Tuesday, April 16, 2013

HTML Versus Text Email

what are the pros and cons of a text email ?
A text only email may seem boring and ineffective.Many of us are used to seeing images,different font size, different font colors and structured lay out on our web page ,print mailers and even many of the emails we receive.

No display and resolution issues:
When you send out as html email,you can't be absolutely,one-hundred percent sure that it's displaying properly to all mof your recipients.A test base email will always display the same and you can be assured that your users will both see and be able to clearly read your message.
Faster and easier to create:
text-only emails are faster simpler and present deliverability.However conversely,there are some draw back as well.
Inability to track:
With a text-only email you won't be able to track any of your email's performance.you will be limited to looking at trends that happened around the time of your email send in order to estimate effectiveness.

In short text only emails will not sell your products as well nor will they covert to sates or revenue generating activities as well.However,they will easier deliverability and resolution and require fewer in-house resources.

What are the pros and cons of a HTML email?
HTML email; on the other hand offer many benefits that can't be emulated by a text only email,Including in short it will be easier for user to read and digest your content quickly since the average user scan awebpage or email for less than eight seconds before deciding whether to read it or not,visul engagement and good in formation organization can be a huge competitive advantage.
In house resource  issue:
HTML email requires at least a basic design understanding.Image preparation,adding links, and formatting your email are not as quick as creation a text only email.
Easy to click links:
With a text only email your subscribers will need to copy and paste any links that you use in to a web browser.
Full tracking capability:
HTML email gives you more visual and marketing options.However it does have a few drawbacks you will want to keep in mind.

HTML email will allow you to better market your product or company.However you'll have to do a little bit more work even if you have pre -made template and a standardized way to send your html email.
      

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