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Andrew King, Sr. Strategy Consultant, Lyris

Anatomy of the Perfect Email Design (Part 2)

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Anatomy of the Perfect Email Design

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Lyris Ltd – Confidential

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Pre-headerWhat is it?

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The pre-header acts as an extension of your subject line in many webmail, desktop and mobile email clients

Pre-headerWhy is it important?

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“To ensure you continue to receive our

emails, please add [email protected] to your address book”

“Trouble viewing this email? Click here”

The most common email pre-header is…

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Pre-header text is an extension of your subject line – Be creative with it

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Pre-HeaderKey points

Pre-header text is an extension of your subject line

The first line of text in your pre-header should be a marketing message which outlines the content of your email

Don’t delete your view online link – Place it next to or underneath your marketing message

Be creative with it – Don’t repeat your subject line

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