This video will teach you how to increase your open rate by discussing email subject line mistakes you should avoid.

Email marketers, this video is for you! On average, office workers receive 121 emails a day. That is a huge amount of emails to scroll through every day. So how do you make your emails stand out from the crowd? Are you making critical email subject line mistakes?

The subject line is the best chance you’ll have to entice readers to open your email. As matter of fact, 47% of email recipients decide whether or not to open an email based on subject line alone. And 69% of email recipients report email as spam based solely on the subject line.

Get to the point.

Let’s not forget that users read 66% of all emails on a smart phone or tablet. That means that your subject lines shouldn’t be more than 35-39 characters (because mobile platforms show fewer subject-line characters than desktops). Sticking to such a short subject can be challenging, so marketers need to make sure they get to the point — and quickly.

What does this mean for all the email marketers out there? Clever and informative subject lines can make an email really stand out in a crowded inbox. But the opposite also holds true; mundane or lack-luster subject lines can send your email straight to the trash file.

Your email subject line can make or break your open rate, so don’t commit these email subject line mistakes.

Video: 5 email subject line mistakes you should avoid

It doesn’t matter what your email says if no one opens it. If your subject line doesn’t persuade recipients to open and engage, the message is lost and so is your opportunity to make a sale. Make sure you are avoiding these common email subject line mistakes and focus on keeping your subject lines short and to the point. Remember, your subject lines are your first impression. Make it a good one.

What other email subject line mistakes have you encountered? What tips do you have for subject lines that work with your readers?

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