Subject lines can oftentimes become the most difficult email content to craft. Because you want to instantly grab a subscriber's attention to get them to open your message, using big, bold language, loud punctuation! and other visual cues may seem the most logical way to go. Unfortunately, as spam rates increase, subscribers have become more suspicious and may not open your message if the subject line appears too 'spammy.'
Making False Promises
The worst mistake you can make when crafting a...
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Subject Lines
May 15, 2012
What to Do If Your List Has Been Compromised
May 14, 2012
Email security has improved over the years, but even with advances in encryption, fire walls and other types of security, your mailing list may be compromised at some point. Prepare in advance so you can provide instant damage control to save subscribers from becoming victims and save the reputation of your business.
Monitor ESP Data
Email service providers track usage data for a variety of reasons. One reason is to catch hackers before they launch an attack. Hackers are interested in...
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Increase Blog Readership through Email Marketing
May 10, 2012
If your blog isn't getting the traffic it deserves, maybe it's because most people don't know it exists. But you can change that by marketing your blog that way you market goods and services. One way is to take advantage of one of your most valuable business assets – your mailing list. Let the people most likely to read your blog on a regular basis know that it's available and you will see an increase in readership.
Read My Blog!
Send a mass email to everyone on your list announcing...
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