Archive for Email
Savvy Subject Line Writing for Success
Posted by: | CommentsYour subject line is one of the most important parts of your email, yet you only have about 3 seconds to get your customer’s attention. Here’s how to get their attention and make sure your email gets opened.
Tips to remember:
• Keep it short – 40-50 characters
• Don’t repeat your From Label
• Don’t use all caps
• Avoid excessive punctuation (i.e., !!!!)
• Don’t abuse the word “Free” – Use the word “complimentary” or “no cost” instead
• Place the most important information at the beginning
• Give your recipients a reason to open your email
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Adding Whitelisting Instructions Increases Email CTRs
Posted by: | CommentsRetailers are often reluctant to include whitelisting instructions in the email pre-header, but a recent case study shows that including them – at least in the early stages of the relationship – can increase both click through rates and transaction rates.
Click here to get the full story about the value of whitelisting text.
What – EXACTLY – is a Conversion?
Posted by: | Comments“Conversion” is a key email-to-website metric, but what exactly is it?
A new article by Marketing Sherpa shows us that there are many definitions of “conversion” among marketers. B2B marketers usually support a long and complex sales process. So, they tend to define it as someone completing a registration form. B2C marketers have a simple and short sales cycle. A conversion for them is someone who purchases a product online.

There is no right answer, but there are many opinions! Read the original article to see which user defined events prevail.