Promotion
using email signature files
A signature
file is the text you insert at the end of all your emails which identifies
you, your company, and your products and services.
At a minimum,
it should contain:
- your company name
- your contact details
- your website address
- marketing tag line
Signature
files should be a maximum 6 lines of information. Here's
an example:
----------------------------------------------------------
Mr Bob Test
CEO, Test Widgets Ltd
Email:
bob.test@widgets.com
Web:
http://www.widgets.com
Test
Widgets - the best widgets on the web!
----------------------------------------------------------
Signature
files are an important way of building brand recognition. Just think
how many times your company gets exposure if you include these details
in all your emails!
They are
also commonly used when posting to newsgroups and bulletin boards. Since
sigs appear at the end of messages, they are usually seen as an acceptable
form of promotion without being considered spam. You can even alter
your signature to suit the discussion topic.
In addition
to providing contact information and establishing your credentials,
signatures can also be used as a marketing or sales tool. Using
signature files to promote your business is a great way to advertise
your products and services for free.
A signature
file is one of the most powerful marketing and communication tools available
to businesses. Make sure you use one.
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