It's that time of year -- time to make your resolutions. I've been online helping folks for over 22 years now (Wow! Time flies when you are having fun!) and there are still some issues that onliners struggle with or, honestly, refuse to embrace. And some, just need an annual little reminder and … [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 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...]
3 E-mail Tips for Multiple Recipients
When it comes to e-mail conversations amongst a group folks, whether it be business e-mail or personal, there are a few things to keep in mind. Most importantly, think long and hard before clicking "Reply to All". Unless "all" needs to be aware or cares about your comments -- which is usually not … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Rude E-mailers
Rude and crass e-mail seems to be at an all time high. E-mails blurting out demands or questions without the courtesy of a decent subject field or a thank you to follow. Questions or requests that are demanding a reply without the courtesy of a hello, or a closing that notes their name. Could it be … [Read more...]
How to Properly Down-edit Your Emails
Down-editing your email is a necessary skill that adds to clarity in your communications and helps avoid misunderstandings. In addition, responding point by point to those who email you also shows consideration for their time and your command of technology. It is a skill that is developed over … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Sending Spammy Looking Email
We all hate spam and get way too much of it, agreed? Now that we have that out of the way it is important to realize that if your email is spammy you risk your email not getting through to the intended party. Two factors are at play here -- sending email with red flags that trip spam filters and … [Read more...]
What about CAPS in the SUBJECT: Field?
E-mail etiquette suggests that all upper case/caps should not be used in e-mail as it gives the impression that you are shouting or at the very least indicating strong emphasis. Does this apply to the Subject: line? Of course there are exceptions to every rule, however in general, caps are an … [Read more...]
Will your Email Get Opened? Subject Fields Matter!
In today's environment we all get too many emails that we prefer to not receive. Many are spam, while others are from people who have found us that we prefer to not communicate with. When sending emails you hope that your email does not fall into either of those categories causing your it to … [Read more...]
E-mail Subject: Field Tips
On a pretty regular basis those who I communicate with comment on how I take the time to use the Subject: field differently than most they e-mail with. The difference is I consider the Subject: field as the first part of my e-mail and not an afterthought as most who rush typing cryptic thoughts … [Read more...]