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It\u2019s true \u2014 marketers don\u2019t think about email open rates as much as they used to. Yet, to get your reader to the actual content of your email \u2014 to make that conversion \u2014 you have to get them to actually open the email. Their engagement starts with a subject line that captures their attention, one which they won\u2019t simply swipe and delete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you struggle to write open-worthy subject lines, and your campaigns always seem to be sinking into a pool of failed marketing, don\u2019t worry \u2014 you\u2019re in good company because we can help. We think email subject lines should be on the minds of email marketers because they are tied directly to open rates. A subject line starts a reader\u2019s experience with an email campaign, and in an increasingly distraction-filled world, it can also end their experience with it if it isn\u2019t engaging enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most critical factors to keep in mind<\/span><\/h2>\n

Two critical factors to keep in mind when creating your campaigns are your individual subscribers and the evolving trends around email. Never forget \u2014 people are actually seeing your emails in their inboxes \u2026 so, it\u2019s important to remember that there\u2019s another person on the other end, more than a statistic. The second factor is that brands need to readily adapt to how technology, marketing and conversational trends change over time. The dynamic quality of both human nature and advertising means that subject line best practices will continually evolve, so it\u2019s up to you to stay abreast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Six rules for engagement<\/span><\/h2>\n

The goal is to write great subject lines that engage your readers and get your emails opened \u2014 Here\u2019s what you should consider when trying to write open-worthy subject lines for noisy inboxes in today\u2019s digital landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Keep it short:<\/b> Subject lines should be as short as possible but still contain enough information to get your message across. Knowing which email clients your subscribers use can be helpful, but this isn\u2019t always possible. Keep in mind that mobile apps like Gmail will generally cut off anything after 40 characters unless the reader drags the notification down to expand the info.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Segment your audience: <\/b>Do not send the same generic subject line to your entire list. Instead, segment your list by different demographics or behaviors to create more relevant email subject lines for unique groups. This segmentation with your email subject lines should definitely help boost your open rates.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Get personal:<\/b> People expect personalized content. Beyond using each subscriber\u2019s name, the best subject lines for open rates are crafted by using unique information you\u2019ve collected about locations or interests. This information should be that which your subscribers have openly shared with you, directly to you \u2014 zero-party data.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Be specific, yet concise:<\/b> Which email are you more likely to open? \u201cYum, mac and cheese\u201d or \u201cYum, bacon and white truffle mac and cheese.\u201d People aren\u2019t going to take the time to wonder if your email might interest them. Let them know what\u2019s inside right away by getting specific with your subject line.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Use language that evokes action: <\/b>Make your proposition clear from the beginning \u2014 how do you want your readers to take action? What do you want them to do? Eat, shop, donate, wear, relax, listen? Use verbs that help readers visualize themselves taking action. However, make sure to avoid spam words.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Send emails at the right time: <\/b>In our <\/span>2022 Email Marketing Benchmarks Report<\/span><\/a>, we analyzed over 100 billion emails sent across our platforms in 2021 to get the most comprehensive benchmark data and email marketing stats to date. Considering email statistics by day, there doesn\u2019t seem to be too much variance in how emails perform on a given day. We ultimately found that weekdays, as usual, tend to perform the best. And, the lowest engagement numbers fall on the weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Best days for sending emails<\/strong><\/p>\n