Can you send too many emails to your e-commerce list?

I was asked a question recently in my mastermind group “Can you send too many emails to your e-commerce list?” The short answer is YES!
Sending too many emails to your e-commerce email list can have several potential effects, some of which may be negative:
Increased Unsubscribes: Subscribers may feel overwhelmed or annoyed by the volume of emails and choose to unsubscribe from your list. This could decrease the size of your audience over time.
Lower Open Rates: If subscribers start to feel like your emails are too frequent or not valuable, they may ignore them, leading to lower open rates, in the long run affecting your overall sender score.
Lower Click-Through Rates: Similar to open rates, if the content isn’t engaging or the emails are too frequent, subscribers may be less likely to click on the links within your emails.
Spam Complaints: If subscribers feel they’re being spammed, they might report your emails as such. This can damage your sender reputation and possibly lead to your emails being automatically directed to spam folders in the future.
Decreased Engagement: Over time, if subscribers are receiving too many emails, they may become less engaged with your brand and content.
Brand Reputation Damage: If customers associate your brand with spammy or excessive emails, it can harm your brand’s reputation overall.
It’s important to find a balance between staying in touch with your subscribers and respecting their inbox. Regularly sending valuable, engaging content is key. If you notice any of the above trends starting to occur, it might be a good idea to reassess your email marketing strategy.