33. 1. In a word: opt‐in ‐‐ why bother sending messages to people who aren't
interested in receiving them?
2. Limit the frequency of mailings.
3. Don't pester recipients ‐‐ tell people how often you intend to send them
messages, and don't send them more frequently.
4. Another important word: content ‐‐ try to engage the reader with
interesting and informative messages. Make the reader look forward to
your email!
5. Include your physical address in your messages.
6. Include a working mechanism for recipients to easily remove themselves
from your mailing list.
7. Welcome feedback on your messages, and use it to improve future
mailings.
8. Ensure that your messages are sent to the right demographic groups.
One of the things that makes spam such a laughing stock is its
inappropriate nature. For example, most 80‐year‐old nuns are not likely
to be interested in Viagra, but they might get messages offering it just
the same.
A checklist for email marketing best
practices