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The Art And Science Of The Email Signature - Smashing Magazine. Advertisement Email signatures are so easy to do well, that it’s really a shame how often they’re done poorly.

The Art And Science Of The Email Signature - Smashing Magazine

Many people want their signature to reflect their personality, provide pertinent information and more, but they can easily go overboard. Why are email signatures important? They may be boring and the last item on your list of things to get right, but they affect the tone of every email you write. Email signatures contain alternative contact details, pertinent job titles and company names, which help the recipient get in touch when emails are not responded to. Be Concise First and foremost, the sender’s header (the “From” field) should have a name, and you should use a company email address if you can. Start by making your website a link. An email signature shouldn’t double the email’s length, so make it as short as possible (three lines is usually enough).

Make Sure to Include… Your name,Your company and position,How to get in touch with you. Short and Concise, but Check the Rules. Recession Survival Tips For Online Businesses - Smashing Magazine. Advertisement In a recession, companies go one of two ways: either they become the cautious cat, adopting a wait-and-see attitude, spending carefully on their marketing and less overall, cutting back, or they become the ferocious lion, bold, taking advantage of their competitors’ caution to seize opportunities in the tough market.

Recession Survival Tips For Online Businesses - Smashing Magazine

Whatever your approach, remember that Web marketing is a great investment during a recession. Online marketing, though a short-term endeavor, is quick to set up, measurable and, as a result, easily optimizable. It can be infinitely better than a lock-in marketing strategy or partnership, especially in a poor economic climate. Here are three Recession “R”s, to help your business take advantage of online marketing in this challenging time. Illustration by Simon Newton Rework Apart from the occasional spring clean, no one really enjoys housekeeping because it feels like hard work.

Content Look through your content and really read it. Links Meta Data Common Queries Speed. Business Card Design Starter Kit: Showcase, Tutorials, Templates - Smashing Magazine. Advertisement Professionals in any field should always keep business cards on them because you never know when you’ll meet a potential client, partner or like-minded person.

Business Card Design Starter Kit: Showcase, Tutorials, Templates - Smashing Magazine

Despite their small size, business cards are one of the most powerful and handiest marketing tools. Not only do they create a link between you and your new contact, they’re also a quick way to give a great first impression. Business cards promote your skills and achievements and serve as a little container for big ideas. Don’t underestimate the process of designing business cards; a well-made card does not just share your contact details: it generates further sharing and buzz. This post targets a diverse audience. Showcase Of Original And Memorable Business Cards Letterpress Cards Letterpress printing has actually been the only form of printing text and images since it was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century. Montage 14 Dallas Graham of Montage Creative15 has a simple and strong business card.

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