At least a couple of requests come in each day inquiring about what a person is to think when they don't get a reply to their e-mails. The natural inclination being "they don't want to hear from me" or "they are ignoring me." To which I respond … [Read more...]
Asking for Help Via E-mail
Technology can frustrate even the most experienced of us. Whether it be e-mail issues, Web site issues, order concerns or follow-ups, whenever you are asking someone to be of assistance, it is best you do so humbly and with courtesy. Yes, you can … [Read more...]
Example of Lost Opportunity
Being visible online, means you probably get more e-mail and inquiries from the masses. In particular folks trying to sell you something. In my case, marketers wanting to place advertisements on my site. Why my site? Because get found and I get … [Read more...]
E-mail: Men vs. Women
A while ago I was on Fox News Live! discussing E-mail Etiquette. One of the questions I was asked to comment on was about the differences between men and women when it came to e-mail. The question posed to me was in regard to "a new book that was … [Read more...]
No E-mail Etiquette; No Response?
Who Needs E-mail Etiquette? Each and every person who is online using technology -- that's who! E-mail Etiquette is simply a set of guidelines that help you to: Use technology properly so you don't look as though you are fish out of water and … [Read more...]
Take the Time to Down-edit Instead of Top Posting
I get quite a few e-mails from onliners who can't stand "top posters." Top posting is the practice of hitting the Reply button and just typing away. The problem with this bad habit is that you tend to not address items point-by-point as the Sender … [Read more...]