With every email you send, the recipients are literally hanging on every word. How words are used, or formatted, guides the reader on the intended tone the sender wants to relay. If you think about it, we don't … [Read more...]
Shooting Blanks?
Have you ever received a blank email? One that appears to come from someone you know? What's up with that? A site visitor writes: What does it mean when someone replies to your email with a blank message … [Read more...]
You Are Bold When You Bold Your Email
Today I opened my inbox to find this: Judith....Did you forget to send my eBook? Or are you not working today?How about you reply ASAP??? As usual, my email address was not whitelisted (as I note to do) and … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Sending Spammy Email
We all hate spam and get way too much of it, agreed? That is why it is important to realize that if your email is "spammy" you risk your email not getting through to the intended party. And not read. Two factors … [Read more...]
Quotation Marks and Emphasis
A site visitor writes: Is it acceptable to emphasize a point in an email with quotes? For example: The people on the Board are "elected" not appointed after-all. Anything you can do to ensure your intent … [Read more...]
How to “Sign” Your E-mails
Final Reminder: If you've not signed up for my new list (right sidebar) this is the last update you'll receive!) A site visitor was curious and pondered: Are there formatting conventions I should know? I … [Read more...]