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Being actively engaged with your customers is key to building a long-term, healthy relationship with them. While we usually focus on business-related topics such as deals and discounts, small yet personal gestures – such as wishing them a happy birthday – can make a big difference in how your leads and clients feel about you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People value being appreciated and remembered during special occasions. That\u2019s why you shouldn’t miss your chance to strengthen your relationship with customers by not sending them a birthday message. That said, birthday messages are really common these days (Facebook even lets you send them in one click). A generic birthday wish may be seen as mechanical or even insincere – especially when coming from a salesperson or business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we discuss the most important elements of a birthday message and explain how you can make it perfect. We also have a few templates to use if you\u2019re looking to send personalised birthday messages to your valuable customers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of Contents:
Tips to make a Birthday Message amazing<\/a>
What to avoid in a Birthday Message<\/a>
3 Birthday Message template examples<\/a>
How to manage personalised client relationships at a scale<\/a>
Conclusion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to make a Birthday Message amazing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generic birthday messages for customers usually don\u2019t add much value, other than reminding them that you exist. Such messages could even be perceived as an excuse to reconnect and sell them something. On the other hand, well-crafted, personalised birthday messages show your clients that you genuinely care about them, helping improve your relationship both personally and professionally. Here are some tips for writing great birthday messages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personalise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Personalisation is a great way to make people feel appreciated, and when it comes to wishing birthdays, it means a lot. Most people will type (or copy and paste) the same boring \u201cHappy Birthday!\u201d message, so adding that personal touch will make you truly stand out from others.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always include the client\u2019s name in the message, ideally alongside some personal references such as the names of their spouse and\/or children, their pets, or their favourite foods. You can design a custom birthday photo card<\/a> to show that they\u2019re more than just a customer to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s an extra special milestone such as their 50th birthday, you can also include a reference to their age; but just make sure it\u2019s acceptable as some people or cultures may not find this appropriate. Adding emojis can also make your wishes more fun and vibrant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send the message through the right channel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sending the message through the appropriate channel is important for the best impact. People have different preferences when it comes to sending and receiving messages. For instance, some prefer messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, iMessage and SMS, while others prefer emails and social media messaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at where you\u2019ve interacted in the past alongside your client\u2019s messaging preferences before sending them a birthday wish. You shouldn\u2019t email a birthday message to people who rarely open their email inboxes, or if all of your interactions have been on WhatsApp so far. They may never know that you\u2019ve wished them on their birthday. On the other hand, commenting on social media like Facebook or LinkedIn may make them feel like you wished them because the app reminded you of their birthday or you saw others do it first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivering a birthday message through different channels can be a great idea, but it makes more sense to the recipients if they get the message on their personalised channels first. It makes them feel that you\u2019re truly aware of their special day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your relationship, sending a hand-written card via physical mail can also be another way to make it special, especially if accompanied by a small gift. Although people do not exclusively use physical mail like in the past, most feel great about receiving special messages this way. Just make sure you send it out a day or two beforehand so the letter arrives in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Nick Fewings<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Send the message at the right time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Timing is crucial for any message, and when it comes to birthdays, wrong timings can make a message totally ineffective. So when\u2019s the best time to send a birthday message? Well, people like receiving birthday messages from friends and family as soon as their special day begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if your relationship with your client is strictly professional, sending birthday wishes at midnight may seem awkward. The best time could be early office hours or during lunchtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sending a birthday message at 6 pm or later is a bad idea in most cases. It may make your customers feel like you forgot or that they aren\u2019t a priority for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to avoid in a Birthday Message <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re sending a birthday message, why not put some effort into it and make it perfect? We already covered some points to include, but it\u2019s also important to know what to leave out. Here\u2019s a list of what you should avoid in a birthday message: <\/p>\n\n\n\n