Marketing Tasks You Should Automate This Week
Simple automations save you time, reduce stress, and keep your marketing running (even when you’re not).
If you’ve ever felt behind on marketing, I want to reassure you: SAME and it’s what I do…. * gestures openly to everywhere *
I could lie to you and tell you, this isn’t something I struggle with because I’m a professional marketer; but I won’t because it doesn’t serve any of us to pretend to be something we’re not.
However, I can promise you, it’s not because you’re unorganized or unmotivated. It’s because marketing is built on consistency; and consistency is hard when you’re juggling a full business, multiple jobs, a family, life in 2025...
That’s where automation becomes your friend.
You don’t need complicated funnels, expensive software, or a six-month implementation plan.
There are simple, high-impact automations you can set up this week, which will free up your time and keep your marketing humming in the background.
Here are a few that’ll create the biggest leverage with the least amount of effort.
1. Automated Review Requests (10 minutes)
If you do nothing else, do this. (Makes note for self.)
Reviews make your marketing more trustworthy, your website more convincing, and your offers easier to say “yes” to. Real talk? Asking for reviews manually isn’t sustainable.
Set up an automation that sends a friendly review request 1–3 days after:
a project wraps
a service is delivered
a coaching session ends
a customer completes a purchase
What to include:
a warm thank-you
a very short ask
a direct link to leave the review
Why it matters:
Reviews improve your credibility without you doing anything extra.
2. Email Welcome Sequence (20–30 minutes)
Someone signs up for your newsletter or downloads a resource… and then what?
Most businesses send nothing.
A simple, automated welcome sequence can:
introduce your brand
set expectations
share helpful content
build trust
invite people to take the next step
A three-email sequence is enough:
Warm welcome + what they can expect
A helpful resource, tip, or quick win
A simple invitation (call, service, or free offer)
Why it matters:
Your warmest audience is right after they join your list — don’t waste it.
3. Lead Routing (5 minutes)
This one isn’t flashy, but it’s game-changing.
Make sure every form on your website automatically sends submissions to:
your inbox
your CRM
your project management tool
or anywhere else leads need to go
Even a small delay in response time can mean the difference between a new client and a missed opportunity.
Why it matters:
Quicker replies = more conversions. And you never lose track of a lead.
4. Social Media Scheduling (15 minutes)
You don’t need to batch a month of content. You just need a simple rhythm.
Try this easy plan:
Write two informational posts
Schedule them for the week
Share one client story, testimonial, or quick takeaway
Done
Tools like Buffer, Later, and Meta’s Planner are more than enough.
Why it matters:
Scheduled content keeps your brand visible — even on your busiest weeks.
5. Abandoned Form or Cart Reminders (optional)
If you offer digital products, courses, or even inquiry forms, you can send a gentle reminder when someone starts but doesn’t finish.
If you run an e-commerce site, you better have this automation set up or I’m going to ask you why you hate money.
Keep it kind and pressure-free. Something like:
“Hey there! It looks like you were checking out our marketing audit. If you have any questions, feel free to reply. I’m here with more information when you’re ready!”
Why it matters:
People often want to take action, but they just get busy, like the rest of us. A reminder nudges them back.
6. Recurring “Check-In” Emails for Clients (15 minutes)
If you manage ongoing clients, automate friendly check-ins every 30–60 days.
These can say things like:
“How are things going on your end? Anything you’d like to adjust, pause, or prioritize this month?”
It keeps communication warm and proactive without relying on your memory.
Why it matters:
Great retention often comes from simple, thoughtful touchpoints.
Bonus Pro-Tip:
If a client asks you to follow up with them at a certain time, write the email, schedule it, walk away.
(Denise, you’ll hear from me in January because you better believe I scheduled that email request on November 13!)
What These Automations Really Give You
Yes, they save time.
But more importantly, they create consistency — one of the hardest parts of marketing.
Automations keep your brand alive on weeks when:
you’re fully booked
life gets messy
you’re traveling
you’re deep in client work
your energy dips
And here's the best part:
These systems work no matter the size of your business.
Don’t want to do it yourself?
I set up simple, high-return automations every day for clients. If you want support choosing the best ones for your business or implementing them inside your tools, I’m happy to provide a review of your tools and either teach you how to get them in place OR create the automations for you. Let’s get started!