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How To Avoid Your Emails Looking 'Spammy'
How To Avoid Your Emails Looking 'Spammy'
Rebecca Swanepoel avatar
Written by Rebecca Swanepoel
Updated over a week ago

Making sure your sales emails don't look spammy is crucial for the success of your email outreach campaigns. Here are some best practices to follow to ensure your sales emails look professional and avoid being marked as spam:

  1. Use a professional email address. Avoid using a generic email address like "noreply@company.com". Instead, use a professional email address with your name in it, so that your email seems less automated.

  2. Avoid using ALL CAPS or excessive punctuation. Using all capital letters or excessive punctuation can make your email appear spammy. Use proper capitalization and punctuation to make your email look professional.

  3. Personalize your emails by addressing the recipient by their name and using a tone that matches the relationship you have with them.

  4. Your subject line should be clear and concise. Avoid using spammy words like "urgent" or "buy now". A subject line that accurately reflects the content of your email will help improve your open rates.

  5. Keep your email concise and to the point: Avoid writing lengthy emails that are difficult to read. Keep your email short and to the point, highlighting the most important information.

  6. Avoid using too many images or attachments: Including too many images or attachments in your email can make it look spammy. Use only relevant images and attachments and ensure they are properly optimized for email.

  7. Provide value: Your email should provide value to the recipient. Whether it's sharing useful information or offering a solution to a problem, your email should be focused on helping the recipient rather than just selling.

  8. Follow email marketing regulations: Make sure you are following email marketing regulations and the rules of your sales engagement tools. This includes providing an easy way for recipients to unsubscribe from your emails.

By following these best practices, you can improve your email deliverability, increase engagement rates, and ultimately, achieve your sales goals.

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