I'd like to second the thanks and the request from Elf Pavlik for more
context around links so that readers can make better choices about which ones
to open.
Here's some more information on creating effective emails.
Thanks,
Rose Kudlac
Focus the subject line
Researchers have found that most people spend only a few seconds
deciding whether to open an e-mail message. Many base their decision on the
subject line, often the only part of the message they’ll see in their
inbox.
So make sure you summarize the topic and objective of your message in a
few well-chosen words to flag WHAT it’s about and WHY it matters to the
recipient. If your e-mail might be read on a mobile device, it’s even
more important to be concise and focused with the subject line.
From http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/on-the-job/article2087753.ece
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3) Write a good subject line
Your subject line should clearly and concisely describe what you are
talking about. If being broadcast (e.g. sent to a list), the subject line
should be explicit enough for all possible recipients – including people
who may not recognize your e-mail address, nor be familiar with the background,
context, or your organization itself. Many people look no further than the
subject line (especially those of us who receive hundreds of messages a day).
The first forty characters of your subject line is the most that you
can depend on; anything after that could be cut off in transit. So try to put
the most important keywords in the leftmost portion of the subject line. Use
point form; use abbreviations if necessary, but make sure it is still
understandable to your intended recipient(s) – including possible
newcomers or forwards.
Bad: "event announcement"
Better: meeting of Food Safety Group on September 30 in
Best: Food Safety Mtg., Sept 30,
Bad: question
Better: Sept 30 food meeting details?
Bad: important notice
Better: Enviro Consulting esp. Solar Power: www.mysite.com website
launch
Bad: can you help out? want to join our club?
Better: seeking ideas & members for new cycling club (in north
Best: North Toronto Cycling Club - seeking cyclists, ideas & help
for new club
Bad: hello
Better: greetings from John in
Bad: Hi Susan, how would you like to go to lunch somewhere on Friday?
Better: lunch Friday?
<snip>
From: http://www.planetfriendly.net/emailtips.html
-----Original Message-----
From: p2p-foundation-bounces@lists.ourproject.org
[mailto:p2p-foundation-bounces@lists.ourproject.org] On Behalf Of elf Pavlik
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:07 AM
To: p2p-foundation
Subject: Re: [P2P-F] Economic Genius.
Hi Robert,
Excerpts from robert searle's message of 2012-02-08 10:33:07 +0000:
> The following maybe of interest.
>
> http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/691058/36defff050/TEST/TEST/
Thank you far sharing all those links, could you please consider
besides link adding a small 2-3 sentences excerpt/summary of it content? It
could make simpler for many people to decide if open it or not, sometimes short
subject doesn't give me enough of context to give it more of my attention.
Cheers!
=)
~ elf Pavlik ~
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