I get asked all the time for suggestions to minimize getting so much Spam. Well, that train has left the station. But there are a few steps you can take and keep in mind to try and keep all that junk in check. Tips to Minimize E-mail Spam Offensive junk mail, in particular that of an adult … [Read more...]
Please Use the E-mail Subject: Field Properly
How you use the Subject: field can make a world of difference in how your e-mail is perceived and even if it gets opened. This week I received an email where the Sender included the entire email in the Subject: field. Talk about hard to read! I had to copy and paste the entire Subject: into a new … [Read more...]
E-mail Whitelist Etiquette
In an understandable attempt to bypass all that annoying spam, e-mails that onliners want to receive are getting lost in the shuffle. Newsletter subscription requests are not being completed, password reset and important e-mails are not getting to their intended parties. Whitelisting, Allowed … [Read more...]
5 Sneaky Tactics You Need to Be Aware Of!
Spam has always been a PIA -- from the start. And it has escalated over the years to become even trickier to get your info or credentials. Or worse. Get a virus or malware on your device or system. The Bar Has Been Raised Recently I've seen some tactics that surprised even me! That is why I … [Read more...]
I am Not Your Friend…
The other day I remembered I had gone through my e-mail accounts junk folders so I took some time to do so. You want to make a point of reviewing your junk/trash folders to look for misidentified legit e-mails that land there in error which happens all the time. I've never checked my junk folder … [Read more...]
E-mail Tip: Avoid Spammy Subject Fields
This week I was surprised at the number of legit e-mail that landed in my Junk/Trash box. This led to the idea for a post offering you Subject field tips to help you avoid your e-mails from looking spammy. Networks across the Internet have spam filters and "flags" that look for certain criteria … [Read more...]
Security Tip: Be Leery of Links in E-mail
One of the most common ways to get intrusive files, spyware, adware, worms or cookies on your computer is clicking on links in e-mails that take you where you didn't know you were going. These e-mails are usually spam or are spoofing that the e-mail is from your financial institution or a site you … [Read more...]
When Not to Add to Your Mailing List
Whether it be personal or business oriented, your mailing list of e-mail addresses that you use to send mass e-mails to has to be managed carefully, respectfully and with courtesy. Because you communicate briefly with a new acquaintance on a forum doesn't mean you automatically add them to your … [Read more...]
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