The Anatomy of an Email

Jonathan_R
Employee

You’ve got your contacts loaded and maybe you’ve even sent out a few emails already. But if you’re asking yourself “How should my email look to make me stand out as a professional?” you’re not alone.


Best practices for how an email should look are much like that of a website. They’re constantly changing to meet the demands of keeping customers engaged. That’s where we come in!


As a Customer Engagement Specialist with Constant Contact, a few things I always tell customers to focus on are a strong subject line, two to three colors, three or less images, and most importantly: a call to action.

 

Let’s take a closer look at the anatomy of an engaging email! (TIP: Click on the below image to download a PDF version)

 

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