We all agree we are sick and tired of spam, right? Even with the greatest spam filters, we still have to review our spam/junk folders to find those legit messages that get caught in the spam trap. (Check out my article Simple Tips on How to Deal with Spam.) Once each day I go through my spam … [Read more...]
The Subject: Field is for the Subject!
Proper Subject Field Use A site visitor emailed me about a person they communicate with who puts the entire content of their email in the Subject: field. They use the Subject filed for long winded questions or statements. If you open the email -- nothing there. What doesn't this mean? … [Read more...]
Email Subject Field Attention Getters
Are you looking for the proper way to help your emails stand out in the other side's inbox that for hot issues or that you need further assistance (asking for help, needing a response, clarification)? First let me reiterate that when conversations get "hot", I always recommend that you first … [Read more...]
10 Everyday E-mail Etiquette Resolutions for 2018
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...]