How to use your e mail correctly to stop yourself from reciveing junk mail.

Jun 7, 2012 by FroelichDern393

There are misconceptions about sending emails to more than one person at a time and what qualifies as spam. Lets clear up both right now and move on to creating respectful, courteous email habits.

Emailing more than one recipient at a time:

If you are emailing more than one person at a time, use “bcc” which stands for blind carbon copy instead of putting the names in the “to” or “cc” box. There are several reasons for this.

When the email shows either email addresses or names of everyone on the list, those people have just been exposed to the not-so-wonderful people on the internet who have created software to collect lists of email addresses for spamming. scamming and ID theft purposes..

Also, anyone on the list with a virus puts everyone else on the list in danger of catching it. Thats why it is called a “virus.” This reason alone is enough to tell you how important “bcc” is.

In addition, chances are good that someone who received the email on “the list of many,” is going to click “reply to all” instead of just “reply.” This sends what may be a personal message to everyone in the group and at the very least extra email to everyone on the list. Again, everyones email address has yet another chance at being grabbed by the unscrupulous online attackers.

These email tactics create resentment and stress for busy people and is often seen as an intrusion and disrespectful tactic. However, most people wont tell you; it will just annoy them and create negative feelings toward you.

Treat your friends and business email community well and if you are on a list, be grateful when your email address appears in the “bcc” box!

What is spam, really?

Spam is a dirty word but people do it without a second thought. I know, your friends should all be happily receiving your business newsletter and all of those people you got business cards from at that networking event surely want to receive your weekly business updates, right? Wrong!

If you put anyone on your email list and send anything that has to do with a purchase or anything leading up to a purchase without their express permission via online submission form or online confirmation as in clicking on a link to consent to joining your list, is spam.

Again, most people will not say anything about being spammed by someone they know (or dont know, for that matter) and it creates feelings of resentment.

Having a responsive email community means the people on it have chosen to be there and are interested in your product or services. If your friends do not wish to join your list, it just means your offer is not a good fit for them at this time. Keeping them off of your list may save your friendship in the long run!

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