A site visitor was curious and pondered: You claim we should create our business e-mails the same as if they were on our business letterhead. After my closing (Sincerely,) am I supposed to include my actual handwritten signature like I do on off-line business letterhead, before my signature file? No, you are not supposed to include your actual … [Read more...]
Eco-Sigs: Signature Files Going Green?
August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
E-mails arrive daily inquiring about the correctness of adding pro-environment statements in signature files. Or as one e-mailer put it, "I don't appreciate preachy greenies telling me what to do." Many e-mailers wondering if it is proper to add such comments or possibly bad e-mail etiquette asking how I feel about company-wide signature … [Read more...]
Signature File Graphics
October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A site visitor wrote about a dilemma they were experiencing that prompted this post as well as a revision of one of my articles. Apparently an increasing number of business e-mailers are including a graphic in lieu of, or in addition to, a plain text signature file. Most likely the folks who do this do so because it adds their logo or helps to … [Read more...]
Dos and Don’ts of Business Signature File Use
October 13, 2009 By 5 Comments
Signature files have been around since, well, before most current Netizens were even aware that email existed. Before the Web, folks generally had basic contact info and included their favorite quote to indicate their feelings or perspective on certain issues. Now, most will use their properly left-aligned signature file as a quick identifier of … [Read more...]
Degrees in Signature Files
September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A site visitor writes: Is it customary to put the type of college degree you've earned in your signature block? For example, John Doe, MBA...or something to that effect? You bet! Of course, only if you really have an MBA. ;-) Signature files provide a brief identification of who you are, and in business; your credentials. Now, that said, … [Read more...]
Daily Signature Files Use Guidelines
July 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This is a topic onliners struggle with. When to use a signature file, what should it say, and how do you determine the best use of your signature file. One issue in particular that has come up lately, is using your info-packed "ego-sig" signature file on every single e-mail you send. Not necessary!! If I am e-mailing back and forth with you I … [Read more...]
Email Sign-off Considerations
March 17, 2009 By 16 Comments
The topic of how to sign-off an email is one that has perplexed and concerned many a business onliner. Those who are concerned about being perceived favorably wonder about how to leave the appropriate tone, close with the intended meaning getting across as well as how not to look redundant by always including the same closing. First things … [Read more...]
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