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subscribers! Net
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what the Internet can do for you and your business. ***Please
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Make the Most Out of Your Email Signature |
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It's your e-business card. A Signature file, also know as a sig.file, is a short memo which ends an email. It is
your e-business card. Sig.files are readily accepted online and, when used properly,
comply with "netiquette." You can create Your Email Signature within
your email program.
- In Outlook, you select Tools, Options, Mail Format.
- In Outlook Express, you select Tools, Options, Signatures.
- In America Online, click on Mail Center, Set up Signature.
By default, you can
have a signature added to each of your outgoing email messages. Here are some "Do's & Don'ts"
for creating a Signature file: Do's: - Your signature should include your basic contact
information: name, company name, phone & cell phone numbers, Web site URL,
and email address. You can include an appropriate and professional
tag line.
- Keep it short - no more than 4 to 8 lines, with
no more than 65 characters per line. This will assure that your sig. file will be viewed as intended no matter what email
reader is being used.
- Provide a link that takes them directly to your
Web site. Remember to include your
URL (not just "click here") because sometimes people will print email
to save or read later. They cannot click on a piece of paper and get to your Web
site.
- You should provide every possible way for recipients
to reach you - the customer
is king and it is their choice if they would rather call than email you.
- You should create multiple signature files to use
with different groups of recipients.
Don'ts - Don't make them too flashy or include lots of symbols or large images. It will
make an impression, but probably not the one you want to make.
- Your sig.file should not
be a blatant hard-sell advertisement. The online community does not appreciate this and
may even be offended.
- Don't wait another day to create your Signature file
- it can be very effective way to draw traffic to your Web site!
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Link of the Month |
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Express
Your Inner - Picasso! There
is an artist hidden in everyone. This Web site is a great way to relax, vent stress
or just provide an alternative to Free Cell or Spider Solitare. You
can print out or email your creations. I sent one to my Mom, but I noticed she
didn't hang it on the refrigerator like she used to when
I was a kid... MrPicassoHead.com
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New Website -
The Winery at Marjim Manor |
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This W.O.W. (Woman
Operated Winery) is owned by Margo Sue Bittner. Located in Appleton, New
York and
part of the Niagara Wine Trail, The Winery at Marjim Manor features wines made
from fruit grown in local orchards. The historic mansion has a unique appearance
and history. It features a wraparound enclosed porch that has been carefully restored to its former glory, a stone
fireplace in the Tasting Room and cast iron decorations above the doors. There
is plenty to see. The house even has resident ghosts. Visit the Winery for the
whole story! Here is what Margo has to say: "Websites are key
to business today. The Website Annette designed for me gives people the feeling
of actually being in the winery. The elegance of the building, the variety of
offerings and the necessary information are all woven
together. Customer response has only been positive. Comments range from 'WOW!'
to 'I can find everything I want' to 'Can't wait to see it in person.' So, a Toast
to Websites." The
Winery at Marjim Manor |
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