August 2011

Gaining Twitter Followers

Gaining Twitter Followers

Following people and viewing their tweets is great, but in order to have valuable two-way conversations, you want people to follow you back and view your tweets too. This is why it‘s so important to get your profile fully set up before reaching out for new connections. If you follow someone who doesn‘t already know you, you need to display sufficient information about yourself in your profile so he or she can make an informed decision of whether to follow you back.

Designing for email marketing

Designing for email marketing

Poor design and improper formatting frustrate users. If they can’t easily navigate your email or find the information they want at a glance, your messages will fall flat. Your email has to stand out in a crowded Inbox. Here are some tips for designing for the inbox and optimizing deliverability:

  • Be sure to test sample messages to see what performs
  • Put your company name in the “from” line for fast recognition
  • Add a “grabber” subject line – 50 characters or less