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Boost Engagement with Email Personalization in Klaviyo & HubSpot

  • Writer: Krista Myles
    Krista Myles
  • Aug 6
  • 2 min read
Boost engagement with email personalization

Effective email personalization significantly boosts open rates, click-through rates, and overall engagement. This article explores why personalization tags in platforms like Klaviyo and HubSpot matter, how they enable precise audience segmentation, and the power of dynamic content blocks.


The Importance of Personalization Tags

Platforms such as Klaviyo and HubSpot offer powerful personalization tag capabilities. These tags allow marketers to include dynamic content—like the recipient's first name, city, or recent interactions—in emails effortlessly. According to the American Marketing Association, emails with personalization are 26% more likely to be opened and 20% more likely to lead to a sale.

Key personalization tags include:

  • First Name: Creates an immediate connection.

  • Location: Targets local relevance and boosts engagement.

  • Behavioral Data: Leverages recent purchases or interactions.


Segmenting Your Audience for Hyper-Relevance

Personalization goes beyond just inserting names; it's about delivering the right content to the right people. Klaviyo and HubSpot empower marketers to segment audiences based on:

  • Past Purchase Behavior: Create segments based on buying patterns and product interests.

  • Engagement Levels: Tailor messaging for highly engaged contacts versus less responsive subscribers.

  • Demographic Data: Personalize content based on age, gender, interests, or geography.

Segmented emails feel more tailored, prompting higher engagement and conversions, with HubSpot reporting up to a 760% increase in revenue from segmented email campaigns.


Using Dynamic Personalization Blocks

Dynamic content blocks within emails further enhance personalization by automatically adapting content based on recipient data or behaviors. Klaviyo and HubSpot facilitate dynamic blocks that showcase:

  • Recently Viewed Products: Remind subscribers of products they're already interested in.

  • Recommendations Based on Purchase History: Suggest complementary or related products.

  • Location-Based Promotions: Offer localized content, deals, or events.

These dynamic elements make emails feel individually crafted, significantly boosting engagement and customer satisfaction.


Putting Personalization into Action

To effectively leverage personalization:

  • Clearly define audience segments and understand their unique preferences.

  • Consistently gather and analyze customer data to refine personalization strategies.

  • Regularly test and optimize personalized content blocks to improve performance.

When executed strategically, personalization transforms standard email campaigns into highly engaging and impactful marketing tools.


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