Why You Need Good Email Subject Lines. In other words: your subject lines have the power to make or break your email marketing campaigns. The best way to write email subject lines for higher opens (instead of being marked as spam) is by leveraging natural human tendencies and psychological principles.
Why is it important to have a good subject line in an email?
The best subject lines communicate the promise of value. In other words, your subject line has to convince the recipient that the email contains information or messaging that will improve their lives and/or their businesses.
How do you write a catchy email subject?
15 Tips For Writing An Excellent Email Subject LineWrite the subject line first. Keep it short. Place the most important words at the beginning. Eliminate filler words. Be clear and specific about the topic of the email. Keep it simple and focused. Use logical keywords for search and filtering.More items •19 Mar 2014
The Six Best Ways to Start an Email1 Hi [Name], In all but the most formal settings, this email greeting is the clear winner. 2 Dear [Name], 3 Greetings, 4 Hi there, 5 Hello, or Hello [Name], 6 Hi everyone, 1 [Misspelled Name], 2 Dear Sir or Madam,More items
Although dear can come across as stuffy, its appropriate for formal emails. Use it when youre addressing a person in a position of respect (e.g., Dear Lieutenant Smith) and in formal business missives such as a résumé cover letter.