{"id":6011,"date":"2025-04-03T17:41:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/?p=6011"},"modified":"2025-06-02T18:12:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T18:12:57","slug":"push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/","title":{"rendered":"Push Notifications &#8211; Helpful Reminder or Annoying Stalker?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;30&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;6016&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Let\u2019s talk about push notifications\u2026<\/p>\n<p>You know, those little pop-ups that buzz your phone at the most inconvenient times? The ones that remind you to<i> \u201ccheck out this sale!\u201d <\/i>while you\u2019re in the middle of a heated family dinner or nudge you to <i>\u201cfinish your workout!\u201d <\/i>when you\u2019re already three episodes deep into a Netflix binge.<\/p>\n<p>Push notifications are like that one friend who means well but doesn\u2019t know when to stop. They can be helpful, sure, but they can also be <i>that<\/i> person who texts you 47 times in a row when you\u2019re clearly not in the mood to chat.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do we strike the balance between being a helpful reminder and an annoying stalker?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s see\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#The_Good_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly_of_Push_Notifications\" >The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Push Notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#1_Timing_Is_Everything\" >1. Timing Is Everything<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#2_Keep_It_Short_Sweet_and_to_the_Point\" >2. Keep It Short, Sweet, and to the Point<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It-2\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#3_Make_It_Relevant\" >3. Make It Relevant<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#Nobody_Cares_About_Stuff_They_Dont_Need\" >Nobody Cares About Stuff They Don\u2019t Need)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It-3\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#4_Add_Value\" >4. Add Value<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#Because_Nobody_Likes_a_Nag\" >Because Nobody Likes a Nag<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It-4\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#5_Dont_Be_a_Stalker\" >5. Don\u2019t Be a Stalker<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#Seriously_Chill\" >Seriously, Chill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It-5\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#6_Make_It_Fun\" >6. Make It Fun<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#Because_Who_Doesnt_Love_a_Little_Fun\" >Because Who Doesn\u2019t Love a Little Fun?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It-6\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#7_Give_Users_Control\" >7. Give Users Control<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#Nobody_Likes_to_Feel_Trapped\" >Nobody Likes to Feel Trapped<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It-7\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#8_Test_Learn_and_Improve\" >8. Test, Learn, and Improve<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#How_to_Nail_It-8\" >How to Nail It:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theapptitude.com\/blogs\/push-notifications-helpful-reminder-or-annoying-stalker\/#Be_the_Friend_Users_Want_to_Hear_From\" >Be the Friend Users Want to Hear From<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Good_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly_of_Push_Notifications\"><\/span>The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Push Notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, let\u2019s break it down\u2026 Push notifications are like the Swiss Army knife of digital communication.<\/p>\n<p>They can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remind you of important stuff (like your mom\u2019s birthday or that meeting you totally forgot about).<\/li>\n<li>Keep you updated (like when your food delivery is two minutes away).<\/li>\n<li>Encourage you to take action (like finishing that abandoned cart or hitting your daily step goal).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But here\u2019s the thing\u2026<\/p>\n<p>When done wrong, push notifications can feel like a digital mosquito buzzing in your ear.<\/p>\n<p><i>Too many? <\/i>Annoying.<\/p>\n<p><i>Irrelevant? <\/i>Even worse.<\/p>\n<p><i>Poorly timed? <\/i>Oh, you\u2019ve officially crossed into stalker territory.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you create push notifications that users actually <i>appreciate<\/i> instead of muting or deleting your app altogether?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Timing_Is_Everything\"><\/span>1. Timing Is Everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine\u2026 it\u2019s 2 am. You\u2019re in a deep sleep, dreaming about being on a beach somewhere, and then <i>buzz<\/i> &#8211; your phone lights up with a notification.<\/p>\n<p><i>Hey! Want to shop our new collection?<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Nope. Nope. Nope.<\/p>\n<p>Timing is everything when it comes to push notifications. Sending a notification at the wrong time is like showing up to a party three hours early &#8211; awkward and unwelcome.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Nail_It\"><\/span>How to Nail It:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Know Your Audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are your users night owls or early birds? Use data to figure out when they\u2019re most active.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respect Boundaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoid sending notifications late at night or super early in the morning (unless it\u2019s an emergency, like a flight delay).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Test and Adjust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experiment with different times and see what gets the best response.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Keep_It_Short_Sweet_and_to_the_Point\"><\/span>2. Keep It Short, Sweet, and to the Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nobody wants to read a novel in a push notification. If your message is longer than a tweet, you\u2019re doing it wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Keep it concise, clear, and actionable.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Nail_It-2\"><\/span>How to Nail It:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use Fewer Words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>\u201cYour order is out for delivery!\u201d <\/i>is way better than <i>\u201cHey there! Just wanted to let you know that your package is currently en route and should be arriving soon!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be Clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure users know exactly what you\u2019re asking them to do.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cTap to finish your purchase\u201d <\/i>is better than <i>\u201cDon\u2019t miss out!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add a Personal Touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use their name or reference something specific to them, like their recent activity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Make_It_Relevant\"><\/span>3. Make It Relevant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nobody_Cares_About_Stuff_They_Dont_Need\"><\/span><b><i>Nobody Cares About Stuff They Don\u2019t Need)<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>If I\u2019ve never shown interest in gardening, I don\u2019t need a notification about the latest sale on lawnmowers.<\/p>\n<p>Irrelevant notifications are equivalent to junk mail straight to the trash.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Nail_It-3\"><\/span>How to Nail It:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Segment Your Audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Send notifications based on user behavior and preferences. If someone only buys workout gear, don\u2019t send them notifications about home decor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use Data Wisely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Track what users are interested in and tailor your messages accordingly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid Overloading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just because you can send a notification doesn\u2019t mean you should\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Quality over quantity, always.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Add_Value\"><\/span>4. Add Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Because_Nobody_Likes_a_Nag\"><\/span><b><i>Because Nobody Likes a Nag<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>The best push notifications are the ones that add value to the user\u2019s life. It could be a helpful reminder, an exclusive offer, or a fun update, make sure your notification is worth their time.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Nail_It-4\"><\/span>How to Nail It:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer Something Useful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>\u201cYour prescription is ready for pickup\u201d <\/i>is helpful.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cBuy one, get one free on your favorite snacks\u201d <\/i>is enticing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be Exclusive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Give users something they can\u2019t get elsewhere, like early access to a sale or a special discount.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solve a Problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>\u201cForgot to finish your workout? We\u2019ve got a quick 10-minute routine for you!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_Be_a_Stalker\"><\/span>5. Don\u2019t Be a Stalker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seriously_Chill\"><\/span><b><i>Seriously, Chill<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>There\u2019s a fine line between being helpful and being creepy. If your notifications feel like they\u2019re tracking every move a user makes, you\u2019re going to freak them out.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Nail_It-5\"><\/span>How to Nail It:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t Overdo It.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sending multiple notifications in a short span is a surefire way to get muted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be Transparent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let users know why they\u2019re receiving a notification and how to opt-out if they want to.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respect Privacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t use data in a way that feels invasive.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cWe noticed you\u2019ve been browsing shoes &#8211; here\u2019s a discount!\u201d <\/i>is fine.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cWe noticed you\u2019ve been walking past our store every day &#8211; come in already!\u201d <\/i>is not.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Make_It_Fun\"><\/span>6. Make It Fun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Because_Who_Doesnt_Love_a_Little_Fun\"><\/span><b><i>Because Who Doesn\u2019t Love a Little Fun?<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Add a little personality, humor, or creativity to make them stand out.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Nail_It-6\"><\/span>How to Nail It:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use Emojis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A well-placed emoji can make your notification more engaging.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201c\ud83d\udea8 Don\u2019t miss out! Sale ends tonight!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be Playful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>\u201cPsst\u2026 your cart is getting lonely. Finish your purchase?\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Celebrate Milestones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>\u201cCongrats! You\u2019ve hit 10,000 steps today. \ud83c\udf89\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Give_Users_Control\"><\/span>7. Give Users Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nobody_Likes_to_Feel_Trapped\"><\/span><b><i>Nobody Likes to Feel Trapped<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>The best way to avoid being annoying?<\/p>\n<p>Let users decide how often they want to hear from you. 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