” are expected to nurture a collaborative environment in their courses to make learning more enjoyable and engaging. In such a competitive space, how do you stand out as a trainer and make an impact? When convenience is paramount, delivering virtual classroom sessions is not enough to attract worldwide learners. Now it’s important for trainers to also offer their sessions on-demand, so anyone can access the course no matter where they are or what their daily schedule is.<br></p></div>
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</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Benefits of offering self-paced training:<br></p></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3>Flexible Timing</h3></div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Imagine your training company is based in the Cape Town, South Africa. If you decide to host a live online session for an international audience, how do you schedule it? How do you factor in different time zones? Making sessions available on demand helps overcome this challenge. No matter where your audience is, they can log in to the training at a time convenient for them. This also saves you time, since you won’t have to host the same session multiple times. </p></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3>Reach more customers</h3></div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Every trainee who pays for your course is your customer and, as with any other business, growing your customer base is important. Offering only in-person training sessions or webinars limits the number of trainees per session to a few hundred. However, with ShowTime you can deploy the same course as self-paced to help you reach thousands of potential customers around the world.</p></div>
</div><div><style>.zpelem-heading { }</style><h3>Comprehensive Coursework</h3></div>
<div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>Self-paced learning is not bound by time or instructor schedules. Offering self-paced courses gives you the freedom to present more extensive content, allowing your learners to gain more thorough knowledge. Due to these benefits, digital learning is highly preferred among corporate professionals and graduates. This learner group is hard-pressed for time and self-paced learning offers them much-needed convenience. By offering training on-demand, you can capitalize on this business opportunity and increase your revenue and customer base. We at Zoho ShowTime understand these requirements and have designed the on-demand feature for trainers like you. Although other training platforms offer on-demand capabilities, ShowTime helps you achieve more.</p></div>
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</div><div><style>.zpelem-text { }</style><div><p>With ShowTime, you can:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Charge your attendees by configuring tickets to the session.&nbsp;</li><li>Design your course your way by uploading videos, presentations, and more.&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluate your attendees by assigning scores to quizzes and tests.&nbsp;</li><li>Award course completion certificates.&nbsp;</li><li>Convert leads effectively with the the <a href="/Solutions/student-recruitment-and-admission" title="Student Experience Student Recruitment">Student Experience Student Recruitment</a> offerings.&nbsp;<br></li><li>Charge your attendees by configuring tickets to the session.&nbsp;</li><li>Design your course your way by uploading videos, presentations, and more.&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluate your attendees by assigning scores to quizzes and tests.&nbsp;</li><li>Award course completion certificates.&nbsp;</li><li>Convert leads effectively with the <a href="/Solutions/student-recruitment-and-admission" title="Student Experience Student Recruitment offerings integration">Student Experience Student Recruitment offerings integration</a>.&nbsp;<br></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Use ShowTime’s on-demand training to empower your learners and make an impact in a highly competitive training industry. Want to learn more? Contact Student Experience Management today for more information.</p></div>
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