Each week I get literally hundreds of e-mails from concerned Netizens about how to handle those they care about (or those who simply don’t care) in regard to issues involving E-mail Etiquette and proper technology use. 30% of those e-mails pertain to business related issues!
What has become clear in my decade long journey of championing this topic is that most folks don’t know what is right, what the guidelines are or how they are being perceived by virtue of how they choose to use e-mail. Online, just as in the off-line world, is not an “anything goes” environment and there are repercussions based on your actions, the words you choose and how you use technology. In business, lack of E-mail Etiquette is called lost opportunity!
I’ve launched a new project today to help get the word out about proper technology use and E-mail Etiquette specifically. It’s called The E-mail Etiquette Revolution!
The concept is simple. Everyone posts the Revolution’s logo on their sites and Blogs and links back to the Revolution site. Visitors Take the Pledge to use technology as a way to learn, grow and thrive; not as an excuse to be lazy or not use the education we received in grade school.
We use the viral nature of the Web to work together to get the word out about this very important topic. Are you up to the challenge? Won’t you join me?
Take The Pledge today then Grab a Logo and let’s start a Revolution!
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Whatever it is; plan on leaving it!
comfort zone ~ noun:
an environment or situation in which a person feels secure or at ease; also figuratively, an established lifestyle in which a person feels comfortable as long as there is no drastic change
Nothing online applies to the above. As a matter of fact, those who leave their comfort zone, do not feel 100% secure, are not completely comfortable with testing out new things and are open to drastic change are precisely those who make it online.
Ask yourself if you are in your comfort zone and be honest about it. If the answer is “Yes”; it’s time to step out — it’s time for us to talk! Once you are willing to leave your comfort zone, you’ll find that almost magically you will be more open minded and willing to seriously entertain the concepts, methodologies, practices and reality of what it takes to survive and thrive online!
A bit of discomfort can be a great motivator and downright exciting due to the anticipation of the unknown that lies ahead. Give it a try!
At your service,
Judith
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You Know You’re a Web Business Amateur When…
- Your e-mail address is your ISP address; not your site’s dot com.
- You don’t have any contact information, physical address or contact form on your Web site.
- You site’s design is obviously (to everyone but you) home-brewed and not created by a professional.
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For some time now, loyal readers of my Email Etiquette Blog have written suggesting that they would prefer more business oriented discussion and tips specifically in regard to Business Email Etiquette.
Today, I am proud to announce the launch of my Business Only — Business Email Etiquette Blog. There I will discuss the issues most important to business folks, based on your requests, input and the issues I get contacted about most when it comes to proper technology use and business email practices.
So check it out and subscribe! I look forward to typing with you about Business Email Etiquette!
At your service,
Judith
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