Feb 25, 2008 Posted by Judith

Take the Email Etiquette Pledge!

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,... read more

Feb 15, 2008 Posted by Judith

Business Email Etiquette Blog

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... read more

Jan 14, 2008 Posted by Judith

Be Honest; Are You Spammy?

Over the past year, I’ve experienced even my plain text, no graphics or attachment e-mails getting blocked by the other side because I inadvertently did something spammy. In my case, it was usually the original e-mail I was responding to was spammy (way formatted, had an embedded graphic, etc.) contained within that took my reply right with it — blocked! The fact remains that e-mail is not a... read more

Dec 11, 2007 Posted by Judith

Is Your E-mail Spammy?

Trends suggest to me that more business e-mails are not making it to their intended parties. Why? They are spammy! What makes an e-mail spammy? Usually things that the Sender does that shouldn’t be in a business e-mail to start with. Like, embedded graphics (backgrounds, photos, logos), formatted text and improper structure. So be sure your business e-mails make it to the other side and read my... read more

Dec 11, 2007 Posted by Judith

How To Avoid Looking Spammy

We all hate spam and get way too much of it. Now that we have that out of the way it is important to realize that to minimize spam, 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 not reviewing your trash before you empty it. As of late, on a weekly basis, I have clients who... read more

Dec 7, 2007 Posted by Judith

Business E-mail Etiquette Basics

When it comes to your business e-mail communications, you need to make an impression that can lend to the determination that you are a credible professional enterprise and someone that will be easy and a pleasure to do business with. You only have one chance to make that first impression which will be invaluable to building trust and confidence.“There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we... read more