{"id":7508,"date":"2017-11-24T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/datcomWP\/?p=7508"},"modified":"2017-11-24T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2017-11-24T13:40:00","slug":"tip-of-the-week-how-to-write-a-better-email","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/2017\/11\/24\/tip-of-the-week-how-to-write-a-better-email\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip of the Week: How to Write a Better Email"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Writing an email is one of the most prevalent methods of communication in the business world, but it\u2019s not as easy as you might think. There are considerable details and intricacies to mastering this art, and we\u2019re here to help. By the end of this blog article, you\u2019ll be armed with five tips to write the most effective email that you can.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep It Short<\/strong><br \/>\nNobody wants to read a long message in their email. After all, they likely have more pressing matters to attend to, and many more messages that they have to read. Therefore, it makes sense that you get right to the point when you have to send an email. Try to include only information that\u2019s absolutely critical. Remember, concision is the friend of any businessperson, as they only have so much time in a day to read and respond to messages that aren\u2019t mission-critical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present a Clear Subject Line<\/strong><br \/>\nSimilarly, you want to use only the most clear and concise subject lines, as anything less could mislead the recipient into thinking that the message either isn\u2019t important or doesn\u2019t warrant immediate attention. Basically, you want to provide enough information in the subject line to give the recipient a reason to open it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personalize the Email<\/strong><br \/>\nYou shouldn\u2019t be copying and pasting a catch-all message into an email. You should take the time to personalize each message that you send so that it looks as authentic and genuine as possible. You should always use your full name, as well as the organization you belong to&#8211;especially if you are sending messages to vendors or clients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perform a Spelling and Grammar Check<\/strong><br \/>\nNothing is more embarrassing than making a major spelling or grammar error in an important email. Thankfully, this can be avoided by giving your message a quick proofreading before hitting the Send button. Try to avoid statements in all caps, as they can create a subtext that you don\u2019t necessarily want to convey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep it Business-Friendly<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re going to send a bunch of memes or other fun things to your employees, it\u2019s best not to do it through email. It\u2019s one thing if you have a dedicated email thread designed for sharing information unrelated to work, but when you have your employees sending things that have no place in a professional environment, you get clutter (and a general lack of focus), both of which can create an unproductive workplace environment.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how to make the most of your email, reach out to us at PHONENUMBER.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writing an email is one of the most prevalent methods of communication in the business world, but it\u2019s not as easy as you might think. There are considerable details and intricacies to mastering this art, and we\u2019re here to help. 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