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How to create the perfect email





        There’s a couple things you need to keep in mind when you are crafting the perfect email. Use
                                     the checklist below to help you stay on track.

                                                                                  1. Header

                                                                                  †   Did you use a recognizable
                                                                                     “From” name?
           From: Southside Cycling <[email protected]>         †   Is your reply address correct?
           Reply: [email protected]                            †   Is your subject line 4-7 words?
           Subject: Spring models are here!
           Preheader: New season, new bikes. Get out and ride!                    2. Preheader

                                                                                  †   Does your preheader further
                                                                                     entice the reader to open your
                                                                                     email?

                                                                                  †   Is your preheader 6-11 words?

                                                                                  3. Logo and color
                                                                                  †   Does the logo link to your
                                                                                     website?
                                                                                  †   Do the colors of your
                                                                                     background, headline,
                                                                                     buttons, and dividers match
                                                                                     your brand?


                                                                                  4. Image
                                                                                  †   Does your image support the
                                                                                     message of your email?



                                                                                  5. Text
                                                                                  †   Have you used at least 21pt
                                                                                     text for your headline and at
                                                                                     least 14pt text for the body?


                                                                                  6. Call to action
                                                                                  †   Do you have a call-to-action
                                                                                     button with a compelling
                                                                                     command?


                                                                                  7. Footer
                                                                                  †   Does your footer include the
                                                                                     correct company information?
                                                                                  †   Did you add your social
                                                                                     buttons (and double check the
                                                                                     links)?



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